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Visitor attractions near Nantwich scoop Marketing Cheshire awards

Visitor attractions near Nantwich scoop Marketing Cheshire awards

Attractions near Nantwich are celebrating after scooping top prizes at the Marketing Cheshire 2012 annual awards. The Yew Tree Inn, in Bunbury, won the Tourism Pub of the Year, while nearby Peckforton Castle (pictured) was crowned Hotel of the Year.

November 28, 2012
RedShift Radio plans Nantwich events to celebrate FM broadcast

RedShift Radio plans Nantwich events to celebrate FM broadcast

RedShift Radio will turn off its broadcast on 87.7FM across South Cheshire at midnight on Sunday December 2. The not-for-profit Community Radio station brings its latest 28-day broadcast to a close.

November 27, 2012
Nantwich mum quits nursing to launch wedding dress business

Nantwich mum quits nursing to launch wedding dress business

A Nantwich mum has swapped life on the hospital ward for filling the wardrobes of brides-to-be! Kate Dyson has traded in 15 years as a nurse to tie the knot with her dream venture – a wedding dress shop.

November 19, 2012
Staff at Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich celebrate IIP award

Staff at Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich celebrate IIP award

Staff at Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich are celebrating after earning the Investors in People status. The marina, at Church Minshull, now employs 20 staff just three years after it first opened with four employees.

November 19, 2012
South Cheshire Youth Market to run at Minshulls Garden Centre

South Cheshire Youth Market to run at Minshulls Garden Centre

Young traders will be selling their crafts and gifts at a South Cheshire Youth Market tomorrow (November 17). The event takes place at Minshulls Garden Centre in Church Minshull near Nantwich between 10am and 4pm.

November 16, 2012
Nantwich traders to launch “money back” car park ticket scheme

Nantwich traders to launch “money back” car park ticket scheme

Nantwich traders are backing a pilot scheme to allow shoppers to redeem the cost of their carpark ticket in town stores. The two-part ticket scheme has been put together by Nantwich Flourish and the Nantwich Local Area Partnership.

November 15, 2012
Hair firm goes to Great Lengths at new Nantwich salon

Hair firm goes to Great Lengths at new Nantwich salon

SASA Hairdressing has unveiled its new salon opening on the Cocoa Yard in Nantwich town centre. A launch party was held at Enzo in Nantwich which introduced guests to the concept behind the salon and demonstrated hair extension services.

November 14, 2012
Wistaston woman’s amazing career at 30 Crewe and Nantwich firms

Wistaston woman’s amazing career at 30 Crewe and Nantwich firms

A Wistaston temp who worked for dozens of Crewe and Nantwich companies, is retiring after 20 years with the same recruitment agency. Susan Houghton has finished her last placement for Meadowbank Associates, on Welsh Row.

November 9, 2012
Nantwich Town photographer to stage family and pets day

Nantwich Town photographer to stage family and pets day

A South Cheshire photographer is holding a ‘family and pets’ day at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium later this month. Simon J Newbury, the club’s official photographer, is inviting families down to get their pictures done – with no sitting fee.

November 7, 2012
Nantwich auctioneer Peter Wilson to cash in on China market

Nantwich auctioneer Peter Wilson to cash in on China market

Nantwich auctioneer Peter Wilson has joined forces with 18 others across the UK to attract high-spending buyers from China. The auctioneers, with a combined annual turnover topping £200 million, have become founder members of the Association of Accredited Auctioneers.

November 6, 2012
Second networking event at Regents Park in Nantwich

Second networking event at Regents Park in Nantwich

A second business networking event is taking place at Funky Monkey Cafe on Regents Park in Nantwich. The event, which takes place tonight (November 1) from 6-8pm, will feature talks, networking and a coaching workshop.

November 1, 2012
New cycle business launches at Regents Park in Nantwich

New cycle business launches at Regents Park in Nantwich

The owner of a cycle business is opening up in Nantwich to escape recession-hit South Wales, he revealed. Steve Giles has converted an old garage at the Regents Park development off London Road into “Steve’s Cycles”.

October 26, 2012
MP Timpson welcomes rise in apprenticeships in Crewe and Nantwich

MP Timpson welcomes rise in apprenticeships in Crewe and Nantwich

Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson has welcomed the rise in apprenticeship positions across the borough. Latest figures show half a million people started an apprenticeship last year in the UK, and 1,490 of those were in Crewe and Nantwich.

October 26, 2012