Church Minshull

Fox hunt probe in Church Minshull dropped by Cheshire Police

Fox hunt probe in Church Minshull dropped by Cheshire Police

Cheshire Police have dropped an investigation into the death of a fox during a hunt in Church Minshull near Nantwich.

The force said today that the probe, launched in November 2018, resulted in insufficient evidence to prosecute.

May 17, 2019
St Oswald’s pupils target Tesco Bags for Help scheme

St Oswald’s pupils target Tesco Bags for Help scheme

Pupils at St Oswald’s C.E. Primary School in Worleston, Nantwich are bidding to bag a massive cash boost from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative.

Tesco teamed up with Groundwork to launch its community funding scheme.

October 30, 2018
Church Minshull to stage “Minshull Madness” weekend festival

Church Minshull to stage “Minshull Madness” weekend festival

Villagers in Church Minshull are to stage a two-day festival of fun.

This year’s event, named ‘Minshull Madness’ after the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland, will kick-off with world-renowned Elvis tribute act Paul Larcombe.

August 18, 2018
Minshull Vernon family stage hospice fundraiser in memory of granddaughter

Minshull Vernon family stage hospice fundraiser in memory of granddaughter

By Jonathan White
Minshull Vernon couple Tony and Margaret Woods staged a fundraising event for a children’s hospice in memory of their granddaughter.

It took place at their Minshull Hill Cottage and featured a range of activities including a tombola, bric-a-brac, books, home bake and a grand raffle. Refreshments were also available.

July 31, 2018
Church Minshull plant and art sale raises more than £10,000

Church Minshull plant and art sale raises more than £10,000

St Bartholomew’s Church in Church Minshull has had the most successful plant and art sale on record after raising a staggering £10,750.

The May event attracted 2,500 visitors and there were more than 200,000 shrubs, bedding plants, trees and perennials for sale and an art exhibition that displayed works from local artists.

May 21, 2018
Church Minshull to stage ‘Wear a Hat Day’ fundraiser

Church Minshull to stage ‘Wear a Hat Day’ fundraiser

St Bartholomew’s Church in Church Minshull is holding a ‘Wear a Hat Day’ Messy Church fundraising event at 11am on March 25.

‘Wear a Hat Day’ supports Brain Tumour Research and St Bartholomew’s is hoping people will support this event by turning-up wearing a hat.

March 18, 2018
Bunbury ward by-election: Labour Party candidate Jake Lomax

Bunbury ward by-election: Labour Party candidate Jake Lomax

Family man Jake Lomax is standing for Labour Party in next week’s Bunbury ward Cheshire East Council by-election.

The 44-year-old, who lives in Bunbury with his family, has worked in manufacturing, defence and financial services for many years.

March 15, 2018
Bunbury ward by-election – Green Party candidate Mark Sharkey

Bunbury ward by-election – Green Party candidate Mark Sharkey

Alpraham resident Mark Sharkey has been chosen by Green Party as candidate in next week’s Bunbury ward be-election.

The seat – which covers the communities of Acton, Alpraham, Aston, Barbridge, Church Minshull and Reaseheath and Bunbury, was vacated by former Cheshire East Council Leader Michael Jones.

March 15, 2018
Church Minshull village hall to be revamped with £10,000 WREN grant

Church Minshull village hall to be revamped with £10,000 WREN grant

Families in Church Minshull near Nantwich are to benefit from a £10,146 grant to improve the inside of their village hall.

The money, awarded by WREN’s FCC Community Action Fund, will be used to upgrade the hot water systems and refurbish the walls and ceiling,
including improved electrical services in the Village Hall on Cross Street.

February 24, 2018
Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina choses Kidney Research UK as 2018 charity

Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina choses Kidney Research UK as 2018 charity

A moorer’s moving family story has prompted Aqueduct Marina in Church Minshull to choose Kidney Research UK as its 2018 charity.

The charity was put forward by Audrey Foulkes, one of Aqueduct Marina’s long-term moorers.

February 21, 2018
Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina wins UK Inland Marina of the Year

Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina wins UK Inland Marina of the Year

Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina has won the UK Inland Marina of the Year 2018 at London Boat Show For the second year running.

The marina, in the heart of the Cheshire canal network on the Shropshire Union Canal, was exhibiting for the first time with their own stand at the London Boat Show.

January 16, 2018
Church Minshull hosts Christmas Floral extravaganza at St Bartholomew’s

Church Minshull hosts Christmas Floral extravaganza at St Bartholomew’s

A Christmas Floral Extravaganza at St Bartholomew’s Church in Church Minshull, drew crowds of visitors from far and wide, raising £3,000.

Run by Wistaston and District Flower Club in partnership with St Bartholomew’s Church, ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ floral event showcased 12 arrangements from award-winning Cheshire florists.

December 12, 2017
Wistaston club’s Christmas Floral Art exhibition to be staged in Church Minshull

Wistaston club’s Christmas Floral Art exhibition to be staged in Church Minshull

Wistaston and District Flower Club has teamed up with St Bartholomew’s Church in Church Minshull to stage a floral art exhibition.

The debut of the club’s “The Twelve Days of Christmas” floral art exhibition will be staged on December 1-3.

November 15, 2017