Schools & Colleges

Reaseheath Zoo wins gold award for rare spiders project

Reaseheath Zoo wins gold award for rare spiders project

Reaseheath Zoo keepers in Nantwich have received a gold award for giving rare spiders a helping hand.

Keepers at Reaseheath College’s facility have been recognised for their success in rearing tiny offspring of one of UK’s most spectacular spiders, the endangered fen raft spider.

July 21, 2016
Jeanette Walker

Cheshire East to review “walking routes to school” plan amid fury

Council bosses will review plans to scrap school transport and force some Nantwich pupils to walk to school.

Cheshire East had passed a motion to axe free school buses on five routes, including Willaston to Malbank and Brine Leas schools in Nantwich.

July 19, 2016
103-year-old Nantwich author tells his story to Brine Leas student

103-year-old Nantwich author tells his story to Brine Leas student

By Annie-Mae Walker
An 103-year-old author met a Nantwich student to talk about his amazing life story.

Allan Whatley brought his wisdom and spirit to Redshift Radio in Nantwich where he met Brine Leas work experience student Annie-Mae Walker.

July 19, 2016
Bus operators take on Nantwich routes after GHA demise

Bus operators take on Nantwich routes after GHA demise

Bus operators like D&G have stepped in to maintain services after GHA Coaches went in to administration.

Public services across South Cheshire were thrown into chaos after the company announced it was ceasing all operations on July 13.

July 15, 2016
GHA Coaches closure leaves Nantwich and village bus services in chaos

GHA Coaches closure leaves Nantwich and village bus services in chaos

Public and school transport services in South Cheshire were hit after GHA Coaches ceased trading.

The firm announced it had gone into administration last night (July 13) throwing many services into doubt.

July 14, 2016
Wainhomes plan for 104 homes in Nantwich back before council

Wainhomes plan for 104 homes in Nantwich back before council

A controversial plan to build more than 100 homes on land behind Brine Leas School in Nantwich goes back before councillors this week.

Wainhomes already has permission for around 40 homes on a parcel of land (pictured) accessed off Audlem Road after winning an appeal over original rejection in 2014.

July 11, 2016
Nantwich students celebrate awards at Reaseheath College

Nantwich students celebrate awards at Reaseheath College

Hundreds of students celebrated awards success at Reaseheath College in Nantwich this week.

The college’s annual awards ceremony hailed 1,235 FE students who have achieved industry recognised qualifications and skills this year.

July 9, 2016
Nantwich students attend Battle of Somme memorial event

Nantwich students attend Battle of Somme memorial event

By Jonathan White
Young and old alike in Nantwich joined to remember those killed 100 years ago at the start of the Battle of the Somme.

Many attended official services, with some students honoured to attend the National Memorial Arboretum event.

July 4, 2016
Skoolzfest 2016 plays out to packed crowds in Nantwich

Skoolzfest 2016 plays out to packed crowds in Nantwich

Youngsters from 16 schools across Nantwich entertained packed crowds in the town at the annual Skoolzfest event.

Children sang their hearts out on a stage set up in the town square.

July 4, 2016
Nantwich officers grilled on radio by Brine Leas students

Nantwich officers grilled on radio by Brine Leas students

By Georgina Hardy
Two members of the Nantwich’s community police team were grilled by Brine Leas students during a visit to the town’s radio station.

PCs Matt Stonier and Marc Harley called in to RedShift Radio on London Road for the start of a monthly show aimed at connecting with the community.

July 2, 2016
Nantwich braced for annual Skoolzfest event

Nantwich braced for annual Skoolzfest event

Nantwich is set to be packed out when it stages the annual fete and Skoolzfest tomorrow (July 2).

The event is a joint initiative between Nantwich Education Partnership which embraces the local schools, and St Mary’s Church.

July 1, 2016
Nantwich schools warn of closure over NUT strike action

Nantwich schools warn of closure over NUT strike action

The headteacher of a Nantwich academy has warned the school may have to shut if teachers walk out on strike.

Andrew Cliffe, head of Brine Leas School on Audlem Road, has written to parents of the 1,000+ students as strike action looms on July 5.

June 28, 2016
Nantwich students earn success at Royal Cheshire County Show

Nantwich students earn success at Royal Cheshire County Show

Nantwich students enjoyed success at the Royal Cheshire County Show.

Reaseheath College agriculture students competed in cattle and pig showing classes, winning a series of awards.

June 27, 2016