Charity news

Nantwich Rotary Club grant boosts Alzheimer’s Society in Cheshire East

Nantwich Rotary Club grant boosts Alzheimer’s Society in Cheshire East

Nantwich Rotary Club has agreed to help fund a vital Cheshire support group for dementia sufferers. The funding boost comes as Alzheimer’s Society in Cheshire East celebrates the first year of its befriending service, Forget me Knot.

April 23, 2013
Crewe Alex stars to be auctioned at Nantwich charity pub quiz

Crewe Alex stars to be auctioned at Nantwich charity pub quiz

A Nantwich pub is to stage a fund-raising quiz spearheaded by Crewe Alexandra’s keeper Steve Phillips. And Crewe’s Wembley heroes could be brought down to earth with a bump as they get auctioned off as part of the event!

April 16, 2013
Albert Jolly paintings exhibition to raise Leukaemia Research funds

Albert Jolly paintings exhibition to raise Leukaemia Research funds

A selection of paintings by the late Albert Jolly are to go on display at The Crown Hotel in Nantwich. The pictures will be on show from 9.30am on Thursday April 25 and Friday April 26.

April 16, 2013
Nantwich “Dr Who” fan knits scarves for Douglas Macmillan Hospice

Nantwich “Dr Who” fan knits scarves for Douglas Macmillan Hospice

A Dr Who fanatic from Nantwich is hoping to stitch up a tidy sum for the Douglas Macmillan Hospice by knitting Tom Baker-style scarves. James Nicholls, 28, took up knitting to relax while studying for his accountancy qualification and has sold the long, colourful scarves on the internet for £50.

April 16, 2013
St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire earns £570k Government grant

St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire earns £570k Government grant

St Luke’s Hospice (Cheshire) has been awarded a £570,000 grant to help fund treatment of terminally ill South Cheshire people. It is one of 29 grants to North West hospices as part of a £60 million Government programme.

April 12, 2013
New adult art classes launched by Nantwich charity shop

New adult art classes launched by Nantwich charity shop

A tasty charity shop in Nantwich has launched a new art drawing class for adults. Swirly Whirlys crêperie and ice cream parlour, on Pillory Street, is offering residents a chance to brush up on their artwork at the weekly sessions.

March 30, 2013
South Cheshire College student’s Raleigh trip to Nicaragua

South Cheshire College student’s Raleigh trip to Nicaragua

A South Cheshire College student is embarking on a trip of a lifetime to an isolated part of Central America. Mitch Long, 17, is planning a 10-week stay in Nicaragua to help people there struck by poverty.

March 26, 2013
Nantwich beauty salon signs up to Hope House Hospice challenge

Nantwich beauty salon signs up to Hope House Hospice challenge

A beauty salon in Nantwich is facing up to a charity’s corporate challenge by enlisting the support of clients. Madison Spa has signed up for the Hope House Hospice fundraiser which challenges businesses to grow £50 into a sizable donation.

March 25, 2013
Nantwich patients cash boost for new skin cancer machine

Nantwich patients cash boost for new skin cancer machine

Nantwich hospital patients will receive improved monitoring for skin cancer thanks to a £5,000 donation. Staff at Barclays Technology Centre Radbroke in Knutsford raised the cash to pay for a new mole mapping machine at Leighton Hospital.

March 25, 2013
Nantwich workers and students raise money for Comic Relief

Nantwich workers and students raise money for Comic Relief

People across Crewe and Nantwich have been raising money as part of Red Nose Day. Staff in shops and students at schools and colleges across the town have been getting into the comic Relief spirit.

March 15, 2013
Elvis tribute to stage ‘One in Eleven Appeal’ gig in Nantwich

Elvis tribute to stage ‘One in Eleven Appeal’ gig in Nantwich

Elvis fans will be All Shook Up when top tribute artist Paul Larcombe performs in Nantwich for the One in Eleven Appeal. Larcombe, who performs as Pure Presley the first UK Elvis tribute to be officially endorsed by Graceland, will stage the concert in Willaston.

March 8, 2013
New St Luke’s Hospice Nantwich shop to stage kids parties

New St Luke’s Hospice Nantwich shop to stage kids parties

The new St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice shop in Nantwich is to offer the venue for children’s parties. Swirly Whirlys creperie, ice cream parlour and sweet shop, opened its doors on Pillory Street in November.

March 7, 2013
PCC John Dwyer rewards Nantwich cadets for poppy appeal effort

PCC John Dwyer rewards Nantwich cadets for poppy appeal effort

New Cheshire Police & Crime Commissioner John Dwyer rewarded young cadets from Nantwich for their fund-raising efforts. Mr Dwyer, President of Royal British Legion Nantwich branch, presented awards to cadets who raised over £31,000 for the Poppy Appeal.

March 7, 2013