Village News

Bunbury butcher couple visit Westminster for national awards

Bunbury butcher couple visit Westminster for national awards

A couple who run a local butcher were invited to Parliament after winning through to the Countryside Alliance national annual awards. Mark and Claire Burrows, of Bunbury, near Nantwich, made it through to the final after winning the “butchers” category in the North West competition.

March 21, 2013
Nantwich college students help Africa conservation scheme

Nantwich college students help Africa conservation scheme

Nantwich students took part in valuable conservation work during a tour to Botswana’s Northern Tuli Block. A group of 26 Reaseheath College students helped wildlife researchers to collect data on species diversity and abundance.

March 20, 2013
St Mary’s Church in Wistaston issues bell ringers plea

St Mary’s Church in Wistaston issues bell ringers plea

Churchgoers in Wistaston are on the lookout for new bell ringers to join their group. Members of St Mary’s Church in Wistaston are looking for new bell ringers aged 10 and over to have a go at the fine art of campanology.

March 19, 2013
Connect 2 Crewe-Nantwich “Greenway” to be unveiled this week

Connect 2 Crewe-Nantwich “Greenway” to be unveiled this week

The Connect 2 Crewe-Nantwich Greenway will be officially unveiled to the public this week. Councillors, campaign groups, community leaders and the public will attend the opening alongside the A530, near Alvaston Hall.

March 19, 2013
Willaston residents fight 21 homes plan for Cheerbrook Road site

Willaston residents fight 21 homes plan for Cheerbrook Road site

Willaston residents have hit out at plans to build 21 new homes on land off Cheerbrook Road, Nantwich. They believe the village cannot cope with more houses which will increase traffic, loss of open space and put pressure on local services.

March 18, 2013
Villagers enjoy The Wistaston Singers church concert

Villagers enjoy The Wistaston Singers church concert

By Jonathan White More than 70 people watched The Wistaston Singers choir perform a concert at St Mary’s Church in Wistaston. Phil Houghton was musical director who introduced each song and soloist.

March 17, 2013
Nantwich workers and students raise money for Comic Relief

Nantwich workers and students raise money for Comic Relief

People across Crewe and Nantwich have been raising money as part of Red Nose Day. Staff in shops and students at schools and colleges across the town have been getting into the comic Relief spirit.

March 15, 2013
New Nantwich M&S manager hails warm welcome from town

New Nantwich M&S manager hails warm welcome from town

The boss of the new Marks & Spencer store in Nantwich revealed how she hasn’t even seen inside the shop yet – less than four weeks before opening. Michelle McMurray is desperate to get inside the new Simply Food outlet on Beam Street, which is creating 60 new jobs.

March 15, 2013
New ZumbAtomic dance classes for kids launch in Shavington

New ZumbAtomic dance classes for kids launch in Shavington

New style dance classes for children have been launched in Shavington. ZumbAtomic® dance classes are rockin’, high-energy dancing fitness-parties which are specifically designed to offer youngster-friendly routines.

March 13, 2013
A500 Shavington bypass to close for emergency pothole repairs

A500 Shavington bypass to close for emergency pothole repairs

The pothole-ridden A500 Shavington bypass near Nantwich is to close for two days to allow for urgent repairs. The eastbound lane heading away from Nantwich towards the M6 will be closed between 9.30am and 4pm on Thursday March 14.

March 12, 2013
Nantwich 10-year-old runs parents’ company for a day

Nantwich 10-year-old runs parents’ company for a day

A ten-year-old schoolboy from Nantwich has swapped the classroom for the boardroom to run a group of recruitment companies. Dominic Marshall took charge of Absolute Recruitment for a day to oversee the running of the firm.

March 12, 2013
Nantwich Olympic star Beth Tweddle wins “Dancing On Ice” final

Nantwich Olympic star Beth Tweddle wins “Dancing On Ice” final

Nantwich’s Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle has been crowned champion of ITV’s Dancing On Ice. Tweddle, from Bunbury, skated to victory with dance partner Dan Whiston in tonight’s final show.

March 10, 2013
Wistaston pupils design and make flower posies for Mother’s Day

Wistaston pupils design and make flower posies for Mother’s Day

These Youngsters in Wistaston made sure their mums were spoilt on Mother’s Day, by designing them posies. The Year 2 children at Wistaston Church Lane School rose to the challenge when they were asked to design and make a special gift for their mothers.

March 10, 2013