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Cricket Finals to take place at Nantwich CC on August 8

Cricket Finals to take place at Nantwich CC on August 8

Nantwich Cricket Club will host the North Staffs and District Phoenix 15 Cricket Finals this Sunday, August 8.

Nantwich CC are the reigning champions and will be looking to retain the trophy.

August 3, 2021
Nantwich Town earn 0-0 draw against battling Leek Town

Nantwich Town earn 0-0 draw against battling Leek Town

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town and Leek Town played out a hard fought but ultimately fruitless goalless draw at the Optimum Pay Stadium.

Former Dabber Will Saxon started for the visitors and nearly got through on goal after six minutes, Cameron Terry was off his line quickly to claim.

August 2, 2021
Nantwich’s Bryony Page secures second Olympic medal

Nantwich’s Bryony Page secures second Olympic medal

Former Brine Leas student Bryony Page claimed her second Olympic medal after she won bronze in the women’s trampolining final earlier today (July 30).

Page, who trained at Wingate Centre in Wrenbury as a youngster, was a silver medallist at Rio in 2016.

July 30, 2021
Nantwich Town lose 3-0 at home to National League Altrincham

Nantwich Town lose 3-0 at home to National League Altrincham

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town fell to defeat to National League side Altrincham at the Optimum Pay Stadium as their pre-season campaign continues.

The game got off to a frantic start as the visitors had the first chance after just three minutes when former Crewe Alexandra man Ryan Colclough danced into the box, before dragging his shot wide of the near left post.

July 28, 2021
FEATURE: Crewe Alexandra – mid-table, or can they do more?

FEATURE: Crewe Alexandra – mid-table, or can they do more?

Being good is tough. Dedication plays a big role, as does access to the facilities and people you will need helping you to improve. Clubs like Crewe Alexandra know all bout that.

July 28, 2021
Jordan Witt

Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt in mid-season switch

Nantwich racing driver Jordan Witt has mad a surprise mid-season switch to the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe.

Witt will compete in the next round of that championship this weekend at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium.

July 26, 2021
Promotion confirmed for Nantwich Town Ladies FC in inaugural season

Promotion confirmed for Nantwich Town Ladies FC in inaugural season

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Ladies have officially been promoted at the first attempt to the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League.

They had to wait for confirmation for a number of weeks after finishing runners up in Championship East 2020/21.

July 26, 2021
Pre-season friendly: Sandbach Utd 2 Nantwich Town 4

Pre-season friendly: Sandbach Utd 2 Nantwich Town 4

By Jack Beresford
A brace from James Lawrie helped Nantwich Town ease to a third pre-season friendly win away at Sandbach.

Dave Cooke was able to name a strong side in the first half of their short trip across South Cheshire, despite having injuries in their squad.

July 21, 2021
Cheshire Blade FC improves conservation area after donation

Cheshire Blade FC improves conservation area after donation

Nantwich-based Cheshire Blades FC is improving its conservation area after it was awarded community funding from a house builder.

The club, located on Crewe Road in Willaston, has received a £1,000 donation from Redrow’s Kingsbourne community fund.

July 20, 2021
Nantwich Town earn fine draw with Wolves Under 23s

Nantwich Town earn fine draw with Wolves Under 23s

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town played out a creditable goalless draw with Wolves’ development squad at the Optimum Pay Stadium.

The Premier League academy brought a combination of their under-23s and under-18s squads to face Dave Cooke’s side, and were given a great run for their money.

July 17, 2021
Nantwich Town rename main stand as Swansway Stand

Nantwich Town rename main stand as Swansway Stand

Nantwich Town have renamed their main stand as “The Swansway Stand” after securing a three-year sponsorship deal.

Swansway Group is a family-owned business with car and van dealerships across the North West and Midlands.

July 15, 2021
Nantwich Town continue pre-season campaign with win over Stafford

Nantwich Town continue pre-season campaign with win over Stafford

Nantwich Town continued their pre-season campaign with a win over Stafford Rangers at The Optimum Pay Stadium.

A first-half goal from Joe Malkin and a second-half brace from Callum Saunders helped the Dabbers run out 3-1 winners.

July 14, 2021
South Cheshire youth team wins league in Covid-hit season

South Cheshire youth team wins league in Covid-hit season

A South Cheshire youth team have been crowned champions after going through a Covid-hit season unbeaten in their league.

NAR Sports Under 12s won the South Cheshire FA Youth League ahead of 13 other sides who all made amazing efforts to complete the campaign disrupted by pandemic lockdowns.

July 13, 2021