Victims of domestic abuse in Crewe and Nantwich have been given a lifeline in the form of £300,000 funding from BIG Lottery. The money for Crewe Women’s Aid, the longest standing domestic abuse organisation in Cheshire East, will got towards four new refuge spaces.
The talented straw sculptors at Snugburys in Nantwich have created their own tribute to an amazing year for UK cycling. This magnificent sculpture of a cyclist on a track was unveiled this week in the field by the A51 in Hurleston, Nantwich.
A stalwart of Nantwich’s community has been honoured with the Walter and Ada Dutton Prize. Herbert Rowsell was presented with the prize at the Nantwich Museum Volunteer Conference held at Peter Wilson’s Victoria Gallery.
Reaseheath College’s florists celebrated after being awarded a silver-gilt medal at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park. The Nantwich students were rewarded for their display in the floral design studio.
Crooks devastated parents after breaking into a South Cheshire support group and stealing toys, games and crafts from children. The break-in happened at the Rainbow Puzzles Crewe Autism/ADHD Group at St Barnabas Church Hall, Crewe.
By Jonathan White A father and son duo from Wistaston completed the 190-mile long Trans Pennine Trail from Liverpool to Hornsea in aid of their village church. Saddle-sore Howard and Ben Barker pedalled their way across the country to raise fund for St Mary’s Church.
Nantwich Museum is seeking volunteers to help with the popular “Nantwich under the two Elizabeths” exhibition. The Pillory Street venue hosts the exhibition in the Millennium and Community galleries of the museum until Saturday September 1.
An expanding meat company has opened a new base near Nantwich. Alternative Meats Ltd has moved to newly converted premises and has started to trade from a new butchery and cold stores.
By Jonathan White Visitors to Wistaston are enjoying a splash of colour thanks to a sprinkling of flowerbeds blooming in the village. Designs were made by the Wistaston in Bloom committee of keen gardeners and representatives from Wistaston Parish Council.
Dozens of campaigners gathered with local councillors and MP Edward Timpson to launch a petition against a massive Nantwich housing development. Hundreds of residents have already objected to Muller Property Group’s bid to build a 1,000-home “Nantwich South” site in Stapeley.
Organisers of the biggest annual events in Nantwich have called off the event because of the wet weather. Nantwich Show will not go ahead as planned on July 25 as Dorfold Park is waterlogged, with forecasts predicting more rain over the next 10 days.
Campaigners fighting plans for a 1,000-home “Nantwich South” village in Stapeley are to launch a petition against the proposal. Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson and local councillors Andrew Martin and Peter Groves are expected to attend the launch of the petition tomorrow (July 14).
A Nantwich primary school is celebrating one of the highest accolades it can achieve for arts provision. Pear Tree School in Stapeley has been awarded Artsmark Gold status by the Arts Council of England.
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