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Stamp design by Nantwich schoolgirl makes national final shortlist

Stamp design by Nantwich schoolgirl makes national final shortlist

A Nantwich schoolgirl’s stamp design has made it through to the last 24 of a national Royal Mail Christmas competition.

The entry by Grace Rebecca Lewis, aged 10, will now go through to the final stage of the competition, with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales choosing the final two designs to feature on this year’s 1st and 2nd Class Christmas stamps.

June 12, 2017
Hundreds enjoy annual Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes event

Hundreds enjoy annual Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes event

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of families enjoyed the annual Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes village event.

Organised by the Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust, the event dates back at least 200 years though stopped in 1920.

June 12, 2017
Young Superheroes to take over Nantwich beauty spot for charity

Young Superheroes to take over Nantwich beauty spot for charity

Young superheroes will soon be descending on a popular Nantwich beauty spot to help raise valuable funds for life-saving causes.

An action-packed family ‘Superheroes Picnic’ is being staged at Dorfold Park in Nantwich on July 9.

June 11, 2017
Working group set up to tackle Nantwich travellers issue on Barony Park

Working group set up to tackle Nantwich travellers issue on Barony Park

A cross-party working group of community members has met to tackle the problems of travellers illegally setting up camps on Barony Park in Nantwich.

Councillors from all parties, officers from Cheshire East and Nantwich Town Council, and Cheshire police officers and residents’ representatives, have met to address the issue.

June 11, 2017

Barry Steele and Friends ; The Roy Orbison story

Barry Steele and Friends ‘The Roy Orbison Story’ Barry Steele as Roy Orbison Crewe Lyceum Theatre THURSDAY 7 SEPTEMBER, 7:30 PM Play video for Barry Steele and Friends ‘The Roy Orbison Story’ SHOW INFORMATION PRE-SHOW DINING Barry Steele is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading vocalists playing homage to legend Roy Orbison. He has stunned audiences across the[Read More…]

June 11, 2017
Labour’s Laura Smith wins stunning General Election victory in Crewe & Nantwich seat

Labour’s Laura Smith wins stunning General Election victory in Crewe & Nantwich seat

Labour’s Laura Smith has produced a stunning Labour victory in the Crewe and Nantwich of the 2017 General Election.

The Stapeley businesswoman overturned a Conservative majority of more than 3,000 to win by just 48 votes.

June 9, 2017
Faith – The George Michael Legacy, to perform at Crewe Lyceum

Faith – The George Michael Legacy, to perform at Crewe Lyceum

Faith – The George Michael Legacy, starring international George Michael tribute artist Wayne Dilks, arrives at Crewe Lyceum later this month.

Dilks and his seven-piece band and backing singers, will take George Michael fans on a musical 35-year journey of hit records.

June 8, 2017
Nantwich solicitors Hibberts appoint new ‘agriculture paralegal’

Nantwich solicitors Hibberts appoint new ‘agriculture paralegal’

Secretary Michaela Warner has been promoted to the role of agriculture paralegal at Nantwich-based Hibberts Solicitors.

Michaela, an Aston University law graduate, joined the firm in June 2015, and is based in the Nantwich office on Barker Street.

June 8, 2017
Nantwich Museum launches new U3A exhibition and joins dementia campaign

Nantwich Museum launches new U3A exhibition and joins dementia campaign

A new U3A Photography exhibition has opened in the Your Space Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

The display, which runs until Saturday July 8, features photographic work of the Crewe & Nantwich U3A Photography Group inspired by a range of subjects.

June 8, 2017
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ladies to launch ‘Boot Camp’ for women

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ladies to launch ‘Boot Camp’ for women

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC’s successful ladies team is spearheading a new ‘Boot Camp’ to help women get fit.

The initiative targets women over 18 years old, and also provides a free ‘kids’ club’ for children over the age of five.

June 7, 2017
Award-winning band Mostly Autumn to play at Nantwich Civic

Award-winning band Mostly Autumn to play at Nantwich Civic

Award-winning rock band Mostly Autumn will be performing their hits live at Nantwich Civic Hall this Friday June 9.

The group was voted Best Band of 2012 in the Classic Rock Society poll.

June 7, 2017
Nantwich traders team up to host Discount Sales event at Civic Hall

Nantwich traders team up to host Discount Sales event at Civic Hall

Independent Nantwich traders are joining forces again to host a shopping discount event.

Many of the town’s designer boutiques and fashion stores in the town will be taking part in the sale staged at Nantwich Civic Hall on Saturday June 17.

June 7, 2017
Nantwich Town lose defender Andy White to Southport

Nantwich Town lose defender Andy White to Southport

Nantwich Town favourite Andy White has left to join National League North side Southport.

White leaves the Weaver Stadium after four successful seasons at left-back for the Dabbers, winning a Player of the Year award in three consecutive seasons.

June 6, 2017