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Author of “Unsurpassed” to appear at Nantwich Bookshop

Author of “Unsurpassed” to appear at Nantwich Bookshop

The author of a book telling the true story of one of the world’s greatest cyclists, will be in Nantwich this weekend. Godfrey Barlow will be signing copies of “Unsurpassed – The Story of Tommy Godwin, the World’s Greatest Distance Cyclist” at Nantwich Bookshop.

February 23, 2012
Nantwich women urged to join St Luke’s Hospice Midnight Walk

Nantwich women urged to join St Luke’s Hospice Midnight Walk

Nantwich women can now sign up for 2012 Midnight Walk to help raise money for St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. The walk, the eighth to be held in the region, takes place on Saturday June 9 through Crewe and Nantwich.

February 23, 2012
Nantwich Players Youth Section to stage “Blood Brothers” show

Nantwich Players Youth Section to stage “Blood Brothers” show

Nantwich Players Youth Section will present their production of Willy Russell’s “Blood Brothers” next month. The show, originally written as a school play in conjunction with Merseyside Young People’s Theatre, has gone on to be an international success as a musical.

February 23, 2012
Nantwich residents face Cheshire Police 4% council tax rise

Nantwich residents face Cheshire Police 4% council tax rise

Nantwich residents face another council tax rise after Cheshire Police announced it is to increase its portion by almost 4 per cent. It will add £5.69 a year to the bill of a typical Band D home, and comes on top of a large rise from Nantwich Town Council.

February 22, 2012
Peckforton Castle party celebrates venue’s relaunch

Peckforton Castle party celebrates venue’s relaunch

Peckforton Castle near Nantwich hosted a re-launch party to unveil its new look following a devastating blaze at the venue last summer. Star singer Emeli Sandé performed live at the glitzy event which attracted a crowd of more than 300 guests.

February 22, 2012
Nantwich Museum to stage new series of afternoon talks

Nantwich Museum to stage new series of afternoon talks

Nantwich Museum has announced a new series of afternoon talks, starting tomorrow (February 22). The programme includes talks on local history and photography, to complement the current exhibition at the museum by Nantwich Camera Club.

February 21, 2012
Council takes action after Willaston A500 bridge complaints

Council takes action after Willaston A500 bridge complaints

Safety work has been carried out on the A500 footbridge at Willaston in Nantwich, after residents’ complaints. Broken street lights and a lack of gritting during dark, icy periods had left the bridge in a dangerous state, residents said.

February 21, 2012
South Cheshire construction sites face crackdown by HSE

South Cheshire construction sites face crackdown by HSE

Construction sites in South Cheshire are being put under the spotlight as part of an initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health. Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will be visiting sites in the borough where refurbishment or repair work is being carried out.

February 20, 2012
REVIEW: Shavington Panto’s Little Red Riding Hood

REVIEW: Shavington Panto’s Little Red Riding Hood

Shavington Village Festival Committee chose Valentine’s Day to launch their 34th pantomime Little Red Riding Hood at Shavington High School, writes Sarah Egerton. Penned by Norman Robbins, the five-day performance saw wolf Lupus Rex return to pursue Little Red Riding Hood, thankfully protected by a Fairy who has warned off the evil wolf.

February 20, 2012
Evo-Stik Premier League: Nantwich Town 0 Worksop Town 1

Evo-Stik Premier League: Nantwich Town 0 Worksop Town 1

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town went down to a late winner as Worksop won their first game since Boxing Day at the Weaver Stadium. Massiah McDonald latched onto Jamie Jackson’s through ball to hammer a 75th minute winner past Jon Brain in the Dabbers goal.

February 18, 2012
Nantwich drivers warned after conviction for parking officer attack

Nantwich drivers warned after conviction for parking officer attack

Nantwich drivers were warned today not to confront parking officers after one motorist was convicted in magistrates court. Diquyen Trinh was fined and given penalty points for an attack on a Cheshire East Council parking enforcement officer in Crewe.

February 17, 2012
Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival receives funding boost

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival receives funding boost

The Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival is expanding with a family carnival theme on Easter Monday after securing more backers. Now its 16th year, the festival attracts thousands of music-lovers to the town from across the UK.

February 17, 2012
Stapeley Grange wildlife centre’s new school programme unveiled

Stapeley Grange wildlife centre’s new school programme unveiled

Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre is a step closer to launching an education programme for schools and groups in and around Nantwich. The centre has secured funding to breath new life into its education room and garden which have been dormant for almost ten years.

February 17, 2012