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Redevelopment of sports venue Cumberland Arena under way

Redevelopment of sports venue Cumberland Arena under way

A major redevelopment of one of the major sports venues in South Cheshire is well under way.

The Cumberland Arena in Crewe, which hosts seven-a-side and 11-a-side football teams on its 3G artificial pitch, is undergoing a significant upgrade with cash from the Towns Fund.

June 5, 2025
Nantwich Seals to launch new scheme for younger swimmers

Nantwich Seals to launch new scheme for younger swimmers

Nantwich Seals swimming club is launching a new initiative to encourage youngers swimmers to compete.

Their “Little Sealzies” scheme aims to create a junior swim squad at the club based at Nantwich Swimming Pool and is targeting those aged 7 to 10.

May 30, 2025
Crewe Central Table Tennis Club serves up top Championship event

Crewe Central Table Tennis Club serves up top Championship event

By Jonathan White
Winners from all ages celebrated victory at the Crewe Central Table Tennis Club 2025 Championships in Nantwich.

The club – based on Regents Park off London Road – saw scores of players aged between 10 and 80 battle it out in various categories.

May 29, 2025
Need Golf Centre in Nantwich to stage “Get into Golf” day

Need Golf Centre in Nantwich to stage “Get into Golf” day

South Cheshire families are being invited to ‘Get into Golf’ at a Nantwich golf centre this May half-term.

The Need Golf Centre, near Reaseheath College, has partnered with England Golf to participate in the “Get into Golf” campaign.

May 23, 2025
Need Golf Centre in Nantwich launches Junior Academy

Need Golf Centre in Nantwich launches Junior Academy

The Need Golf Centre in Nantwich has unveiled a new Junior Golf Academy.

The centre, off Main Road near Reaseheath College, welcomed more than 250 local children over the Easter school holidays.

May 8, 2025
Nantwich teenager crowned world schools swimming champion!

Nantwich teenager crowned world schools swimming champion!

A teenager from Nantwich has been crowned world swimming champion at a school games competition in Serbia!

Kate Schillinger, 14, swam for England in the U15s World School Games and scooped three Gold medals, as well as a Silver and a Bronze over the Easter holiday.

April 22, 2025
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