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Nantwich Litter Group sweeps streets clean for Bloom judges

Nantwich Litter Group sweeps streets clean for Bloom judges

Nantwich Litter Group volunteers helped clean up the town ahead of the Royal Horticultural Society National Finals Judging. More than 20 helpers used pickers and bags to clear litter from the outskirts of Nantwich and into the town square.

August 9, 2012
Nantwich Camera Club zooms in on new members

Nantwich Camera Club zooms in on new members

Nantwich Camera Club is expanding after proving a big hit at the “Societies Spectacular” day. Volunteers from the club manned a stall during the Nantwich town square event to promote what they do.

August 9, 2012
Nantwich town councillor quits Conservatives for UKIP

Nantwich town councillor quits Conservatives for UKIP

A Nantwich town councillor is quitting the Conservatives to join UKIP. Cllr Stuart Hutton, 35, announced the decision this week, just over a year after being elected to the town council.

August 8, 2012
New Crewe & Nantwich RUFC skipper bids for third promotion

New Crewe & Nantwich RUFC skipper bids for third promotion

New Crewe & Nantwich RUFC captain Niall MacGregor said the club is excited at the prospect of a new campaign. And with new coach Andy Brown on board, new faces in the first team squad, C&N are bidding for a third straight promotion.

August 8, 2012
Nantwich firms urged to back superfast broadband campaign

Nantwich firms urged to back superfast broadband campaign

Nantwich businesses and communities are being urged to join a growing campaign to secure superfast broadband by 2015. Council chiefs believe the faster service will boost the area’s economy by £1.3billion and create 11,000 jobs over next 15 years.

August 8, 2012
TV vet Steve Leonard’s Wistaston show in aid of Scout group

TV vet Steve Leonard’s Wistaston show in aid of Scout group

TV vet Steve Leonard will be in town to stage a one-off talk in aid of a local Scout group. The BBC presenter will discuss the ups and downs of teaching students while working with South Africa’s most dangerous wildlife.

August 8, 2012
Pre-season match report: Nantwich Town 1 Stoke City 2

Pre-season match report: Nantwich Town 1 Stoke City 2

Nantwich Town continued their pre-season preparation with a decent performance against a strong Stoke City under 21s side. The Dabbers acquitted themselves well in the 2-1 defeat at the Weaver Stadium.

August 7, 2012
Nantwich Police’s Operation Elderflower targets drivers

Nantwich Police’s Operation Elderflower targets drivers

Nantwich Police officers are spearheading an operation to help save the lives of motorists during the summer. PC Iain Condliffe, based at Nantwich Police Station, has put together Operation Elderflower to reduce collisions and educate drivers.

August 7, 2012
Nantwich youngsters enjoy police fishing day at Walgherton

Nantwich youngsters enjoy police fishing day at Walgherton

Around 20 Nantwich youngsters enjoyed a day of fishing as part of a trip organised by local police officers. The youngsters aged between 10 and 16 were taken to Walgherton Fishery on a community engagment event.

August 7, 2012
New London Olympic workshops aimed at Nantwich youngsters

New London Olympic workshops aimed at Nantwich youngsters

Workshops focussed on “footwear” form part of the Olympic Summer at Nantwich Museum celebrating the London 2012 Olympics. The sessions for children will take place at the Pillory Street museum this Wednesday and Thursday August 8 and 9.

August 6, 2012
Nantwich CC 1sts title challenge hit by Chester draw

Nantwich CC 1sts title challenge hit by Chester draw

Louis Bentley’s amazing batting display was the standout performance for Nantwich CC 1sts in their draw at Chester Boughton Hall. Bentley smashed an unbeaten 134, including five 6s and ten 4s, as they reached 203 for 7 off 52 overs.

August 6, 2012
Review: “Marriage of Figaro” by Heritage Opera, Nantwich Civic

Review: “Marriage of Figaro” by Heritage Opera, Nantwich Civic

By Claire Faulkner Heritage Opera returned to Nantwich Civic Hall with their latest production”The Marriage of Figaro”. The opera tells the story of ‘Figaro’ and ‘Susanna’, a couple in love who desperately want to get married.

August 6, 2012
Former Nantwich school pupil tackles Kilimanjaro Challenge

Former Nantwich school pupil tackles Kilimanjaro Challenge

A former Nantwich school pupil is gearing up for the climb of his life next month. Ex Brine Leas High student Jonny May is teaming up with Shavington’s Ellie Hill to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa in aid of Childreach International.

August 3, 2012