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darts league in Nantwich

New darts leagues in Nantwich are hitting the target

Organisers of a new darts league in Nantwich have hit the bullseye as they have seen interest sky-rocket.

Three friends got together in the summer to launch the town’s first competitive darts league since before the Covid pandemic.

October 23, 2024
Wistaston Tennis Club hosts successful finals day

Wistaston Tennis Club hosts successful finals day

Wistaston’s top tennis players were crowned at the annual Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club Finals Day.

The event took place on their two courts behind the Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre on Church Lane.

October 3, 2024
Nantwich racing driver Tom Greenwood launches debut season

Nantwich racing driver Tom Greenwood launches debut season

By Craig Shaw
A young racing driver from Nantwich is competing in his first full season in the BRSCC Downforce Radio Clubman Mazda MX-5 Championship.

Tom Greenwood currently sits joint P17 in the Championship out of 33 drivers.

September 29, 2024
Seahorse Swimming Club win medals at regional gala

Seahorse Swimming Club win medals at regional gala

By Jonathan White
Seahorse Swimming Club in South Cheshire scooped an impressive 13 medals at their latest regional gala.

The Crewe-based team competed against their Manchester rivals Sailfin SC and Aquadis SC from the Wirral at the Halliwick Regional Gala at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village.

September 26, 2024
South Cheshire karate kids eye European Championships glory

South Cheshire karate kids eye European Championships glory

Three “Karate Kids” from a South Cheshire club are eyeing medal glory at the European Championships.

The Zenshin Ryu Club has gone from strength to strength in recent years after receiving backing from major employer Mornflake.

September 24, 2024
Crewe & Nantwich AC to celebrate 50th anniversary

Crewe & Nantwich AC to celebrate 50th anniversary

Crewe & Nantwich Athletics Club is to mark its 50th anniversary celebration with a special birthday “games” event.

The club has seen thousands of people pass through its ranks as it has dedicated itself to grassroots athletics in the community.

September 2, 2024
Everybody Health & Leisure launch 2024 award nominations

Everybody Health & Leisure launch 2024 award nominations

Everybody Health & Leisure have launched their 2024 awards scheme and nominations are now open.

This year, the Cheshire East charity will stage presentations to the winners in their communities to recognise their hard work and dedication in sport, physical activity or health and wellbeing setting.

September 1, 2024
Nantwich Paralympian Andy Small to be Paris torch bearer

Nantwich Paralympian Andy Small to be Paris torch bearer

Nantwich Paralympic star Andy Small is among those chosen to be a torch bearer ahead of the Paris Paralympics which start next week.

Ten “inspirational people” have been selected to take the torch from the UK starting at The Channel Tunnel in Kent to the handover point for Paris.

August 19, 2024
Cheshire Padel to launch at Vagrants in Willaston

Cheshire Padel to launch at Vagrants in Willaston

The growing sport of padel is launching in Nantwich this weekend.

The new Cheshire Padel group unveils its new padel court at the Vagrants sports club in Willaston.

August 15, 2024
Nantwich runner wins chance to be coached by Olympic hero

Nantwich runner wins chance to be coached by Olympic hero

A runner from Nantwich has won a chance to experience personal coaching from Olympic hero Jess Learmonth.

Patrick Stiefel, 44, tried his luck entering a competition run by mineral water firm Aqua Pura.

August 9, 2024
Nantwich’s Bryony Page scoops Olympic Gold in trampolining

Nantwich’s Bryony Page scoops Olympic Gold in trampolining

Former Brine Leas School student Bryony Page has scooped an amazing Gold medal at the Paris Olympics today.

The 33-year-old triumphed in the trampoline gymnastics event, coming from fifth in qualifying to scoop top spot in her final routine.

August 2, 2024
South Cheshire Harriers to stage 20-mile road race

South Cheshire Harriers to stage 20-mile road race

South Cheshire Harriers will stage their annual 20-Mile Road Running Race on Sunday September 1.

The race, starting at 9.30am, will wind through the picturesque countryside of South Cheshire and Staffordshire, providing a scenic and challenging route.

August 2, 2024
Seahorse Swimming Club win medals at gala

Seahorse Swimming Club win medals at gala

Members of the Seahorse Swimming Club in South Cheshire scooped medals at a recent gala.

The team, based at Crewe’s Lifestyle Centre, competed against their North West rivals Aquadis SC (Ellesmere Port) and Sailfin SC (Sale) at Sale Leisure Centre.

July 1, 2024