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Nantwich mum set to re-open Playworld after devastating fire

Nantwich mum set to re-open Playworld after devastating fire

A Nantwich mum is days away from re-opening her business which was destroyed by fire just seven months ago. Mandy Grinnell has rebuilt her Playworld children’s centre in Shavington from scratch.

November 19, 2013
Nantwich Singers to stage Benjamin Britten tribute at St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Singers to stage Benjamin Britten tribute at St Mary’s Church

The Nantwich Singers will mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Britten with a concert at St Mary’s Church. They will be performing works by the celebrated English composer and also Henry Purcell this Saturday November 23.

November 19, 2013
Christmas boards unveiled across Nantwich promote Lights switch-on

Christmas boards unveiled across Nantwich promote Lights switch-on

Christmas has come early in Nantwich after 40 advertising hoardings promoting the town’s traders were unveiled. The boards, which also promote the November 30 Christmas lights switch on, are  a joint project by Nantwich Town Council and local businesses.

November 18, 2013
Family pays tribute to cyclist killed on A530 near Nantwich

Family pays tribute to cyclist killed on A530 near Nantwich

The family of a cyclist who died in a collision near Nantwich, told how he had only just taken up cycling again after retirement. Stewart Roy Gandy, 65, from Wistaston, died after colliding with a lorry on the A530 Whitchurch Road at Baddington Bridge, Aston.

November 18, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Oadby to progress in Intermediate Cup

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC beat Oadby to progress in Intermediate Cup

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC kept their Twickenham dreams alive with a fine 49-13 victory at Oadby in the Intermediate Cup. Backed by a fine travelling support making the journey to Leicester, Andy Brown’s men proved too strong.

November 17, 2013
Review: Paul Merton’s Impro Chums, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: Paul Merton’s Impro Chums, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Some call it “comedy commando” or “improv art”. Whatever label you give Paul Merton and his chums, one thing is for sure – hilarity is on the menu. A packed audience at Crewe Lyceum Theatre can testify to that.

November 17, 2013
FA Trophy: Northwich Victoria 2 Nantwich Town 0

FA Trophy: Northwich Victoria 2 Nantwich Town 0

Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson launched a scathing attack on his players after they were knocked out of the FA Trophy. The Dabbers were soundly beaten 2-0 away at local rivals Northwich Victoria.

November 16, 2013
Nantwich students bake Pudsey biscuits for Children In Need

Nantwich students bake Pudsey biscuits for Children In Need

Bakery and patisserie students from Reaseheath College in Nantwich tasted success after making Pudsey bear biscuits in aid of Children in Need. The biscuits and other products, ranging from bread and cakes to wrapped chocolates, saw record sales at the Nantwich campus shop.

November 16, 2013
Man quizzed and bailed in connection with A530 Nantwich cyclist death

Man quizzed and bailed in connection with A530 Nantwich cyclist death

A man has been bailed in connection with the death of 65-year-old cyclist Stewart Gandy on the A530 near Nantwich. The 36-year-old man was arrested in Wigan and was quizzed by Cheshire Police officers.

November 15, 2013
Theatre school pupils to join Nantwich star for Peter Pan panto

Theatre school pupils to join Nantwich star for Peter Pan panto

Students at a South Cheshire theatre school will be performing as the “Lost Boys” in Cheshire’s biggest pantomime this Christmas. Peter Pan is set to attract thousands of families to Crewe Lyceum Theatre throughout December.

November 15, 2013
Nantwich coffee shop Enzo earns Dining Out Award prize

Nantwich coffee shop Enzo earns Dining Out Award prize

Staff at a Nantwich coffee shop have been voted cream of the crop by winning Best Café at the Dining Out Awards. Enzo, which opened just three years ago, received hundreds of votes from happy punters in the awards run by Nantwich Food Festival.

November 15, 2013
Nantwich Town sign FC United’s Adam Jones on loan deal

Nantwich Town sign FC United’s Adam Jones on loan deal

Nantwich Town have swooped to secure the loan signing of FC United defender Adam Jones. And it comes on the same day top scorer Aaron Burns (pictured) pledged his future to the Dabbers after rivals AFC Fylde made a bid for him.

November 14, 2013
Reaseheath College golf course in Nantwich to close for development

Reaseheath College golf course in Nantwich to close for development

Reaseheath College’s picturesque 9-hole golf course in Nantwich is to close – to make way for more buildings. Shocked golf club members were delivered the news in a letter from Reaseheath principal Meredydd David.

November 13, 2013