An internationally-acclaimed artist from Nantwich whose projects include facemasks made from foraged natural materials is returning to her roots as part of a UK initiative nurturing creative talent.
Visual artist and University of Chester graduate Estelle Woolley is returning to work with the university’s department of art and design thanks to the AA2A (Artists Access to Art Colleges) scheme.
Young pupils from Nantwich schools brought festive cheer to care home residents by delivering Christmas cards.
The students used the artistic skills to create personalised cards as part of a community scheme by Nantwich Educational Partnership (NEP).
A Nantwich youngster enjoyed a festive surprise from Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner after winning a a Christmas Card competition.
Eight-year-old Romani Rhodes-Fowles was visited by PCC John Dwyer and PC Panda at her Bridgemere CE Primary School.
A Reaseheath College trained butchery apprentice has proved a cut above by winning a gold medal at the WorldSkills UK Butchery national finals.
Jason Edwards, 27, completed his FDQ Diploma in Professional Butchery (Level 2) at the Nantwich college last year and manages Littlers Butchers in Hartford.
Students and staff from Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich have been praised for raising funds for charity despite the challenges posed by Covid-19.
Members of Reaseheath’s Student Association handed a cheque for nearly £15,500 to children’s charity Make-A-Wish UK.
A Nantwich grandmother who penned her first book during Covid lockdown has successfully published it.
Amy Damatt, of Wellington Road, wrote the educational children’s story “A Puppy’s Tale by Rex” from the perspective of a rescued pup living with his owner and dogs of different ages and sizes.
A trio of Year 3 pupils from Pear Tree Primary in Stapeley have taken the chop for a great cause.
Friends Autumn, Freya and Beth decided to cut their lovely locks to help others.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A Cheshire East councillor has said it is “completely unfair” year six SATS are going ahead next year and asked whether the council plans to challenge it.
Cllr Laura Smith (Crewe South, Lab) told a meeting of the children and families committee she had an interest because she has a child in year six.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Nearly half the parents approached in Cheshire East have consented to their children receiving the Covid vaccination in schools.
Mark Bayley, head of service for education infrastructure and outcomes at the council, said 46% had so far agreed.
Reaseheath College and industry partner First Bus have launched UK’s first bus and coach engineering academy training apprentices in green technology.
The new academy opened this month in Nantwich on the A51 site formerly occupied by vehicle recycling company Synetiq.
Reaseheath College in Nantwich celebrated 100 years of cheesemaking at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards – the world’s largest cheese and dairy show.
The college has been training dairy students since its launch as the Cheshire School of Agriculture in 1921.
Reaseheath College’s student arena party has been praised by key industry professionals for its support of the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS).
A team of 40 equine students and staff worked alongside the show jumping course designers in the international arena.
Children across South Cheshire have been busy collecting tins, packets and cartons of food for local Foodbanks.
Youngsters in the Learning for Life Partnership in Cheshire East held Harvest Assemblies at the start of October.
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