Village News

Wistaston campaigners blast Gladman’s new Witters Field plan

Wistaston campaigners blast Gladman’s new Witters Field plan

Campaigners in Wistaston hit out at a developer’s second application to build 300 homes on village land known as “Witters Field”.

They spoke out after Gladman Developments Ltd submitted the second application for the land off Church Lane.

July 16, 2014
Hot air balloon over Nantwich aborts Wistaston landing

Hot air balloon over Nantwich aborts Wistaston landing

A hot air balloon which flew over Nantwich and Wistaston seemed to be forced to abort its landing, according to eye witnesses.

These pictures, taken by reader Jonathan White, show the balloon passing near Wistaston Church Lane Primary School.

July 15, 2014
Nantwich Town Council against Hack Green travellers site plan

Nantwich Town Council against Hack Green travellers site plan

Nantwich councillors have agreed to oppose controversial plans to turn a nearby former RAF camp into a site for travellers.

The plans are to change the use of land at the old Hack Green camp off Coole Lane in Austerson, near Nantwich, to provide nine yards for 10 Showpeople families.

July 15, 2014
Poor parking forces bus drivers to bypass Willaston

Poor parking forces bus drivers to bypass Willaston

Buses are bypassing a Nantwich village because street parking means they can’t through, it has emerged.

Now residents and councillors in Willaston are calling for a clampdown on motorists who leave their cars double parked.

July 11, 2014
Fire crews and public save cow from River Weaver near Nantwich

Fire crews and public save cow from River Weaver near Nantwich

Members of the public joined fire crews in rescuing a small cow from drowning in the River Weaver near Nantwich.

The incident happened on Over Road, in Church Minshull.

July 7, 2014
Wistaston couple stage garden party for Diabetes UK

Wistaston couple stage garden party for Diabetes UK

A Wistaston couple are to open their garden to the public to help raise money for diabetes sufferers.

Sheena and Ken Sambrook are inviting the public to their garden party at 6 Westfield Drive, Wistaston, on Wednesday July 9, from 7pm.

July 6, 2014
Acton garden party helps raise £1,000 for Nantwich Museum

Acton garden party helps raise £1,000 for Nantwich Museum

Almost 100 people enjoyed the summer sunshine at a garden party in Acton held in support of Nantwich Museum.

They were guests of Deana and Gerald Emerton, who opened up their house and garden in Acton near Nantwich.

July 4, 2014
Willaston villagers prepare for annual summer fete

Willaston villagers prepare for annual summer fete

Villagers in Willaston near Nantwich will be holding their annual fete day on Sunday July 20. The event will be staged on the Lettie Spencer playing field.

July 3, 2014
Swans at Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich increase their brood

Swans at Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich increase their brood

A pair of swans nesting at a marina near Nantwich have caught the eye – after gaining an extra cygnet! Mating swans at Aqueduct Marina, Church Minshull, hatched six cygnets at the end of May.

July 1, 2014
Wistaston Singers hit right notes at South Cheshire performances

Wistaston Singers hit right notes at South Cheshire performances

By Jonathan White The Wistaston Singers had been displaying their talents at events around South Cheshire. Among their latest performances was a fundraising concert at St Peter’s Church Hall in Elworth.

June 30, 2014
Lancashire family crowned World Worm Charming champions in Willaston

Lancashire family crowned World Worm Charming champions in Willaston

A family from Lancashire has been crowned World Worm Charming Champions at the annual contest in Nantwich.

The Bowdens teased out an amazing 394 worms in just 30 minutes at the contest at Willaston Primary School.

June 28, 2014
Thousands enjoy Nantwich Fete and SkoolsFest

Thousands enjoy Nantwich Fete and SkoolsFest

Thousands of people crammed into Nantwich today for the town Fete and annual SkoolsFest event. Proud parents watched hundreds of primary school youngsters sing and dance on the green in front of St Mary’s Church.

June 28, 2014
Dog Watch scheme launched in Wistaston to tackle fouling problems

Dog Watch scheme launched in Wistaston to tackle fouling problems

A community “Dog Watch” scheme has been launched in Wistaston near Nantwich to encourage owners to be more responsible. And the scheme, launched by Councillors Margaret Simon and Jacquie Weatherill, has been backed by Hillside Veterinary Centre in Nantwich.

June 27, 2014