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Nantwich CC keep title hopes alive with win over leaders Hyde

Nantwich CC keep title hopes alive with win over leaders Hyde

A dazzling knock from Luke Robinson, a stylish top-score from Ali Chughtai and a captain’s innings from Ray Doyle gave Nantwich Cricket Club a fine win over table-topping Hyde and kept their title hopes alive.

The Dabbers, having elected to field, looked to be on the back foot when a late onslaught from Andrew Jackson helped Hyde set an imposing total of 290-8 from their 50 overs.

September 4, 2024
Dan Mellor

Nantwich Town Women boss reflects on two years at helm

By Jonathan White
The manager of Nantwich Town Women has marked two years in charge as their 2024-25 season opener looms.

Dan Mellor said he was very optimistic for the future as he has seen the women’s side progress.

September 2, 2024
Crewe & Nantwich AC to celebrate 50th anniversary

Crewe & Nantwich AC to celebrate 50th anniversary

Crewe & Nantwich Athletics Club is to mark its 50th anniversary celebration with a special birthday “games” event.

The club has seen thousands of people pass through its ranks as it has dedicated itself to grassroots athletics in the community.

September 2, 2024
Everybody Health & Leisure launch 2024 award nominations

Everybody Health & Leisure launch 2024 award nominations

Everybody Health & Leisure have launched their 2024 awards scheme and nominations are now open.

This year, the Cheshire East charity will stage presentations to the winners in their communities to recognise their hard work and dedication in sport, physical activity or health and wellbeing setting.

September 1, 2024
Nantwich reach regional finals of “Walking Football” FA Cup

Nantwich reach regional finals of “Walking Football” FA Cup

Nantwich Walking Football club were among teams to take part in the first Walking Football FA CUP to be held in Cheshire.

The tournament, which helped raise funds for local charity the Joshua Tree, saw a number of teams playing each other in a round robin style event.

August 28, 2024
Jimmy Warrington helps Nantwich CC to win at Grappenhall

Jimmy Warrington helps Nantwich CC to win at Grappenhall

A devastating spell of pace bowling from Jimmy Warrington kept Nantwich Cricket Club’s hopes of winning the Cheshire ECB Premier League title alive.

Having won the toss and chosen to bat at Grappenhall, the Dabbers were bowled out for 157 and failed to use six of their 50 overs.

August 27, 2024
Nantwich Town slip to defeat at home to Wythenshawe

Nantwich Town slip to defeat at home to Wythenshawe

By Liam Price
Wythenshawe claimed their first ever win in the modern eighth tier of English football with a 2-1 victory over Nantwich at the Swansway Stadium.

Jon Moran reached 100 Nantwich appearances, while Joel Connolly joined Troy Bourne, Kai Evans and Perry Bircumshaw on the injury list, with Tom Pratt replacing Connolly.

August 25, 2024
Charity kicks off football boots collection at Nantwich Town

Charity kicks off football boots collection at Nantwich Town

A charity offering South Cheshire children pre-loved football boots has kicked off a new season with one of the area’s biggest clubs.

Nantwich Town FC is onboard with the football boot initiative run by Motherwell Cheshire as part of its commitment to helping parents cut costs while saving wearable items from going to landfill.

August 24, 2024
Ray Doyle

Nantwich CC 1sts dealt double blow with league and cup defeats

Nantwich Cricket Club’s 1st team suffered double disappointment at the weekend as their Cheshire Cup hopes came to an end.

After winning the toss and electing to bat, the Dabbers made a decent start in the quarter-final at Didsbury.

August 21, 2024
Nantwich Paralympian Andy Small to be Paris torch bearer

Nantwich Paralympian Andy Small to be Paris torch bearer

Nantwich Paralympic star Andy Small is among those chosen to be a torch bearer ahead of the Paris Paralympics which start next week.

Ten “inspirational people” have been selected to take the torch from the UK starting at The Channel Tunnel in Kent to the handover point for Paris.

August 19, 2024
Cheshire Padel to launch at Vagrants in Willaston

Cheshire Padel to launch at Vagrants in Willaston

The growing sport of padel is launching in Nantwich this weekend.

The new Cheshire Padel group unveils its new padel court at the Vagrants sports club in Willaston.

August 15, 2024
Nantwich CC maintain title challenge with win at Bowdon

Nantwich CC maintain title challenge with win at Bowdon

Nantwich CC 1sts maintained their challenge at the top of the Cheshire ECB Premier League with a four-wicket win at Bowdon.

Oliver Griffiths sealed the victory in dramatic style, hitting 27 from 11 balls and finishing with two consecutive sixes as the Dabbers chased down a target of 226 with three overs to spare.

August 15, 2024
Nantwich Town Women beat Hanley Town 7-1

Nantwich Town Women beat Hanley Town 7-1

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Women beat Hanley Town 7-1 in a pre-season friendly match at the Swansway Stadium.

The Dabbers goal scorers were Amanda Fallon with a fine hat-trick, and other goals from Kitty Yin Tsui, Amy McDermott, Poppy Smith and Libby Bulkeley.

August 14, 2024