Cancer Research UK “Christmas Fair” held in Wistaston
By Jonathan White The Cancer Research UK “Christmas Fair” has taken place at the Wistaston Memorial Hall. The event was organised by the Crewe and Nantwich Support Group for Cancer Research UK.
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Rookery Hall Hotel scoops gold in Nantwich Dining Out awards
Top eateries across South Cheshire have been rewarded after thousands of diners voted in a Nantwich Food and Drink Festival contest. The third Dining Out Awards attracted a large crowd of hotel, restaurant, pub and café owners to a presentation ceremony at Rookery Hall Hotel.
Large crowds expected for Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on
Organisers of this weekend’s Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on are urging families to get to town early. Thousands are expected to pack the town centre for the festive event which starts at 5.30pm in the town square.
Councillor and families fight Willaston homes plan for second time
A councillor has backed residents in objecting to a plan to build 40 homes on greenfield site in Willaston, Nantwich. The proposal has been submitted for a second time by Richard Lee Ltd to Cheshire East Council for houses on land off Eastern Road.
Willaston pupils perform at Brine Leas in aid of Alder Hey Hospital
By Jonathan White A charity fundraising evening concert at Brine Leas School in Nantwich helped to raise more than £660. More than 200 people watched group and solo performances by The Co-operative Junior & Beginner Wind Bands and Willaston Primary School.
Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich bids for £1,500 fund-raising target
Staff and visitors at a marina near Nantwich have helped to raise more than £1,000 for charities. Aqueduct Marina, at Church Minshull, has staged a number of events to raise the cash in the marina café and reception area.
Thieves steal six ferrets in raid on family home in Nantwich
Thieves staked out a Nantwich property before breaking in through a garden fence to steal six ferrets! The offenders struck at night at a house on Crewe Road, in Willaston.
Wellington Road zebra crossing in Nantwich finally in use
Highways engineers have wired up a new Nantwich road crossing which had been out of use for three weeks. Parents campaigned for years for the zebra crossing on Wellington Road, outside St Anne’s Catholic Primary School.
Nantwich Museum to launch new Nantwich Cooks recipe book
Nantwich Museum has announced the launch of Nantwich Cooks – a recipe book prepared as part of its Nantwich Eats exhibition. There are more than 35 recipes, some dating back to the 1920s, which have been provided by local retailers and friends of the museum.
Lady Verdin Trust awards night held in Nantwich
Staff at a trust which supports adults with learning disabilities in Crewe and Nantwich, celebrated success at an awards night. The Lady Verdin Trust held its annual dinner and dance at Nantwich Civic Hall, with more than 300 members of staff, clients and supporters.
Nantwich primary pupils bake Children in Need treats to raise £165
Pupils at a Nantwich primary school have been cooking up a treat in aid of Children In Need. Youngsters at Wyche Primary and Nursery School held a bake sale after making and decorating Pudsey cupcakes and gingerbread Pudseys.
Expansion will boost Nantwich sports facilities, says Reaseheath College boss
A Nantwich college boss believes closing a local golf course to make way for expansion will benefit the town. Meredydd David, principal of 7,500-student Reaseheath College, told Nantwich Town councillors all other avenues have been considered.
Second World War hero’s possessions under auction in Nantwich
Antiques and personal mementos of one of the great unsung heroes of the Second World War are to be sold at a Nantwich auction. Possessions of Cheshire-born General Sir Miles Dempsey will be go under the hammer at art and antiques auctioneers Peter Wilson.
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