Harry’s Duck Race marks 10 years with virtual event in Nantwich
The annual Harry’s Duck Race in support of Hope House Children’s Hospice is back in Nantwich to celebrate its 10th anniversary – but this time held virtually.
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Police Crime Commissioner funds fight against criminals targeting elderly
Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane has awarded funding to a charity in Cheshire East to support it to deliver scam awareness and support to older people.
Age UK in Cheshire East has received a £1,000 grant from PCC David Keane’s Safer Communities express grant fund to support its scams awareness project.
Future of Wingate Children’s Centre secured in face of Covid-19 impact
Staff at the charity Wingate Centre in Wrenbury say the venue’s future is secure, despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
The closure of facilities and lockdown restrictions hit the charity hard as it was unable to raise vital donations through fundraising events.
Cheshire East welcomes latest Government COVID-19 emergency funding
Cheshire East Council has been given a share of £63 million of emergency funding to support groups helping people struggling to afford food and other essentials due to Covid-19.
Orbitas awards £10,000 donation to End Of Life Partnership
South Cheshire charity The End of Life Partnership has been awarded a £10,000 donation from Cheshire East Council owned Orbitas.
The charity was hailed for its response to the pandemic, working with local communities and professionals for good quality end of life and bereavement care.
RSPCA respond to 2,000 incidents in Cheshire during lockdown
RSPCA key workers have responded to 100,000 incidents during lockdown – including more than 2,000 in Cheshire.
The animal welfare charity’s frontline officers, animal carers and vets have rescued, treated and cared for animals in need since the country went into lockdown on March 23.
Nantwich COVID-19 survivor raises funds for Leighton Hospital life savers
An 80-year-old coronavirus survivor from Nantwich is raising money for the hospital that ‘saved her life’ – by completing a track race in her wheelchair.
RSPCA warning after sick puppies die in Cheshire East area
The RSPCA is urging people to be cautious buying puppies after a spike in reports about sick dogs in Cheshire East.
The charity and Cheshire East Council have had 10 incidents reported since the beginning of the year.
Crewe and Nantwich Weaver Rotary produce pandemic e-booklet
Members of Crewe and Nantwich Weaver Rotary have produced an e-booklet describing their experiences of working in or being helped by NHS during the pandemic.
The idea was started by Pat Harborth, a Friend of Rotary, and she gathered friends and family to contribute to the e-booklet.
Wistaston family’s £120,000 fundraising bid for son’s life-saving treatment
A Wistaston family has launched a bid to raise £120,000 to fund life-saving treatment for their son with a rare form of cancer.
Georgy Capener has been accepted by a specialist in Asia to undergo a stem cell transplant which cannot currently be funded by the NHS.
Wistaston mum raises thousands in aid of 11-year-old battling cancer
A mum from Wistaston has raised more than £6,000 for Cancer Research UK in honour of an 11-year-old boy who is battling cancer for the second time.
Joanna Edge, 43, rallied over 100 friends and family to collectively walk a million steps a day throughout June to raise the life-saving funds, as revealed by Nantwich News in May.
Police Crime Commissioner secures £300K for victims’ organisations in Cheshire
Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner has secured grants for organisations supporting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cheshire East Council launches Covid-19 community response and recovery fund
Cheshire East Council has today (June 29) launched the Covid-19 community response and recovery fund.
It aims to support voluntary, community and faith organisations who offer essential help to residents during the pandemic.
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