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Nantwich Library rewards youngsters in “Reading Challenge”

Nantwich Library rewards youngsters in “Reading Challenge”

Dozens of Nantwich youngsters celebrated completing their summer Reading Challenge this week. Nantwich Library staged a series of presentation events for children of all ages who took part in the challenge.

September 21, 2012
Cheshire East leader hits out at “Nantwich South” housing plan

Cheshire East leader hits out at “Nantwich South” housing plan

A council leader told a packed Nantwich meeting he would fight “unsustainable” housing developments threatening the town. Leader of Cheshire East Cllr Michael Jones addressed around 100 people in Stapeley.

September 21, 2012
Nantwich clinic Madison Spa to stage “pink” night for cancer charity

Nantwich clinic Madison Spa to stage “pink” night for cancer charity

A Nantwich hair and beauty salon is using the power of pink to help boost funds for Breast Cancer Care. Madison Spa, in the old Kiltearn Medical Centre off Hospital Street, is opening its doors to a pink-themed charity night on October 4.

September 21, 2012
Thai restaurant plan for former Mia Stanza store on Welsh Row

Thai restaurant plan for former Mia Stanza store on Welsh Row

The former Mia Stanza store on Nantwich’s Welsh Row could become a new Thai restaurant and takeaway, it has emerged. A licensing application has been lodged by restaurant owners in Manchester for the site, town councillors said.

September 19, 2012
Film Review: Anna Karenina at the Odeon in Crewe

Film Review: Anna Karenina at the Odeon in Crewe

Anna Karenina is an enchanting story of love, in all its complexities, retold by some of Britain’s greatest actors and actresses, writes Joy Cassidy. Not least Keira Knightley; sometimes criticised for her one-dimensional acting, portrays Anna (in all of her dimensions) perfectly.

September 19, 2012
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club scoops village “in bloom” award

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club scoops village “in bloom” award

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club has won one of the village’s top ‘in bloom’ award. The club was selected by Wistaston in Bloom to receive the Byatt Trophy for “The Best Community Premises”.

September 19, 2012
International stars set for Nantwich Words and Music Festival

International stars set for Nantwich Words and Music Festival

International stars are set to perform at Nantwich Words and Music Festival 2012 next month. The festival, to run from October 8 to 14, will host unique performances in intimate venues around the town.

September 19, 2012
Woman treated at scene of fire in Nantwich flat

Woman treated at scene of fire in Nantwich flat

A woman was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in a flat in Nantwich. The blaze started in the ground floor property on Barony Court, and residents managed to scramble clear.

September 18, 2012
Corrie star Michelle Keegan to open Nantwich Halloween spectacular

Corrie star Michelle Keegan to open Nantwich Halloween spectacular

Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan will add glamour to a spectacular bonfire and fireworks display in Nantwich. The pin-up, who plays Rovers barmaid Tina McIntyre in the ITV soap, will be at the “Spooktacular” Halloween family fun night at Dorfold Park on October 27.

September 18, 2012
Michael Owen opens Cheshire racehorse base in aid of St Luke’s Hospice

Michael Owen opens Cheshire racehorse base in aid of St Luke’s Hospice

Nantwich racing fans could get a glimpse into footballer Michael Owen’s stables and training  site as part of a special charity event. The Malpas-based Manor House Stables, co-owned by Owen and Andrew Black, is to stage an open morning in aid of St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice.

September 18, 2012
Nantwich charity champion’s special Paralympic Torch moment

Nantwich charity champion’s special Paralympic Torch moment

A Nantwich charity champion described the amazing experience of carrying the Paralympic Torch. Olwyn Payton was nominated by people in the town for her work and in memory of her daughter died after being born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus.

September 18, 2012
Richmond Village Nantwich scoop two regional award finalists

Richmond Village Nantwich scoop two regional award finalists

Richmond Village Nantwich is celebrating reaching the finals of the Great North West Care Awards in two categories. The centre, off London Road, is a finalist for the North West’s Care Employer of the Year.

September 18, 2012
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning to be staged at Leighton Hospital

World’s Biggest Coffee Morning to be staged at Leighton Hospital

Nantwich folk are invited for a cuppa and a cake at Leighton Hospital to raise money for the national Macmillan Cancer appeal. The Macmillan team at Leighton are taking part the annual World’s Biggest Coffee Morning event on Friday September 28 at 11am.

September 17, 2012