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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two talented engineers from Nantwich’s Reaseheath College won awards in a competition to find the UK’s best construction apprentices. James Scott and Adam Hughes were regional winners of the Construction Plant-hire Association’s “Stars of the Future” competition.
Three men were badly injured when their car collided with a lorry on the A49 near Nantwich. The Ford Fiesta, containing two 18-year-olds and a 20-year-old, ploughed into a tree after colliding with the truck at the junction with Wrexham Road, Ridley.
Villagers in Nantwich are gearing up for one of the wackiest events of the year – the World Worm Charming Championships. Willaston Primary School will host the 34th annual Championships from 2pm on Saturday June 22.
Wistaston Village Fete takes place this Saturday June 15 with a procession from Wistaston Memorial Hall at 1.15pm. The parade will head to the grounds of St Mary’s Church Rectory on Church Lane for the opening and crowning of the Rose Queen at 1.45pm.
A councillor has called for a change in the layout near a busy Nantwich roundabout after a series of accidents. Willaston and Rope Cllr Brian Silvester says bent and twister fencing around Willaston Cheerbrook roundabout on the A500 makes it look like a “speedway track”.
Cheerbrook Farm Shop in Nantwich is planning an even bigger Big Taste event next weekend. Thousands are expected to flock to the event off Newcastle Road on June 14 and 15, which features foods and drinks produced by Cheshire companies.
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