Charity news

Nantwich girl braves the shave to raise money for cancer

Nantwich girl braves the shave to raise money for cancer

A young Nantwich girl has had her lovely locks shaved off to help raise money for Cancer sufferers.

Big-hearted Chloe Marvell’s decision to ‘brave the shave’ has netted almost £600 for Macmillan Cancer Support so far.

August 1, 2016
Thousands raised for Nantwich RSPCA wildlife centre

Thousands raised for Nantwich RSPCA wildlife centre

Residents across Cheshire helped raise thousands of pounds for Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery in Nantwich at its family fun day.

They turned for the event in large numbers to enjoy a series of events, and also provided raffle prizes, and donated items for stalls.

July 23, 2016
Sporting Bears Motor Club raises £7,000 for Wingate Centre

Sporting Bears Motor Club raises £7,000 for Wingate Centre

The Sporting Bears Motor Club has raised a staggering £7,000 for The Wingate Centre in Nantwich.

The club raised the money at this year’s annual Power and Speed Festival held at Cholmondeley Castle.

July 20, 2016
Nantwich cyclists complete London charity ride for Wingate Centre

Nantwich cyclists complete London charity ride for Wingate Centre

By Jonathan White
This is the moment exhausted members of Nantwich Cycling Group completed a 220-mile charity ride from London in one day.

Ten hardy pedallers rode from the capital to Nantwich to help raise funds for Wingate Children’s Centre in Wrenbury.

July 11, 2016
Midnight Walk ladies stroll from Nantwich to Crewe for hospice

Midnight Walk ladies stroll from Nantwich to Crewe for hospice

Hundreds of big-hearted women donned bright colours and strolled through the night on the St Luke’s Hospice Midnight Walk.

Ladies of all ages and background gathered together to take part in the annual event which helps raise thousands for charity.

July 4, 2016
Nantwich family completes Heart of London Bridges Walk for CRY

Nantwich family completes Heart of London Bridges Walk for CRY

A Nantwich family completed the Heart of London Bridges Walk in aid leading charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

Robert and Alison Howells became involved with the charity following the sudden death of their daughter Ceri in March 2014.

July 3, 2016
Six cyclists raise more than £5,000 for Wingate Centre

Six cyclists raise more than £5,000 for Wingate Centre

Six cyclists rode across five nations to help raise more than £5,000 for the Wingate Children’s Centre near Nantwich.

The team completed their challenge to cycle a 520-mile route through Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England.

June 25, 2016
Nantwich mum cuts off long hair in aid of cancer charity

Nantwich mum cuts off long hair in aid of cancer charity

Nantwich mother-of-five Denise Thorley had her long locks lopped off to raise money for cancer sufferers.

The music teacher hoped to raise £500 for the Christie Hospital in Manchester – but has doubled that thanks to support from family, friends and piano pupils.

June 19, 2016

Nantwich Age UK charity shop appeals for volunteers

Nantwich’s Age UK shop in Swine Market is desperate for more volunteers.

The charity wants local people to sign up as a volunteer to help raise much-needed funds to support the charity’s work.

June 7, 2016
Cyclists set for Nantwich Wingate Centre 5 Nations Challenge

Cyclists set for Nantwich Wingate Centre 5 Nations Challenge

Six Nantwich cyclists are to pedal more than 520 miles across five countries in just 48 hours – in aid of The Wingate Centre at Wrenbury.

The novice cyclists will tackle The Wingate Centre 5 Nations Cycle Challenge later this month.

June 3, 2016
Doggy Day Out families gather in Nantwich for Elle’s Wishes

Doggy Day Out families gather in Nantwich for Elle’s Wishes

Hundreds of families gathered in Nantwich with their beloved pooches to enjoy the Doggy Day Out fundraising event.

Nantwich Marina hosted the event, organised by Redshift Radio, to help raise funds for Elle’s Wishes and Crewe & Nantwich RSPCA.

May 25, 2016
Nantwich schools and groups urged to tap into community champion

Nantwich schools and groups urged to tap into community champion

Nantwich schools, clubs and groups are being encouraged to tap into a supermarket’s community champion.

Rachel Lewis, based at Morrisons, has been helping scores of organisations through the company’s community scheme.

May 24, 2016
Halloween house in South Cheshire donates £1,000 to Marie Curie

Halloween house in South Cheshire donates £1,000 to Marie Curie

By Jonathan White
A Halloween fundraising event at a South Cheshire house helped raise more than £1,000 for the charity Marie Curie.

Richard and James Stack dressed up their garden on Holland Street, Crewe, into zones consisting of a spooky living room and a gravestone garden.

May 14, 2016