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South Cheshire autism charity receives boost from Crewe firm

South Cheshire autism charity receives boost from Crewe firm

A charity supporting South Cheshire children and adults with autism has received a boost from a nearby company as it introduces more popular gaming sessions at its specialist centre in Crewe.

Teenager Aiden Taylor, who has the condition and is a keen gamer, was the inspiration behind the donation to Autism Inclusive from security firm Alpha Omega based on Crewe Business Park.

July 8, 2021
Motherwell Cheshire charity sees counselling demand rise 25%

Motherwell Cheshire charity sees counselling demand rise 25%

The Motherwell Cheshire charity is calling for support after experiencing a 25% increase in demand for counselling help.

The charity offers educational services, holistic therapies and mental health support, to promote positive health and wellbeing to women across Cheshire.

July 8, 2021
Nantwich hair salon staff raise £650 on charity trek

Nantwich hair salon staff raise £650 on charity trek

Salon staff in Nantwich proved a cut above when it comes to fundraising after completing a charity trek.

And workers at Steve Burgin on Hospital Street toasted Nantwich people who backed their effort to boost funds for a charity bringing clean water to families in developing countries.

June 30, 2021
Nantwich woman swims Channel in university fundraiser

Nantwich woman swims Channel in university fundraiser

A Nantwich woman has completed a daring cross channel swimming race with university friends to raise funds for charities.

Former Brine Leas student Charlotte Rowlands joined fellow students from Cambridge University in competing against rivals from Oxford University.

June 29, 2021
Nantwich Cycling Group riders head to London in aid of Foodbank

Nantwich Cycling Group riders head to London in aid of Foodbank

Twelve members of Nantwich Cycling Group are to tackle a gruelling 220-mile ride to London in one day in aid of Nantwich Foodbank.

They want to raise more than £2,000 for the Foodbank’s “Fresh Food Project”.

June 26, 2021
Farm shop staff tackle Snowdown challenge in memory of founder

Farm shop staff tackle Snowdown challenge in memory of founder

Staff at the popular Cheerbrook farm shop in Nantwich are tackling a Snowdon walk to raise money in memory of the shop’s founder who died last year.

Money raised will go to local district nurses at Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust, who supported Andrew Shufflebotham and his family throughout his illness last year.

June 25, 2021
Cheshire East Mayor selects supported charities for 2021-22

Cheshire East Mayor selects supported charities for 2021-22

Mayor of Cheshire East Cllr Sarah Pochin has unveiled her chosen charities for her Mayoral year 2021-2022.

The Bunbury Independent councillor is supporting The Youth Federation, a North West based charity, and Hope & Beams, based in Crewe.

June 23, 2021
Retired Shavington teacher scoops £5,000 in hospice lottery

Retired Shavington teacher scoops £5,000 in hospice lottery

A retired teacher from Shavington is celebrating after winning £5,000 with St Luke’s Hospice Lottery.

Rachel Bertenshaw, former deputy headteacher at Shavington High School, is going to spend the money on a holiday of a lifetime with her son, daughter-in-law and three grandsons.

June 14, 2021
South Cheshire hair salons join St Luke’s Hospice “cutting edge” campaign

South Cheshire hair salons join St Luke’s Hospice “cutting edge” campaign

Hair salons across South Cheshire are being urged to join St Luke’s Hospice “cutting edge” campaign.

Outlets like Salon Vie on Beam Street, Nantwich are proving a cut above the rest in signing up for the latest St Luke’s fundraiser.

June 2, 2021
Crewe fundraiser pedals 300 miles in aid of Blood Cancer UK

Crewe fundraiser pedals 300 miles in aid of Blood Cancer UK

By Jonathan White
A South Cheshire man saddled up to pedal more than 300 miles in May to raise money for Blood Cancer UK.

Ben Reinhardt, from Crewe, spent May this year cycling the equivalent distance from London to Paris.

June 1, 2021
Aldi store boss in Nantwich “looking forward” to reopening

Aldi store boss in Nantwich “looking forward” to reopening

The boss of the new Aldi store in Nantwich says she’s looking forward to opening their doors once again after nine months.

Hayley Rogerson and her team closed the store back in September so it could be knocked down and a new-build erected in its place.

May 30, 2021
Sisters sign up for St Luke’s Midnight Walk in memory of Nantwich mum

Sisters sign up for St Luke’s Midnight Walk in memory of Nantwich mum

Two sisters will be walking in their mum’s footsteps as they take part in St Luke’s Hospice Midnight Walk in her memory.

Sue Edisbury, from Nantwich, completed the Midnight Walk 10 years ago.

May 27, 2021
Nantwich girl to chop hair off for children’s cancer charity

Nantwich girl to chop hair off for children’s cancer charity

A young Nantwich girl has decided to chop off her long locks – to help children suffering from cancer.

Four-year-old Willow has agreed to have 12 inches cut off from her hair on Monday (May 31) in aid of the Little Princess Trust.

May 26, 2021