Charity news

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
Nantwich auction house and artist take part in Gavel Art Trail

Nantwich auction house and artist take part in Gavel Art Trail

A Nantwich auction house and artist have teamed up to take part in the Gavel Art Trail & Auction.

Wilson55, on Market Street, is taking part to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity, The National Brain Appeal, and the International Children’s Palliative Care Network (ICPCN).

August 26, 2025
Wistaston woman set to “brave the shave” for cancer charity

Wistaston woman set to “brave the shave” for cancer charity

A Wistaston woman is preparing to chop off her long locks and raise vital funds for a cancer charity.

Dee Slinn (pictured) is being supported by her employer Kaplan Financial to “brave the shave” in September.

August 25, 2025
Nantwich care home is 200th to achieve veteran-friendly status

Nantwich care home is 200th to achieve veteran-friendly status

Staff and residents at a Sanctuary Care home in Nantwich are celebrating becoming the 200th care home to achieve Veteran Friendly status.

Barony Lodge has been awarded Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status for supporting the practical, emotional and social needs of the armed forces community.

August 19, 2025
Mikey Chesters

Fundraising Nantwich match honours local legend ‘Mikey’ Chesters

A memorial football match has been held in Nantwich in honour of Michael ‘Mikey’ Chesters, who died earlier this year aged just 36.

The game at Nantwich Town’s Swansway Stadium celebrated Mikey, who spent many years with Square One FC helping them to secure the Crewe Regional Premier League title and other trophies.

August 18, 2025
Audlem Lass raises thousands to help save lives at sea

Audlem Lass raises thousands to help save lives at sea

By Jonathan White
The popular Audlem Lass boat service is making waves once again – raising thousands of pounds for the RNLI.

The volunteer-run service is back running on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays from 10am to 5pm.

August 9, 2025
Nantwich man pushes wheelbarrow across Britain for charity

Nantwich man pushes wheelbarrow across Britain for charity

A Nantwich man headed home at the weekend when he reached the half-way point in his epic wheelbarrow push from North to South.

Liam Challenor, 34, is walking from John O’Groats in Scotland to Land’s End in Cornwall to raise money for the Band of Brothers wellbeing charity for people in the building industry.

August 7, 2025
Weaver School’s charity Race for Life with marathon challenge

Weaver School’s charity Race for Life with marathon challenge

By Jonathan White
Weaver Primary in Nantwich is bringing back its fundraising “Race for Life” with a marathon on the school field.

There’s a buzz of excitement in the air at the school as staff, pupils, and families gear up for the return of their much-loved fundraiser on July 21 in support of Cancer Research UK.

July 16, 2025
Wistaston charity urges parents to donate school uniforms

Wistaston charity urges parents to donate school uniforms

A Wistaston charity helping to reduce landfill and cut costs for parents with a school uniform recycling scheme has launched an appeal for donations.

As schools prepare to close their doors for the summer holidays, Her-Place Charitable Trust has urged parents not to throw away uniforms but donate them to its Community Share Hub in Wistaston.

July 15, 2025