Charity news

Nantwich restaurant to host fundraising meal for Ukraine

Nantwich restaurant to host fundraising meal for Ukraine

By Jonathan White
A fundraising meal for Ukraine has been organised by Soul2soul Wellbeing in a Nantwich restaurant later this month.

The event will take place on Thursday April 18 at the “Basmati” Bangladeshi & Indian restaurant in The Railway Station on Pillory Street.

April 8, 2024
Nantwich club The Studio raises hundreds for charity at Jazz Festival

Nantwich club The Studio raises hundreds for charity at Jazz Festival

By Jonathan White
The Studio nightclub in Nantwich raised nearly £1,000 from two charity gigs during the Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music weekend.

The 26th annual festival featured more than 150 gigs at pubs, restaurants, and other sites across Nantwich.

April 2, 2024
Mind Charity event at Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich

Mind Charity event at Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich

An event showcasing alternative pop acts will take place at the Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich next month.

The event will help raise funds for Mind Charity and Mid Cheshire Mind, says organiser Tim Dougill.

March 31, 2024
Pupils at Millfields Primary Academy dance for cancer charities

Pupils at Millfields Primary Academy dance for cancer charities

Students at Millfields Primary Academy in Nantwich showcased their dance moves during a “Dance-A-Thon” which raised a whopping £3,000 for two cancer charities.

The event, organised by the school’s pupil leadership team, was held in honour of much-loved staff member Mr Cornes, who lost his wife Pam to cancer last year.

March 28, 2024
Nantwich Clinic team tackle Brighton Marathon for charity

Nantwich Clinic team tackle Brighton Marathon for charity

The Nantwich Clinic family are putting their best feet forward – by tackling the Brighton Marathon in aid of CHANCE Changing Lives.

Tom, Gill and Kate Fox will be running the marathon on the south coast on April 7.

March 27, 2024
Eddisbury MP Edward Timpson to run London Marathon for cancer

Eddisbury MP Edward Timpson to run London Marathon for cancer

Eddisbury MP Edward Timpson is to run his 18th London Marathon in memory of his mother and to raise funds for The Christie Charity.

Mr Timpson, formerly a Tory MP for Crewe and Nantwich, will be lacing up his running shoes for the 2024 London Marathon on Sunday April 21.

March 26, 2024
Nantwich runners donate Easter eggs to local community

Nantwich runners donate Easter eggs to local community

By Jonathan White
Big-hearted members of Nantwich Running Club have donated Easter eggs to the local community.

The Easter eggs have been given to local charity ‘Chance Changing Lives’ and to the children’s ward at Leighton Hospital in Crewe.

March 25, 2024
St Luke’s Hospice supporters raise £13,000 in February fundraiser

St Luke’s Hospice supporters raise £13,000 in February fundraiser

St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire supporters have been getting fit and active to raise vital funds for patient care at the Hospice.

Up to 80 people took part in the “100K Your Way” which saw participants completing 100km throughout the month of February in any way they choose.

March 19, 2024
Motherwell Cheshire hails International Women’s Day “spectacular success”

Motherwell Cheshire hails International Women’s Day “spectacular success”

International Women’s Day proved another crowd-puller drawing hundreds of people to a fun-packed event organised by Motherwell Cheshire.

The women’s health and wellbeing charity, based in Wistaston, staged its ninth annual celebration which filled the ground floor of Cheshire College, South & West in Crewe with stalls, music and dance.

March 13, 2024
Nantwich Foodbank boosted by town’s Rotary donation

Nantwich Foodbank boosted by town’s Rotary donation

Nantwich Foodbank has received a funds boost after the town’s Rotary members agreed to “match” the donations given by Morrisons supermarket.

The first “double up” event held in October led to £500 donated by Morrisons shoppers and the same from the Rotary, providing a big boost for the Foodbank which is helping more people than ever before.

March 13, 2024
Wych-Malbank Rotary donates £10,000 in eight months

Wych-Malbank Rotary donates £10,000 in eight months

Nantwich-based Wych-Malbank Rotary Club has donated a total of £10,000 in last eight months.

Recent donations have been awarded to St Luke’s Hospice Winsford and Myeloma UK, and a further £3,000 has gone to local charities and groups.

March 12, 2024
Nantwich salon backs cancer survivor’s bid to win Ms Great Britain crown

Nantwich salon backs cancer survivor’s bid to win Ms Great Britain crown

A Nantwich hairdressing salon is supporting a cancer survivor as she bids to win a major beauty title.

Anya Hynes, a client at Steven Burgin Hairdressing on Hospital Street, is raising money for Cancer Research UK as she prepares to compete in Ms Great Britain.

March 11, 2024
Nantwich dog rescue centre appeals for volunteers for DIY project

Nantwich dog rescue centre appeals for volunteers for DIY project

A Nantwich dog rescue centre is appealing for residents to roll up their sleeves and help with some DIY at their volunteer open weekend.

Our Safe Haven kennels will be hosting two open days on March 23rd and 24th between 10am and 4pm.

March 11, 2024