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Nine year old Shavington girl makes England ice hockey team!

Nine year old Shavington girl makes England ice hockey team!

A young girl from Shavington is proving a national super-saver after making it to the England U13s ice hockey side – aged just nine!

Now the race is on to raise enough funds for Violet Lennon to represent her country abroad this summer.

May 2, 2023
Nantwich gymnastics volunteer earns national recognition after 35 years

Nantwich gymnastics volunteer earns national recognition after 35 years

By Megan Armitage
A gymnastics volunteer from Nantwich has been singled out for national recognition for her infectious enthusiasm and support of the club for over 35 years.

June Deeley, 70, is a coach and welfare officer for Crewe and Nantwich Gymnastics Club and has been shortlisted in the Volunteer of the Year category ahead of the British Gymnastics Awards.

April 18, 2023
Crewe and Nantwich Gymnastics Club given donation boost

Crewe and Nantwich Gymnastics Club given donation boost

Children at a popular Crewe and Nantwich Gymnastics Club are jumping for joy after landing their first donation towards a fundraising campaign for new equipment.

Cereal producer Mornflake was quick off the mark to support the club after parents put out an appeal to Cheshire businesses.

March 15, 2023
Nantwich Running Club wins national England Athletics award

Nantwich Running Club wins national England Athletics award

Nantwich Running Club have scooped the England Athletics Volunteer Awards 2022 “Club of the Year, National Winner” title.

Club bosses picked up their awards at a presentation evening and dinner ceremony at the Crowne Plaza in Birmingham recently.

March 6, 2023
Crewe and Nantwich RUFC 1sts in narrow defeat at Ludlow

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC 1sts in narrow defeat at Ludlow

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC 1sts returned to action after month off but fell to a narrow defeat on the road to Ludlow.

Crewe took a side which has been hampered by injuries and unavailability but hoped to hit back from a 33-13 loss to Ludlow earlier in the season.

January 9, 2023
Nantwich students scoop gold at Cheshire Cross Country Championships

Nantwich students scoop gold at Cheshire Cross Country Championships

Two Nantwich students scooped gold medals at the Cheshire Cross country championships.

Isaac Leydon and Hope Smith won their U17s races respectively at a wet and muddy competition held at Knights Grange in Winsford.

January 9, 2023
Nantwich Running Club enjoys success in cross country league

Nantwich Running Club enjoys success in cross country league

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Running Club runners enjoyed success at the final race in The North Staffordshire Cross Country League.

Nantwich Running Club had runners competing at all four venues in team and individual competitions during the league this year.

December 21, 2022
New Jabbin Dabber boxing club in Nantwich has MP on the ropes!

New Jabbin Dabber boxing club in Nantwich has MP on the ropes!

The owners of a new Nantwich boxing club had local MP Kieran Mullan on the ropes when he dropped by for a visit.

Jabbin Dabber club opened on Welsh Row two months ago and has proved a massive success.

December 16, 2022
Nantwich Running Club members raise money for charity on Christmas run

Nantwich Running Club members raise money for charity on Christmas run

By Jonathan White
Nantwich runners pulled on a range of garish knitwear to mark the annual ‘Christmas Jumper Day’ during a training run.

The run was organised by Nantwich Running Club member Zoe Buckley and raised £145 for Save the Children, who are dedicated to transforming the lives of children.

December 14, 2022
Need Golf Centre in Nantwich to unveil Toptracer technology

Need Golf Centre in Nantwich to unveil Toptracer technology

Golfers visiting the Need Golf Centre in Nantwich will soon be able to use Toptracer technology in all of its 15 floodlight bays.

Toptracer provides the same ball tracing technology seen on televised golf tournaments tracking the shots of the world’s best players.

December 1, 2022
Nantwich Running Club sets pace with trophy at awards event

Nantwich Running Club sets pace with trophy at awards event

Nantwich Running Club has won England Athletics “Club of the Year” for the North West Region at a ceremony this week.

The club received a framed certificate and trophy from Sarah Friday, Club Support Manager, at the England Athletics Volunteer Awards 2022 at Blackburn Rovers FC on Thursday (November 24).

November 25, 2022
Crewe Vagrants Sports Club launch floodlight appeal

Crewe Vagrants Sports Club launch floodlight appeal

Crewe Vagrants Sports Club in Willaston have launched a funding bid to replace floodlights for its well-used astro pitch.

The current floodlights were installed in 1994 and have served exceptionally well over the past 28 years.

November 24, 2022
Nantwich para-athlete Andy Small collects MBE honour

Nantwich para-athlete Andy Small collects MBE honour

Nantwich para-athlete Andy Small has collected his MBE at a ceremony at Windsor Castle this week.

It was a proud moment for Andy, who was accompanied by his parents Steve and Jenny at Windsor yesterday (November 16) where he received the medal from King Charles III.

November 17, 2022