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READER’S LETTER: CEC Leader “berated” residents at Budget meeting

READER’S LETTER: CEC Leader “berated” residents at Budget meeting

Dear Editor,
We had an interesting meeting at Cheshire East Council (24/2/22) when the members were called to debate and discuss the budget for 2022/23.

Sadly, the first hurdle we had to cross was the unpleasant behaviour of the leader, Cllr Sam Corcoran, as he berated the residents who attended to speak at question time.

February 25, 2022
Wrenbury and District Model Railway Club back on track

Wrenbury and District Model Railway Club back on track

A long-awaited Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club event is to go ahead in May – more than two years after it was first postponed!

The club had planned an Open Doors event in the Tithe Barn in the grounds of Sainsbury’s store in Whitchurch in spring 2020.

February 25, 2022
Ed Parrish, Marcus Clinton, Edward Timpson, Michelle Donelan (1)

Politicians hail Reaseheath College for apprenticeships programme

Two senior politicians have paid tribute to Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich and how its apprenticeships are meeting the demands of industry.

Minister of State for Higher & Further Education Michelle Donelan MP, and MP for Eddisbury Edward Timpson both praised Reaseheath’s efforts to deliver transferable and work-ready skills which meet the demands of fast evolving markets.

February 25, 2022
UPDATE: Man arrested after fatal collision in Nantwich

UPDATE: Man arrested after fatal collision in Nantwich

Police investigating a serious collision near Nantwich in which a man died, have arrested a man.

The three-vehicle crash involved a Honda Accord, a Nissan Pixo and a Land Rover Discovery on the rural lane at Blakelow at around 8.40pm last night (February 24).

February 25, 2022
FEATURE: How to carry out a thorough risk assessment

FEATURE: How to carry out a thorough risk assessment

A risk assessment is a process of identifying hazards in a space so that steps can be taken to prevent yourself and others from being hurt or injured.

It is vital to everyone’s safety that such assessments be carried out – especially in the workplace, where employers have a duty of care to their employees and anyone else who could potentially be at risk.

February 24, 2022
New Dorfold Hall festival won’t have “negative impact” say organisers

New Dorfold Hall festival won’t have “negative impact” say organisers

Organisers of a new Food & Drink Festival on Nantwich Showground believe it won’t have a negative impact on existing festivals in the town.

The new event was unveiled earlier today and is set to be held at Dorfold Park on July 23-24.

February 24, 2022
New Food and Drink Festival planned for Dorfold Hall, Nantwich

New Food and Drink Festival planned for Dorfold Hall, Nantwich

A new “Dorfold Hall Food and Drink Festival” will take place in July, organisers have announced.

They say the festival will “showcase a variety of internationally inspired, locally produced food and drink”.

February 24, 2022
Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich to build Commonwealth Games boat

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich to build Commonwealth Games boat

Staff at a marina near Nantwich have been asked to build a new boat for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham!

Aqueduct Marina was approached by waterways and wellbeing charity Canal & River Trust to build the boat in time for the Games in July.

February 23, 2022
Nantwich Town extend loan spell for Crewe youngster Robbins

Nantwich Town extend loan spell for Crewe youngster Robbins

Nantwich Town will have Joe Robbins on loan from Crewe Alexandra until the end of the 21/22 season.

The club announced today that their League One neighbours agreed to extend the loan period.

February 23, 2022
Nantwich Scout group sets up temporary home at Reaseheath College

Nantwich Scout group sets up temporary home at Reaseheath College

Nantwich’s 38th South West Cheshire Scout Group has a new temporary home at Reaseheath College while the group prepares for the demolition and rebuild of its headquarters.

The scout troop and cub pack are now meeting in one of Reaseheath’s carpentry workshops while the beaver colony has a classroom in the construction department.

February 23, 2022
Willaston man takes on running challenges for The Christie

Willaston man takes on running challenges for The Christie

By Jonathan White
A Willaston man is training hard in readiness to run 10 x 10km races over the next 10 months to raise £10k for The Christie.

Anthony Stevens, 36, will start his first 10km race on March 6 in Trafford and finish his tenth and final 10km race on December 11 this year at Tatton Park.

February 23, 2022
Dr Kieran Mullan

READER’S LETTER: Our MP should fight “cruel new laws”

Dear Editor
I’m writing to tell other local people about cruel new laws that our MP should be fighting in Parliament.

The anti-refugee Nationality and Borders Bill breaches the UN convention on refugees.

February 22, 2022
Studio Nantwich to stage fund-raising concert during Jazz Fest

Studio Nantwich to stage fund-raising concert during Jazz Fest

By Jonathan White
Studio Nantwich is to host a fund-raising concerts during Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival.

The festival returns this Easter Bank Holiday weekend (14-18 April 2022), after a two-year gap due to the pandemic.

February 22, 2022