Village News

New Shavington school delayed as developer goes into administration

New Shavington school delayed as developer goes into administration

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A new primary school scheduled to open in Shavington in two years will be delayed by 12 months because a developer has gone into administration.

The 210-place primary school earmarked for Basford East was due to open in September 2025.

December 6, 2023
Acton church to host Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol”

Acton church to host Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol”

By Jonathan White
Local choir The Groves Singers will perform a special re-telling of the Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” on Saturday December 16 at St Mary’s Church in Acton.

The well-known story written by Charles Dickens will be told in song, interwoven with familiar old carols.

December 3, 2023
Holiday lodges plan near Nantwich approved despite objections

Holiday lodges plan near Nantwich approved despite objections

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has given the go-ahead for holiday lodges in open countryside near Nantwich despite one resident arguing if this site is appropriate then any rural location will be acceptable.

The five lodges will be sited on land at Fletchers Pool off Bridgemere Lane at Hunsterson.

November 29, 2023
Wistaston Singers Christmas Carol Concert December 9

Wistaston Singers Christmas Carol Concert December 9

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Singers annual ‘Christmas Carol Concert’ takes place on Saturday December 9.

It will start at 3pm at St Stephen’s Methodist Church on Gainsborough Road in Crewe.

November 28, 2023
Cllr Janet Clowes

Bid to build Nantwich holiday lodges backed by CEC planners

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to build five holiday lodges in open countryside near Nantwich have been recommended for approval by planners, despite objections from residents and parish councillors.

The scheme is earmarked for land at Fletchers Pool, off Bridgemere Lane at Hunsterson.

November 21, 2023
Proms concert at Acton church raises funds for Royal British Legion

Proms concert at Acton church raises funds for Royal British Legion

By Jonathan White
A “Proms Acton” fund-raising concert at St Mary’s Church in Acton has helped raise vital funds for the Royal British Legion.

The concert took place in front of a sold-out audience on November 12.

November 19, 2023
Headteacher of Audlem primary hails “good” Ofsted inspection

Headteacher of Audlem primary hails “good” Ofsted inspection

The headteacher and staff at an Audlem primary school have hailed a successful Ofsted inspection.

The overall rating in all areas for Audlem St James’ Primary School is “good” after a two-day inspection last month.

November 14, 2023
Christmas fund-raising concert to take place at Acton church

Christmas fund-raising concert to take place at Acton church

By Jonathan White
A fund-raising ‘Christmas Concert’ will take place on Saturday December 9 at St Mary’s Church in Acton.

The concert will feature the highly acclaimed Acton Operatic Society, performing a medley of Christmas favourites.

November 13, 2023
Holly Fair at Wistaston church hailed popular success

Holly Fair at Wistaston church hailed popular success

By Jonathan White
The annual “Holly Fair” at Wells Green Methodist Church in Wistaston has been hailed a big success.

In the entrance hall there was a prize raffle, red, green and silver stall, and a tombola.

November 7, 2023
Hundreds enjoy Wistaston fireworks display amid future events warning

Hundreds enjoy Wistaston fireworks display amid future events warning

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the Wistaston Community Council Fireworks Display, amid warnings future events could be in doubt due to a lack of volunteers.

The event last night (November 4) took place at the Eric Swan Sports Ground/Brittles Pavilion off Church Lane in Wistaston.

November 5, 2023
Willaston woman completes Sahara Desert charity trek

Willaston woman completes Sahara Desert charity trek

By Jonathan White
A Willaston woman has successfully trekked across the Sahara Desert to raise vital funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

Sarah Iggo, 46, trekked in the far south of Morocco during October half-term and has smashed her fundraising target of £1,700 by raising over £2,500.

November 4, 2023
Wistaston to stage Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair 2023

Wistaston to stage Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair 2023

By Jonathan White
The 67th annual Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair will take place at Wistaston Memorial Hall on November 18.

The event will run from 10am to 3pm, and children will be able to visit Father Christmas (£5 per child) and receive a present from him.

November 3, 2023
Villagers to stage Audlem protest against Cheshire East parking charge plan

Villagers to stage Audlem protest against Cheshire East parking charge plan

Villagers in Audlem are to stage a march and protest this weekend against Cheshire East Council’s plan to introduce parking charges in the village.

The protest is set to take place at 11am on Saturday (November 4) starting at Tollgate Drive.

November 2, 2023