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Nantwich’s swan family flourishes on banks of River Weaver

Nantwich’s swan family flourishes on banks of River Weaver

Nantwich’s favourite feathered family is flourishing on the banks of the Weaver, as these pictures show! Two cygnets and their mum and dad were seen near Waterlode this weekend by walkers out and about.

June 16, 2014
Nantwich art gallery opens new exhibition with “Art Up Close”

Nantwich art gallery opens new exhibition with “Art Up Close”

An exhibition featuring local artists has opened at the Bailey Arts Gallery at Dagfields Farm in Nantwich. The exhibition, which runs until July 7, features the work of six artists who make up the group “Art Up Close”.

June 16, 2014
Nantwich pupils to sing 60s hits for 50th anniversary event

Nantwich pupils to sing 60s hits for 50th anniversary event

Millfields Primary and Nursery choir in Nantwich will sing a medley of 60s hits as part of celebrations to mark the school’s 50th birthday. The school, on Marsh Lane, first opened in January 1964 but the official opening took place later that year.

June 16, 2014
Hundreds of bikers to arrive in Nantwich for hospice event

Hundreds of bikers to arrive in Nantwich for hospice event

Hundreds of bikers will be cruising into Nantwich this Sunday for a fund-raising event at Nantwich Town FC. The “Rockin’ for St Luke’s” event takes place at the club’s Weaver Stadium on Waterlode on Sunday June 15 from 12.45pm.

June 13, 2014
Police “contact point” set for Nantwich if pilot study hailed success

Police “contact point” set for Nantwich if pilot study hailed success

Nantwich could soon have an interactive police kiosk in the town if a pilot study in nearby Crewe is a success. Cheshire Police has launched a pilot of the kiosks designed to make it easier for people to get in touch with the police and access information.

June 13, 2014
Nantwich pupils join Cheshire East Youth Theatre for Lyceum show

Nantwich pupils join Cheshire East Youth Theatre for Lyceum show

Pupils from Malbank School have teamed up with Cheshire East Youth Theatre (CEYT) to star in the production of “Coram Boy” at Crewe Lyceum on June 28. It’s the first time CEYT has formally worked with the Nantwich school.

June 13, 2014
Author to launch new trilogy at Nantwich Bookshop signing

Author to launch new trilogy at Nantwich Bookshop signing

A Cheshire garden designer is launching his new novel at Nantwich Bookshop later this month. J.P.Cansdale’s “The Dark Heroes” is the first of a new trilogy, by Pegasus Publishers.

June 13, 2014
Salvation Army Trading in Nantwich launch appeal campaign

Salvation Army Trading in Nantwich launch appeal campaign

The Salvation Army Trading Company (SATCoL) charity shop in Nantwich has launched a new appeal. Its “Open your hearts & wardrobes” campaign asks residents to donate unwanted clothes, shoes and accessories to support The Salvation Army’s work in communities.

June 12, 2014
Nantwich college staff tackle Dragon Boat race on River Dee

Nantwich college staff tackle Dragon Boat race on River Dee

Forty staff from Reaseheath College in Nantwich have signed up for the Chester Dragon Boat Festival to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Two teams of Reaseheath rowers will take on other dragon boat teams in the race on the River Dee at Chester.

June 11, 2014
Nantwich Civic Society shows off town’s sites to Lancaster visitors

Nantwich Civic Society shows off town’s sites to Lancaster visitors

Nantwich Civic Society entertained 31 members of Lancaster Civic Society with a trip around the town. They were met at Nantwich Civic Centre by Civic Society members and Town Mayor, Christine Farrall before enjoying a tour of the town.

June 11, 2014
Parents unhappy over headteacher “share” plan by Nantwich schools

Parents unhappy over headteacher “share” plan by Nantwich schools

Angry parents are demanding answers from Nantwich school governors amid plans to “loan out” its headteacher to another primary. As part of the deal, Stapeley Broad Lane’s headteacher could work part of the week at “struggling” Bridgemere Primary.

June 11, 2014
Police drugs warning after Nantwich man jailed for 4 years

Police drugs warning after Nantwich man jailed for 4 years

Police sent out a stern warning to drug users after a Nantwich man was jailed for four years for supplying class A and B substances. Daniel Watson, 23, was arrested after officers raided an address on Hillfield Place, Nantwich.

June 10, 2014
Welsh Row traffic island in Nantwich faces axe after accidents

Welsh Row traffic island in Nantwich faces axe after accidents

A traffic island installed on a busy Nantwich street to make it safer, has been blamed for a series of accidents. Now councillors are calling for the island, at the junction of Welsh Row and Queens Drive, to be removed – at the cost of £3,500.

June 10, 2014