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Nantwich County Primary school photo from 1954-55 found

Nantwich County Primary school photo from 1954-55 found

A former Nantwich primary school pupil has unearthed this class photo from 70 years ago!

John Horton believes his mum must have bought the photo taken of a class at Nantwich County Primary School while he was a pupil there.

July 17, 2025
Weaver School’s charity Race for Life with marathon challenge

Weaver School’s charity Race for Life with marathon challenge

By Jonathan White
Weaver Primary in Nantwich is bringing back its fundraising “Race for Life” with a marathon on the school field.

There’s a buzz of excitement in the air at the school as staff, pupils, and families gear up for the return of their much-loved fundraiser on July 21 in support of Cancer Research UK.

July 16, 2025
Wistaston charity urges parents to donate school uniforms

Wistaston charity urges parents to donate school uniforms

A Wistaston charity helping to reduce landfill and cut costs for parents with a school uniform recycling scheme has launched an appeal for donations.

As schools prepare to close their doors for the summer holidays, Her-Place Charitable Trust has urged parents not to throw away uniforms but donate them to its Community Share Hub in Wistaston.

July 15, 2025
Reaseheath College honours student success at annual awards

Reaseheath College honours student success at annual awards

Reaseheath College and University Centre has marked achievements of more than 1,000 FE students during three days of awards ceremonies.

The events at the college’s Nantwich campus recognised academic excellence, personal growth, and outstanding contributions to college life.

July 13, 2025
Nantwich families unite to send thousands of books to Ukraine

Nantwich families unite to send thousands of books to Ukraine

Big-hearted pupils in Nantwich have been helping to provide essential books for youngsters in war-torn Ukraine.

Children at Pear Tree Primary School in Stapeley stepped up as part of their Citizenship Award to help local mum Kateryna Polonska, who moved to Britain in 2022.

July 10, 2025
Public consultation opens on new primary school in Nantwich

Public consultation opens on new primary school in Nantwich

School trust bosses have launched a public consultation on the new primary school set to open in Nantwich in September 2026.

North West Academies Trust (NWAT) is holding a Section 10 Consultation under the Academies Act 2010 as part of the statutory process for opening Kingsbourne Academy.

July 10, 2025
Free summer activities for children on Cheshire East HAF scheme

Free summer activities for children on Cheshire East HAF scheme

Thousands of free places for summer activities are available for children across Cheshire East.

Parents and carers of children eligible for income-related free school meals can now book activities online as part of the scheme run by Cheshire East Council.

July 8, 2025
First Youth Arts Festival hailed big success for Nantwich

First Youth Arts Festival hailed big success for Nantwich

Organisers are planning an even ‘bigger and better’ event next year after Nantwich’s first Youth Arts Festival attracted crowds of creative kids.

A of six town councillors, all with children of their own, planned a full programme of activities including art, drama, craft, pottery and theatrical make up.

July 7, 2025
Fitting tribute paid to former Brine Leas headteacher David Cole

Fitting tribute paid to former Brine Leas headteacher David Cole

A tribute event has been staged at Brine Leas School in Nantwich in memory of former headteacher David Cole.

Mr Cole died suddenly  at the age of 52 in April last year, shocking the school and local community.

July 3, 2025
Academics Ltd sponsor Malbank School football teams in Nantwich

Academics Ltd sponsor Malbank School football teams in Nantwich

Young footballers at Malbank School in Nantwich have glossy new kits thanks to a new sponsorship deal.

The school has received support from local firm Academics Ltd, which has provided new kit for its boy’s and girl’s teams.

June 27, 2025
Cheshire College South & West staff to strike in July and August

Cheshire College South & West staff to strike in July and August

Staff at Cheshire College South & West will take industrial action for four days over July and August in a dispute over pay, the University and College Union has announced.

An overwhelming 79% of UCU members who voted backed strike action in a ballot that had a turnout of 58%.

June 25, 2025
Thousands enjoy Crewe & Nantwich School “Town Sports”

Thousands enjoy Crewe & Nantwich School “Town Sports”

Thousands of pupils, parents and schools staff enjoyed the annual Crewe & Nantwich School “Town Sports” event at Barony Park.

More than 30 primary schools across Crewe and Nantwich took part in an event which has become a standout part of the school calendar.

June 21, 2025
Aerial view of Barony Park - photo by Paul Baker

Police and headteachers stop “unofficial” boxing fights in Nantwich

Police and school staff have thwarted attempts by pupils in Nantwich to stage “unofficial” boxing fights between three schools.

It emerged today that plans had been circulating on social media to stage the fights on Barony Park in Nantwich.

June 20, 2025