PIC SPECIAL: Holly Holy Day celebrates 50th anniversary
Holly Holy Day events took place in Nantwich and Acton on Saturday, writes Jonathan White.
There was no battle re-enactment this year due to the pandemic.
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Battle of Nantwich 2022 events in Acton
by Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton organised several ‘Holly Holy Day’ events to mark the Battle of Nantwich.
The Church was open with ‘Tea at The Tower’ volunteers serving hot drinks and buttered toast.
Nantwich third bottom after narrow defeat away at Basford
By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town were unable to make it two consecutive league wins as they were narrowly beaten 1-0 away at Basford.
It was a good start by the away side, as Connor Heath had the first shot of the match, which went just wide of the post.
New @lovelynantwich image sharing platform grows in popularity
Nantwich people are being invited to share their love for the town by submitting their pictures to a rapidly growing social media platform.
Images that sum up the beauty, history and character of Nantwich are sought by organisers of @LovelyNantwich followed by thousands on Facebook, Twitter and and Instagram.
George & Dragon move third with win over Willaston
George & Dragon beat Willaston White Star to move third in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.
They cruised to a 0-5 victory thanks to goals from Andy Houston (2), Nick Newman, Joe Duckworth and Olly McDonough.
St Luke’s Hospice nurse honoured with title Queen’s Nurse
A nurse from St Luke’s Hospice has been given the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse by the community nursing charity The Queen’s Nursing Institute.
Kirsty Sewell-Threadgold, a specialist in lymphoedema management, has been given the honour for her high level of commitment to patient care and nursing practice.
Fire crews tackle fire at allotments site in Nantwich
Fire crews tackled a fire at an allotments site in Nantwich where controlled burning was out of control.
The incident happened at around 5.10pm last night (January 22) at the allotments on Welshmans Lane, Nantwich.
South Cheshire adventure park BeWILDerwood to reopen
By Courtney Davies
Cheshire’s outdoor adventure park, BeWILDerwood, is reopening this February.
The woodland park is reopening on February 19 next to Cholmondeley Castle, off the A49.
Huge planning backlog at Cheshire East will take “months” to clear
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is considering rejecting planning applications if the correct information isn’t filled in within a certain time to help clear the backlog.
This would mean applicants would then have to submit a new application.
Second bird flu warning with another South Cheshire outbreak
Health officials have confirmed another case of bird flu in Warmingham area of South Cheshire.
Cheshire East Council said today it is taking immediate measures to inform and advise local residents, partners and landowners.
FEATURE: How to create your own home gym
Many people’s exercise habits have changed during COVID-19 and many have found that working out at home to be a great way to stay in shape.
This is why many people are now creating their own home gyms.
CEC councillors told NOT to use ward budgets for gritting
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council has refused to allow its councillors to use their ward budgets to pay for gritting on treacherous roads because it goes against its new winter policy.
The Labour/Independent administration axed around 100 roads from its winter gritting route when it introduced its new policy this winter – including busy rural routes like Coole Lane and Checkley Lane near Nantwich.
Nantwich pet pooch Beans is top dog on TikTok!
By Jonathan White
A Nantwich dog has become a social media sensation!
‘Beans’ is a Bernese Mountain Dog owned by Wesley Newton, and has become a massive hit on TikTok, the video-focused social network.
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