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Nantwich Choral Society welcomes Harry Potter singing star

Nantwich Choral Society welcomes Harry Potter singing star

A singing star whose voice featured on the film score of Harry Potter, helped visitors brush up on their vocal skills at a special Nantwich Choral Society day. Susan Marrs is one of the region’s leading mezzo-soprano soloists and a Fellow of Trinity College of Music in London.

October 12, 2012
Andrew Shufflebotham

Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook nominated in national “Rural Oscars”

Cheerbrook Farm Shop in Nantwich has been nominated for the prestigious “Rural Oscars”. The store, off Newcastle Road, has been nominated for the Butcher’s Award in the Countryside Alliance Awards which aim to celebrate rural life, produce and communities.

October 12, 2012
Reaseheath College students graduate in Nantwich town centre

Reaseheath College students graduate in Nantwich town centre

Reaseheath College students celebrated their degrees at a graduation ceremony in Nantwich town centre. More than 100 graduates dressed in gowns and mortar boardscspilled out of St Mary’s Church where they mingled with families and employers.

October 11, 2012
Parents victory as Stapeley Broad Lane School gets car park go ahead

Parents victory as Stapeley Broad Lane School gets car park go ahead

Parents are celebrating after Cheshire East councillors approved plans for a car-park at a busy Nantwich primary school. The 43-space car park will be built next to Stapeley Broad Lane Primary School.

October 11, 2012
Street Pastors scheme to be launched on busy Nantwich nights

Street Pastors scheme to be launched on busy Nantwich nights

Street Pastors are being introduced in Nantwich town centre to help police defuse night-time violence. The pastors, who wear distinctive blue jackets, are being brought in to offer pastoral care for revellers caught up in problems on busy nights in the town.

October 11, 2012
Nantwich beauty salon raises £500 for Breast Cancer Care

Nantwich beauty salon raises £500 for Breast Cancer Care

Beauty salon staff in Nantwich are celebrating after raising more than £500 for Breast Cancer Care. The bumper sum was made at a charity open evening at Madison Spa, Nantwich, as part of October ‘Wear it Pink’ campaign.

October 10, 2012
Hospice supporter from South Cheshire wins £10,000 grand prize

Hospice supporter from South Cheshire wins £10,000 grand prize

A lucky St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice supporter is £10,000 richer after scooping top prize in its summer Superdraw. Grace Tran, from Crewe, won the cash windfall after spending just £1 on a raffle ticket.

October 10, 2012
St Mary’s Church rector rewarded for service to Nantwich

St Mary’s Church rector rewarded for service to Nantwich

The outgoing rector of St Mary’s Church in Nantwich has been rewarded for his 13 years service to the town. Rev Peter Chantry was thanked by town councillors for his work across Nantwich.

October 10, 2012
Reaseheath College outlines 1,100 Kingsley North Nantwich house plans

Reaseheath College outlines 1,100 Kingsley North Nantwich house plans

A plan to build 1,100 homes on the Kingsley North site in Nantwich has more benefits than rival proposals, it was claimed. Reaseheath College principal Meredydd David joined agents to outline their plans to Nantwich Town Council.

October 10, 2012
Crewe and Nantwich women warned as police hunt groper

Crewe and Nantwich women warned as police hunt groper

Crewe and Nantwich women are being warned after a man groped three victims in the street. It’s believed the offender has been targeting women walking alone at around 6.30pm.

October 9, 2012
Nantwich scoops Silver Gilt award in Britain in Bloom finals

Nantwich scoops Silver Gilt award in Britain in Bloom finals

Nantwich has scooped a prestigious Silver Gilt award in the RHS Great Britain in Bloom competition. Judges praised the town, which is one of only six to gain an award in the most competitive category.

October 9, 2012
Nantwich Police to stage public surgery and bike marking event

Nantwich Police to stage public surgery and bike marking event

A police surgery will take place at Nantwich Square this Saturday October 13 between 10am and 2pm. Residents will be able to chat with local Community Support Officers Nick Jarvis, Sharon Jones and Stuart Mortimer.

October 9, 2012
Nantwich Cricket Club rewarded at town council ceremony

Nantwich Cricket Club rewarded at town council ceremony

Nantwich Cricket Club was hailed at a special presentation to celebrate their hat-trick of league titles. Members of the club attended the Nantwich Town Council ceremony where Mayor Cllr Graham Fenton presented them with a plaque.

October 9, 2012