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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
Leighton team ditches hospital for a Sandstone Trail fundraiser

Leighton team ditches hospital for a Sandstone Trail fundraiser

A Leighton Hospital specialist team is taking to the Sandstone Trail hills in Cheshire to raise money for children living with cystic fibrosis (CF).

Youngsters like Violet and Jace (pictured) who are treated for the condition spend long hours in hospital undergoing repeated tests that can become increasingly distressing.

May 5, 2026
Nominations open for Everybody Leisure Awards 2026

Nominations open for Everybody Leisure Awards 2026

Everybody Health & Leisure has launched its annual awards to celebrate sporting and health achievements across Cheshire East.

The Everybody Awards will return on October 16th with a ceremony at Cranage Hall.

May 4, 2026
Nantwich care home commits to Armed Forces community

Nantwich care home commits to Armed Forces community

Richmond Villages Nantwich has officially signing the Armed Forces Covenant to show its support for forces veterans and their families.

The ceremony saw the village, off London Road, sign the pledge on behalf of all staff and residents.

May 2, 2026
Nantwich Walking Football raises funds for White Ribbon

Nantwich Walking Football raises funds for White Ribbon

Nantwich Walking Football Club have raised more than £150 for the White Ribbon charity at a special curry night.

Two club members Kate Rose and Nicky Glover put their culinary skills to the test to provide a tasty post-match curry dinner served to fellow players at the Vagrants clubhouse in Willaston.

April 27, 2026
Dumped puppies thriving with Nantwich animal charity carer

Dumped puppies thriving with Nantwich animal charity carer

Six puppies found dumped in a box by a busy Nantwich road are now thriving and “full of beans” more than eight weeks on.

The puppies are being looked after by Emma Caskie, of Nantwich-based Animal Lifeline charity.

April 21, 2026
Nantwich fitness instructor tackles marathon in memory of brave Georgy

Nantwich fitness instructor tackles marathon in memory of brave Georgy

A fitness instructor at Nantwich Leisure Centre is putting her best foot forward in the London Marathon in memory of a little boy who touched many hearts with his brave battle against cancer.

It will be the second marathon Wistaston girl Mia Kinnest, 22, has undertaken to help raise money for The Bone Cancer Trust.

April 16, 2026
Young Shavington friends set for 170-mile charity bike ride

Young Shavington friends set for 170-mile charity bike ride

Two young Shavington friends are embarking on a 170-mile cycling challenge in aid of a children’s cancer charity.

Alfie Simcox has already raised thousands of pounds in the past with his photos of trucks and selling calendars he has created with them.

April 13, 2026
Nantwich young farmer to walk 54 miles in aid of two charities

Nantwich young farmer to walk 54 miles in aid of two charities

A young Nantwich woman is teaming up with other young farmers across Cheshire for a 54-mile walk in aid of charity.

Grace Barber, 19, has donned her walking boots and setting off today on a three-day hike around the county.

April 10, 2026