Funeral details for Wistonian Rev Ken Sambrook
The funeral for Rev Ken Sambrook who died recently will take place on Monday November 29.
It will take place at 11:30am at St Mary’s Church in Wistaston.
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Police release CCTV of victim in Audlem death investigation
Detectives investigating the death of a man in Audlem have released a CCTV image to establish the movements.
Andrew Guy died following an alleged assault at an address on Stafford Street, Audlem.
Villages team up to run Community Remembrance Garden in November
Villagers in Shavington and Weston have teamed up to show community spirit in a Community Remembrance Garden project.
More than a 1,000 people have been involved in putting together two gardens outside St Mark’s Church, Shavington and All Saints’ Church, Weston.
Pandemic volunteers celebrated at Wybunbury village event
Nearly 40 volunteers were celebrated at an event in Wybunbury as they were toasted for their efforts during the Covid pandemic.
The volunteers met up over drinks and hot buffet supper to share their experiences of supporting vulnerable residents across local communities.
Christmas fundraising concert in aid of Acton church clock
By Jonathan White
A fund-raising “Make Time for our Christmas Concert” will take place in aid of the clock of Acton’s St Mary’s church tower.
The event is on Saturday December 11 at St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton, and will feature the highly acclaimed Acton Operatic Society.
Wistaston and Willaston mourns death of Rev Ken Sambrook
By Jonathan White
Villagers in Wistaston and Willaston are mourning the death of popular Revd Ken Sambrook.
Ken passed away on Wednesday (November 10) after a brief spell in hospital.
Nantwich among 5 Cheshire East parishes in local heritage project
Nantwich and Audlem are among five places chosen as part of a local heritage project run by Cheshire East Council.
The idea of the project is to update its list of historic landmarks and places in the borough.
Shavington residents campaign against boundary change plans
Residents are joining Shavington-cum-Gresty Parish councillors in campaigning against plans to change their parish boundary.
Cheshire East Council has published a plan to break up the parish of Shavington-cum-Gresty.
‘Ribbon of Poppies’ Remembrance Day display in Wistaston
By Jonathan White
This amazing Remembrance Day “Ribbon of Poppies” cascade with silhouetted soldiers has been unveiled at Wistaston & Rope War Memorial.
The 70ft high cascade was installed by the 35th South West Cheshire (Wistaston) Scout Group, made of more than 5,000 plastic bottle ends donated by Scouts and members of the public.
Tarporley shop team raise £2,000 in colleague’s memory
Two members of SPAR’s team in Tarporley have run the Race for Life in memory of a former colleague – raising more than £2,000 in the process.
Kim Holden, 54, and Penny Kenyon, 52, who are both shop assistants at the SPAR store, completed the 10k Delamere Forest Cancer Research UK Race For Life in memory of former colleague Alison Lightfoot.
Acton residents object to Dorfold Park Showground licence bid
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
More than 30 residents have objected to an application for a premises licence at the Dorfold Park Showground which hosts the historic Nantwich Show.
Dorfold Hall Events Ltd has applied for a premises licence for regulated entertainment and alcohol for the showground on Chester Road, Acton.
Man, 43, charged with murder after Audlem death
Detectives investigating the death of a 54-year-old have charged a man with murder.
Andrew Guy was found dead at an address in Buerton on Sunday 17 October.
Couple bid to knock down home and rebuild away from floods
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A South Cheshire couple have applied to knock down their home and rebuild it higher up the garden because they can’t get help to prevent it from flooding a third time.
But Steve Blackie says Cheshire East Council is dragging its heels over the planning application and he fears his Church Minshull home could flood again.
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