Human Interest

Nantwich couples invited to Sugnall Walled Garden wedding event

Nantwich couples invited to Sugnall Walled Garden wedding event

Would-be brides and grooms from Nantwich and South Cheshire are invited to a one-off wedding event this weekend. Sugnall  Walled Garden, near Loggerheads in Staffordshire, is staging the event in its Indian Pavilion.

July 25, 2013
Nantwich coffee shop launches “Design a Crepe” competition

Nantwich coffee shop launches “Design a Crepe” competition

Staff at a coffee shop in Nantwich are flat out with the launch a new children’s competition – to design a mouth-watering crepe. Swirly Whirlys on Pillory Street  has launched the innovative competition to coincide with summer holidays as the town’s schools break up this week.

July 24, 2013
Nantwich children’s photographer to stage launch weekend

Nantwich children’s photographer to stage launch weekend

A Nantwich photographer is to stage a one-off children’s photo weekend at Regents Park. Ben Cassidy, who has just launched his business as a children’s photographer, is holding an introductory offer at The Funky Monkey Cafe on July 26 and 27.

July 23, 2013
Joseph Heler to exhibit 100 cheeses at Nantwich Show

Joseph Heler to exhibit 100 cheeses at Nantwich Show

A local cheese producer will be exhibiting more than 100 cheeses at the Nantwich Show next week (July 31). And Joseph Heler Cheese, based in Hatherton near Nantwich, will be hoping to scoop some top awards at the 2013 International Cheese Awards.

July 23, 2013
Gladman wins appeal to build 270 homes on green land in Nantwich

Gladman wins appeal to build 270 homes on green land in Nantwich

A housing developer has won its appeal to build 270 homes on green land in Nantwich. Gladman Developments’ proposal for the homes off Queen’s Drive were originally refused by Cheshire East Council.

July 22, 2013
Nantwich family’s appeal to find missing Royal Python snake

Nantwich family’s appeal to find missing Royal Python snake

A Nantwich family is appealing for help to find their missing Royal Python snake! The eight-month-old slitherer gave their owners the slip in the garden at their London Road home in Stapeley.

July 19, 2013
Nantwich Societies Spectacular 2013 event hailed big success

Nantwich Societies Spectacular 2013 event hailed big success

A Nantwich councillor has hailed the second Societies Spectacular event a big success. Hundreds of people packed a sun-drenched Nantwich town square to find out what dozens of clubs and groups have to offer.

July 17, 2013
Gang of bouncy castle thieves target two Nantwich pubs

Gang of bouncy castle thieves target two Nantwich pubs

Two pub landlords in Nantwich have been left deflated after crooks stole their bouncy castles. Thieves smashed down the rear fence of the Boot and Shoe pub in Hospital Street earlier today (July 16) to carry out their latest raid.

July 16, 2013
120 traders sign up to Nantwich Food & Drink Festival 2013

120 traders sign up to Nantwich Food & Drink Festival 2013

Organisers of this year’s Nantwich Food & Drink Festival are urging more local businesses to come forward and join in the event. More than 120 different traders have already pledged to get involved during the three-day festival which brings £2 million into the town.

July 16, 2013
Cheshire Cat in Nantwich to stage birthday charity fundraiser

Cheshire Cat in Nantwich to stage birthday charity fundraiser

A popular venue in Nantwich is laying on a celebration birthday party to help raise money for Parkinson’s. Bosses at The Cheshire Cat on Welsh Row are organising a series of events between July 19 and 21.

July 15, 2013
Hack Green Secret Bunker in Nantwich earns TripAdvisor award

Hack Green Secret Bunker in Nantwich earns TripAdvisor award

One of Nantwich’s top attractions has scooped a prestigious Certificate of Excellence 2013 from TripAdvisor. Hack Green Secret Secret Nuclear Bunker is now among the top performing 10 per cent of all businesses worldwide on TripAdvisor.

July 15, 2013
Nantwich children face spine-tingling library reading challenge

Nantwich children face spine-tingling library reading challenge

There’s a spine-tingling adventure waiting for children at Nantwich Library this summer. The Beam Street venue is inviting children to take part in the 2013 Summer Reading Challenge.

July 15, 2013
Town’s rare Roman artefacts go on display at Nantwich Museum

Town’s rare Roman artefacts go on display at Nantwich Museum

A selection of artefacts dug up during the Kingsley Fields excavation in Nantwich have gone on display at the town’s museum. The Roman dig was carried out in 2002 by Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit, funded by developers Bellway Homes.

July 15, 2013