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PICTURE SPECIAL: Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich”

PICTURE SPECIAL: Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich”

Thousands of people young and old once again packed into Nantwich town centre to witness another spectacular Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich” celebration.

The Sealed Knot marched through the town as they re-enacted the 1644 Battle of Nantwich, one of the key events in the English Civil War.

January 26, 2019
Nantwich business JS Bailey Cheese secures £400,000 grant for expansion

Nantwich business JS Bailey Cheese secures £400,000 grant for expansion

A cheese firm near Nantwich has secured a £400,000 grant towards its £1.5 million expansion plan to create new jobs.

JS Bailey Cheese, based in Calveley, says the project will help create 15 new jobs and build new production facilities.

January 26, 2019

Faddiley Monthly Markets

Faddiley Monthly Markets at the Goodwill Hall, Faddiley CW5 8HY Upcoming dates are Saturday 16th February and Saturday 16th March, 10am-2pm, free entry and everyone is welcome! Involves lots of local businesses, refreshments from the Thatch pub and children’s activities. Contact Oana – [email protected] or Kate – [email protected]

January 26, 2019
Sixth Holly Holy Day author event proves hit in Nantwich

Sixth Holly Holy Day author event proves hit in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
The 6th annual ‘Holly Holy Day author event’run by the Nantwich Book Shop & Coffee Lounge proved another big success.

The event, held last night (January 25) at Nantwich Methodist Church, comes on the eve of the annual “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment in the town.

January 26, 2019
South Cheshire Military Modelling Club to stage Universal show in Nantwich

South Cheshire Military Modelling Club to stage Universal show in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire Military Modelling Club’s annual ‘Universal Model Show’ is on Sunday February 24 at Malbank School & Sixth Form College in Nantwich.

Universal Model Show is organised by South Cheshire Military Modelling Club and will feature more than 100 exhibitors.

January 25, 2019
Cheshire East draws up “lessons learned” after spate of employment tribunals

Cheshire East draws up “lessons learned” after spate of employment tribunals

By Stephen Topping
Twenty-six ‘lessons learned’ – including issues surrounding whistle-blowing – have been considered by Cheshire East Council following recent employment tribunals.

The local authority has dealt with six employment tribunal claims in the past 12 months at a cost of £75,400 – and that figure is due to rise, with two of those claims still ongoing.

January 25, 2019
Cheshire Fire Service third best employer for LGBT engagement

Cheshire Fire Service third best employer for LGBT engagement

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is now third in the LGBT charity Stonewall’s prestigious Top 100 Employers list for 2019.

The Service jumped another place from its 2018 position and is the highest performing public sector organisation in the UK.

January 25, 2019
Cheshire East potholes deeper than most before intervention, study shows

Cheshire East potholes deeper than most before intervention, study shows

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Potholes need to be deeper in Cheshire East than in most other British boroughs before the council intervenes, a new study has found.

The RAC Foundation submitted Freedom of Information requests to each local authority in September 2018, and 190 responded with enough data for the charity’s research.

January 24, 2019
Nantwich and Dzierżoniów to sign new Friendship agreement

Nantwich and Dzierżoniów to sign new Friendship agreement

Nantwich is welcoming visitors from Dzierżoniów to sign a new Friendship agreement.

The development of twinning links between towns in the UK and European towns began in the 1950s with educational exchange visits a key element of agreements.

January 24, 2019
Nantwich woman reaches final Guild of Photographers Image of the Year

Nantwich woman reaches final Guild of Photographers Image of the Year

Nantwich photographer Judith Lawley has achieved international acclaim.

Judith has reached the final of the Guild of Photographers Image of the Year Competition for the fourth year running.


January 24, 2019
Nantwich Players to run first ‘Mini Season’ of performances

Nantwich Players to run first ‘Mini Season’ of performances

Nantwich Players are to stage their first ‘Mini Season’ between February 11-24.

The Mini Season provides four plays over two weeks, giving the audience more chances to see exciting theatre.

January 23, 2019
New season of live comedy kicks off at Nantwich Civic Hall

New season of live comedy kicks off at Nantwich Civic Hall

“The Very Best In Stand Up” live comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday February 1.

And promoters Civic Comedy have lined up a stellar cast for the first show of 2019.

January 23, 2019
Volunteer dog cuddling project aims to tackle loneliness in South Cheshire

Volunteer dog cuddling project aims to tackle loneliness in South Cheshire

A volunteer dog cuddling project is being run in a bid to tackle loneliness in South Cheshire.

Barking Mad Northwich and Nantwich hopes the scheme will help people of all ages who live and/or work alone and have little interaction with others.

January 23, 2019