Stoke City’s Ryan Shawcross will be kicks-starting a festive family fun run in Nantwich to help raise charity cash. The spectacle, in aid of Hope House Children’s Hospice, will see hundreds of Santas dashing around the town centre on Sunday December 9.
By Claire Faulkner A string of local performers shone when they appeared live at a Talent Showcase in Nantwich Civic Hall. The event, organised by Nantwich Town Council and community radio The Cat, attracted acts who volunteered their time to raise money for the Mayor’s charities.
Influential Nantwich Town player Mat Bailey has been ruled out for the season with a cruciate ligament injury. The big defender was dealt the bad news by medics today after limping out of the Stafford Rangers derby clash last week.
Nantwich Police officers showed support for the fight to stop violence against women by tying a white ribbon outside their station. White ribbons were on display outside all Cheshire Police stations to mark a national awareness day (November 25).
Bosses at Nantwich Town are planning a tribute to club stalwart Frank Dale who has died. Frank was a popular figure around the Weaver Stadium club, attending games, functions and events for many years.
The River Weaver in Nantwich has been placed on Flood Warning by the Environment Agency. Persistent and heavy rain for several days has seen river levels rise as it flows from the A51 near Reaseheath through the town to Shrewbridge Lodge and Nantwich Lake.
By Ashley Houghton Sean Cooke’s 75th minute strike rescued a point for Nantwich Town away at Blyth. And Jimmy Quinn’s men are unlucky not to return with three after dominating in large parts at Croft Park.
The revamped shop at Nantwich Museum has been unveiled to visitors. Work on renovating the shop was made possible by an Association of Independent Museums’ Sustainability Grant.
Parents in Willaston are fighting to save a free bus service which carries pupils from the village to Malbank School. Cheshire East Council has identified a “walking route” which they say could mean the withdrawal of free transport.
By Jonathan White Hundreds braved the rain and wind to watch the annual Crewe Christmas lights switch-on in the main square. The cast of Cinderella from the Lyceum Theatre pantomime began the countdown and switched on with Mayor of Crewe Peggy Martin.
The lights are going down in Nantwich as part of cost-cutting measures by Cheshire East Council. Street lighting is being removed and reduced on roads across the town and surrounding villages under new proposals.
Chaps at a Nantwich residential home have been ditching the razors – to raise money for Movember! Male residents and staff at Richmond Village Nantwich are taking part in Movember to boost funds for men’s health charities.
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts are adapting well to their higher league despite defeat against the division’s leaders. That’s the message from club captain Niall McGregor after the Vagrants club ran Warrington close in a 15-25 defeat.
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