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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
FEATURE: Mastering your game with the right golf clubs

FEATURE: Mastering your game with the right golf clubs

Part of the appeal of golf is that no round is quite the same as the last.

The weather, the conditions on the ground, and your physical condition can all influence every shot.

October 7, 2022
Wistaston Tennis Club hosts successful season-ending finals day

Wistaston Tennis Club hosts successful season-ending finals day

By Jonathan White
The annual Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club Finals Day took place on their two courts behind the Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre.

Bill Heath (WJTC Chairman) compered the event and presented the trophies to the winners.

October 1, 2022
South Cheshire Harriers runners compete in “South Cheshire 20”

South Cheshire Harriers runners compete in “South Cheshire 20”

by Jonathan White
South Cheshire Harriers runners took part in the ‘South Cheshire 20’ one loop running race yesterday (September 4).

The race, starting and finishing at Shavington Leisure Centre, took runners on a hilly 20-mile loop of country lanes through villages of Shavington, Weston, Englesea Brook, Betley, Wrinehill, Shraleybrook, Audley, Barthomley, and Weston.

September 5, 2022