Aston & Wrenbury

Man rescued by fire crews after falling into canal in Wrenbury

Man rescued by fire crews after falling into canal in Wrenbury

Fire crews helped rescue a man who fell into a canal at Wrenbury in Nantwich.

The incident happened last night (January 13) at around 9pm of Wrenbury Heath Road.

January 14, 2024
Wingate Special Children’s Trust marks funding boost with MP visit

Wingate Special Children’s Trust marks funding boost with MP visit

The Wingate Special Children’s Trust based near Nantwich has received a £7,520 donation from Morrisons Foundation.

The trust, a charity in Wrenbury that supports children and young people with special education needs and disabilities in East Cheshire, was visited by Eddisbury MP Edward Timpson to celebrate their success.

December 29, 2023
Couple who run village pub near Nantwich honoured by locals

Couple who run village pub near Nantwich honoured by locals

A couple who have run a village pub near Nantwich for more than 30 years have been honoured by their local customers!

Punters gathered at the Bhurtpore Inn in Aston to present landlord and landlady Simon and Nicky George with engraved tumblers.

December 6, 2023
Concrete plant already built in Wrenbury is REFUSED by councillors

Concrete plant already built in Wrenbury is REFUSED by councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have refused an application for a replacement concrete processing plant which has already been built in Wrenbury near Nantwich.

The Graham Heath Group has had permission for several years to operate its existing concrete panel business at the site off Wrenbury Road, next to the village railway station.

September 1, 2023
Workman on Graham Heath construction site

Controversial concrete plant in Wrenbury back before planners

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A controversial concrete processing plant built in Wrenbury is back before Cheshire East Council planners next week.

The Graham Heath Group has had permission for several years to operate its existing concrete panel business at the site off Wrenbury Road, close to Wrenbury Station.

August 25, 2023
Councillors defer controversial concrete plant bid near Nantwich

Councillors defer controversial concrete plant bid near Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors have deferred a controversial application for a concrete processing plant near Nantwich – with some questioning why the applicant would build an expensive new facility without planning permission.

The Graham Heath Group has had permission for several years to operate its existing concrete panel business at Aston near Nantwich.

August 5, 2023
Wistaston Singers perform at church concert in Aston

Wistaston Singers perform at church concert in Aston

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Singers performed a fundraising Gala Concert at St Andrew’s Methodist Church on Wrenbury Road in Aston, Nantwich.

The concert, watched by more than 100 people, also featured ukulele group Ukes Alive and a soloist singer.

June 1, 2023
Thousands of visitors enjoy ‘Marbury Merry Days’ festival

Thousands of visitors enjoy ‘Marbury Merry Days’ festival

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people enjoyed the 42nd ‘Marbury Merry Days’ two-day traditional country fair in fine weather.

The fair is organised by St Michael & All Angels Parochial Church Council and takes places every May in the field next to St Michael & All Angels Parish Church and Marbury Big Mere, just three from Wrenbury, near Nantwich.

May 17, 2023
Family tribute to 19-year-old killed in A530 crash near Nantwich

Family tribute to 19-year-old killed in A530 crash near Nantwich

The family of a 19-year-old man who died following a collision on the A530 near Nantwich have paid tribute to him.

Felix John Davies, from Whitchurch, was the passenger of a Ford Fiesta which was involved in a collision on the A530 on Easter Sunday.

April 12, 2023
Wrenbury Primary rated “Good” in latest Ofsted inspection

Wrenbury Primary rated “Good” in latest Ofsted inspection

Wrenbury Primary School has been rated “Good” in its latest Ofsted inspection and was praised as a “happy, friendly and thriving village school”.

The Ofsted report highlighted the “dedication and commitment” in providing high quality educational experience and personal wellbeing for all the children.

April 4, 2023
Chairman of Nantwich disabled charity retires after 24 years

Chairman of Nantwich disabled charity retires after 24 years

Community stalwart Geoff Parsons MBE is to retire as chairman of the board of trustees for The Wingate Special Children’s Trust at the end of the year.

Geoff has been involved with the charity since 1998 when he joined as a trustee, shortly afterward being appointed chairman of the charity.

December 20, 2022
Former farm buildings in Aston to become housing, council agrees

Former farm buildings in Aston to become housing, council agrees

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Dilapidated traditional brick buildings at a former farm in Aston near Nantwich are to be converted for housing.

Planning permission was previously granted for the re-use of the buildings at The Royals on Whitchurch Road for residential use, but that permission has lapsed.

December 2, 2022
Gymnastics Club returns to Wingate Centre in Wrenbury

Gymnastics Club returns to Wingate Centre in Wrenbury

The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury is re-opening its Gymnastics Club.

The centre has been associated with gymnastics for 35 years, and was where Olympic medallist Bryony Paige trained as a youngster.

November 28, 2022