Village News

Sherlock Holmes comes to Nantwich for open-air theatre night

Sherlock Holmes comes to Nantwich for open-air theatre night

An open-air theatre company is bringing the very best of Sherlock Holmes to Nantwich this summer. Chapterhouse Theatre Company will perform the famous Hound of the Baskervilles in the grounds of Reaseheath College on July 20.

June 26, 2013
Willaston and Rope councillor Brian Silvester joins UKIP

Willaston and Rope councillor Brian Silvester joins UKIP

Former deputy leader of Cheshire East Council Brian Silvester has joined the UK Independence Party. And the councillor for Willaston and Rope said he believes it is “time for fresh start” in the area.

June 25, 2013
Specialist tricycle donated to Cheshire Buddies youngsters in Shavington

Specialist tricycle donated to Cheshire Buddies youngsters in Shavington

A South Cheshire company has won an award for its fundraising efforts in the local community. The Up and Under Group established its own foundation to help raise cash for disabled youngsters.

June 25, 2013
Teachers strike to hit town and village schools across Nantwich

Teachers strike to hit town and village schools across Nantwich

Schools across Nantwich and surrounding villages will be hit by the national teachers strike this week. Several primary schools in the town are having to close some year group classes on Thursday (June 27), while others remain open.

June 24, 2013
Wistaston teenager scoops medal at European Triathlon Championships

Wistaston teenager scoops medal at European Triathlon Championships

A teenager from Wistaston near Nantwich has scooped a silver medal at the European Triathlon Championships in Turkey. James Briscoe, 19, came runner up in the men’s under 20s class, with a time of two hours, 10 minutes and 30 seconds.

June 24, 2013
Picture special: World Worm Charming Championships in Willaston

Picture special: World Worm Charming Championships in Willaston

By Jonathan White Hundreds of people and BBC TV crews enjoyed the 34th World Worm Charming Championship near Nantwich. The event at Willaston Primary School saw competitors in 144 plots trying to collect as many worms as possible in 30 minutes.

June 23, 2013
RSPCA Stapeley Grange to host Family Fun day in Nantwich

RSPCA Stapeley Grange to host Family Fun day in Nantwich

Nantwich residents are being invited to a Family Fun open day at Stapeley Grange wildlife centre this weekend. The RSPCA’s Stapeley Grange, on London Road, will host the annual event this Sunday June 23.

June 21, 2013
Nantwich’s Reaseheath College scoops Cheshire Show honours hat-trick

Nantwich’s Reaseheath College scoops Cheshire Show honours hat-trick

Reaseheath College scored a Cheshire Show hat-trick after its visitor friendly exhibition was voted “best outside trade stand” for the third year running. The Nantwich college took top honours after judges gave it full marks for enthusiasm of staff and students and diversity of activities.

June 21, 2013
Councillors “reject” Muller Property’s access road plan in Nantwich

Councillors “reject” Muller Property’s access road plan in Nantwich

Councillors have “rejected” Muller Property’s controversial bid for an access road to a planned 1,100-home “Nantwich South” village. The access route off Peter de Stapleigh Way in Stapeley, was considered by Cheshire East Council’s strategic planning board.

June 19, 2013
Nantwich saleswoman faces 300-mile London to Paris charity ride

Nantwich saleswoman faces 300-mile London to Paris charity ride

A wine saleswoman from Nantwich hopes to show she has plenty of bottle when she tackles a 300-mile bike ride for charity. Nicky Gent, 43, from Stapeley, is among a team facing the four-day London to Paris challenge which sets off this weekend.

June 18, 2013
Nantwich South artist impression, unveiled back in 2012

Stapeley Parish Council spends £12,000 fighting Muller housing plans

A parish council in Nantwich is to spend £12,000 on a barrister to fight controversial housing plans. Stapeley Parish Council is to plough thousands of taxpayers’ pounds into the battle with Muller Property.

June 18, 2013
Families enjoy annual Wistaston Village Fete

Families enjoy annual Wistaston Village Fete

By Jonathan White Villagers were out in force to enjoy the annual Wistaston Village Fete near Nantwich. The event, organised by Wistaston Community Council and took place in the grounds of St Mary’s Church Rectory, in Church Lane.

June 17, 2013
Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich unveils plan for Family Fun Day

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich unveils plan for Family Fun Day

Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich will stage its fourth annual Family Fun Day on Sunday July 21. The day will follow the successful formula of last year’s event, showcasing boats, crafts and local companies.

June 13, 2013