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Property firm Muller bids to move Aston village cricket club

Property firm Muller bids to move Aston village cricket club

A property developer has unveiled plans to relocate an entire village cricket club near Nantwich.

Muller Property Group has launched a public consultation on the proposal to move Aston Cricket Club from its current home on Sheppenhall Lane.

July 26, 2024
Nantwich CC step up title challenge with win at Timperley

Nantwich CC step up title challenge with win at Timperley

Nantwich Cricket Club stepped up their Premier League title challenge with an emphatic win at Timperley.

But they also suffered a disappointing early exit from the Cheshire T20 finals day.

July 25, 2024
England at Euro 2024: What we learned and the next coach

England at Euro 2024: What we learned and the next coach

Like France, who somehow made it to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 without scoring a goal in open play, England’s performance in Germany comes with an asterisk.

The Three Lions were favourites going into the tournament – and still were until they encountered Spain in the final.

July 24, 2024
Nantwich to host Cheshire v Derbyshire showcase

Nantwich to host Cheshire v Derbyshire showcase

First class cricket comes to Nantwich tomorrow (Sunday July 21) when Cheshire entertain Derbyshire in an ECB Showcase match at Whitehouse Lane.

For the third year running, all 18 first class counties will visit a national county, Cheshire having played Warwickshire and Yorkshire in previous years.

July 20, 2024
Robinson century helps Nantwich to T20 Cup finals day

Robinson century helps Nantwich to T20 Cup finals day

A stunning century from Luke Robinson helped Nantwich CC 1sts beat Widnes CC and reach the Cheshire T20 Cup finals day.

After skipper Ray Doyle won the toss and chose to bat, Robinson smashed 13 sixes and six fours in a 42-ball 119 that was the centrepiece of the visitors’ 236-7 from their 20 overs.

July 19, 2024
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC launch female player recruitment

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC launch female player recruitment

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC have launched a recruitment drive to attract more girls to the game.

Club chiefs are hoping in particular to recruit girls going into year 6 & 8 in September.

July 16, 2024
Nantwich Walking Football take part in charity tournament

Nantwich Walking Football take part in charity tournament

By Robbie Lambert
Nantwich WFC took a mixed team to take part in the Winsford MIND charity tournament.

The event, at Moss Farm Sports Complex, involved Alsager WFC, Altrincham WFC, Lambourne WFC, Nantwich Leopards WFC, Northwich WFC, Stockport County WFC and Winsford Blues.

July 15, 2024
Nantwich Town captain Bourne hailed for decade at club

Nantwich Town captain Bourne hailed for decade at club

Nantwich Town captain Troy Bourne received a special honour at their pre-season game with Wolves U21s, marking a decade of service for the Dabbers.

Bourne received a guard of honour from both teams when welcomed onto the pitch on Friday.

July 14, 2024
Nantwich Town’s pre-season fixtures continue with 1-0 loss to Warrington

Nantwich Town’s pre-season fixtures continue with 1-0 loss to Warrington

Nantwich Town continue their pre-season preparations ahead of the 2024-25 season with a 1-0 defeat to Warrington.

The friendly fixture took place at Nantwich’s Swansway Stadium.

July 11, 2024
Nantwich CC notch big win away at high-flying Didsbury

Nantwich CC notch big win away at high-flying Didsbury

Jimmy Warrington and Simon Mugava were the standout performers as Nantwich Cricket Club’s first team recorded a significant win at high-flying Didsbury.

After being asked to bat by Nantwich skipper Ray Doyle, the home side got off to a decent start, putting on 28 for the first wicket.

July 10, 2024
Nantwich football match raises hundreds for charities

Nantwich football match raises hundreds for charities

By Jonathan White
A pre-season ‘Nantwich Town FC Women vs Crewe Alex Legends’ charity football has helped raise hundreds of pounds for charity.

The match, held in memory of John Tomkins, raised £680 on the day and will go to The Christie cancer hospital and Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis.

July 8, 2024
Hot streak Luke helps Nantwich CC to T20 Cup victory

Hot streak Luke helps Nantwich CC to T20 Cup victory

Luke Robinson’s hot streak of form continued as Nantwich CC advanced to the last eight of the T20 Cup and posted an emphatic win in the Cheshire County Cricket League League.

Robinson (pictured) is now the ECB Premier League’s top run scorer after hitting a 97-ball 131 in the first team’s 176-run victory at Toft CC.

July 2, 2024
Charity football match set for Nantwich Town stadium

Charity football match set for Nantwich Town stadium

By Jonathan White
A pre-season ‘Nantwich Town FC Women vs Crewe Alex Legends’ charity football match will take place this Saturday July 6.

The game will be held at Nantwich Town’s Swansway Stadium on Waterlode, kick off 11am.

July 2, 2024