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Six Nantwich village churches to stage knitted “Stitches and Stems” festival

Six Nantwich village churches to stage knitted “Stitches and Stems” festival

Communities around six Nantwich churches teamed up to produce these stunning knitted tableau pieces.

School children to grannies, Brownies and Guides to sheltered housing residents, police officers to publicans, and farmers to family practitioners have all helped produce the displays.

July 3, 2017
Dabbers Den 2017 offers £5,000 to top business idea

Dabbers Den 2017 offers £5,000 to top business idea

Business entrepreneurs in Nantwich can compete for a £5,000 cash prize in the latest Dabbers Den competition.

Organisers are on the look out for new business ideas that could wow the Dabbers Den judges.

July 3, 2017

Summer Fair, Crewe – this Sat 8 July (11-3)

A ‘Summer Fair’ takes place this Saturday (8th July) from 11am to 3pm at St Andrews Church on Bedford Street in Crewe. There will be live entertainment and a BBQ. There is also an opportunity to give your views to Cheshire East Council’s Community Team about how the new Parish Centre on Bedford Street should look.

July 3, 2017

Highfields Academy Summer Fayre

1-3 This Saturday 8th July. Free entry. Games, bouncy castle, raffle, refreshments, pre-loved childrens clothes, face painting, cakes and much more. All proceeds to school funds. Highfields Academy, Cumberland Avenue, Nantwich.

July 3, 2017
Audlem ‘Party on the Park’ entertains more than 2,500 people

Audlem ‘Party on the Park’ entertains more than 2,500 people

By Jonathan White
More than 2,500 people enjoyed the annual ‘Audlem Party on the Park’ as revellers partied in true 80s style.

Signal Radio presenter Dave Johnson returned as compere and introduced each band with his usual panache and witty humour.

July 2, 2017
Family tribute to Neil Shoane, killed in suspected hit and run on A530 near Nantwich

Family tribute to Neil Shoane, killed in suspected hit and run on A530 near Nantwich

The family of Neil Shoane, who died in an alleged fail to stop collision on the A530 near Nantwich, have paid tribute to him.

Local dad Neil, 44, was walking towards Aston from Nantwich when police believe he was hit by a passing vehicle which failed to stop.

July 2, 2017
Man, 44, killed in alleged hit and run on A530 Aston, near Nantwich

Man, 44, killed in alleged hit and run on A530 Aston, near Nantwich

A man, 44, has died in a suspected hit and run incident on the A530 near Aston, Nantwich.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident in the early hours today (July 2).

July 2, 2017
Stapeley Grange RSPCA centre to stage Summer Fair

Stapeley Grange RSPCA centre to stage Summer Fair

Stapeley Grange RSPCA wildlife centre in Nantwich will hold its biggest fundraising event of this year tomorrow (July 2).

The London Road centre’s Summer Fair will take place from 10am to 4pm.

July 1, 2017
Baker Wynne & Wilson select groups for £25,000 ‘Community Pledge’ help

Baker Wynne & Wilson select groups for £25,000 ‘Community Pledge’ help

Nantwich estate agent Baker Wynne & Wilson will soon be handing out £25,000 to charities and organisations as part of its 25th “Community Pledge” birthday celebrations.

The long-standing estate agents received 68 entries to its competition to win a slice of the money on offer.

July 1, 2017
Nantwich Town players back for pre-season training under new boss Cooke

Nantwich Town players back for pre-season training under new boss Cooke

Nantwich Town players held their first pre-season training session under the watchful eye of new First Team Manager Dave Cooke.

The players were put through their paces as they prepare for their first pre-season game on July 6 away at Hanley Town.

July 1, 2017
Nantwich mum proves handy in launching new sports massage career

Nantwich mum proves handy in launching new sports massage career

A Nantwich mum has landed a dream new career in sports massage – by teaming up with her former student’s business!

Amanda Kimber, a sports massage student at South Cheshire College, has joined forces with Lee Wilkinson to expand his successful company, LW Sports Therapy.

June 29, 2017
Musical  Midsummer Night’s Dream concert wows Nantwich audience

Musical Midsummer Night’s Dream concert wows Nantwich audience

By Jonathan White
A packed St Mary’s Church audience in Nantwich enjoyed “A Musical Midsummer Night’s Dream” concert.

The concert featured European Mezzo-Soprano Emma Brown and The Band & Drums of the Cheshire Constabulary.

June 29, 2017
Reaseheath College earns award for eye-catching display at Cheshire Show

Reaseheath College earns award for eye-catching display at Cheshire Show

Reaseheath College students enjoyed success at the Royal Cheshire Show with a “Highly Commended” award for its eye-catching trade stand and a fistful of rosettes for agriculture students in the showring.

The stand was singled out by judges for its interactive and educational activities and welcoming and friendly staff.

June 29, 2017