Charity news

£3,840 Accuvein unit donated to Leighton Hospital

£3,840 Accuvein unit donated to Leighton Hospital

Expectant mums at Leighton Hospital’s award-winning maternity unit will now have access to state-of-the-art equipment.

The hospital’s Prostate Cancer Support Group has donated an Accuvein Unit, having previously donated one to the phlebotomy and medical imaging departments.

June 2, 2015
Redshift Radio 60-hour broadcast to raise MRI scanner funds

Redshift Radio 60-hour broadcast to raise MRI scanner funds

Crewe & Nantwich-based RedShift Radio is launching a monster 60-hour broadcast to raise money for the MRI scanner appeal.

The broadcast will take place from 10am today (May 22) to 10pm on Sunday May 24.

May 22, 2015
Nantwich bright sparks raise hospice cash at quiz

Nantwich bright sparks raise hospice cash at quiz

More than 50 general knowledge buffs took part in a British-themed quiz in Nantwich which raised a bumper £1,000 for hospice care.

The event, organised by insolvency specialists BCR, drew a record crowd of accountants, bankers and lawyers to Residence Restaurant on Mill Street.

May 6, 2015
Nantwich pupil to swim England’s biggest lake for fire charity

Nantwich pupil to swim England’s biggest lake for fire charity

A 12-year-old Nantwich pupil will be swimming across England’s biggest lake – to help raise funds for the Fire Fighters Charity.

And Cameron Thomson popped in to Nantwich Fire Station on Beam Street to tell fire crews about his challenge.

May 5, 2015
Feature: Nantwich Foodbank provides thousands with a lifeline

Feature: Nantwich Foodbank provides thousands with a lifeline

Trussell Trust Foodbanks gave out three-day food packages 1,084,604 times in 2014-15.
But this staggering statistic is not one to be celebrated. Volunteers at Nantwich Foodbank would rather be out of a job.
Our reporter Sara Royle finds out more.

April 27, 2015
Nantwich man, 63, tackles world’s most gruelling race across Sahara

Nantwich man, 63, tackles world’s most gruelling race across Sahara

A Nantwich man is tackling one of the most gruelling races on the globe – and is the second oldest Brit competing!

Richard Balukiewicz, 63, is testing his body in the ultimate in human endurance – the Marathon Des Sables across the Sahara Desert.

April 10, 2015
RBS and Co-operative staff in Nantwich raise thousands for MRI appeal

RBS and Co-operative staff in Nantwich raise thousands for MRI appeal

RBS and Co-operative Bank staff in Nantwich are helping to raise thousands of pounds for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity’s MRI Scanner Appeal.

The Nantwich and Sandbach have been running activities to help raise funds for the appeal, including a sponsored walk by staff, families and friends.

March 28, 2015
Pratchett book collections donated to Nantwich Oxfam shop

Pratchett book collections donated to Nantwich Oxfam shop

Staff at Nantwich’s Oxfam shop were stunned to receive a large donation of Terry Pratchett books – on the day the famous author died.

Store manager Val Richards was sorting through the new collection when news came through of Pratchett’s death.

March 24, 2015
Family of tragic SADS victim to stage Wistaston fundraiser

Family of tragic SADS victim to stage Wistaston fundraiser

A fundraiser will be held in memory of a young Wistaston woman who died of Sudden Arrhythmic Death (SADS).

‘The Grand Day Out’ is being staged to raise money for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) after the death of Ceri Palmer Howells (pictured).

March 24, 2015
Rotary Club of Nantwich celebrates 81st anniversary

Rotary Club of Nantwich celebrates 81st anniversary

Nantwich Mayor Christine Farrall joined the Rotary Club of Nantwich to celebrate its 81st anniversary.

More than 130 Rotarians and guests attended the celebration at Nantwich Town FC.

March 22, 2015
Nantwich Museum earns £1,000 boost from Waitrose

Nantwich Museum earns £1,000 boost from Waitrose

Nantwich Museum has received a £1,000 funding boost from a local supermarket.

The Pillory Street venue received the money from Waitrose, in Sandbach, under the store’s Community Matters Scheme.

March 12, 2015
Sporting academy scoops £47k for lifeline minibus

Sporting academy scoops £47k for lifeline minibus

A sporting academy for disabled people has been awarded £47,000 to buy a 14-seater minibus and provide a lifeline for the club.

The Cheshire Academy of Integrated Sport and Arts offers children, young people and adults opportunities in sport and the arts.

March 11, 2015
South Cheshire College students prepare for Red Nose Day

South Cheshire College students prepare for Red Nose Day

Crewe and Nantwich students will turn South Cheshire College into a sea of red in support of the Red Nose Day 2015 appeal.

The college is throwing its weight behind Comic Relief which takes place this Friday March 13.

March 10, 2015