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Nantwich Concert Band in harmony at new Highfields home

Nantwich Concert Band in harmony at new Highfields home

Nantwich Concert Band has moved to a new home in the town after striking a chord with players from across South Cheshire.

The growing group is now staging weekly Wednesday rehearsals in the school hall at Highfields Academy, Cumberland Avenue, after out-growing its old base at Brookfield Hall, Shrewbridge Road.

January 31, 2020
Milkman stabbed by teen thugs while delivering in Tarporley

Milkman stabbed by teen thugs while delivering in Tarporley

A milkman has been attacked and stabbed by teen thugs as he delivered his milk in Tarporley.

The victim was on his morning round for Briscoe’s Dairy this morning when he was attacked.

January 31, 2020
New “Walk and Talk” group gathers pace in Nantwich

New “Walk and Talk” group gathers pace in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
A new monthly ‘Walk & Talk’ group is gathering pace after being launched in Nantwich.

Karen Mills, from Zen Occupational Health, and Emma Dechoux, from Inspired Learning, have teamed up to organise a Walk & Talk in Nantwich on the first Sunday of every month.

January 30, 2020
Malbank pupil injured in Waterlode accident in Nantwich

Malbank pupil injured in Waterlode accident in Nantwich

A Malbank School pupil was injured after being in collision with a car near the school entrance in Nantwich.

The incident happened as pupils were leaving the school to go home at around 3.15pm today (January 30).

January 30, 2020
Acton Operatic Society host stunning Rodgers and Hammerstein show

Acton Operatic Society host stunning Rodgers and Hammerstein show

By Jonathan White
Acton Operatic Society delighted a packed audience by performing a breath-taking concert featuring the hits of Rodgers & Hammerstein at Acton’s St Mary’s Church.

January 30, 2020
Plans to scrap Cheshire East Council Cabinet delayed by 12 months

Plans to scrap Cheshire East Council Cabinet delayed by 12 months

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Plans to scrap Cheshire East Council’s cabinet in May and replace it with a series of decision-making committees have been pushed back by 12 months.

Councillors agreed last May that CEC should work towards introducing the new system for 2020-21, but a first proposal for how that could be carried out was turned down last November.

January 30, 2020
Cheshire Fire Service hailed by equality charity Stonewall

Cheshire Fire Service hailed by equality charity Stonewall

Cheshire Fire Service has been hailed by Stonewall as among the best LGBT+ friendly organisations in the UK.

The service is one of seven organisations from the North West to make the lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity’s Top 100 Employers list for inclusivity.

January 30, 2020
Civic Society funding helps Nantwich Museum install new kitchen

Civic Society funding helps Nantwich Museum install new kitchen

Nantwich Museum has received a donation from Nantwich Civic Society to help fund a new kitchen.

The museum’s kitchen is in constant use but has fallen into a state of disrepair at the Pillory Street venue.

January 30, 2020

Ebenezers “Meet the Brewer” event, Nantwich

Ebenezers Craft Beer & Gin – an attic bar, on Castle Street in Nantwich – are hosting a Glen Affric Tap Takeover and Meet The Brewer with Head Brewer Matt. On Thursday, January 30th at 6:30pm. Expect interesting experimental beers and highly sessionable West Coast styles! More details on their Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/events/s/tap-takeover-meet-the-brewer-w/2497595440351325/  

January 30, 2020
Rural Nantwich lanes among 230km of roads to be axed from gritting routes

Rural Nantwich lanes among 230km of roads to be axed from gritting routes

A Cheshire East Council report shows the authority could be about to cut 230km of roads from its winter gritting routes – including a number of rural roads around Nantwich.

The Well-Managed Highway Infrastructure report, to go before councillors next week, highlights potential changes to its winter service.

January 29, 2020
Work on Barony Park perimeter fence in Nantwich to start in March

Work on Barony Park perimeter fence in Nantwich to start in March

Work on a perimeter fence around Barony Park in Nantwich to prevent unauthorised traveller camps could start in March, it has emerged.

And campaigners who viewed detailed drawings of the plans this week, hope it will lead to the park gaining “green flag status”.

January 29, 2020
What’s On at Crewe Lyceum in early February

What’s On at Crewe Lyceum in early February

Crewe Lyceum Theatre has a host of shows coming up in the next few weeks.

Here’s our rundown of what’s on at the popular venue.

January 28, 2020
South Cheshire care home resident in Leighton Hospital fundraiser

South Cheshire care home resident in Leighton Hospital fundraiser

A care home resident in Crewe has raised £176 for the Leighton Hospital Little Ones baby bereavement suite.

Alan Gibbs raised the money for the Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity’s appeal by cycling the equivalent distance of Land’s End to John O’Groats.

January 28, 2020