Village News

Police probe series of burglaries in Bulkeley area

Police probe series of burglaries in Bulkeley area

Burglars are targeting houses in the Bulkeley area of Nantwich, police have warned.

Three properties have been broken into in the last few weeks in and around the small village near Bunbury and Peckforton.

November 23, 2015
Stapeley volunteers plant hundreds of spring bulbs across parish

Stapeley volunteers plant hundreds of spring bulbs across parish

Green-fingered villagers have helped plant hundreds of spring bulbs to brighten up Stapeley in Nantwich.

Members of Stapeley Parish Action Group (SPAG) were awarded a grant from Stapeley Parish Council to buy and plant the bulbs around the parish.

November 22, 2015
Willaston Social Club hosts Alzheimer’s fundraiser concert

Willaston Social Club hosts Alzheimer’s fundraiser concert

By Jonathan White
A fund-raising music concert took place in the newly refurbished function room at Willaston Social Club.

The concert featured local bands ‘Brave New World’ and ‘The Blue Yellows’.

November 18, 2015
Councillors urged to throw out 170-homes plan at Moorfields, Willaston

Councillors urged to throw out 170-homes plan at Moorfields, Willaston

Councillors are being advised to throw out plans for 170 homes on land in Willaston, Nantwich.

The bid by Richborough Estates on land north of Moorfields, is due to be considered by Cheshire East Council’s Strategic Planning Board tomorrow (November 18)

November 17, 2015
Shavington Youth Centre gets £5,000 revamp from Cheshire Buddy Scheme

Shavington Youth Centre gets £5,000 revamp from Cheshire Buddy Scheme

Shavington Youth Centre has been re-opened by MP Edward Timpson after undergoing a £5,000 revamp.

The Central Cheshire Buddy Scheme received £5,000 from Cheshire East Council for important improvements.

November 17, 2015
Government ruling on Muller Homes appeal in Stapeley delayed again

Government ruling on Muller Homes appeal in Stapeley delayed again

A government ruling on the controversial Muller Homes housing application for Stapeley in Nantwich has been delayed once more.

Greg Clark, Secretary of State for Local Communities, was due to give his ruling on or before November 17.

November 17, 2015
Holly Fair in Wistaston helps raise more than £1,500

Holly Fair in Wistaston helps raise more than £1,500

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Holly Fair’ at Wells Green Methodist Church on Brookland Avenue in Wistaston raised more than £1,500.

In the entrance hall, there was a raffle to win a hamper of Fairtrade goods, a competition to win two knitted animals and crocheted items for sale made by 100-year-old church member Olwen Wood.

November 15, 2015
Wistaston villagers remember fallen heroes at Memorial Hall service

Wistaston villagers remember fallen heroes at Memorial Hall service

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Memorial Hall and Community Centre was filled to capacity as the village remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice in two world wars.

A guard of honour was organised by Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from the 35th South West Cheshire Scout group, who welcomed councillors from Cheshire East and Wistaston.

November 12, 2015
Teams compete for Fred Lorimer trophy in Wistaston annual quiz

Teams compete for Fred Lorimer trophy in Wistaston annual quiz

By Jonathan White
Eleven teams of four took part in six rounds of 10 questions at Wistaston Memorial Hall’s Annual Quiz for the Fred Lorimer trophy.

The quiz setters were Peter and Christina Wainwright who had organised their third quiz at the Hall on Church Lane in Wistaston.

November 7, 2015
St Mary’s Church Acton to stage Christmas Tree Festival

St Mary’s Church Acton to stage Christmas Tree Festival

St Mary’s Church in Acton will be staging its Christmas Tree Festival on December 11, 12 and 13.

Friday night will open with a cocktail party from 7pm, tickets available for £5 from Deena Emerton on 01270 624889.

November 5, 2015
Wrenbury Art Group help village Remembrance Service

Wrenbury Art Group help village Remembrance Service

The congregation of St Margaret’s Church in Wrenbury had the support of the thriving Wrenbury Art Group for its Remembrance Service.

Their paintings were illuminated by tea-lights for the evening service on Sunday.

November 2, 2015
Electricity workers add spark to Willaston club’s charity drive

Electricity workers add spark to Willaston club’s charity drive

Big-hearted electricity workers in Willaston were sparked into charity action – thanks to the local social club.

SP Energy Networks employees donated hundreds of pounds to Macmillan nurses after Willaston Social Club opened up their car park.

November 2, 2015
Hundreds of families enjoy Wistaston fireworks display

Hundreds of families enjoy Wistaston fireworks display

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of families enjoyed the 38th annual Wistaston fireworks display.

The event took place at the Eric Swan Sports Ground, off Church Lane in Wistaston.

November 1, 2015