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St Luke’s Hospice announces final Midnight Walk after 21 years

St Luke’s Hospice announces final Midnight Walk after 21 years

St Luke’s Hospice has announced this year’s Midnight Walk will be the final one in the event’s 21-year history.

The walk – from Nantwich to Crewe and back – has raised more than £2.5 million over the past two decades.

June 11, 2026
Weaver Wander in Nantwich helps raise £3,000 for three local causes

Weaver Wander in Nantwich helps raise £3,000 for three local causes

The popular “Weaver Wander” event in Nantwich and surrounding areas has helped raise more than £3,000 for local charities, organisers have confirmed.

The event, organised by Rotary Club of Crewe & Nantwich Weaver, sees scores of classic and vintage cars drive on colourful convoy from Nantwich town centre and through rural Cheshire.

June 10, 2026
Nantwich man completes gruelling challenge for CRY charity

Nantwich man completes gruelling challenge for CRY charity

A Nantwich man who battled back from a life-threatening heart condition as a child has completed a gruelling challenge to raise funds for charity.

Danny Harrison, 27, hiked the National 3 Peaks, the Yorkshire 3 Peaks and the Welsh 3 Peaks back-to-back in just four days!

June 10, 2026
Ex England star Jill Scott cycles through Nantwich on UK challenge

Ex England star Jill Scott cycles through Nantwich on UK challenge

By Jonathan White
Former England football star Jill Scott cycled through Nantwich today (June 9th) as part of an extraordinary charity challenge crossing the country.

Scott is taking on Comic Relief’s Sport Relief “Coming Home Challenge” — a gruelling five-day journey covering nearly 400 miles from Wembley Stadium in London to the Stadium of Light in Sunderland.

June 9, 2026
Danny Harrison

Nantwich man eyes peaks challenge after life-threatening heart illness

A Nantwich man who battled back from a life-threatening heart condition as a child has set himself a crazy four-day challenge to raise funds for charity.

Danny Harrison, 27, will be trying to hike the National 3 Peaks, the Yorkshire 3 Peaks and the Welsh 3 Peaks back to back in just four days!

May 28, 2026
Hadzilla Cup in Nantwich raises £8,400 for Pancreatic Cancer UK

Hadzilla Cup in Nantwich raises £8,400 for Pancreatic Cancer UK

The Hadzilla Cup charity football match returned to Nantwich and helped raise a whopping £8,400 for Pancreatic Cancer UK.

The event at Nantwich Town’s ground brought together players, families, businesses and supporters from across the community.

May 27, 2026
Community spirit shines at Theodore William Gill Cup charity match

Community spirit shines at Theodore William Gill Cup charity match

The community came together for the fourth annual Theodore William Gill Cup charity football match at Nantwich Town FC’s Swansway Stadium.

The event was organised by parents Greg Gill and Charlotte Wilson in memory of their baby son Theodore William Gill, who was born sleeping on April 26th 2023.

May 25, 2026
Andrew Scoffin memorial match raises funds for cancer support

Andrew Scoffin memorial match raises funds for cancer support

By Jonathan White
Players, supporters and volunteers came together at the Mornflake Stadium for the sixth annual Andrew Scoffin Memorial Match in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

The charity fixture honoured lifelong Alex supporter and stadium announcer Andrew Scoffin, who died in July 2021 following a long battle with cancer.

May 22, 2026
Nantwich fitness instructor smashes London Marathon fundraiser

Nantwich fitness instructor smashes London Marathon fundraiser

A fitness instructor at Nantwich Leisure Centre proved a runaway success for a charity close to her heart, smashing a fundraising target by hundreds of pounds.

Mia Kinnest, 22, ran the London Marathon in memory of Wistaston youngster Georgy Capener who touched many hearts with his brave battle against cancer.

May 18, 2026
Cycling friends from Shavington raise massive £5,070 for charity

Cycling friends from Shavington raise massive £5,070 for charity

Two cycling schoolpals from Shavington have raised a massive £5,070 after putting their pedal power behind an epic fundraising challenge for The Joshua Tree children’s charity.

Shavington Academy pupils Alfie and Kaiden raised the money by riding 170-miles from Cambridge United Football Club to Crewe Alexandra Football Club.

May 18, 2026
RSPCA Stapeley Grange wildlife centre in urgent appeal for drivers

RSPCA Stapeley Grange wildlife centre in urgent appeal for drivers

RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich is appealing for volunteers to support a new partnership aimed at improving the transport and care of wildlife casualties.

Every year, thousands of injured, sick, and orphaned wild animals rely on quick access to veterinary treatment and specialist rehabilitation.

May 16, 2026
New sensory kits launched in Nantwich and Leighton Hospital

New sensory kits launched in Nantwich and Leighton Hospital

New sensory kits have been introduced across NHS community services in Nantwich and Crewe to support autistic patients at healthcare appointments.

It’s part of a Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity initiative which they staged during Autism Acceptance Month to help reduce anxiety and improve access to care.

May 10, 2026
Two Nantwich charities receive funding donation boost

Two Nantwich charities receive funding donation boost

A support service for people in Nantwich and a dog rescue charity have each received a funding boost.

Re-Enabled Support Services and Pawprints to Freedom each received a £300 community donation from David Wilson Homes.

May 7, 2026