Human Interest

Local cheese makers scoop gold gongs at Nantwich Show

Local cheese makers scoop gold gongs at Nantwich Show

Joseph Heler and retail giant M&S are celebrating after scooping golds at Nantwich Show‘s International Cheese Awards. Hatherton-based Heler won several awards in the world’s largest cheese show of its kind, with more than 4,200 entries.

July 31, 2013
Thousands brave rain for Nantwich Show spectacular at Dorfold Park

Thousands brave rain for Nantwich Show spectacular at Dorfold Park

Thousands of visitors enjoyed another fun-filled Nantwich Show, despite more bad luck with the weather. The rain failed to dampen the spirits of organisers, exhibitors, staff, visitors – and even the animals managed to find shelter!

July 31, 2013
World record cake bid set for Nantwich Show on July 31

World record cake bid set for Nantwich Show on July 31

Final preparations are taking place for the Nantwich Show – the biggest event in the town’s calendar. And none more so than a world record attempt to make and bake the world’s biggest ever cheesecake!

July 29, 2013
Wulvern Housing backs Nantwich Foodbank for second year

Wulvern Housing backs Nantwich Foodbank for second year

Nantwich Foodbank has been offered further backing by South Cheshire housing provider Wulvern. The company has pledged another year’s support to the Trussell Trust Foodbank in Nantwich, as well as the St Paul’s Pantry one in Crewe.

July 29, 2013
Nantwich community hall bookings suspended in staffing crisis

Nantwich community hall bookings suspended in staffing crisis

A long-awaited village community hall in Nantwich is already facing problems – just eight months after opening. Stapeley Community Hall, on Pear Tree Field, took several years to first build and then open after ownership wranglings.

July 29, 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
Nantwich Museum trustees unveil new-look Pillory Street shop

Nantwich Museum trustees unveil new-look Pillory Street shop

Nantwich Museum‘s new-look shop has been unveiled to visitors. Trustees hope the development will secure a longer-term income for the Pillory Street museum.

July 28, 2013
Cheshire East unveils free Snow Hill parking after 3pm in Nantwich

Cheshire East unveils free Snow Hill parking after 3pm in Nantwich

Motorists in Nantwich will enjoy free car parking as part of a new initiative by Cheshire East Council. From August 5, parking on the Snow Hill car park next to Nantwich Pool will be free of charge from 3pm each day.

July 27, 2013
Nantwich couples invited to Sugnall Walled Garden wedding event

Nantwich couples invited to Sugnall Walled Garden wedding event

Would-be brides and grooms from Nantwich and South Cheshire are invited to a one-off wedding event this weekend. Sugnall  Walled Garden, near Loggerheads in Staffordshire, is staging the event in its Indian Pavilion.

July 25, 2013
Nantwich coffee shop launches “Design a Crepe” competition

Nantwich coffee shop launches “Design a Crepe” competition

Staff at a coffee shop in Nantwich are flat out with the launch a new children’s competition – to design a mouth-watering crepe. Swirly Whirlys on Pillory Street  has launched the innovative competition to coincide with summer holidays as the town’s schools break up this week.

July 24, 2013
Nantwich children’s photographer to stage launch weekend

Nantwich children’s photographer to stage launch weekend

A Nantwich photographer is to stage a one-off children’s photo weekend at Regents Park. Ben Cassidy, who has just launched his business as a children’s photographer, is holding an introductory offer at The Funky Monkey Cafe on July 26 and 27.

July 23, 2013
Joseph Heler to exhibit 100 cheeses at Nantwich Show

Joseph Heler to exhibit 100 cheeses at Nantwich Show

A local cheese producer will be exhibiting more than 100 cheeses at the Nantwich Show next week (July 31). And Joseph Heler Cheese, based in Hatherton near Nantwich, will be hoping to scoop some top awards at the 2013 International Cheese Awards.

July 23, 2013
Gladman wins appeal to build 270 homes on green land in Nantwich

Gladman wins appeal to build 270 homes on green land in Nantwich

A housing developer has won its appeal to build 270 homes on green land in Nantwich. Gladman Developments’ proposal for the homes off Queen’s Drive were originally refused by Cheshire East Council.

July 22, 2013