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Revamped Venetian Marina near Nantwich plans Open Day

Revamped Venetian Marina near Nantwich plans Open Day

The Venetian Marina near Nantwich is to hold am open day for narrowboat novices and old hands alike! The event at the Cholmondeston venue will feature industry experts, value for money narrowboats, refreshments, trips up the Shropshire Union Canal and entertainment.

March 3, 2014
Councillors’ fears over licence plans for Shakespeare pub in Nantwich

Councillors’ fears over licence plans for Shakespeare pub in Nantwich

Nantwich councillors are to raise concerns over plans to re-open a town pub which wants to serve until 2.3oam. They heard how owners want to re-open the former Shakespeare pub in Beam Street, which has been closed for several months.

February 11, 2014
Nantwich Town bids to expand “100 Club” fundraising group

Nantwich Town bids to expand “100 Club” fundraising group

Nantwich Town FC is calling on more people and businesses to back them by signing up to its “100 Club” fundraiser. The “100 Club” is mainly aimed at Nantwich people who want to see the club do well but are unable to attend any or most of the games.

February 8, 2014
Nantwich students enjoy Careers Convention at Brine Leas School

Nantwich students enjoy Careers Convention at Brine Leas School

Students at a Nantwich school were given a taste of life in dozens of different industries at a careers day. Employers from a wide range of professions were invited to Brine Leas School to take part in its annual Careers Convention.

February 7, 2014
Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

Stapeley Parish Council to fight Muller Homes at public inquiry

Parish councillors in Nantwich told dozens of residents how they intend to fight Muller Homes at a forthcoming public inquiry. Around 30 people attended a public meeting at Stapeley community hall to air their views before the inquiry on February 18.

February 4, 2014
College students from Nantwich wow Tesco with new meals range

College students from Nantwich wow Tesco with new meals range

Food technology students from Nantwich wowed industry experts with  a range of new healthy children’s meals for supermarkets. Eleven final year Reaseheath College students developed chilled ready meals suitable for a new Tesco range.

January 28, 2014
Nantwich cheese firm Joseph Heler fined over worker’s forklift accident

Nantwich cheese firm Joseph Heler fined over worker’s forklift accident

A cheese company in Nantwich has been fined for safety failings after a worker was injured falling off a forklift truck. Bosses of Joseph Heler Ltd, based at Hatherton, were prosecuted after the 53-year-old employee from Crewe was injured during an unsafe loading operation.

January 24, 2014
Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook vying for UK butchery crown

Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook vying for UK butchery crown

Popular Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook is in the UK finals of the Farm Retailer of the Year award. The Newcastle Road venue is also one of six finalists vying for the National Farmers’ Retail & Markets Association (FARMA) best on-farm butchery prize.

January 22, 2014
Amateur Nantwich chefs serve up £3,500 for St Luke’s Hospice

Amateur Nantwich chefs serve up £3,500 for St Luke’s Hospice

Amateur chefs in Nantwich cooked up a treat at one the town’s restaurants – and helped raise thousands of pounds. Andrew Hague, from Howard Worth, and Scott Harding, of Poole Alcock, coped with the kitchen heat to serve up a 4-course dinner from scratch for 62 guests.

January 21, 2014
Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich scoops 5 Gold Anchors status

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich scoops 5 Gold Anchors status

A marina near Nantwich has scooped the coveted 5-Gold Anchors status from the Yacht Harbour Association. Staff at the Aqueduct Marina in Church Minshull are delighted with the honour which is supported by the British Marine Federation.

January 16, 2014
Cheshire East Council snubs Cameron bid for more “fracking” sites

Cheshire East Council snubs Cameron bid for more “fracking” sites

Cheshire East Council chiefs dismissed potential shale gas “fracking” sites – hours after David Cameron claimed it was the future for energy. Oil and gas companies leading the charge for shale gas plan to expand drilling sites in the UK – with Crewe and Nantwich area a potential rich source.

January 14, 2014
Teacher App “Reggie” launched by Nantwich firm wins top award

Teacher App “Reggie” launched by Nantwich firm wins top award

An app launched by a Nantwich firm to help teachers register their pupils, has won a prestigious MobileWebAward. The “Reggie” was awarded “Outstanding Mobile App” and now sits alongside other winners such as Google, Orange, E! Online, Volkswagen and Gucci.

January 10, 2014
Work starts on Wulvern housing site at former Nantwich pub

Work starts on Wulvern housing site at former Nantwich pub

Construction work has started on a £1.7 million development on Blagg Avenue in Nantwich. The scheme, by housing provider Wulvern, aims to provide more affordable homes in the historic town where house prices are higher than many areas in Cheshire.

January 8, 2014