Nantwich councillors keen to improve town’s Christmas Lights event
Councillors have revealed plans to revamp this year’s Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on on December 1. It follows criticism of last year’s event which many felt was a damp squib.
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Muller Property grilled by angry Nantwich councillors and residents
Housing developers were given a rough ride by angry residents and councillors over their “Nantwich South” plans. Muller Property gave a presentation to Nantwich Town Council before being grilled by campaigners and councillors objecting to the 1,000 home scheme.
Hundreds pay tribute at funeral of tragic marathon runner John Lawton
Family, friends, colleagues and fellow runners paid a moving tribute to tragic marathon man John Lawton at his funeral today. They gathered in their hundreds to remember the 62-year-old South Cheshire man who died while competing in a race in Greece.
Leighton Hospital to hold “forget-me-not” service for grieving families
A memorial service to remember patients who died in one of the critical care units at Leighton Hospital is to be held. The ‘Forget Me Not’ service is taking place on Sunday September 30, in the South Cheshire hospital’s chapel.
Nantwich’s Dorfold Park to host massive fireworks and bonfire event
More than 10,000 people are expected to watch an explosive fireworks event in Dorfold Park, Nantwich. Pyrotechnic experts John Malam and Alan Rhead, of Blitz Fireworks in Crewe, have teamed up with Nantwich Agricultural Society to organise the spectacular display and family bonfire event.
Nantwich’s Woodlands Brewery to stage annual charity beer festival
A Nantwich brewery is to stage its second annual festival to raise money for a local care home. Woodlands Brewery, based off London Road, will be staging the festival over two nights this weekend.
Celebrity chefs cook up a storm at Nantwich Food and Drink Festival
Visitors to Nantwich Food and Drink Festival can enjoy a double helping of celebrity chefs. For star names Brian Mellor and Ruth Clemens will be appearing at the Food Theatre in the town later this month.
Stapeley Parish Council wants ideas for new village hall
A long-awaited village hall in Stapeley, Nantwich is set to be opened after almost two years of legal red-tape. Now Stapeley Parish Council is urging groups to come forward with suggestions on how it can be used – or risk losing it.
Nantwich Camera Club launches new season at Regent’s Park
Keen snappers gathered for the start of Nantwich Camera Club’s new season. The popular group held it’s first meeting of the 2012-13 season this week at its new base on Regent’s Park, London Road.
Nantwich Food and Drink Festival chiefs call for Sunday opening
Nantwich Food and Drink Festival organisers are urging more traders to get behind the event by opening their doors on Sunday. They fear town centre shopkeepers will miss out on bumper takings over festival weekend September 14-16 if they fail to join in the region’s biggest gastronomic gathering.
Wistaston Village CC stages birthday cricket festival
By Jonathan White A cricket festival took place in Wistaston to celebrate a former player’s 40th birthday. Matches took place at Wistaston Village Cricket Club, Eric Swan Recreation Ground, in honour of ex WVCC player Julian West.
Bunbury village welcomes home Olympic hero Beth Tweddle
Hundreds of residents in a Nantwich village turned out to welcome home local Olympic hero Beth Tweddle. The bronze medal gymnast returned to her home in Bunbury to a rowsing reception – and a road named after her!
MP Edward Timpson opens new-look Nantwich youth club
MP Edward Timpson has opened the doors of the newly renovated Guy Harvey Youth Club on Birchin Lane in Nantwich. He was joined by Nantwich Mayor Cllr Graham Fenton who has been a supporter of the Club for many years.
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