Schools & Colleges

Malbank School in Nantwich scoops “Dragon’s Den” food contest trophy

Malbank School in Nantwich scoops “Dragon’s Den” food contest trophy

Teenagers from a Nantwich school beat their rivals to win a coveted “Dragon’s Den” style competition. The Malbank School team of Ella-Jade Harris, Meg Wild and Alex Sutton came out on top in the Busch “Make It Enterprising Challenge”.

March 27, 2013
South Cheshire College student’s Raleigh trip to Nicaragua

South Cheshire College student’s Raleigh trip to Nicaragua

A South Cheshire College student is embarking on a trip of a lifetime to an isolated part of Central America. Mitch Long, 17, is planning a 10-week stay in Nicaragua to help people there struck by poverty.

March 26, 2013
Nantwich schools closed by blizzard conditions

Nantwich schools closed by blizzard conditions

The two secondary schools in Nantwich have been closed because of the weather today (March 22). Headteachers at Brine Leas High School and Malbank School and Sixth Form College both decided to close for the day.

March 22, 2013
Nantwich photographer’s work at new Tarporley exhibition

Nantwich photographer’s work at new Tarporley exhibition

These stunning pictures by a Nantwich photographer are part of a new exhibition opening at nearby Tarporley Gallery. Jan Wilson has six pieces on show as part of the display which features other photographers and students from Tarporley High School.

March 21, 2013
Nantwich college students help Africa conservation scheme

Nantwich college students help Africa conservation scheme

Nantwich students took part in valuable conservation work during a tour to Botswana’s Northern Tuli Block. A group of 26 Reaseheath College students helped wildlife researchers to collect data on species diversity and abundance.

March 20, 2013
Parents demand crossing action outside Nantwich primary school

Parents demand crossing action outside Nantwich primary school

Parents in Nantwich are calling for action from Cheshire East Council to make a busy road safer near their children’s primary school. Surveys a year ago showed Wellington Road outside St Anne’s Primary should have a lollipop lady and a zebra crossing.

March 19, 2013
Nantwich Sainsbury’s take on French students on exchange

Nantwich Sainsbury’s take on French students on exchange

Five French college students have arrived in Nantwich to improve their English and to extend their knowledge of the retail trade. They are studying a Baccalaureate de Commerce and have been invited by Sainsbury’s on Middlewich Road to join their staff for five weeks.

March 16, 2013
Nantwich workers and students raise money for Comic Relief

Nantwich workers and students raise money for Comic Relief

People across Crewe and Nantwich have been raising money as part of Red Nose Day. Staff in shops and students at schools and colleges across the town have been getting into the comic Relief spirit.

March 15, 2013
BBC Countryfile’s Adam Henson hails Reaseheath horse centre

BBC Countryfile’s Adam Henson hails Reaseheath horse centre

BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson gave staff and students at a Nantwich college full marks for the way they trained his foals. Adam’s four rare Exmoor foals were handed back after nine weeks of training at Reaseheath’s Equestrian Centre.

March 14, 2013
Nantwich Greenspaces CIC takes over Community Bungalow project

Nantwich Greenspaces CIC takes over Community Bungalow project

A Nantwich environmental group is working with school pupils to transform a garden area on a South Cheshire housing estate. Volunteers with Greenspaces South Cheshire CIC have taken up residence in the Community Bungalow on the Sherborne estate, in Crewe.

March 14, 2013
Wistaston pupils design and make flower posies for Mother’s Day

Wistaston pupils design and make flower posies for Mother’s Day

These Youngsters in Wistaston made sure their mums were spoilt on Mother’s Day, by designing them posies. The Year 2 children at Wistaston Church Lane School rose to the challenge when they were asked to design and make a special gift for their mothers.

March 10, 2013
Nantwich primary pupils star in Shakespeare at New Vic Theatre

Nantwich primary pupils star in Shakespeare at New Vic Theatre

Pupils from a Nantwich school went down a storm when they starred in their own version of Shakespeare’s  The Tempest. Year 6 youngsters at Pear Tree Primary, Stapeley, were part of the Children’s Shakespeare Festival.

March 8, 2013
Tributes paid after death of ex Nantwich councillor John Beech

Tributes paid after death of ex Nantwich councillor John Beech

Friends and family have paid tribute to former Crewe and Nantwich borough councillor John Beech who has died. John served on several public bodies during a distinguished career, representing the Acton ward of Nantwich for 14 years.

March 8, 2013