Acton

Acton Operatics Society cycle 50-miles to help stage new musical

Acton Operatics Society cycle 50-miles to help stage new musical

Saddle-sore members of a local operatics group in Nantwich completed a 50-mile bike ride raise funds for their latest show.

Volunteers in Acton Amateur Operatic Society pedalled from Acton Parish Hall to Mitchell Arts Centre in Hanley, and back.

August 11, 2014
Acton garden party helps raise £1,000 for Nantwich Museum

Acton garden party helps raise £1,000 for Nantwich Museum

Almost 100 people enjoyed the summer sunshine at a garden party in Acton held in support of Nantwich Museum.

They were guests of Deana and Gerald Emerton, who opened up their house and garden in Acton near Nantwich.

July 4, 2014
Thousands enjoy Nantwich Fete and SkoolsFest

Thousands enjoy Nantwich Fete and SkoolsFest

Thousands of people crammed into Nantwich today for the town Fete and annual SkoolsFest event. Proud parents watched hundreds of primary school youngsters sing and dance on the green in front of St Mary’s Church.

June 28, 2014
Councillors’ school and highways fears over Nantwich homes plan

Councillors’ school and highways fears over Nantwich homes plan

Councillors are calling on school and highways improvements amid plans to build 268 new houses on farmland in Nantwich. Detailed plans for the site off Queen’s Drive have been submitted after Gladman Homes gained outline planning approval, despite local objections.

May 14, 2014
Nantwich school winners of 2014 Rotary Art competition unveiled

Nantwich school winners of 2014 Rotary Art competition unveiled

Young artistic talents of Nantwich primary schools are celebrating success in a local competition. Five schools participated in the 2014 Rotary Art Competition organised by The Rotary Club of Nantwich.

May 12, 2014
Councillor says Nantwich people “let down” over Kingsley Fields plan

Councillor says Nantwich people “let down” over Kingsley Fields plan

A Nantwich councillor admits people in the town have been “let down” after plans for the massive 1,100-home Kingsley Fields development were approved. Cllr Jon Hopkins (pictured) was among several councillors to speak out over the impact the development could have on Nantwich.

March 12, 2014
Wrenbury hosts broadband drop-in event for Nantwich villages

Wrenbury hosts broadband drop-in event for Nantwich villages

Residents and businesses in Nantwich can find out more this week about the roll out of high-speed fibre broadband in Cheshire. Connecting Cheshire will enable 80,000 premises to tap into high-speed fibre broadband over the next 18 months.

February 17, 2014
Picture update: Storm blows trees down across Nantwich

Picture update: Storm blows trees down across Nantwich

These are some of the pictures sent in by readers as strong winds caused havoc across Crewe and Nantwich today. Trees were brought crashing down across many main routes around Nantwich, causing severe delays and diversions.

February 12, 2014
Nantwich faces flood and traffic problems with more housing, council told

Nantwich faces flood and traffic problems with more housing, council told

Nantwich town could face major flooding problems like those in the south if more developments take place near the River Weaver. That was the warning from Nantwich Mayor Cllr John Lewis after outline planning permission for the 1,100-homes Kingsley Fields plan was  approved.

February 12, 2014
Kingsley Fields 1,100-homes plan for North West Nantwich approved

Kingsley Fields 1,100-homes plan for North West Nantwich approved

A development of up to 1,100 houses, businesses, shops and a possible school in Nantwich has been approved by Cheshire East Council. The plan is for land at Kingsley Fields and was put forward by the North West Nantwich Consortium, including Reaseheath College and Mosaic Estates.

February 5, 2014
Cheshire Wildlife Trust unveils water vole info point on Nantwich canal

Cheshire Wildlife Trust unveils water vole info point on Nantwich canal

Cheshire Wildlife Trust has unveiled a new information point to celebrate one of Nantwich’s rarest wildlife residents. A specially-commissioned oak display gives visitors along the Shropshire Union Canal an insight into the life of the water vole.

February 3, 2014
Pic special: Thousands enjoy “Battle of Nantwich” despite storms

Pic special: Thousands enjoy “Battle of Nantwich” despite storms

By Jonathan White Thousands braved thunder and lightning in Nantwich to enjoy the Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich & Winter Fayre”. Sealed Knot troops paraded down Welsh Row to the town centre where they lined up for inspection.

January 26, 2014
Holly Holy Day organisers say rain won’t spoil Nantwich event

Holly Holy Day organisers say rain won’t spoil Nantwich event

Organisers of the “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day are confident it will go ahead despite more heavy rain. The event, which end with the re-enactment of the Roundheads v Cavaliers battle on Mill Island, is set to pull in thousands of visitors to the town tomorrow (January 25).

January 24, 2014