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Nantwich table tennis coach wins national award

Nantwich table tennis coach wins national award

A dedicated Nantwich table tennis coach has scooped the prestigious “Coach of the Year” award.

Jan Johns was honoured at Table Tennis England’s annual “Cloudathlete Pride of Table Tennis Awards” in Nottingham.

March 31, 2025
Nantwich Seals swimmers make splash at Spring competitions

Nantwich Seals swimmers make splash at Spring competitions

Nantwich Seals Swimming Club members enjoyed a packed period of competitive action, with swimmers taking part in two exciting events.

A group of Seals headed to Crewe for the final round of the Peaks and Plains League Gala, competing against a host of local clubs from across Cheshire.

March 28, 2025
Hundreds of cyclists take on Cheshire Cat Sportive

Hundreds of cyclists take on Cheshire Cat Sportive

By Jonathan White
Crewe Alexandra FC became a hub of cycling action when hundreds of riders took part in the annual Cheshire Cat Sportive.

The popular event, organised by Velo29, attracted cyclists of all abilities, offering three challenging routes through the picturesque Cheshire countryside.

March 27, 2025
Bridgemere pupils crowned Cheshire champions in athletics final

Bridgemere pupils crowned Cheshire champions in athletics final

Youngsters at Bridgemere CE Primary have been crowned champions of Cheshire after scooping top spot at the county’s Indoor Athletics Small Schools Final.

The small village school represented the Crewe and Nantwich area in the finals after winning the district tournament earlier in the school year.

March 25, 2025
Hundreds of runners shine in the Nantwich 10K event

Hundreds of runners shine in the Nantwich 10K event

By Jonathan White
More than 1,700 runners took to the streets for the annual Nantwich 10K race.

Participants enjoyed a scenic route in glorious Spring sunshine.

March 18, 2025
Primary pupils to shine for Crewe & Nantwich at athletics finals

Primary pupils to shine for Crewe & Nantwich at athletics finals

Pupils at a tiny village primary will be representing Crewe and Nantwich at regional athletics finals later this month.

The youngsters from Bridgemere CE Primary will be competing at the Small Schools Regional Indoor Athletics Final in Ellesmere Port on Monday March 17.

March 5, 2025
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