Hundreds of visitors poured into Reaseheath College in Nantwich to join in a celebration of the British apple. The festival, held for the 19th consecutive year, was the most successful yet and attracted visitors across Cheshire and surrounding counties. Visitors could use an apple press to convert their orchard harvest into home made juice, and sample more than 60 rare[Read More…]
A Nantwich cafe owner is feeling mobile as he prepares to train for the 2012 London Marathon. For John McCormick (pictured) is calling on fellow traders and residents to sponsor him – by donating their old mobile phones.
A descendant of one of six men killed trying to defuse an unexploded Second World War bomb near Nantwich has come forward. Cheshire East Council is searching for family members of Royal Engineers Sgt Edward Greengrass, Sapper Harold Thompson, Sapper Michael Lambert, Sapper George Lucas and Sapper John Perrins. They died when a German bomb exploded in a field between near[Read More…]
A former health clinic in Nantwich could be turned into a Marks and Spencer food store, sources suggested today. It’s believed the retail giant has looked at the empty building (pictured), behind the library on Beam Street, as a possible location.
A Nantwich mum and her family have teamed up to make dozens of shoeboxes of gifts to send to needy youngsters around the globe. Ann Aspinall, her friend Linda and their children and grandchildren made up an amazing 63 boxes as part of Operation Christmas Child.
Land off Broad Lane in Stapeley and Hack Green, near Nantwich, were both considered for possible permanent gypsy sites by Cheshire East Council, it has emerged. They were on a list of 11 sites seriously considered before the council settled on land off Parkers Road/Kent Lane, in Crewe.
Residents and staff at Richmond Village Nantwich have raised more than £550 for Parkinsons UK. Local members of the charity attended a presentation at the village, off London Road, and collected a cheque for £551.25.
A fruity weekend will be on offer at Reaseheath College in Nantwich as part of a national celebration of the English apple. The free two-day festival on October 15-16 will feature rare varieties from all over the country, some dating back to Roman times.
Members of Stapeley Parish Council have revealed their frustration at the ongoing saga over the new community hall which is still not open for use. Hundreds of families have looked on in annoyance as the hall continues to be unused with metal fencing surrounding the site.
Salvation Army Trading Company’s Nantwich charity shop has launched a new customer loyalty card scheme. It is designed to help customers’ budgets stretch further with a chance to earn up to £15 for shopping and donating.
Football legends Frank Blunstone and Jimmy Quinn entertained residents at Richmond Village Nantwich with a special one-off appearance. Ex England and Chelsea star Blunstone (pictured) and Northern Ireland star Quinn, now manager of Nantwich Town, captivated the audience with tales from their careers, including working with Tommy Docherty.
Wedgwood ceramics collected by a man who started work at the company’s Etruria factory straight from school, sold for £19,900 at an auction in Nantwich. The collection was consigned for sale by Harry Sheldon, whose father Harry, started working as the odd job man at the Wedgwood factory.
Two Welsh Row venues will be laying on a treat for customers at this weekend’s Nantwich Food and Drink Festival.
The Cheshire Cat and Firenze bars and restaurants are running events including a Chilean Wine and Tapas evening.
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