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Over 50s in Nantwich invited to Health & Wellbeing Fayre in Crewe

Over 50s in Nantwich invited to Health & Wellbeing Fayre in Crewe

People over 50 across Crewe and Nantwich are being invited to a Health & Wellbeing Fayre in October. The event has been organised by Crewe Senior Forum in partnership with Crewe Local Area Partnership, and aims to celebrate “Healthy Ageing”.

August 22, 2013
Nantwich golf club to stage fundraiser for Brook Hill Foundation

Nantwich golf club to stage fundraiser for Brook Hill Foundation

A Nantwich golf club is to stage a fund-raising event in honour of a young boy badly injured in a skiing accident. Brookfield Golf Club, in Hankelow,  is to hold the Brook Hill Foundation Am-Am on Thursday August 29.

August 21, 2013
RSPCA cattery in Nantwich facing crisis over rising numbers

RSPCA cattery in Nantwich facing crisis over rising numbers

The RSPCA Stapeley Grange cattery in Nantwich is desperate for new homes to cope with rising numbers of abandoned and stray cats and kittens. Staff at the London Road facility fear the centre is reaching crisis point unless more people come forward to offer homes.

August 21, 2013
Evo-Stik match report: Skelmersdale Utd 2 Nantwich Town 1

Evo-Stik match report: Skelmersdale Utd 2 Nantwich Town 1

By James Briscoe A late Aaron Burns penalty was not enough to prevent Nantwich Town stumbling to defeat at Skelmersdale United. In a match played at a frenetic pace, Nantwich matched their hosts in the first period.

August 21, 2013
Trio of Nantwich cyclists complete London to Paris ride

Trio of Nantwich cyclists complete London to Paris ride

Three Nantwich friends have completed a London to Paris cycle ride to raise vital hospice cash. Charlie Gobbett, Tony Hoy and Gareth Roberts took on the three-day “Avenue Verte” challenge in aid of St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice.

August 20, 2013
Pioneering South Cheshire bursary students graduate from university

Pioneering South Cheshire bursary students graduate from university

Two Crewe & Nantwich students who received the first educational bursary awards introduced by a local councillor, have graduated. Katrina Morrell and Christine Johnson were among six young people to receive the awards.

August 20, 2013
Nantwich Police stage another successful youth fishing day

Nantwich Police stage another successful youth fishing day

Thirty youngsters enjoyed the annual fishing competition organised by Nantwich Police. PCSOs Nick Jarvis, Sharon Jones and Stuart Mortimer organised the event which took place at Coole Acre Fisheries, on Coole Lane, Nantwich.

August 20, 2013
Volunteers buy new wheelchairs for Leigton Hospital patients

Volunteers buy new wheelchairs for Leigton Hospital patients

A volunteers group has been thanked for helping buy new wheelchairs for hospital patients. The Royal Voluntary Service has worked with Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) to bring in 40 new wheelchairs for visitors and patients at Leighton Hospital.

August 19, 2013
Richmond Village Nantwich couple celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary

Richmond Village Nantwich couple celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary

A couple living at Richmond Village in Nantwich have been celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary. Harold and Dorothy Shaw were joined by family, friends and Richmond staff to mark the milestone.

August 19, 2013
Reaseheath college worker faces Kilimanjaro challenge for hospice

Reaseheath college worker faces Kilimanjaro challenge for hospice

A dedicated St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice supporter is in training for a once-in-a-lifetime climb of Mount Kilimanjaro. Becky Platt, 26, who works in the catering department at Reaseheath College in Nantwich, is all set for her gruelling challenge.

August 19, 2013
Nantwich sprinter Hayley Jones wins bronze in Moscow 4x100m relay

Nantwich sprinter Hayley Jones wins bronze in Moscow 4x100m relay

Young Nantwich athlete Hayley Jones has scooped a bronze medal at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow. The 24-year-old former Malbank High student was in the final leg of the 4x100m relay on the final day of the competition today (August 18).

August 18, 2013
Cricket: Nantwich CC 1sts and 2nds games abandoned by rain

Cricket: Nantwich CC 1sts and 2nds games abandoned by rain

Nantwich CC’s 1st and 2nd team clashes with Hyde were both affected by the rain. The 1st team, looking to claw their way up the County Premier League, travelled to 5th-placed Hyde.

August 18, 2013
Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 2 King’s Lynn Town 0

Evo-Stik match report: Nantwich Town 2 King’s Lynn Town 0

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town kicked off their Evo-Stik Premier League campaign with a fine 2-0 victory over King’s Lynn Town. Goals by Aaron Burns and Adam Carden were enough to see off the promoted side at the Weaver Stadium.

August 17, 2013