A 60-year-0ld has completed a tough “60 at 60” fundraising challenge in Nantwich – on his birthday! Ben Reinhardt, from Crewe, swam 60 lengths of Nantwich outdoor pool, cycled 60km and then ran for 60 minutes.
Fundraisers who helped pay for a new neonatal unit for Nantwich and Crewe families have seen plans for the project. Donors to the Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity’s One in Eleven Appeal were invited to Leighton Hospital to view plans for the new unit.
Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich has helped to raise more than £1,100 for charity at two events. The venue, at Church Minshull, held a “Boaters Bash” concert, and a “Family Fun Day” – all in one busy weekend.
Three Nantwich friends will be pedaling from London to Paris next month to raise vital hospice cash. Charlie Gobbett, Tony Hoy and Gareth Roberts are tackling the three-day “Avenue Verte” challenge in aid of St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice.
Nantwich Foodbank has been offered further backing by South Cheshire housing provider Wulvern. The company has pledged another year’s support to the Trussell Trust Foodbank in Nantwich, as well as the St Paul’s Pantry one in Crewe.
Staff at a coffee shop in Nantwich are flat out with the launch a new children’s competition – to design a mouth-watering crepe. Swirly Whirlys on Pillory Street has launched the innovative competition to coincide with summer holidays as the town’s schools break up this week.
Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson teamed up with his young daughter Lydia to complete the “Step Out For Stroke” walk. The event, which was held in Crewe’s Queen’s Park, was organised by the Stroke Association.
The third annual summer fayre and balloon race at Richmond Village Nantwich proved a huge success. More than £1,100 was raised for St Luke’s Hospice from stalls, games and entertainment at the centre off London Road.
Yorkshire Building Society colleagues in Nantwich scaled new heights to help raise more than £500 for charity. Six members of staff climbed Snowdon in aid of the stillborn and neonatal death charity, Sands, which provides local support throughout Cheshire.
By Jonathan White A hardy cyclist is taking on “60 at 60” fund-raising challenge – to mark his 60th birthday. Ben Reinhardt will tackle a gruelling challenge on his actual birthday, this Sunday July 21.
Funky Monkey Cafe in Nantwich is staging a fund-raising Family Fun Day this weekend. The free entry event, on Saturday July 20, will help to raise vital funds for AT Society.
Nantwich residents are being urged to help raise money for St Luke’s Hospice – with a chance of bagging a free holiday. The hospice, which treats patients across Nantwich and South Cheshire, has teamed up with Alsager Ladies Circle and The Warren, Abersoch.
Students at a Nantwich college have handed over nearly £6,000 as a tribute to Britain’s war veterans. Proceeds from Reaseheath College’s RAG (Raising and Giving) activities were donated to Broughton House at their summer graduation ball.
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