Artwork gives new look to Leighton Hospital paediatric unit
New artwork has given Leighton Hospital’s paediatric unit a unique feel.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity team commissioned an illustrator to create the bespoke artwork.
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Nantwich estate agent appeal amid trips to help Ukraine refugees
A Nantwich estate agent has appealed for help amid a series of trips he is making to Ukraine to deliver humanitarian aid.
Gary Fear, from Butters Bee Estate Agents in the town, went to Ukraine in April where he spent four days delivering vital food and medical supplies to refugees fleeing the conflict.
Four South Cheshire rotary clubs team up to help Ukrainian families
Four Rotary Clubs in South Cheshire have teamed up to secure two grants to support Ukrainian families being accommodated by Crewe and Nantwich residents.
A Rotary Grant of £2,000 has been used to cover the cost of 100 Welcome Packs for Ukrainian women and children.
Nantwich Clinic team fly high with Zipwire fundraiser
Staff at Nantwich Clinic are flying with their fundraising efforts for Parkinson’s UK!
In their latest challenge, they sped across Penrhyn Quarry in North Wales on the longest, fastest zipwire in Europe.
Cheerbrook fundraisers tackle new challenges for District Nurses
Big-hearted staff at Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook have lined up more summer fundraising challenges in aid of District Nurses.
The team have already raised more than £12,000 for the cause, after local nurses cared for shop owner Andrew Shufflebotham during his brave battle with cancer.
Vintage tractor plough raises over £12,000 for prostate cancer charity
By Jonathan White
A fundraising marathon vintage tractor ploughathon took place at Aston, near Wrenbury, has helped raise a huge £12,000 for charity.
The “3 Men and a Furrow” 24-hour vintage tractor ploughathon involved three friends – Ian Bulkeley, Fred Mottram and Gary Walker.
Alextra accountants team up to tackle Potters ‘Arf for charity
A team of 12 employees at South Cheshire accountants Alextra are to tackle the “Potters ‘Arf” half marathon in aid of charity.
They will be raising money for Douglas Macmillan Hospice, known locally as the Dougie Mac.
Nantwich Foodbank manager warning as food and energy costs rise
The manager of Nantwich Foodbank has issued a warning that rising food and energy costs is pushing more local families into poverty.
Damien Gear said they were anticipating a return to the huge numbers who needed the Foodbank during the first year of the pandemic in 2020.
Orphaned seal pup cared for at RSPCA Stapeley spotted in Wales
A grey seal pup who rehabilitated by the RSPCA in Nantwich after being orphaned during Storm Eleanor in 2018 has been sighted again as an adult – nearly four years later.
Tolgus, named after a Cornish tin mine, was found on Constantine Bay during severe weather that swept across the country.
Nantwich train driver completes Ukraine mission to free children
A Nantwich train driver has helped a team of volunteers drive buses across to Ukraine to transport children to safety from their war-torn country.
Mark Hardy-Johnson, who drives train by day, signed up to help when he saw an appeal on social media for drivers.
Nantwich barbers stage raffle in aid of Ukraine families
A Nantwich barbers is raffling of a series of fabulous prizes in aid of the Disasters Emergency Committee to help Ukraine refugees.
Zebi and Julie, owners of Gentleman Jacks Barbers on Hospital Street, are selling raffle tickets for £5 each.
Radio star helps launch Nantwich kindness campaign
A rising star of BBC Radio was back in her hometown to help launch a campaign highlighting the good deeds of Nantwich people.
Natalie O’Leary, 30, who hails from Nantwich, joined with hairdressing salon owner Steven Burgin to launch “One of a Kind” which will reward local people who go the extra mile to support the community.
Leighton Hospital nurse set for Everest challenge in aid of charity
A nurse at Leighton Hospital’s Emergency Care Department is to trek to Everest Basecamp to raise money for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity (MCH Charity).
Sister Steph Plimbley will start her trek on Thursday (April 7) and continue for 12 days.
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