Aston & Wrenbury

Aston teenager inspires Nantwich bid for town centre defibrillators

Aston teenager inspires Nantwich bid for town centre defibrillators

A young fund-raiser from Brine Leas has inspired Nantwich town councillors to bid for life-saving defibrillators in public places.

Harrison Lunt (pictured) and his mum Berny spoke to councillors about their application for British Heart Foundation funding for a public defibrillator.

October 13, 2015
Nantwich martial arts fighter helps Syrian refugees with 24-hour wrestle

Nantwich martial arts fighter helps Syrian refugees with 24-hour wrestle

A Nantwich martial arts fighter has taken part in a bruising 24-hour wrestle – all in aid of Syrian refugees.

Anya Lynette Hynes, 26, was involved in a fundraising ‘grapple’, called GlobalRoll.

September 30, 2015
Nantwich Police to tour villages offering free bike security

Nantwich Police to tour villages offering free bike security

Nantwich police will be visiting local villages this weekend to offer free bike security.

PCSO Nicholas Jarvis will also be available for residents to raise concerns and views on law and order.

September 18, 2015
Broomhall and Sound to celebrate new £125,000 community room

Broomhall and Sound to celebrate new £125,000 community room

Villagers are being invited to celebrate the opening of the new-look Broomhall and Sound Community Centre near Nantwich.

The £125,000 project was put together to build an annexe to Broomhall and Sound Methodist Chapel, originally built in 1838.

September 15, 2015
Arriva Bus axes village service during Nantwich A534 closure

Arriva Bus axes village service during Nantwich A534 closure

Villagers near Nantwich fear they will be isolated after a bus company said it would not run a service during an eight-week closure of a main road.

Residents in Acton contacted Arriva Buses when they were told the A534 road to Nantwich would be closed during refurbishment work on the Nantwich Aqueduct.

September 7, 2015
Councillor urges public debate over Nantwich South bypass plan

Councillor urges public debate over Nantwich South bypass plan

A Nantwich councillor has urged resident to air their views on whether plans for a Nantwich South bypass linking the A500 to the A530 are viable.

Cheshire East Council leader Cllr Michael Jones revealed last week how the idea is being considered in a bid to alleviate traffic problems in Nantwich.

September 2, 2015
Nantwich student completes Hadrian’s Wall trek in aid of CRY

Nantwich student completes Hadrian’s Wall trek in aid of CRY

A Nantwich teenager has completed a tough trek along the length of Hadrian’s Wall as part of his campaign to raise awareness of heart disease in the young.

Harrison Lunt, from Aston, was joined by his dad Ken for the walk from Newcastle across the country to Solway in Cumbria.

August 4, 2015
Wrenbury Family Fun Day set for August 15

Wrenbury Family Fun Day set for August 15

Wrenbury near Nantwich will be holding a Family Fun Day on August 15.

The event, to be held at Wrenbury Recreation Club, will run from 1pm onwards.

July 30, 2015
Sound Primary pupil, 10, earns Cheshire cricket call-up

Sound Primary pupil, 10, earns Cheshire cricket call-up

A pupil from Sound and District Primary School is one of the youngest this year to be selected to play cricket for Cheshire under 11s.

Ten-year-old Ben Wright is a year younger than most of his team mates.

July 22, 2015
Nantwich student’s defibrillators campaign spreads to Aston village

Nantwich student’s defibrillators campaign spreads to Aston village

A Nantwich firm has thrown its weight behind a student’s campaign to provide more life-saving defibrillators in the area.

Brine Leas pupil Harrison Lunt, 17, has taken his school project to a new height after successfully raising money to provide more defibs.

July 1, 2015
Wingate Centre’s £12k boost from Sainsbury’s Nantwich

Wingate Centre’s £12k boost from Sainsbury’s Nantwich

The Wingate Children’s Centre in Wrenbury has received a massive funding boost of more than £12,000 from Sainsbury’s Nantwich.

A cheque for £12,495 was presented to the centre at the end of its period as the supermarket’s chosen charity.

June 26, 2015
Thousands gather to enjoy Town Sports at Barony Park

Thousands gather to enjoy Town Sports at Barony Park

Thousands of pupils and parents gathered at the Barony Park in Nantwich for another successful Town Sports event.

More than 30 primary schools across Crewe and Nantwich took part in the competition, now one of the highlights on the yearly calendar.

June 26, 2015
Wrenbury to stage community “Fun in a Field” concert

Wrenbury to stage community “Fun in a Field” concert

A community outdoor concert called “Fun in a Field for a Fiver” is to take place in Wrenbury near Nantwich.

The event, next to the Cotton Arms pub, will feature eight hours of live music performances, ranging from Nantwich Youyng Voices, award-winning Josh Whittaker, and local celebrities Wayne and the Hairy Peaches.

June 8, 2015