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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
Cycling ace debuts autobiography at Nantwich Bookshop event

Cycling ace debuts autobiography at Nantwich Bookshop event

By Jonathan White
Former professional cyclist Dan Martin launched his autobiography in a conversation and book signing event at Malbank School in Nantwich.

Steve Lawson, co-owner of Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge and a keen cyclist, spoke to Dan about his 14-year career in professional cycling.

November 13, 2022
Young Nantwich rider earns GB place in BMX World Championships

Young Nantwich rider earns GB place in BMX World Championships

A nine-year-old Nantwich boy has topped off an amazing few years by securing his place to ride for Great Britain in the BMX World Championships.

Huwie Hall’s rise to the top of the sport has been as fast as his expert riding around the track.

November 5, 2022
Nantwich Seals swimmers win medals at North Midlands Championships

Nantwich Seals swimmers win medals at North Midlands Championships

Four Swimmers from Nantwich Seals won a host of medals at the North Midlands Championships at Macclesfield Leisure Centre.

Emily Lines, Tal Nurse, Archie Smith and Finn Malcolm proved a formidable foursome with a 79% success in their events – higher than some of the larger clubs in attendance.

October 16, 2022
Young sports stars honoured at Cheshire East Everybody Awards

Young sports stars honoured at Cheshire East Everybody Awards

Young sports stars and coaches were honoured at the Everybody Health and Leisure Awards held at Crewe Hall.

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson was at the event to present the awards in a range of categories.

October 14, 2022
Ricky Gorman wins debut pro bout against Bulgarian champion

Ricky Gorman wins debut pro bout against Bulgarian champion

Nantwich heavyweight Ricky Gorman has won his first pro fight coming through against Bulgarian champion Milen Paunov.

Gorman, brother of fellow heavyweight Nathan,  fought at the Bolton Whites Hotel on the Liam Taylor v Martin Harkin undercard.

October 11, 2022