Charity news

Ball in Nantwich proves glittering success for Wistaston charity

Ball in Nantwich proves glittering success for Wistaston charity

A charity dedicated to supporting women and girls marked its 10th anniversary in style with a Glitter Ball at Nantwich Football Club.

Her-Place Charitable Trust welcomed a big crowd to its women-only event which brought glamour and heaps of sparkle to the club function room.

September 30, 2025
Reaseheath College students choose David Lewis as RAG Charity of the Year

Reaseheath College students choose David Lewis as RAG Charity of the Year

Reaseheath College Students’ Union in Nantwich has chosen David Lewis as its Raising and Giving (RAG) Charity of the Year.

The charity has been transforming lives for more than 120 years.

September 23, 2025
Nantwich friends smash cycling fundraiser in aid of Bowel Cancer UK

Nantwich friends smash cycling fundraiser in aid of Bowel Cancer UK

Nantwich friends Elizabeth Hickson and Margaret Callwood have smashed their fundraising target after a London to Bruges cycling marathon.

The long-term friends undertook the challenge to raise money for Bowel Cancer UK.

September 22, 2025
Nantwich barber “lucky to be alive” after multiple heart attacks

Nantwich barber “lucky to be alive” after multiple heart attacks

A Nantwich barber told today how he was “lucky to be alive” after suffering multiple heart attacks and undergoing emergency triple heart bypass.

Surgeons discovered that Darren Dale’s arteries were 90% blocked when he had his operation earlier this year.

September 19, 2025
Cheshire Wildlife Trust unveil 2026 calendar competition winners

Cheshire Wildlife Trust unveil 2026 calendar competition winners

Cheshire Wildlife Trust has announced the winners of its 2026 calendar photography competition.

And the winning shot was this image taken by Colin Woods in Marbury, near Wrenbury, of great crested grebes battling it out on the water.

September 14, 2025
Nantwich cyclists halfway in 2,000-mile charity ride despite France setback

Nantwich cyclists halfway in 2,000-mile charity ride despite France setback

By Sydney Morgan
A group of young friends from Nantwich, and one from Cornwall, are cycling from London to Istanbul to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support and Alzheimer’s society.

James Redwood, Will Rowlands, Kieron Lawton and Ewan Davies, all aged 22, set off from Buckingham Palace on August 27 alongside their support van driver, Jude Metz.

September 12, 2025
Nantiwch Town Square cheers for woman’s “brave the shave” effort

Nantiwch Town Square cheers for woman’s “brave the shave” effort

Cheers could be heard over Nantwich Town Square as Wistaston resident Dee Slinn “braved the shave” for Cancer Research.

Sitting on a chair outside Nantwich Bookshop, Dee’s curly golden brown locks were taken down to a ‘number one’ before a crowd of shoppers and café customers many taking pictures and filming the effort on their mobile phones.

September 8, 2025
Summer fun for Nantwich Youth Club members at Chester Zoo

Summer fun for Nantwich Youth Club members at Chester Zoo

Young members of the Nantwich Youth and Community Centre enjoyed a memorable day at Chester Zoo – thanks to funding from criminals!

The trip, the first outreach event since the centre re-opened, was paid for through Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price and the SWAP Fund (Proceeds of Crime Act).

September 6, 2025
Nantwich runners line up for fundraising run for cancer dad

Nantwich runners line up for fundraising run for cancer dad

Staff at the popular Running Bear shop in Nantwich are urging fellow runners to join a major fundraising effort in aid of a dad battling cancer.

The “Run4Will” event will take place at the store on Oatmarket to help Will Tucker who was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer last September.

September 2, 2025
Nantwich runner’s 46-mile charity run for Cancer Research UK

Nantwich runner’s 46-mile charity run for Cancer Research UK

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town superfan Paul Dean has gone the distance for a great cause – quite literally!

Paul successfully completed an incredible 46.6-mile run from the Swansway Stadium in Nantwich to Sporting Khalsa FC’s Aspray Arena in Willenhall, West Midlands.

August 29, 2025
Dabbers Dash in Nantwich shines spotlight on SheServed group

Dabbers Dash in Nantwich shines spotlight on SheServed group

By Jonathan White
Barony Park in Nantwich came alive with community spirit, courage, and reflection as Dabbers Dash returned this month.

The event aimed to raise awareness for SheServed – a new support and social group for female veterans.

August 29, 2025
Wistaston woman steps out for Cancer Research UK

Wistaston woman steps out for Cancer Research UK

By Jonathan White
Wistaston resident Anne Garner is stepping up to help raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK.

The learning mentor at Cheshire College – South & West (Crewe Campus) is taking on the fundraising “Walk 30 Miles Challenge” in September.

August 27, 2025
Music festival raises thousands in memory of popular Nantwich mum

Music festival raises thousands in memory of popular Nantwich mum

A three-day music festival for family and friends has raised more than £9,200 in memory of a loving Nantwich mum.

MeadowFest was held in Burland to raise funds for Blood Cancer UK.

August 27, 2025