Human Interest

Nantwich headteacher “humbled” by exchange visit to Kenya school

Nantwich headteacher “humbled” by exchange visit to Kenya school

Youngsters in Nantwich are learning about life at a school in Kenya through a film made by the pupils themselves. Children at Millfields Primary School and Nursery watched a film created by pupils at Lions Hill Primary near Nakuru town during a recent exchange visit.

December 19, 2013
Dario Gradi and Crewe Alex stars visit Leighton Hospital children

Dario Gradi and Crewe Alex stars visit Leighton Hospital children

Young football stars from Crewe Alexandra dropped by to boost poorly children facing Christmas in Leighton Hospital. Crewe Alex’s Under 18s joined ex manager Dario Gradi MBE to visit the child and adolescent unit of the hospital.

December 18, 2013
Nantwich wine entrepreneur Rodney Densem dies aged 65

Nantwich wine entrepreneur Rodney Densem dies aged 65

Nantwich wine entrepreneur Rodney Densem has died suddenly at the age of 65. The head of Rodney Densem Wines passed away on Saturday (December 14).

December 18, 2013
Nantwich youngsters enjoy Zoo2U visit to classroom

Nantwich youngsters enjoy Zoo2U visit to classroom

Pupils at Wyche Primary and Nursery School in Nantwich got to meet some furry – and not so furry – friends. A range of animals visited the school on Manor Road from North West educational organisation, Zoo2U.

December 18, 2013
Nantwich Town Council to reduce council tax bill by almost 6%

Nantwich Town Council to reduce council tax bill by almost 6%

Nantwich residents are to receive a reduction in their council tax bill from the town council in 2014-15. Town councillors have approved plans to drop the Nantwich precept by 5.9%.

December 17, 2013
Nantwich Education Partnership to stage child online safety workshop

Nantwich Education Partnership to stage child online safety workshop

Nantwich schools are to host a workshop to help parents keep youngsters safe from the dangers of the internet. The Nantwich Education Partnership (NEP) is to stage the one-off CEOP event at Wyche Primary School.

December 16, 2013
Christmas houses help light up Nantwich and Crewe

Christmas houses help light up Nantwich and Crewe

Families across Nantwich and Crewe have been lighting up their homes for Christmas. These pictures by Nantwichnews contributor Jonathan White show the efforts households have been making to bring festive cheer.

December 16, 2013
£100,000 First World War memorial repair fund for Nantwich and villages

£100,000 First World War memorial repair fund for Nantwich and villages

First World War memorials in Nantwich and nearby villages could benefit from repair funds allocated by Cheshire East Council. £100,000 has been earmarked to fund repairs and refurbishment of memorials across the borough.

December 13, 2013
Nantwich RSPCA staff care for seal pups hit by UK floods

Nantwich RSPCA staff care for seal pups hit by UK floods

Sick and injured seals orphaned by recent storms and floods which battered the UK’s coast are being transferred to RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich. Six seals are being taken to the centre to help ease the pressure on East Winch Wildlife Centre.

December 13, 2013
Wulvern Housing staff help out to collect for Nantwich Foodbank

Wulvern Housing staff help out to collect for Nantwich Foodbank

Staff from Wulvern Housing have been helping collect vital supplies to donate to Nantwich Foodbank. They joined volunteers from Tesco Extra to collect donations as part of the national “Every Can Helps” campaign.

December 12, 2013
6,000 Crewe and Nantwich homes qualify for heating help

6,000 Crewe and Nantwich homes qualify for heating help

Six thousand households in Crewe and Nantwich are eligible for assistance from energy supplier with heating their homes. Latest findings from Home Heat Helpline shows 13 per cent of homes in Crewe and Nantwich are entitled to relief from energy companies this year.

December 11, 2013
Small Business Saturday backed by Nantwich campaigners

Small Business Saturday backed by Nantwich campaigners

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce and Nantwich Town Council have joined forces in support of Small Business Saturday. The campaign is aimed at encouraging people to keep using their small local businesses and traders in Nantwich.

December 11, 2013
Schools compete in Bake Off contest run by Nantwich’s Reaseheath College

Schools compete in Bake Off contest run by Nantwich’s Reaseheath College

The heat is on as dozens of schools compete in a Bake Off competition run by a Nantwich college. Year 9 pupils from schools across Crewe and Nantwich have entered the contest run by Reaseheath College.

December 10, 2013