Nantwich man defies diabetes to complete marathon for charity
A Nantwich man has defied the odds to complete his first marathon.
Jack Maclennan, 22, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes six years ago which mum Lisa said badly impacted his health.
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Team GBR gymnast’s appeal after World Championships debut
A gymnast from South Cheshire is appealing for sponsors to help fund her career after making her Team GBR debut.
Alisha Evanson, 21, from Crewe, made her international debut at World Tumbling Championships earlier this month in Birmingham.
South Cheshire swimmers win medals at national gala in London
By Jonathan White
Six swimmers from South Cheshire’s Seahorse Swimming Club enjoyed trophy success when they took part in the Halliwick National Championship Gala..
The Seahorse swimmers were part of the North West team who competed in the annual gala against swimmers from South Wales and the South of England, at Southbury Leisure Centre, Enfield, North London.
Five-year-old beats 55 adults in Nantwich golf competition!
A five-year-old boy beat off adult competition to scoop top honours at a Nantwich golf event!
Young Charlie Bishop stunned staff at Need Golf Centre on Main Road in Reaseheath to come out on top at their Toptracer contest.
2023 Everybody Health and Leisure award winners unveiled
Winners of the Everybody Health and Leisure awards have been unveiled, including a number from Nantwich and Crewe.
Around 150 guests attended the awards at Crewe Hall, with multiple medal winner and Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson hosting.
NAR Kollective and Reaseheath College in sports coaching initiative
An initiative by NAR Kollective and Reaseheath College in Nantwich has opened the door to professional sports coaching to hundreds of young learners across Cheshire.
The partnership has provided students with Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development and a working knowledge to BSc (Hons) students in Football Coaching.
Everybody Foundation grants handed to 26 sports clubs in Cheshire
The Everybody Foundation has donated grants worth £6,400 to 26 different sporting clubs across Cheshire East.
The Foundation recently relaunched with a focus of give local clubs a chance to apply for grants on behalf of young people.
Nantwich Seals swimmers scoop honours in the Dee Mile race
Two Nantwich Seals swimmers were Dee-lighted after scooping podium places in the annual Dee Mile river race.
Emma Duff and Caroline Evans dominated in the choppy waters of the Dee in Chester to come first and third.
Seahorse Swimming Club hosts gala in South Cheshire
By Jonathan White
Seahorse Swimming Club for people with disabilities hosted the North West Halliwick Gala at Crewe’s Lifestyle Centre.
Seahorse swimmers competed against their rivals from Sailfin (Sale) and Aquadis (Ellesmere Port).
Bunbury para-canoeist Wood scoops medal at Paris World Cup
Bunbury para-canoeist Stuart Wood has scooped a medal at the sprint and paracanoe Paris World Cup.
Wood rounded off his season with gold medal in an extremely competitive men’s VL3 field.
Aston Women crowned champions in South Cheshire Softball league
Aston Cricket Club’s first ever women’s team have been crowned South Cheshire Softball League Winners 2023.
Aston Women successfully topped the South Cheshire League Division 5 in its first season, winning seven out of seven matches.
Wistaston tennis aces win national competition at Wimbledon
By Jonathan White
Two tennis aces from Wistaston have triumphed at a competition at Wimbledon.
George Raiswell, 22, and Charlie Robinson, 31, from Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club, have won their Men’s Doubles Finals competition at Wimbledon
Tour of Britain returns to Cheshire East next month
The Tour of Britain cycling race returns to Cheshire East next month, including passing by Bunbury near Nantwich.
The race featuring many of the UK’s top cyclists will include a full stage in the northern part of Cheshire East.
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