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Nantwich Town FC launches new women’s team for 2013-14 season

Nantwich Town FC launches new women’s team for 2013-14 season

Nantwich Town’s first ever women’s team has been launched at the club’s Weaver Stadium. And interest in the team has been strong, with experienced players coming forward to join.

July 9, 2013
Nantwich CC 1sts march to eight-wicket victory at Macclesfield

Nantwich CC 1sts march to eight-wicket victory at Macclesfield

Nantwich CC 1sts returned to winning ways with an eight-wicket victory at Macclesfield in scorching heat. The hosts were bowled out for 149 in 51.3 overs, as bowlers Jimmy Warrington and Oliver Griffiths ripped through their order.

July 7, 2013
Nantwich Town to stage annual Weaver Stadium spruce up

Nantwich Town to stage annual Weaver Stadium spruce up

Nantwich Town supporters are being asked to help spruce up Weaver Stadium in time for the new 2013-14 season. The club’s annual close season tidy up will take place this weekend July 6 and 7.

July 5, 2013
Nantwich primary headteacher hails Town Sports success

Nantwich primary headteacher hails Town Sports success

A Nantwich headteacher has hailed her school’s performance in bringing the Town Sports trophy back to the town after 12 years. Pear Tree Primary in Stapeley triumphed ahead of 29 other schools to win the coveted prize.

July 3, 2013
Nantwich Pumas junior team wins Marks & Spencer kit competition

Nantwich Pumas junior team wins Marks & Spencer kit competition

A Nantwich junior football team is hoping its new team kit will be the recipe for success next season. Nantwich Pumas secured sponsorship of a new team kit from Marks & Spencer after one of their players won a competition.

July 2, 2013
Nantwich CC 1sts slump to six-wicket loss away at Toft

Nantwich CC 1sts slump to six-wicket loss away at Toft

Nantwich CC 1sts’ slump in form continued as they were beaten by six wickets away at Toft. Nantwich were put into bat but were skittled out for just 161 runs off 52.5 overs.

June 30, 2013
Nantwich primary school crowned Town Sports 2013 champions

Nantwich primary school crowned Town Sports 2013 champions

A Nantwich school scooped glory in the annual Town Sports contest on the town’s Barony Park. Pear Tree Primary, in Stapeley, were crowned overall winners after two intense days of competition involving 29 schools across Crewe and Nantwich.

June 27, 2013
Nantwich Town land new signing in midfielder Mark Jones

Nantwich Town land new signing in midfielder Mark Jones

New Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson has made another signing, bringing in midfielder Mark Jones. The 27-year-old arrives at the Weaver Stadium from Radcliffe Borough, where he was captain for the last three seasons.

June 24, 2013
Wistaston teenager scoops medal at European Triathlon Championships

Wistaston teenager scoops medal at European Triathlon Championships

A teenager from Wistaston near Nantwich has scooped a silver medal at the European Triathlon Championships in Turkey. James Briscoe, 19, came runner up in the men’s under 20s class, with a time of two hours, 10 minutes and 30 seconds.

June 24, 2013
Nantwich CC slump to 160-run home defeat against Marple

Nantwich CC slump to 160-run home defeat against Marple

Nantwich CC 1sts suffered a home drubbing at the hands of Marple, slumping to a 160-run defeat. The hosts, chasing 245, which skittled out for just 85 runs as they failed to deal with a potent away attack.

June 23, 2013
Nantwich CC 1sts ease to four-wicket win at Bowdon

Nantwich CC 1sts ease to four-wicket win at Bowdon

Nantwich CC 1sts returned to winning ways with a deserved four-wicket victory away at Bowdon. The hosts won the toss and decided to bat, but it was a decision they would later regret.

June 16, 2013
Stoke City star Ryan Shawcross marries at Nantwich St Mary’s Church

Stoke City star Ryan Shawcross marries at Nantwich St Mary’s Church

Stoke City and England defender Ryan Shawcross was married today (June 15) St Mary’s Church in Nantwich. The Potters captain, who lives near Acton, tied the knot with long-term partner Katherine Buckley.

June 15, 2013
Barclays Premier League Trophy to visit Nantwich town centre

Barclays Premier League Trophy to visit Nantwich town centre

The most coveted football prize in England will be in Nantwich this week. The Barclays Premier League Trophy will be in the town just 24 hours after the new 2013-14 league fixtures are announced.

June 15, 2013