Health

Amputee army hero to visit Nantwich Mountain Trike firm

Amputee army hero to visit Nantwich Mountain Trike firm

A triple amputee army veteran will be visiting a Nantwich company which helped him adapt to his injuries. Andy Reid will call in on The Mountain Trike Company, based in Walgherton, along with local MP Edward Timpson.

September 4, 2013
Nantwich residents invited to Leighton Hospital Macmillan Cancer event

Nantwich residents invited to Leighton Hospital Macmillan Cancer event

Nantwich residents are invited to the Macmillan Cancer Unit at Leighton Hospital for coffee and cake as part of a national fundraising day. The Macmillan team is taking part in Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday September 27.

August 30, 2013
Over 50s in Nantwich invited to Health & Wellbeing Fayre in Crewe

Over 50s in Nantwich invited to Health & Wellbeing Fayre in Crewe

People over 50 across Crewe and Nantwich are being invited to a Health & Wellbeing Fayre in October. The event has been organised by Crewe Senior Forum in partnership with Crewe Local Area Partnership, and aims to celebrate “Healthy Ageing”.

August 22, 2013
Volunteers buy new wheelchairs for Leigton Hospital patients

Volunteers buy new wheelchairs for Leigton Hospital patients

A volunteers group has been thanked for helping buy new wheelchairs for hospital patients. The Royal Voluntary Service has worked with Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) to bring in 40 new wheelchairs for visitors and patients at Leighton Hospital.

August 19, 2013
Skin Health Spa and Residence plan “indulgence” charity night in Nantwich

Skin Health Spa and Residence plan “indulgence” charity night in Nantwich

Two local businesses are teaming up to offer Nantwich folk an “evening of indulgence” in aid of charity. Skin Health Spa, based on Welsh Row, have joined together with The Residence restaurant in Mill Street for the event on August 27.

August 14, 2013
“60 at 60” birthday challenge in Nantwich raises £400

“60 at 60” birthday challenge in Nantwich raises £400

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.

August 9, 2013
One in Eleven Appeal donors view Leighton Hospital neo-natal plans

One in Eleven Appeal donors view Leighton Hospital neo-natal plans

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.

August 8, 2013
Three Nantwich friends ride London to Paris for St Luke’s Hospice

Three Nantwich friends ride London to Paris for St Luke’s Hospice

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.

July 30, 2013
Work on new-look Nantwich swimming pool almost complete

Work on new-look Nantwich swimming pool almost complete

Building work on the £1.4 million Nantwich swimming pool revamp could be complete in the next couple of weeks. Staff hope all the building work should be over in “two weeks” with only the viewing area (pictured below) still to be completed.

July 29, 2013
CTC Physiotherapy teams up for Nantwich Show marquee

CTC Physiotherapy teams up for Nantwich Show marquee

Local firm CTC Physiotherapy are to join 50 other companies in this year’s Nantwich Show Town and Country marquee. CTC, which operates clinics in Crewe and Nantwich, is attending the show on July 31 for the 5th year running.

July 27, 2013
Nantwich beauty school students celebrate graduation

Nantwich beauty school students celebrate graduation

Students of The International School of Beauty Therapy in Nantwich enjoyed a sunshine graduation ceremony. The students, who come from as far as Finland, Poland, Russia and Romania to study at the Marsh Lane school, all passed their written and practical CIDESCO exams.

July 25, 2013
Nantwich MP Edward Timpson joins “Step Out For Stroke” walk

Nantwich MP Edward Timpson joins “Step Out For Stroke” walk

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.

July 23, 2013
New eye care support group launches for Nantwich and Crewe

New eye care support group launches for Nantwich and Crewe

Patients who attend Leighton Hospital ’s Eye Care Centre for treatment on macular degeneration are invited to a new support group. Staff from the Eye Care Centre will hold their first session, in association with Macular Society and the IRIS Vision Resource Centre, on Wednesday August 7.

July 18, 2013