Human Interest

Plans to extend St Mary’s Church in Nantwich divide councillors

Plans to extend St Mary’s Church in Nantwich divide councillors

A controversial plan to extend Nantwich’s historic St Mary’s Church has divided town councillors. The PCC of St Mary’s has lodged an application to build a one-storey extension to the south side of the church for a new kitchen and cafe area.

June 11, 2013
Water pipe burst leaves Nantwich homes without supplies

Water pipe burst leaves Nantwich homes without supplies

Scores of Nantwich homes were without water for most of the day after a burst pipe. Engineers from United Utilities worked throughout the afternoon to fix the leak on Shrewbridge Road, Nantwich.

June 10, 2013
Willaston councillor calls for action at A500 danger roundabout

Willaston councillor calls for action at A500 danger roundabout

A councillor has called for a change in the layout near a busy Nantwich roundabout after a series of accidents. Willaston and Rope Cllr Brian Silvester says bent and twister fencing around Willaston Cheerbrook roundabout on the A500 makes it look like a “speedway track”.

June 10, 2013
Cheerbrook in Nantwich to stage second Big Taste event

Cheerbrook in Nantwich to stage second Big Taste event

Cheerbrook Farm Shop in Nantwich is planning an even bigger Big Taste event next weekend. Thousands are expected to flock to the event off Newcastle Road on June 14 and 15, which features foods and drinks produced by Cheshire companies.

June 10, 2013
Pic special – Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes serve up a Nantwich treat!

Pic special – Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes serve up a Nantwich treat!

By Jonathan White Hundreds of people packed a Nantwich village to watch the traditional Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes in glorious sunshine. The 200-year-old event, organised by the Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust, saw several races involving all ages.

June 10, 2013
New “Salt” exhibition adds flavour to Nantwich Museum gallery

New “Salt” exhibition adds flavour to Nantwich Museum gallery

A new exhibition on “salt”  is adding flavour to the offerings in Nantwich Museum’s community gallery. Called A Celebration of Salt, it tells the story of brine in Nantwich and enables visitors to view brine from the “Old Biot” spring and the salt that it produced.

June 7, 2013
“Zero litter” approach working in Nantwich, say volunteers

“Zero litter” approach working in Nantwich, say volunteers

Nantwich’s new “zero litter” campaign could be paying off, according to volunteer pickers. Organisers of Nantwich Litter Group’s latest “Group Pick” said they were heartened that there is “noticeably less” rubbish littering the streets.

June 7, 2013
South Cheshire Advanced Motorcyclists stage free assessment day

South Cheshire Advanced Motorcyclists stage free assessment day

South Cheshire Advanced Motorcyclists will be holding a free motorcycle rider assessment day this Saturday June 8. Motorcyclists from Cheshire, The Potteries, and across the North West have attended similar assessment days in the past.

June 7, 2013
Wybunbury gears up for annual Fig Pie Wakes event

Wybunbury gears up for annual Fig Pie Wakes event

Thousands of people are expected to flood the Nantwich village of Wybunbury this weekend for the annual Fig Pie Wakes. The event, which starts at 1pm on Saturday (June 8), will feature dozens of entrants trying to roll their fig pies the furthest down the village’s main road.

June 6, 2013
Three Crewe & Nantwich pals tackle Kilimanjaro charity climb

Three Crewe & Nantwich pals tackle Kilimanjaro charity climb

Three South Cheshire friends are to tackle Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for The Nasio Trust which helps African orphans. Chris Lines, Craig Parker and Tim Edwards are now trying to raise £8,000 between them to afford to go on the fund-raising expedition.

June 6, 2013
Nantwich mum’s bid to rebuild Playworld after devastating fire

Nantwich mum’s bid to rebuild Playworld after devastating fire

A Nantwich mum has told how she will rebuild and relaunch her Playworld business after a devastating fire wrecked the popular venue. Playworld owner Mandy Grinnell has started the painful job of clearing out the gutted premises in Shavington.

June 5, 2013
Nantwich PCSOs to stage summer fishing contest for youngsters

Nantwich PCSOs to stage summer fishing contest for youngsters

Nantwich Police officers will be armed with rods when they stage a fishing match for children in the area. PCSOs at the Beam Street station are planning the event for Thursday July 25 at Coole Acres Fisheries, on Coole Lane, Nantwich.

June 4, 2013
Leighton Hospital League of Friends hands out free teddy bears

Leighton Hospital League of Friends hands out free teddy bears

Free teddy bears are being dished out to newborns at Leighton Hospital as part of a 40th anniversary. The bears are being handed out by the Leighton Hospital League of Friends team, which celebrates 40 years since its launch in 1973.

June 4, 2013