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George & Dragon beat Willaston 6-2 in Crewe Premier League

George & Dragon beat Willaston 6-2 in Crewe Premier League

Willaston White Star finished their season with a 2-6 defeat at the hands of George & Dragon in the Crewe Regional Sunday League.

George & Dragon, who are still chasing leaders Betley FC, led 0-2 after just six minutes and were 0-5 ahead at half time.

May 8, 2023
Nantwich Town Ladies captain Rathbone reflects on successful season

Nantwich Town Ladies captain Rathbone reflects on successful season

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Ladies skipper Claire Rathbone said the season had “exceeded all expectations” after they finished third in the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League Premier Division.

The Dabbers finished behind Ellesmere Port and Macclesfield, with 28 points after nine wins, one draw and six losses.

May 4, 2023
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
Robinson guides Nantwich CC to win over rivals Chester Boughton Hall

Robinson guides Nantwich CC to win over rivals Chester Boughton Hall

By Andy Dunn
Luke Robinson’s sparkling start to the Cheshire County Cricket League season continued as he guided Nantwich to an emphatic victory over old rivals Chester Boughton Hall.

Robinson followed up his opening day 67 in the win at Cheadle with a stylish, unbeaten 65 against Chester to help the Dabbers to another 25 points.

May 1, 2023
Nantwich Pirates recover from FA Sunday Vase defeat

Nantwich Pirates recover from FA Sunday Vase defeat

Nantwich Pirates bounced back from their Crewe FA Sunday Vase 1-0 defeat to C & N UTD by registering a thumping league win over Cheshire Cat.

The Pirates won 6-1 at Cheshire Cat to maintain a challenge to the Division One leaders Faddiley.

April 30, 2023
Players and staff honoured at Nantwich Town FC Awards

Players and staff honoured at Nantwich Town FC Awards

Nantwich Town players, coaches and staff were honoured at the club’s annual end of season awards.

It was a mixed season for the club with the men’s relegated despite showing real improvement under new manager Paul Carden.

April 30, 2023
Nantwich Town Ladies FC progress praised by club chairman

Nantwich Town Ladies FC progress praised by club chairman

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Ladies have been showered with praise by the club chairman for another successful season as the women’s section continues to thrive.

The Ladies completed their season in the Premier Division of the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League with another victory.

April 26, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts reach Papa John’s Cup semi-finals

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts reach Papa John’s Cup semi-finals

Crewe and Nantwich have reached the semi-finals of the Papa John’s Cup after a fine win at home to Glossop in the quarter-finals.

The game began well for Crewe with a penalty from Logan Lynch to put Crewe into a 3-0 lead.

April 24, 2023
Stunning Foulkes debut helps Nantwich CC to opening day victory

Stunning Foulkes debut helps Nantwich CC to opening day victory

By Andy Dunn
Jason Foulkes had a debut to remember as he bowled Nantwich to an emphatic victory on the opening day of the Cheshire County Cricket League season.

The all-rounder, who signed from St Asaph after impressing in a National Club Championship game against the Dabbers last season, took 7-36 at Cheadle as the home side came up 75 runs short of their target.

April 24, 2023
George & Dragon close gap on Betley in Crewe Regional league

George & Dragon close gap on Betley in Crewe Regional league

George & Dragon continue to close the gap on Betley at the top of the Crewe Regional League Premier Division.

They won 8-2 against Broadhurst FC with a hat-trick from Scott Taylor, two by Joe Duckworth, and goals for Luke Duckwprth, Robbie Hatton and Owen Cox.

April 23, 2023
Nantwich Town win but are relegated on last game of the season

Nantwich Town win but are relegated on last game of the season

Nantwich Town have been relegated from the Northern Premier League despite a final day victory at home against play-off chasing Radcliffe Borough.

The Dabbers did what they needed to do with a 2-1 victory thanks to two second half goals.

April 23, 2023
Dabbers Manager Paul Carden on the touchline

Nantwich Town one game left to avoid relegation

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town manager Paul Carden could not fault his side’s effort and work rate after they had to settle for a draw against Marske United on Thursday night.

The 2-2 draw means the Dabbers have to win their final league game on Saturday and hope Atherton Collieries lose to avoid relegation from the Northern Premier League.

April 21, 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