A Reaseheath College manager spoke of his “thrill” at being awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list. Geoff Oakes, who retired last year after working for the Nantwich college for 35 years, received the tribute for services to Further Education.
A councillor has dismissed rumours that a proposed gypsy site in the Stapeley area of Nantwich is back on the cards. Cllr Peter Groves (pictured) spoke out about the site off Broad Lane which was originally considered by Cheshire East Council among 11 possible locations.
Budding dancers in Nantwich could soon be cutting a rug in Cheshire’s very own Strictly Come Dancing competition. Nantwich-based Dancebasics Dance School has teamed up with St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice to find ballroom stars in the area.
Nantwich Town Council has appointed a new town clerk to take the council forward into 2012. Former clerk Riddell Graham has been replaced by Ian Hope (pictured), a former planning officer.
Nantwich residents could pay an extra £67 a year each for their town council to takeover the Civic Hall and other venues. Nantwich Town Council says a rise in its council tax precept is needed to run the Civic Hall, indoor market, public loos and allotments from April.
A bird of prey rescued by a sharp-eyed traffic warden has been released back into the wild by staff at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich. Lee Gallagher was patrolling his patch on Merseyside when he spotted the distressed peregrine falcon.
Fire crews were called out to rescue a stray cow in a New Year’s Day drama by a Nantwich canal! The animal had managed to get itself stuck on the wrong side of the Shropshire Union Canal bank off Baddiley Lane, Wrenbury.
A luxury furniture designer in Nantwich has received an OBE in the New Year’s Honours List. Clive Christian, creator of the world’s most expensive perfume, was given the honour for services to the luxury goods industry.
The Salvation Army charity shop in Nantwich will be launching its gift amnesty scheme on January 3. The store, on Beam Street, joins dozens of others in the “Re:gift” scheme which offers people with unwanted Christmas presents the chance to give them a good home.
By Nicola Tooke Hundreds of cuddly toys have been donated to the Wingate Centre thanks to generous Nantwich residents and workers. Staff and residents at Richmond Village Nantwich spearheaded the collection, which was boosted by employees at Sainsbury’s in Nantwich, local Cat Radio and Nantwich Police Station.
Nantwich cricketing star Jonny Kettle went through the pain barrier to help donate presents to poorly youngsters in hospital. Jonny and fellow staff at County Insurance decided to raise money for Leighton Hospital with a sponsored chest wax!
Nantwichnews editor Pete Leydon wishes all our readers, contributors and advertisers a fabulous Christmas and New Year for 2012! The site ‘s success is all thanks to those with a love and interest in everything about Nantwich.
The hunt for missing teenager Haydn Mark Evans has been extended to Nantwich and the rest of Cheshire. More than 60 officers are searching for the 18-year-0ld (pictured) who vanished from a Christmas party at Carden Park Hotel, near Broxton, last Saturday.
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