Village News

Schools compete in Bake Off contest run by Nantwich’s Reaseheath College

Schools compete in Bake Off contest run by Nantwich’s Reaseheath College

The heat is on as dozens of schools compete in a Bake Off competition run by a Nantwich college. Year 9 pupils from schools across Crewe and Nantwich have entered the contest run by Reaseheath College.

December 10, 2013
Yew Tree Inn near Nantwich named Cheshire’s best pub in 2013

Yew Tree Inn near Nantwich named Cheshire’s best pub in 2013

An historic pub near Nantwich has been crowned Cheshire’s top watering hole – for the second year running. The Yew Tree Inn in Bunbury now goes forward to be judged on the national stage next year.

December 10, 2013
Nantwich Young Farmers to stage “Snow White” show in Acton

Nantwich Young Farmers to stage “Snow White” show in Acton

Nantwich Young Farmers are to host their traditional festive show in aid of Leukaemia Research. The group will stage their version of “Snow White & the seven lumberjacks” from January 8 onwards at Acton Village Hall.

December 9, 2013
Super fibre broadband roll-out unveiled for Nantwich and villages

Super fibre broadband roll-out unveiled for Nantwich and villages

First communities to benefit from Connecting Cheshire’s multi-million pound fibre broadband roll-out are announced More than 15,000 premises are set to benefit from the first phase of investment in new fibre broadband networks across Cheshire.

December 6, 2013
Wistaston Singers latest performances unveiled

Wistaston Singers latest performances unveiled

Wistaston Singers are performing two events in the next few days. They will be singing on Crewe Town Square by Marks & Spencer later today (December 5) in aid of St Luke’s Hospice.

December 5, 2013
Industrial park off the A51 at Wardle, Nantwich given go ahead

Industrial park off the A51 at Wardle, Nantwich given go ahead

A massive new industrial park near Nantwich has been given the green light by Cheshire East Council planners. They granted outline planning consent for the 65-hectare site on the former Wardle Airfield off the A51.

December 4, 2013
Nantwich dancer AJ Pritchard and Chloe win historic double dance title

Nantwich dancer AJ Pritchard and Chloe win historic double dance title

Young Nantwich dancer AJ Pritchard has scooped top national honours once again with his dance partner Chloe. The pair, who wowed huge TV audiences on Britain’s Got Talent, have been crowned both Youth Ballroom and Latin Champions 2013.

December 4, 2013
Huge 1,100-home Kingsley Fields Nantwich scheme “backed” by planners

Huge 1,100-home Kingsley Fields Nantwich scheme “backed” by planners

A development of up to 1,100 houses, businesses, shops and a possible school in Nantwich has been recommended for approval. The proposal, for land at Kingsley Fields (pictured), has been put forward by the North West Nantwich Consortium, including Reaseheath College.

December 3, 2013
South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society performs in Wistaston

South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society performs in Wistaston

By Jonathan White A monthly South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society concert took place at Wistaston Memorial Hall in Wistaston. The concert contained group, duet and solo ukulele performances featuring well-known George Formby songs.

December 2, 2013
KidzKitchen business mums win Dabbers Den Nantwich competition

KidzKitchen business mums win Dabbers Den Nantwich competition

Two mums from Wybunbury have scooped first prize in the latestn Dabbers Den competition to find great businesses in Nantwich. Tracey Cooke and Gill Fox were crowned champions for their new and thriving enterprise, KidzKitchen.

November 29, 2013
Christmas carol concert planned for Stapeley, Nantwich

Christmas carol concert planned for Stapeley, Nantwich

A community Christmas carol concert is being planned for families in Stapeley, Nantwich. Stapeley Parish Council is to stage the concert at the new community hall next to Pear Tree School on December 10.

November 28, 2013
Cancer Research UK “Christmas Fair” held in Wistaston

Cancer Research UK “Christmas Fair” held in Wistaston

By Jonathan White The Cancer Research UK “Christmas Fair” has taken place at the Wistaston Memorial Hall. The event was organised by the Crewe and Nantwich Support Group for Cancer Research UK.

November 25, 2013
Rookery Hall Hotel scoops gold in Nantwich Dining Out awards

Rookery Hall Hotel scoops gold in Nantwich Dining Out awards

Top eateries across South Cheshire have been rewarded after thousands of diners voted in a Nantwich Food and Drink Festival contest. The third Dining Out Awards attracted a large crowd of hotel, restaurant, pub and café owners to a presentation ceremony at Rookery Hall Hotel.

November 25, 2013