Nantwich Bookshop is to host a series of activities and author events as part of Independent Booksellers Week. The shop, on High Street, is one of over 350 around the UK which has signed up to the annual celebration.
Two well-known Nantwich residents are celebrating the arrival of a newborn! The River Weaver at Mill Island in the town has played home to two mating swans over the past few weeks.
By Jonathan White Nantwich Freerunners gave a stunning demonstration of their skills during the Wyche Primary School Summer Fair in Nantwich. The school, on Manor Road, put on a number of activities during the event organised by the ‘Friends of Wyche’ PTA.
By Jonathan White Hundreds of people and BBC TV crews enjoyed the 34th World Worm Charming Championship near Nantwich. The event at Willaston Primary School saw competitors in 144 plots trying to collect as many worms as possible in 30 minutes.
Angry residents in Nantwich have accused developers of “land snatching” in plans submitted for a 60-home site off Crewe Road. Stewart Milne Homes wants to build the development on land surrounding the former Elim bible college at Regents Park.
An exhibition is being held today (June 21) to show Nantwich residents plans for a new drainage system in part of the town. Nantwichnews revealed how the proposed works could see the closure of Wellington Road for up to six weeks this summer.
Nantwich residents are being invited to a Family Fun open day at Stapeley Grange wildlife centre this weekend. The RSPCA’s Stapeley Grange, on London Road, will host the annual event this Sunday June 23.
Reaseheath College scored a Cheshire Show hat-trick after its visitor friendly exhibition was voted “best outside trade stand” for the third year running. The Nantwich college took top honours after judges gave it full marks for enthusiasm of staff and students and diversity of activities.
Nantwich Museum trustees believe the venue has a bright future despite tough economic times. Members of Nantwich Museum Trust Ltd have expressed “cautious optimism” after a 6% rise in visitor numbers.
A retailer with a supermarket in Nantwich has launched a drive to recruit more apprentices throughout Cheshire. Aldi is working with Cheshire Oaks Retail Academy (CORA) to promote their Aldi Apprentice Scheme.
A hospice doctor taking part in the Midnight Walk from Nantwich to Crewe has issued a rallying cry for more women to sign up. The June 29 event will raise thousands of pounds for St Luke’s Hospice (Cheshire), which cares for patients and families across the county.
Councillors have “rejected” Muller Property’s controversial bid for an access road to a planned 1,100-home “Nantwich South” village. The access route off Peter de Stapleigh Way in Stapeley, was considered by Cheshire East Council’s strategic planning board.
Cries of “Oyez, Oyez” will be heard across Nantwich when the town stages the second annual Town Crier Competition. Fifteen criers from the across the UK will battle it out on Saturday July 27 to win the coveted Town Crier’s Shield.
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