Business

Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook’s £400 cake for Alzheimer’s Society

Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook’s £400 cake for Alzheimer’s Society

A Nantwich farm shop is supporting a national charity by baking a mouth-watering Gingerbread House. Talented cooks at Cheerbrook, on Newcastle Road, wanted to help raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.

January 23, 2013
Nantwich mums launch new Zumba with creche classes

Nantwich mums launch new Zumba with creche classes

Two Nantwich businesswomen have joined forces to launch new Zumba with creche classes. Sharon Burrows, of Hullabaloo Kids, and Alison Bowet, who runs Nantwich Child Care, created the idea for local parents.

January 17, 2013
Nantwich bus users launch Facebook group to fight service cuts

Nantwich bus users launch Facebook group to fight service cuts

Angry bus passengers from Nantwich have set up a Facebook group to fight cuts to local services from the town. Many have hit out after key journeys like the number 44 from Nantwich to Shavington and Crewe before 9am were axed.

January 15, 2013
Nantwich firm launches new “Reggie” App at Brine Leas School

Nantwich firm launches new “Reggie” App at Brine Leas School

A new mobile app designed to help teachers take class registers on the go, has been launched at Brine Leas School in Nantwich. The app, called ‘Reggie’ and designed by local company GSD Communications, was launched by 2008 Apprentice winner Lee McQueen and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson.

January 14, 2013
Bunbury’s Beth Tweddle agrees deal with The Sports Partnership

Bunbury’s Beth Tweddle agrees deal with The Sports Partnership

The Sports Partnership is the new management team of Bunbury-based Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle. The company announced it has agreed a deal to manage Beth who is currently starring in the ITV show Dancing On Ice.

January 12, 2013
Nantwich business network event set for Regents Park

Nantwich business network event set for Regents Park

Nantwich firms are invited to attend the latest business, networking and coaching event in the town. The session, led by motivational speaker Rob Pickersgill, takes place at the Funky Monkey Café, Regents Park, on Wednesday January 16.

January 9, 2013
More local shops join Nantwich car park ticketing scheme

More local shops join Nantwich car park ticketing scheme

More Nantwich stores are signing up to a “money back” car park ticket scheme in a bid to boost trade in the town. The scheme, launched on December 1, allows people who pay to park to redeem the cost of their ticket against goods they buy.

December 18, 2012
MP Edward Timpson backs superfast broadband for rural Nantwich

MP Edward Timpson backs superfast broadband for rural Nantwich

Rural areas of Nantwich will get superfast broadband after the Government earmarked £3.24 million for Cheshire. The move has been welcomed by politicians who say it will help Crewe and Nantwich deliver jobs and boost growth.

December 17, 2012
More Nantwich pubs and clubs join “Arc Angel” police scheme

More Nantwich pubs and clubs join “Arc Angel” police scheme

Eleven licensed premises in Nantwich have now signed up to Cheshire Police’s Arc Angel scheme. The initiative aims to tackle alcohol-related crime in the town, and police are keen for Nantwich to be  promoted as a “protected town”.

December 5, 2012
Nantwich group Greenspaces spearheads Leighton Greenway project

Nantwich group Greenspaces spearheads Leighton Greenway project

A Nantwich environmental group is spearheading a scheme to boost eco-friendly transport links in Crewe. Greenspaces South Cheshire has teamed up with partners to improve the route of the Leighton Greenway Extension project.

December 5, 2012
Staff at South Cheshire car dealership raise £2,000 for Children In Need

Staff at South Cheshire car dealership raise £2,000 for Children In Need

Staff at a South Cheshire car dealership dressed up as their favourite film heroes for the day to help raise £2,000 for charity. Employees at the area’s local Peugeot dealership Gateway, in Crewe, performed the stunt for Children in Need.

December 5, 2012
Staff at Nantwich firm Afford Bond raise £5,000 for Movember

Staff at Nantwich firm Afford Bond raise £5,000 for Movember

Staff at a Nantwich firm have been sporting fine moustaches for a month to help raise thousands for Movember. Partners and employees at Afford Bond LLP Chartered Accountants turned into “Mo Bros and Sistas” in memory of a late colleague.

December 4, 2012
Diamond ring sells for £45,000 at Nantwich auction

Diamond ring sells for £45,000 at Nantwich auction

A ring set with an emerald-cut diamond weighing more than nine carats, has sold in Nantwich for a staggering £45,000. The ring (pictured), flanked by four diamonds in 18ct yellow gold, was auctioned at Peter Wilson on Market Street.

December 4, 2012