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Cronkinsons Farm Summer Fayre

Sunday 25th August Cronkinsons Farm are hosting a Summer Fayre. It is a family fun day with entertainers, music, face painting, bouncy castles and the pub open as normal. We are after local business that would like to have a stall for the duration of the Fayre. Please message the Facebook page for more information https://www.facebook.com/thecronks/

July 8, 2019
More than 12,000 in Cheshire East urged to renew tax credits

More than 12,000 in Cheshire East urged to renew tax credits

More than 12,000 people in Cheshire East were today urged to renew their tax credits or risk losing out.

The deadline for claimants to renew the credits with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is July 31.

July 8, 2019
Wrenbury Vintage and Classic Transport Rally draws in hundreds of fans

Wrenbury Vintage and Classic Transport Rally draws in hundreds of fans

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people turned out to enjoy the Wrenbury Vintage & Classic Transport Rally.

The event took place at The Cotton Arms pub in Wrenbury, near Nantwich, after moving location from the Elephant pub in Shavington.

July 8, 2019
Readers’ Letters: Barony Park injunction not “silver bullet” to stop travellers

Readers’ Letters: Barony Park injunction not “silver bullet” to stop travellers

Dear editor
Last week’s front page of the Chronicle seemed to be ‘givin it large’ about Kieran Mullan’s suggestion that Cheshire East Council needs to apply for an injunction to prevent travellers occupying the Barony Park, as though an injunction is the “silver bullet” to prevent further occupation.

July 7, 2019
Nantwich Town beat Crewe Alexandra 2-1 in pre-season opener

Nantwich Town beat Crewe Alexandra 2-1 in pre-season opener

By Liam Price
A late penalty from James Lawrie was enough to snatch a memorable 2-1 victory for Nantwich over neighbours Crewe Alexandra in both sides’ first pre-season outing ahead of the 2019-20 campaign.

July 7, 2019

Acton Church – Tea at The Tower – Guided Walks

This is not just any Sunday Afternoon …………… This is a ‘TEA AT THE TOWER’ Sunday Afternoon! ………..You’re sure of a friendly welcome when you come to St Mary’s Church Acton on a Sunday afternoon. As well as great hospitality there’s always a fabulous selection of home baked cakes to go with a freshly made cuppa. Take a trip up[Read More…]

July 6, 2019
St Luke’s Hospice celebrates 25 years of fundraising lottery

St Luke’s Hospice celebrates 25 years of fundraising lottery

Staff at St Luke’s Hospice are celebrating 25 years of its lottery which has helped support patient care across Cheshire.

Since the first draw in July 1994, the lottery has become St Luke’s biggest single source of income.

July 6, 2019
Readers’ Letters: Time for Nantwich residents to tackle the weeds!

Readers’ Letters: Time for Nantwich residents to tackle the weeds!

Dear Editor,
I have lived in Nantwich for nearly 40 years and feel disappointed at how it is looking mainly due to weeds in gutters and public areas that are no longer being treated by the council.

July 6, 2019
Review: The Ladykillers, by Nantwich Players

Review: The Ladykillers, by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
The Ladykillers, written by Graham Linehan and directed by Don Hirst, is the latest production from the Nantwich Players.

Based on the Ealing comedy film from 1955, the show tells the story of a sweet and eccentric little old lady who innocently rents her spare room to group of criminals planning a robbery.

July 6, 2019
Nantwich college students raise more than £16,000 for charities

Nantwich college students raise more than £16,000 for charities

Big-hearted students and staff at Reaseheath College in Nantwich raised more than £16,000 for charities during the academic year.

Most of the funds, £13,157 with more donations still to come, was handed over by members of Reaseheath’s Student Association to local representatives of Diabetes UK at the Student Summer Ball.

July 5, 2019
RSPCA Stapeley Grange to stage 25th anniversary summer fair

RSPCA Stapeley Grange to stage 25th anniversary summer fair

RSPCA Stapeley Grange wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich is starting its 25th anniversary celebrations with a summer fair this weekend.

Stapeley Grange, in London Road, opened in 1994 and since then has seen tens of thousands of animals come through its doors.

July 5, 2019
Mum lost staggering 24 stone using Nantwich gym after promise to parents

Mum lost staggering 24 stone using Nantwich gym after promise to parents

A South Cheshire mum who could “fill a two-seater sofa” has shed a staggering 24 STONE to fulfil a promise to her mum and dad who both died of cancer.

Sharon Blakemore looks unrecognisable after losing the weight thanks to a strict eating regime and using Gymophobics in Nantwich.

July 5, 2019
Nantwich Food Festival unveils entertainment lined up

Nantwich Food Festival unveils entertainment lined up

Organisers of Nantwich Food Festival have unveiled the entertainment lined up for the event August 30 to September 1.

Musicians lined up to play include Baxter, Callum Joseph Wright, Oli Ng and Jim Kirkpatrick.

July 4, 2019