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Steve Jones sets targets in second season at Nantwich Town

Steve Jones sets targets in second season at Nantwich Town

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town forward Steve Jones has set his goals for the year as he looks to start his second season with the Dabbers.

The former Northern Ireland international scored nine goals last campaign and is hoping to beat that next season as well as get in the top six.

July 1, 2015
Nantwich Town announce new pre-season match at Audley FC

Nantwich Town announce new pre-season match at Audley FC

Nantwich Town have organised another pre-season friendly ahead of the 2015/16 season.

The Dabbers will open up the pre-season campaign away at Audley FC on Saturday July 11.

June 28, 2015
Nantwich physiotherapist in Champions League action

Nantwich physiotherapist in Champions League action

A physiotherapist from Nantwich will be getting to grips with Champions League football next week!

Andy Leach will be a key figure as he prepares his players at The New Saints Football Club before one of their biggest games in history.

June 25, 2015
Nantwich Seals swim 101 miles for Cardiomyopathy UK

Nantwich Seals swim 101 miles for Cardiomyopathy UK

Nantwich Seals members swam a lung-busting 160,100 metres – to help raise more than £2,000 for charity.

The sponsored swim was in aid of Cardiomyopathy UK, a charity which helps patients and families understand diseases of the heart.

June 15, 2015
Nantwich Town new boy Matt Bell says joining was “easy choice”

Nantwich Town new boy Matt Bell says joining was “easy choice”

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town’s new signing Matt Bell believes joining the Dabbers was an easy choice for him to make.

The former Mansfield, Leek and Kidsgrove Athletic midfielder said he was instantly sold by what the club is trying to achieve.

June 13, 2015
Nantwich Thai boxing youngsters crowned among UK’s best

Nantwich Thai boxing youngsters crowned among UK’s best

Two young siblings who train in Nantwich have been crowned among the UK’s best – at a national Thai Boxing championship.

Maddie Rowlands, aged 7, and her six-year-old brother Caleb tasted success at the WKA Championships.

June 11, 2015
Nantwich Town new boy Thornton “excited” by Dabbers move

Nantwich Town new boy Thornton “excited” by Dabbers move

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town’s new signing Darren Thornton is hoping to be a key part of Phil Parkinson’s side next season following his arrival at the Weaver Stadium.

Thornton signed for the Dabbers from play-off winners Curzon Ashton and plays at the heart of the defence.

June 5, 2015
Athletes take on Cheshire Triathlon in wind and rain

Athletes take on Cheshire Triathlon in wind and rain

By Jonathan White
Hardy athletes battled strong winds and rain to compete in the Cheshire Triathlon in Nantwich, writes Jonathan White.

Hundreds took part in a 200 or 500m swim in the outdoor brine pool, a 20km bike ride, and finishing with a 2.5km or 5km run around Barony Park.

June 1, 2015
Nantwich Town sign Darren Thornton from Curzon Ashton

Nantwich Town sign Darren Thornton from Curzon Ashton

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town boss Phil Parkinson has completed the signing of centre half powerhouse Darren Thornton from Curzon Ashton.

Thornton’s impressive defensive displays last season helped Curzon Ashton gain promotion to the Conference North from Evo-Stik Premier Division.

May 31, 2015
Anger as Nantwich Town scrap community football due to “intimidating” Travellers

Anger as Nantwich Town scrap community football due to “intimidating” Travellers

Nantwich Town has been forced to cancel community football sessions, blaming “intimidating” Travellers who set up camp on land next to the Weaver Stadium.

Club chiefs say the behaviour of teenagers among the Traveller families forced them to abandon sessions on Thursday and cancel the weekend session.

May 29, 2015
Nantwich Seals swimmers achieve 34 personal bests

Nantwich Seals swimmers achieve 34 personal bests

Nine Nantwich Seals swimmers made a big splash when they clocked up 34 personal bests at an event in Wales.

John Crawford, Max Austin, Tom Hales, Josh Stubbs, Mattie Currie, Cam Thomson, Harvey Zwijnen, Katie Woodbridge and Becky Moston all took part in the Llandudno gala.

May 29, 2015
Beer named after Nantwich CC batsman Livingstone’s 350

Beer named after Nantwich CC batsman Livingstone’s 350

A Nantwich Cricket Club player who hit a record-breaking innings, has now had a beer named after him!

Liam Livingstone hit 350 runs from just 138 balls for Nantwich against Caldy in a club game.

May 27, 2015
Nantwich Town re-sign ex players Mills and Short

Nantwich Town re-sign ex players Mills and Short

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town have welcomed back two former favourites, Ben Mills and Lewis Short.

Dabbers boss Phil Parkinson and director of football operations Jon Gold have made more additions to the squad for next season.

May 26, 2015