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Padel Courts set for Barony Sports complex in Nantwich

Padel Courts set for Barony Sports complex in Nantwich

An Everybody Leisure boss says plans for new padel courts in Nantwich will give more residents a chance to play the popular sport.

Everybody Health & Leisure has submitted plans to create the new courts on a disused hardstanding pitch at the Barony Sports Complex in the town.

February 8, 2025
Need Golf Centre in Nantwich shortlisted for national honour

Need Golf Centre in Nantwich shortlisted for national honour

The Need Golf Centre in Nantwich has been shortlisted in the “Facility of the year” category of England Golf awards.

The centre, off Main Road between Reaseheath and Worleston, is one of just three golf facilities in the country to be shortlisted.

February 6, 2025
Nantwich pubs join darts champion Luke Humphries for “Cool Hand Cup”

Nantwich pubs join darts champion Luke Humphries for “Cool Hand Cup”

A number of Marston’s pubs in Nantwich and surrounding area have joined darts world number 1 Luke Humphries to stage a new “Cool Hand Cup”.

It gives one punter a chance to win £5,000 and play against 2024 world champion Humphries, who lives in Shavington.

January 31, 2025
Pure Pickleball launches new Shavington club

Pure Pickleball launches new Shavington club

People in Shavington can soon try their hand at what organisers say is “the fastest growing sport in the world”.

Pure Pickleball, based at Apollo Buckingham Life Science Campus, is launching a new club based at Shavington Primary School on February 4.

January 28, 2025
Shavington rising star Violet to represent GB in ice hockey

Shavington rising star Violet to represent GB in ice hockey

A young Shavington girl is making waves in the sport of ice hockey after being selected in England’s U13s squad.

Violet Lennon, 11, pulled on her first jersey to represent her country at a tournament in France last year.

January 14, 2025
South Cheshire boxing club receives police funding boost

South Cheshire boxing club receives police funding boost

A South Cheshire boxing club has received a £10,000 donation from a police Christmas initiative.

The funding for South Cheshire Amateur Boxing Club (SCABC) in Crewe is part of Chief Constable Mark Roberts’ Christmas charity scheme.

December 31, 2024
Trampolinist Bryony Page receives MBE in New Year Honours

Trampolinist Bryony Page receives MBE in New Year Honours

Nantwich Olympian Bryony Page is among a number of North West athletes who have received New Year Honours.

Former Brine Leas student Page, from Wrenbury, has been awarded an MBE for her services to Trampoline Gymnastics after winning her third Olympic medal at Paris 2024.

December 31, 2024
Seahorse Swimming Club makes splash for BBC Children in Need

Seahorse Swimming Club makes splash for BBC Children in Need

By Jonathan White
Members of the South Cheshire based Seahorse Swimming Club made waves for a good cause when they raised funds for BBC Children in Need during a regular swimming session.

The swimmers and volunteers embraced the spirit of the event by sporting bright yellow Pudsey T-shirts, creating a cheerful and vibrant atmosphere at the pool.

December 1, 2024
Everybody unveils new 3G pitch at Shavington Leisure Centre

Everybody unveils new 3G pitch at Shavington Leisure Centre

Everybody has unveiled a new cutting-edge 3G pitch at Shavington Leisure Centre.

The charity has just completed the last phase of investment, which involved installing the new pitch and enhancing the football goals.

November 30, 2024
South Cheshire gymnast Alisha scoops bronze medal for GB

South Cheshire gymnast Alisha scoops bronze medal for GB

A young gymnast from South Cheshire has scooped a bronze medal representing Great Britain.

Alisha Evanson is a tumbling gymnast who travelled with Great Britain national squad to compete at the Loule International Cup in Portugal earlier this month.

November 28, 2024
Seahorse swimmers win medals at national gala in Crewe

Seahorse swimmers win medals at national gala in Crewe

By Jonathan White
Four members of Seahorse Swimming Club helped their region to runners up at the Swimming Therapy National Gala at Crewe’s Lifestyle Centre.

It was the 53rd Halliwick AST National Championships and was staged in Crewe for the first time.

October 30, 2024
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