Human Interest

Ex Nantwich pupils complete brass band Three Peaks record

Ex Nantwich pupils complete brass band Three Peaks record

A brass band of 30 musicians from across Britain including two ex-Nantwich pupils, has completed an amazing Three Peaks Challenge. Ex Brine Leas pupils Ian and Sarah Raisbeck were among those who conquered the challenge complete with instruments.

September 3, 2013
International guest speakers line up for Nantwich Mind, Body & Spirit event

International guest speakers line up for Nantwich Mind, Body & Spirit event

Organisers of the Mind Body & Spirit Event in Nantwich have unveiled a line up of international speakers and workshops. A huge array of clairvoyants and exhibitors will be at the show in Nantwich Civic Hall this weekend September 7 and 8.

September 2, 2013
Nantwich Litter Group volunteers target rubbish in Beam Street

Nantwich Litter Group volunteers target rubbish in Beam Street

More than 20 Nantwich Litter Group volunteers targeted areas off Beam Street in their latest crackdown on the town’s litterbugs. Volunteers young and old covered a wide area off Beam Street from Manor Road to Volunteer Fields and routes in between.

September 2, 2013
“Smell The 2 Stroke” UK scooter event comes to Nantwich

“Smell The 2 Stroke” UK scooter event comes to Nantwich

By Jonathan White Hundreds of scooter owners from across Britain cruised into Nantwich for a get-together organised by the Dabbers Scooter Club. The “Smell The 2 Stroke” event took place at the town’s The Railway Hotel on the corner of Pillory Street and Station Road.

September 2, 2013
18,420 Nantwich potholes repaired in 2013, says Cheshire East

18,420 Nantwich potholes repaired in 2013, says Cheshire East

More than 18,000 potholes on Nantwich roads have been repaired so far in 2013, according to Cheshire East Council figures. And 50,000 repairs across the borough have been carried out since January as part of a major funding injection.

August 30, 2013
Wellington Road in Nantwich to reopen by Sept 23, say United Utilities

Wellington Road in Nantwich to reopen by Sept 23, say United Utilities

The Wellington Road sewer scheme in Nantwich has been delayed because engineers found an old sewer not on their records. United Utilities had hoped the busy route would re-open on September 10 after an eight-week closure for major drainage works.

August 29, 2013
Villagers raise vital Scout funds at Wybunbury 50th party

Villagers raise vital Scout funds at Wybunbury 50th party

Three friends from a Nantwich village celebrated their 50th birthdays – by raising vital cash for a local Scout group. Rick Carter, Ade Peever and Giles Semper teamed up to hold a joint party at The Swan Inn, in Wybunbury.

August 29, 2013
Wellington Road closure in Nantwich extended by United Utilities delay

Wellington Road closure in Nantwich extended by United Utilities delay

A busy route in and out of Nantwich will be closed for a further three weeks due to delays to a United Utilities sewer scheme. Wellington Road was due to re-open on September 10 after an eight-week closure for major drainage works.

August 28, 2013
Nantwich parents given help with rising school uniform costs

Nantwich parents given help with rising school uniform costs

A new project to help Nantwich and Crewe parents cope with rising school uniform costs has been launched. The “School Uniform Swap Site” on Facebook has been backed by Nantwich Local Area Partnership.

August 27, 2013
Nantwich pupils at Brine Leas and Malbank celebrate GCSE results

Nantwich pupils at Brine Leas and Malbank celebrate GCSE results

Nantwich’s two secondary schools are celebrating excellent GCSE results. Year 11 students at Brine Leas Academy and Malbank School and Sixth Form College have been celebrating their achievements.

August 24, 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
Nantwich golf club to stage fundraiser for Brook Hill Foundation

Nantwich golf club to stage fundraiser for Brook Hill Foundation

A Nantwich golf club is to stage a fund-raising event in honour of a young boy badly injured in a skiing accident. Brookfield Golf Club, in Hankelow,  is to hold the Brook Hill Foundation Am-Am on Thursday August 29.

August 21, 2013
Pioneering South Cheshire bursary students graduate from university

Pioneering South Cheshire bursary students graduate from university

Two Crewe & Nantwich students who received the first educational bursary awards introduced by a local councillor, have graduated. Katrina Morrell and Christine Johnson were among six young people to receive the awards.

August 20, 2013