Major meat business to open new premises near Nantwich
An expanding meat company has opened a new base near Nantwich. Alternative Meats Ltd has moved to newly converted premises and has started to trade from a new butchery and cold stores.
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Wistaston couple’s garden party raises Diabetes UK funds
By Jonathan White A couple who staged a garden party at their home on Westfield Drive,Wistaston, helped raise valuable funds for diabetes sufferers. Sheena and Ken Sambrook opened their house and gardens for the event which takes place on the second Wednesday in July.
Nantwich Litter Group plans crackdown before Britain in Bloom visit
Nantwich Litter Group is planning further blitzes on rubbish as the town prepares to welcome Britain in Bloom judges. The tean held its latest “Group Pick” in the Barony Park area, led by team leader Joyce Webb.
Museum sets date for final “Nantwich under the two Elizabeths” talk
“Tudor Inventories” is the final one of four themed talks of the “Nantwich under the two Elizabeths” exhibition running at Nantwich Museum. The talk, by Andrew Lamberton, considers some 18 inventories of Nantwich people from the reign of Elizabeth I.
Wistaston in Bloom 2012 flowerbeds brighten up village
By Jonathan White Visitors to Wistaston are enjoying a splash of colour thanks to a sprinkling of flowerbeds blooming in the village. Designs were made by the Wistaston in Bloom committee of keen gardeners and representatives from Wistaston Parish Council.
Nantwich Show organisers focused on International Cheese Awards
Nantwich Show organisers said all efforts are now focused on making The International Cheese Awards as big a success as possible. Secretary Adrian Lawrence confirmed they had to cancel the rest of Nantwich Show because of saturated ground conditions at Dorfold Park.
MP Timpson and councillors back petition against “Nantwich South” plans
Dozens of campaigners gathered with local councillors and MP Edward Timpson to launch a petition against a massive Nantwich housing development. Hundreds of residents have already objected to Muller Property Group’s bid to build a 1,000-home “Nantwich South” site in Stapeley.
Organisers cancel Nantwich Show after site is left flooded
Organisers of the biggest annual events in Nantwich have called off the event because of the wet weather. Nantwich Show will not go ahead as planned on July 25 as Dorfold Park is waterlogged, with forecasts predicting more rain over the next 10 days.
Reaseheath College scholarship sends students around the world
Three young agriculturalists will travel worldwide thanks to a Reaseheath College-backed scholarship launched at the Cheshire Show. Dairy vet Nicola Fair and dairy farmers Adam Brown and Paul Billington have been awarded £2,000 John Platt Travel Scholarships.
Nantwich Police warning as gangs target supermarket shoppers
Nantwich Police urged shoppers to be on their guard against East European crooks targeting people at supermarkets. The gang has carried out two “distraction” thefts in the town in the last two weeks, and seven in total across Cheshire East.
Campaigners to launch petition against Muller’s “Nantwich South” plans
Campaigners fighting plans for a 1,000-home “Nantwich South” village in Stapeley are to launch a petition against the proposal. Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson and local councillors Andrew Martin and Peter Groves are expected to attend the launch of the petition tomorrow (July 14).
Wistaston dad and son’s charity ride to help repair village church
By Jonathan White A Wistaston man and his teenage son are to tackle a 190-mile charity bike ride on the Trans-Pennine Trail. Howard Barker and his son Ben, 15, are cycling from Liverpool to Hornsea in aid of their local church.
South Cheshire College welcomes Nantwich primary children
Youngsters from Nantwich primary schools enjoyed an action-packed week of activities at South Cheshire College. Primary College 2012 gave up to 1,200 primary school children the chance to try new activities, from beauty and break dancing to felt making and falconry.
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