Reaseheath College in Nantwich has paid tribute to one of the area’s farming champions John Platt, who has died aged 82. Mr Platt was chair of Reaseheath’s College Board for 14 years, retiring two years ago, and was a long standing governor.
A record 2,500 visitors flocked to Reaseheath College in Nantwich to enjoy the lambing and zoo weekend. Excited youngsters like Francesca Forbes, Katy Wakeman, Cameron Forbes (pictured) were among hundreds keen to experience the live lambing event.
A Nantwich pub landlady revealed how they received “the dreaded call” to say their business was on fire. Lorraine and Martin Chapman were on a walking holiday in the Yorkshire Dales when their Red Cow pub on Beam Street went up in smoke.
A Nantwich pub has agreed a sponsorship deal to help promote its forthcoming music festival. The Railway Hotel has teamed up with Blue Bell Crewe to stage the “Keep Music Live” festival at the venue during Easter weekend.
Cheshire East is to freeze Council Tax rates for Nantwich residents for the next two years. And more than a quarter of council management posts are to be cut to save £5 million.
Some of the finest voices from across Cheshire will be in harmony for a major concert led by Nantwich Choral Society. St Matthew Passion, one of the most ambitious concerts to be staged by the society in its 40-year history, will be performed at Chester Cathedral on March 23.
Spring came early to residents of a Nantwich care home after a local supermarket donated over 50 bunches of daffodils. Sainsbury’s Nantwich,on Middlewich Road, donated the yellow flowers to Richmond Village, off London Road.
Nantwich will host the return of Weaver Wander Classic and Sports Car event in June this year. The event, organised by The Rotary Club of Crewe and Nantwich Weaver, includes a 100-mile convoy of classic vehicles through Cheshire, North Wales and Shropshire.
A new Nantwich Partnership has been formed to attract funds to boost town centre areas showing “wear and tear”. The Partnership has been formed by Nantwich Town Council, Nantwich Civic Society, Cheshire East Council and business and tourism groups.
A controversial all-girl rock band with a drummer from Nantwich are to play live this weekend in Crewe. The four-piece group The Courtesans have divided opinion with their provocative live performances and publicity material.
Big-hearted volunteers and top performers were celebrated at the Crewe and Nantwich Community Awards 2013. The event, held at Richmond Village in Nantwich, recognises people in the community who dedicate their time helping others and raising money for charity.
The seventh sign has arrived along Nantwich’s Riverside – courtesy of Nantwich Civic Society and other local volunteers. The final signpost of seven was unveiled at the entrance to Mill Island on Waterlode yesterday to complete a town council funded project.
Cheshire East Council has approved a controversial 240-homes plan for a greenfield site in Nantwich. Gladman Developments proposal for land off Queen’s Drive was passed by the Strategic Planning Board yesterday (February 20), despite objections.
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