Human Interest

Leighton Hospital patients welcome new eCards service

Leighton Hospital patients welcome new eCards service

Relatives and friends can now send ‘Get Well Soon’ e-messages to patients at Leighton Hospital thanks to a new service. The eCard service, being trialled by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT), allows people to send personal messages to loved ones in hospital when they may not be able to visit in person.

August 17, 2012
Family confirm South Cheshire runner John Lawton’s body found

Family confirm South Cheshire runner John Lawton’s body found

The body of missing South Cheshire runner John Lawton has been found on a mountainside, his family confirmed today. The discovery comes almost four months after John, from Alsager, disappeared while competing in the 35km Taygetos Challenge near Kalamata.

August 16, 2012
“Very Best in Stand Up” comedy season returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

“Very Best in Stand Up” comedy season returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

The Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall for a new season in September with a top bill of acts lined up. And to kick off, promoters have Charlie Baker, Nick Page, Carl Donnelly and Gary Delaney appearing on Friday September 7.

August 16, 2012
Richmond Village Nantwich residents scoop “Olympic” prizes

Richmond Village Nantwich residents scoop “Olympic” prizes

Richmond Village Nantwich rounded off a week of competition as it celebrated the Olympics in its own style. Different events were held at the Care Home and Retirement Village off London Road involving residents and staff.

August 13, 2012
Council leader to meet public over “Nantwich South” housing row

Council leader to meet public over “Nantwich South” housing row

Nantwich residents concerned at new housing developments will get a chance to quiz Cheshire East Council’s leader. Cllr Michael Jones (pictured) has agreed to attend a “public debate” evening organised by Stapeley Parish Council.

August 10, 2012
Little Angels to open new Nantwich nursery on Regents Park

Little Angels to open new Nantwich nursery on Regents Park

A Nantwich childcare provider is expanding into additional premises in the town. Little Angels is to open a day nursery in the former Gingerbread House facility on Regents Park, London Road, Nantwich.

August 9, 2012
Nantwich Camera Club zooms in on new members

Nantwich Camera Club zooms in on new members

Nantwich Camera Club is expanding after proving a big hit at the “Societies Spectacular” day. Volunteers from the club manned a stall during the Nantwich town square event to promote what they do.

August 9, 2012
Nantwich youngsters enjoy police fishing day at Walgherton

Nantwich youngsters enjoy police fishing day at Walgherton

Around 20 Nantwich youngsters enjoyed a day of fishing as part of a trip organised by local police officers. The youngsters aged between 10 and 16 were taken to Walgherton Fishery on a community engagment event.

August 7, 2012
South Cheshire Young Musicians raise funds for The Dogs Trust

South Cheshire Young Musicians raise funds for The Dogs Trust

South Cheshire Young Musicians performed a fund-raising concert at Hough Village Hall. And founder of SCYM David Ketley was master of ceremonies and accompanist for the occasion.

August 3, 2012
Nantwich GPs air frustration with practice’s phone system

Nantwich GPs air frustration with practice’s phone system

Bosses at a doctor’s practice in Nantwich admit they are as frustrated as patients with their much-maligned telephone system. Some patients have criticised Kiltearn Medical Centre’s system which requires patients to ring up at 8am for a same-day appointment.

August 3, 2012
Nantwich Museum plays host to Olympic Torch and workshops

Nantwich Museum plays host to Olympic Torch and workshops

Visitors to Nantwich Museum can view the London 2012 Olympic Torch carried in Crewe by Andy Fewtrell on May 31. Andy was one of 8,000 torchbearers involved in the countrywide relay who were able to retain their torches.

July 31, 2012
Nantwich animal centre’s plea for help to rehome abandoned cats

Nantwich animal centre’s plea for help to rehome abandoned cats

By Laura Normansell Bosses at a Nantwich cat re-homing organisation have issued a plea for help to house scores of felines left abandoned. The RSPCA Stapeley Grange Cattery, on London Road, which is licensed to hold 64 cats, is full to capacity.

July 31, 2012
Nantwich care home stages own Olympic Games for residents

Nantwich care home stages own Olympic Games for residents

A residential care home in Nantwich is entering the Olympic spirit – by staging its own Games! Richmond Village Nantwich will be hosting a range of sporting competitions all week for residents, staff and friends.

July 30, 2012