Audlem

Organisers of Audlem “Party on the Park” to mark 25th anniversary

Organisers of Audlem “Party on the Park” to mark 25th anniversary

Organisers of the annual “Audlem Party on the Park” will mark their 25th anniversary with this year’s concert on Saturday June 29.

This year the headline act is Calling Planet Earth – a New Romantic Symphony that goes on a journey through the memorable “electrifying 80s” era.

April 1, 2024
Hankelow pub to host charity quiz night and auction

Hankelow pub to host charity quiz night and auction

The White Lion in Hankelow near Nantwich is to stage a charity quiz night and auction in honour of a local firefighter who died.

The event on April 10 will be in memory of Steve Fellows, a firefighter from Audlem who died aged just 42.

March 26, 2024
Audlem Post Office to close from Saturday March 2

Audlem Post Office to close from Saturday March 2

Audlem Post Office is set to close from this Saturday March 2, it has been announced.

The Post Office say the closure of the Cheshire Street branch is “temporary”.

February 26, 2024
Anger as farm workers filmed in Audlem washing slurry into drains

Anger as farm workers filmed in Audlem washing slurry into drains

Furious River Weaver campaigners have hit out after farm workers were caught on camera in Audlem washing thousands of litres of slurry into drains.

Environmental groups fear the slurry will now be washed into the nearby River Weaver, causing more pollution and fish deaths.

February 14, 2024
Heavy rain from Storm Henk causing highway flood problems

Heavy rain from Storm Henk causing highway flood problems

Heavy rainfall for the past 24 hours from Storm Henk has caused localised flooding across South Cheshire.

A number of busy routes have been affected, including this flooding on A529 between Nantwich and Audlem.

January 2, 2024
Protesters attend CEC meeting to demand parking charge re-think

Protesters attend CEC meeting to demand parking charge re-think

Protesters from Audlem called on Cheshire East Council to re-think plans to introduce parking charges, saying it would impact health workers and prevent businesses relocating to town centres, writes Belinda Ryan.

Placard-waving demonstrators turned up outside yesterday’s meeting of the full council at Jodrell Bank to put their arguments to councillors before next month’s highways committee meeting, when a decision on the charges will be made.

December 14, 2023
Lllovely chocolate shop in Audlem goes on sale

Lllovely chocolate shop in Audlem goes on sale

A well known chocolate shop in Audlem village has been put for sale by its owners.

Megan and Adam Goode are looking to sell their popular LLLovely Fine Chocolates and Confectionary and Audlem Post Office.

December 8, 2023
Headteacher of Audlem primary hails “good” Ofsted inspection

Headteacher of Audlem primary hails “good” Ofsted inspection

The headteacher and staff at an Audlem primary school have hailed a successful Ofsted inspection.

The overall rating in all areas for Audlem St James’ Primary School is “good” after a two-day inspection last month.

November 14, 2023
Villagers to stage Audlem protest against Cheshire East parking charge plan

Villagers to stage Audlem protest against Cheshire East parking charge plan

Villagers in Audlem are to stage a march and protest this weekend against Cheshire East Council’s plan to introduce parking charges in the village.

The protest is set to take place at 11am on Saturday (November 4) starting at Tollgate Drive.

November 2, 2023
Annual Audlem events in jeopardy if car park charges introduced

Annual Audlem events in jeopardy if car park charges introduced

by Jonathan White
Organisers say the future of Audlem’s annual Party on the Park and Festival of Transport are in peril if proposed car parking charges go ahead.

Cheshire East Council are proposing car park charges to the Cheshire Street Public Car Park in Audlem.

October 14, 2023
Thousands enjoy Audlem Festival of Transport

Thousands enjoy Audlem Festival of Transport

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people descended on Audlem to enjoy the 24th annual Audlem Festival of Transport on Sunday.

The day began with a spectacular parade of more than 250 cars, commercial vehicles, tractors and motorcycles.

July 31, 2023
Audlem puts soul into Party on the Park

Audlem puts soul into Party on the Park

By Jonathan White
The 22nd ‘Audlem Party on the Park’ concert will take place on the playing field in Audlem on Saturday July 1.

This year the concert will feature Roy G Hemmings and The Dictionary of Soul.

May 20, 2023
Hankelow woman celebrates 104th birthday!

Hankelow woman celebrates 104th birthday!

An Audlem nursing home resident has celebrated her 104th birthday with friends and family.

Edith Hodkinson reached the remarkable milestone at Corbrook Park Nursing Home today (March 23).

March 23, 2023