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Hospice to stage Mill Island fundraising duck race in Nantwich

Hospice to stage Mill Island fundraising duck race in Nantwich

Mill Island and the River Weaver will turn yellow with the first hospice fundraising Nantwich Duck Race next month.

Hundreds of children and families will gather at Mill Island as a fleet of rubber ducks are released into the water in aid of Hope House Children’s Hospices.

April 7, 2019
Villagers enjoy Wistaston Memorial Hall 70 year celebration

Villagers enjoy Wistaston Memorial Hall 70 year celebration

By Jonathan White
Villagers turned out in force to celebrate 70 years of the Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre.

The hall was built in memory of 16 Wistaston war heroes and has been the hub of activity in the village ever since.

April 7, 2019
Nantwich Town suffer promotion jitters in 3-2 home defeat by Mickleover

Nantwich Town suffer promotion jitters in 3-2 home defeat by Mickleover

Nantwich Town’s bid for promotion suffered a setback as they endured a rare home defeat at the Weaver Stadium.

Relegation-threatened Mickleover Sports caused a real upset with their 3-2 win which leaves the Dabbers too far behind in the automatic promotion chase.

April 7, 2019
Children attend Richmond Village Nantwich as part of generations project

Children attend Richmond Village Nantwich as part of generations project

Children paid a visit to elderly residents at Richmond Village Nantwich as part of a project to bring the generations together.

Youngsters have been dropping in one residents at the retirement village off London Road to join in a range of activities.

April 5, 2019
Pupils rise to occasion at Reaseheath College ‘cake-off’ contest in Nantwich

Pupils rise to occasion at Reaseheath College ‘cake-off’ contest in Nantwich

Secondary school pupils rose to the occasion when competing in a Junior Cake-Off competition run by Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

Teams from schools across the region were challenged to bake and decorate a cake with a Spring theme which showcased their skills with sugar paste and buttercream.

April 5, 2019

Wrenbury Village Hall Spring Quiz

The Wrenbury Village Hall Spring Quiz, Saturday 27th April; Tickets £5 from Wrenbury Village Shop, includes jacket potato supper. Raffle and Prizes too. Form a Team or Join One, We’d love to see you , and have a great evening.

April 5, 2019

Nantwich Museum Spring Quiz Night

Nantwich Museum’s Spring Quiz Night in aid of museum funds will take place at 7.00 pm Sunday 14 April at Crewe Vagrants Sports Club, Willaston, CW5 7EP. Always an enjoyable evening, the quiz will be overseen as usual by museum volunteer and popular quiz master Wyn Jones and will include a raffle. Entry is by ticket only which, cost £5.00[Read More…]

April 5, 2019
1,000th hen set to be re-homed in latest Nantwich event

1,000th hen set to be re-homed in latest Nantwich event

The British Hen Welfare Trust team in Cheshire is on track to rehome the 1,000th hen of 2019 at their collection event this weekend (April 7).

So far this year, the team has helped send more than 940 hens off to pet homes, and save them from slaughter.

April 5, 2019
Swansway Jaguar Crewe scoops national awards

Swansway Jaguar Crewe scoops national awards

Swansway Jaguar Crewe only opened its doors on April 1 2017.

But the family-owned centre has already scooped a number of awards from Jaguar Land Rover.

April 5, 2019
Almost 10,000 diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in South Cheshire

Almost 10,000 diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in South Cheshire

Almost 10,000 people in South Cheshire were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year, health chiefs have revealed.

Now doctors are urging people to make urgent lifestyle changes or face risking life-threatening health problems.

April 5, 2019
Nantwich author to launch new “Life Zumba and Now” book in May

Nantwich author to launch new “Life Zumba and Now” book in May

By Jonathan White
Nantwich author Joan Carter will launch her book ‘Life Zumba and Now’ at the Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge on May 3.

The 83-year-old will give a talk at the launch about her unusual autobiography which begins in the war years in Nantwich.

April 5, 2019

Reaseheath College Family Festival 2019

The Reaseheath Family Festival is back! Enjoy a fantastic day out at our annual Family Festival which has been held at the college for almost 40 years! All of the campus will be open and you’ll find an exciting range of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Main Acts… •Jonathan Marshall – ‘Return of the Black Stallion’ with[Read More…]

April 4, 2019
Police appeal for driver after cyclist collision in Shavington

Police appeal for driver after cyclist collision in Shavington

Police are appealing for information after a driver failed to stop at the scene of a collision in Shavington.

The incident happened at 8.55am on Sunday March 24 on Newcastle Road, opposite the White Hart pub.

April 4, 2019