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Reaseheath graduate appeals for help to feed zoo animals during pandemic

Reaseheath graduate appeals for help to feed zoo animals during pandemic

An animal science graduate from University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich has launched an appeal for cash donations to help feed the animals at the zoo where he works.

Jack Williams, Centre Manager at Lakeland Wildlife Oasis in South Cumbria, is calling on supporters and visitors to aid the popular zoo, which has been hit hard by coronavirus restrictions.

April 7, 2020
South Cheshire charity appeals for help to survive COVID-19 crisis

South Cheshire charity appeals for help to survive COVID-19 crisis

A charity at the heart of the South Cheshire community for many years has issued a plea for help as income streams dry up because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Selling recycled furniture and running a café have helped fund charitable activities from St Paul’s Centre in Crewe for more than 30 years.

April 7, 2020
Nantwich hairdresser launches NHS Charities fundraiser

Nantwich hairdresser launches NHS Charities fundraiser

A hairdresser from Nantwich has launched a fundraising raffle to win a hair colour and cut to raise funds for NHS Charities Covid-19 appeal.

Self-employed Olivia Parry was keen to help the fund which is helping the frontline battle against the pandemic.

April 6, 2020
Police Crime Commissioner vows to support organisations during pandemic

Police Crime Commissioner vows to support organisations during pandemic

Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner has offered funding to organisations that provide services to the police during the Coronavirus crisis.

PCC David Keane said he wants to assure organisations he funds will still receive support as many community organisations and businesses have to pause activities.

April 6, 2020
Cheshire East amends registration services during COVID-19 pandemic

Cheshire East amends registration services during COVID-19 pandemic

Cheshire East Council has made changes to its births, marriages and deaths registration service due to the impact of the current Covid-19 outbreak.

They say changes have been made to ensure safety of staff and customers and to focus resources more effectively.

April 5, 2020
Cheshire singing stars Belle Voci perform for COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund

Cheshire singing stars Belle Voci perform for COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund

Cheshire singing stars Belle Voci have recorded an online performance to boost fundraising in the battle against COVID-19 pandemic.

Emily Burnett and Sophie Rowland rose to fame after first teaming up while they worked together at The Yew Tree Inn, Spurstow, Bunbury.

April 5, 2020
The Cat FM continues to broadcast during COVID-19 crisis

The Cat FM continues to broadcast during COVID-19 crisis

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire community radio station The Cat 107.9 FM has vowed to continue broadcasting despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 3, 2020
South Cheshire churches use Facebook Live during COVID-19 pandemic

South Cheshire churches use Facebook Live during COVID-19 pandemic

By Jonathan White
Several local churches are using online social media to broadcast live services during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

The churches are each using Facebook Live to allow parishioners to view live streams of the services that cannot currently be attended.

April 3, 2020
Nantwich Show and International Cheese Awards CANCELLED

Nantwich Show and International Cheese Awards CANCELLED

Nantwich Show and the International Cheese & Dairy Awards set to be held in July have been cancelled.

Organisers of the Dorfold Showground event and largest cheese show in the world released a statement today confirming the cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 2, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Canal and Rivers Trust urges walkers away from waterways

CORONAVIRUS: Canal and Rivers Trust urges walkers away from waterways

By Jonathan White
The Canal and Rivers Trust has urged people to limit their use of canal towpaths around Cheshire during the COVID-19 pandemic.

They say users need to be mindful of people living on boats, and avoid stretches where boats are moored against the towpath.

April 2, 2020
South Cheshire care village rolls out wellbeing initiatives for residents

South Cheshire care village rolls out wellbeing initiatives for residents

Residents at Belong care village in Crewe are being cheered up during the Covid-19 epidemic – thanks to a pen pal initiative with youngsters!

Liverpool-based charity Ready Generations has encouraged children to become pen pals for older people in care, as part of their Reasons to Stay Cheerful Campaign.

April 1, 2020
Nantwich mum to run 10k every day in April for NHS Charities

Nantwich mum to run 10k every day in April for NHS Charities

Nantwich mum Isabel Cundy is hitting the treadmill hard this month – to raise vital funds for NHS during the Coronavirus crisis.

Isabel will be running 10k every day in April as part of her fund-raising efforts to “give a little back”.

April 1, 2020
Nantwich man jailed for coughing and spitting in police officer’s face

Nantwich man jailed for coughing and spitting in police officer’s face

A Nantwich man has been jailed for deliberately spitting and coughing in the face of a police officer as he was being arrested.

Liam Terry, aged 31, from Cronkinson Oak, was jailed for eight months for the incident which happened on Friday night in Maplins Moss Place in Crewe.

March 31, 2020