Human Interest

Nantwich man to auction rare Victorian sculpture found under a house

Nantwich man to auction rare Victorian sculpture found under a house

A Nantwich man is to sell a rare Victorian marble sculpture which he found buried under a farmhouse nearly 50 years ago. Graeme Kerr, 72, wants to sell the sculpture of a cherub-like boy with his dog as he is down-sizing.

October 21, 2013
Swirly Whirlys Nantwich celebrates a year of hospice fund-raising

Swirly Whirlys Nantwich celebrates a year of hospice fund-raising

Staff and supporters at St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice’s Nantwich Swirly Whirlys cafe celebrated its one year anniversary of trading. And it had added excitement – with the launch of its new “Room at the Top” vintage boutique.

October 18, 2013
Large hoardings plan to boost Christmas trade in Nantwich

Large hoardings plan to boost Christmas trade in Nantwich

A Nantwich retail group is planning to erect 40 large hoardings across the region to promote Christmas shopping in the town. The scheme has been put together by the Nantwich Town Council Retail and Town Centre Group.

October 18, 2013
Network Rail “sorry” over five-day closure of Nantwich level crossing

Network Rail “sorry” over five-day closure of Nantwich level crossing

Rail chiefs have apologised for causing traffic chaos in and around Nantwich for most of the week. The closure of the London Road A51 level crossing since Monday has caused long delays across the town.

October 18, 2013
Nantwich auction house sale “best of year”, say bosses

Nantwich auction house sale “best of year”, say bosses

Auction house bosses in Nantwich say a bumper one-day sale is a sign of new optimism among trade and private buyers. Furniture, light fittings, art, antiques and a diamond ring which sold for £90,000 were part of the Peter Wilson auction on Market Street.

October 16, 2013
Nantwich Town Council agrees entertainment deal for Civic Hall

Nantwich Town Council agrees entertainment deal for Civic Hall

Nantwich Town councillors have agreed a deal to bring more events to town – including a “boy band” tribute during the World Cup! The council has joined with Cheshire-based Warble Entertainment to offer more varied entertainment at Nantwich Civic Hall.

October 14, 2013
Nantwich Museum to stage more talks and activities in October

Nantwich Museum to stage more talks and activities in October

Nantwich Museum is to stage a number of events over the next two weeks after welcoming special guests to the venue. Mayor of Cheshire East Council Cllr Dorothy Flude visited the Pillory Street facility.

October 14, 2013
Hundreds of visitors enjoy Reaseheath Apple Festival in Nantwich

Hundreds of visitors enjoy Reaseheath Apple Festival in Nantwich

By Jonathan White The annual Reaseheath Apple Festival has been attracting hundreds of visitors  to the Nantwich college. This weekend was the 21st holding of the festival and featured scores of types of our favourite fruit.

October 13, 2013
Nantwich Bookshop to launch new “Civil War” Nantwich novel

Nantwich Bookshop to launch new “Civil War” Nantwich novel

A Nantwich man’s new novel set in the town during the Civil War is to launch at Nantwich Bookshop later this month. David Wilson’s story, “The Winter Siege”, is set in Nantwich when Civil War raged through the country.

October 11, 2013
Cheshire fire crews in Nantwich to stage winter driving event

Cheshire fire crews in Nantwich to stage winter driving event

Cheshire fire crews will be rolling into Nantwich next week to offer drivers some winter advice. They are teaming up with other agencies to carry out free safety checks on cars as part of their campaign for safer roads in Cheshire.

October 10, 2013
Nantwich organisations and events in line for Cheshire East grants

Nantwich organisations and events in line for Cheshire East grants

Events and organisations in the Nantwich area are in line for community grants from Cheshire East Council. Cash is set to be dished out to help groups stage events and fund developments in the area.

October 10, 2013
Cheshire East planners call for Willaston homes bid to be refused

Cheshire East planners call for Willaston homes bid to be refused

A planning application for dozens of new houses in a busy village near Nantwich looks set to be refused. The plans submitted for 40 homes to the rear of Eastern Road in Willaston by Richard Lee Ltd, have sparked objections from campaigners.

October 9, 2013
Nantwich hospice supporters urge to join Oulton Park “Santa” event

Nantwich hospice supporters urge to join Oulton Park “Santa” event

Hospice supporters in Nantwich are being urged to don their Santa suits and take part in an annual fund-raising race. St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice is organising the “Santa’s Day Out” event at Cheshire’s Oulton Park Racing Circuit on Sunday December 8.

October 9, 2013