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Beeston Castle and Woodland Walk half-term events

Beeston Castle and Woodland Walk half-term events

Beeston Castle and Woodland Walk near Nantwich will be hosting an outdoor explorer quest at half-term from February 19-27.

Visitors will roam around the grounds and gardens to find games and activities inspired by soldiers and exotic animals.

February 8, 2022

Lambing Weekends & Zoo at Reaseheath College

The whole family can enjoy this unique springtime experience. Children will always remember seeing lambs being born! This year the event will be held in new, more spacious facilities on our main campus and will also include a Farmers Market! There will be lots of fun children’s activities taking place including farm competitions and colouring. The Reaseheath Zoo will also[Read More…]

February 8, 2022

Nantwich Garden Guild

The next monthly meeting of the Guild will be on Tuesday 8 February in the Parish Rooms opposite St. Mary’s Church, Nantwich. The talk will be given by David Race entitled “Garden Delights January to July”. The talk follows the AGM. New members always welcome.

February 8, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Highway Code changes have “positive” impact on safety

READER’S LETTER: Highway Code changes have “positive” impact on safety

Dear Editor,
As the cycling and walking champion for Cheshire East Council I am very grateful for the changes in the highway Code that protect pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.

Walking around myself I have enjoyed walking over junctions rather than running to get out of the way of a vehicle and I have experienced an overall positive impact to my safety whilst being active than before the changes.

February 7, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Why is Crewe not in “Education Investment Area”?

READER’S LETTER: Why is Crewe not in “Education Investment Area”?

Dear Editor,
In 2019 just 65% of children leaving primary school reached the expected standards in reading, writing and maths.

This is a national scandal.

February 7, 2022
Crewe Regional Sunday Leagues: Leaders The Lions beat Talbot 6-3

Crewe Regional Sunday Leagues: Leaders The Lions beat Talbot 6-3

Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division leaders The Lions beat Talbot 6-3.

Talbot took the lead with an early goal from Liam Whittaker, but The Lions quickly equalised through Caine Mellor, who added a second goal later.

February 7, 2022
FEATURE: Four ways to improve your posture

FEATURE: Four ways to improve your posture

Poor posture can have a significant and debilitating impact on your life.

Neck and back pain might stop you from doing the things you love.

February 7, 2022
Anger over “joke” jail term for driver who left passenger to die in crash

Anger over “joke” jail term for driver who left passenger to die in crash

A jail term passed down to a motorist with 37 driving convictions who left his passenger to die following a crash in South Cheshire has been slammed.

Liam Foster (pictured) of Smallbrook Walk, Crewe, was sentenced to 42 months at Chester Crown Court.

February 7, 2022
Bus stuck in Nantwich town centre by van on yellow lines

Bus stuck in Nantwich town centre by van on yellow lines

These pictures show how a bus driver was forced to disembark and hunt down the owner of a van left blocking its path in the centre of Nantwich.

Onlookers said the C84 became stuck on the tight left-hand bend on Swine Market in Nantwich because the van had been parked on double yellow lines.

February 7, 2022
Cheshire politicians and business leaders welcome Great British Railways competition

Cheshire politicians and business leaders welcome Great British Railways competition

Politicians and business leaders across Cheshire have welcomed the launch of a competition to find the home of the new Great British Railways HQ and have backed Crewe to clinch the honour.

The town has been featured in the competition announcement video with broadcaster Michael Portillo championing.

February 7, 2022
Nantwich Town secure vital win away at high-flying Morpeth

Nantwich Town secure vital win away at high-flying Morpeth

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town secured a priceless win on the road with a 2-1 victory over play-off chasing Morpeth Town at Craik Park.

The hosts had not lost in 18 matches in all competitions, and not been defeated at home since September.

February 6, 2022
Wingate Children’s Trust in Wrenbury earns £5,000 donation

Wingate Children’s Trust in Wrenbury earns £5,000 donation

The Wingate Children’s Centre near Nantwich has benefited from a share of £65,000 donated to charities across the region.

The Equilibrium Foundation donated the money after successful year of fundraising to eight charities in Cheshire and Manchester.

February 6, 2022
Reaseheath students and volunteers prepare community orchard for spring

Reaseheath students and volunteers prepare community orchard for spring

Nantwich’s Community Orchard has been spruced up by Reaseheath College students and Nantwich in Bloom volunteers in readiness for spring.

Horticulture students and community volunteers teamed up for winter pruning the fruit trees in the orchard, which is on Nantwich Riverside near Shrewbridge Road.

February 6, 2022