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Nantwich primary schools to get help from £10 million Cheshire East pot

Nantwich primary schools to get help from £10 million Cheshire East pot

Rundown primary school buildings in Nantwich have been given a cash boost under new Government funding. Cheshire East Council is receiving more than £10 million to improve school buildings and create new school places.

March 5, 2013
Nantwich Town beaten 3-0 away at Ilkeston FC

Nantwich Town beaten 3-0 away at Ilkeston FC

Nantwich Town slumped to another defeat on the road when they lost 3-0 away at Ilkeston FC tonight (March 4). The Dabbers were well beaten by some sharp finishing and have now lost six of their last seven matches.

March 4, 2013
Families enjoy Reaseheath College lambing event in Nantwich

Families enjoy Reaseheath College lambing event in Nantwich

A record 2,500 visitors flocked to Reaseheath College in Nantwich to enjoy the lambing and zoo weekend. Excited youngsters like Francesca Forbes, Katy Wakeman, Cameron Forbes (pictured) were among hundreds keen to experience the live lambing event.

March 4, 2013
Nantwich landlords reveal holiday horror after Red Cow pub blaze

Nantwich landlords reveal holiday horror after Red Cow pub blaze

A Nantwich pub landlady revealed how they received “the dreaded call” to say their business was on fire. Lorraine and Martin Chapman were on a walking holiday in the Yorkshire Dales when their Red Cow pub on Beam Street went up in smoke.

March 4, 2013
Railway Hotel Nantwich strikes deal for Easter music festival

Railway Hotel Nantwich strikes deal for Easter music festival

A Nantwich pub has agreed a sponsorship deal to help promote its forthcoming music festival. The Railway Hotel has teamed up with Blue Bell Crewe to stage the “Keep Music Live” festival at the venue during Easter weekend.

March 4, 2013
Nantwich Litter Group fill 30 bags in town centre clean up

Nantwich Litter Group fill 30 bags in town centre clean up

Volunteers with Nantwich Litter Group swept the town’s streets clean and collected 3o bags of rubbish. The group’s latest Litter Pick was also held to raise awareness of their activities among shoppers, retailers and residents.

March 4, 2013
Review: “Very Best in Stand-up” comedy at Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: “Very Best in Stand-up” comedy at Nantwich Civic Hall

Another clutch of entertainers gave comedy fans a night to remember at Nantwich Civic Hall. The latest “Very Best in Stand Up” presented a stunningly diverse range of acts, fabulously linked by host and compere Dan Nightingale.

March 3, 2013
Evo-Stik Premier match report: Nantwich Town 0 Ashton United 2

Evo-Stik Premier match report: Nantwich Town 0 Ashton United 2

By Robert Summerscales Nantwich Town were beaten by a stunning second-half brace by Ashton United substitute Chris Amadi. The former FC United of Manchester forward broke the deadlock at the Weaver Stadium with a powerful half-volley.

March 2, 2013
Nantwich residents get two-year Council Tax freeze, says Cheshire East

Nantwich residents get two-year Council Tax freeze, says Cheshire East

Cheshire East is to freeze Council Tax rates for Nantwich residents for the next two years. And more than a quarter of council management posts are to be cut to save £5 million.

March 2, 2013
Nantwich lawyer in drive to boost town’s Foodbank stocks

Nantwich lawyer in drive to boost town’s Foodbank stocks

A Nantwich lawyer has launched a drive to get more businesses to contribute to the town’s Foodbank. David Lago has set a collection centre at his new offices on Beam Heath Way business park.

March 2, 2013
Nantwich Choral Society tunes up for Chester Cathedral concert

Nantwich Choral Society tunes up for Chester Cathedral concert

Some of the finest voices from across Cheshire will be in harmony for a major concert led by Nantwich Choral Society. St Matthew Passion, one of the most ambitious concerts to be staged by the society in its 40-year history, will be performed at Chester Cathedral on March 23.

March 1, 2013
Sainsbury’s donates flowers to Richmond Village Nantwich

Sainsbury’s donates flowers to Richmond Village Nantwich

Spring came early to residents of a Nantwich care home after a local supermarket donated over 50  bunches of daffodils. Sainsbury’s Nantwich,on Middlewich Road, donated the yellow flowers to Richmond Village, off London Road.

February 28, 2013
Nantwich Library to stage “Glutch & Slugs” kids’ group

Nantwich Library to stage “Glutch & Slugs” kids’ group

Nantwich Library will be holding a special pre-school event named “Glutch & Slugs”. The local children’s activity group run by Beccy Freedman will take place on Tuesday March 5 at 10.30am.

February 28, 2013