Village News

Shavington Parish Council to stage series of D-Day 80 events

Shavington Parish Council to stage series of D-Day 80 events

Shavington-cum-Gresty Parish Council is to host a series of events and activities to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

The initiatives aim to pay tribute to the bravery and sacrifices of those who served during World War II while fostering community engagement and education.

May 30, 2024
Man charged with drink driving after Welsh Row incident

Man charged with drink driving after Welsh Row incident

A man from Wrenbury has been charged with drink driving following an incident on Welsh Row in Nantwich.

Russell William Lawton, 47, was arrested on Sunday May 26.

May 29, 2024
Wistaston Village Fete 2024 to take place on June 15

Wistaston Village Fete 2024 to take place on June 15

By Jonathan White
The annual Wistaston Village Fete will take place on Saturday June 15 from 1.30pm.

The event will be held at Wistaston Church Lane Academy on Church Lane.

May 29, 2024
Willaston Parish Council elects chairman Wayne Salisbury

Willaston Parish Council elects chairman Wayne Salisbury

Cllr Wayne Salisbury has been unanimously elected as the new chairman of Willaston Parish Council.

Cllr Salisbury signed the acceptance of office and received the chains of office from Cllr Craig Bailey who stepped down after five years.

May 27, 2024
Bunbury Village Day to stage “AQUA FEST” on June 8

Bunbury Village Day to stage “AQUA FEST” on June 8

Bunbury Village Day AQUA FEST will take place on Saturday June 8.

Organisers are putting in place the final touches ready for the event which has been inspired by the 200th anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

May 26, 2024
Willaston set to host World Worm Charming Championships 2024

Willaston set to host World Worm Charming Championships 2024

By Jonathan White
The annual Willaston World Worm Charming Championships will take place on Saturday June 22 at Willaston Primary Academy.

The World Worm Charming Championships began in 1980, and competitors have 30 minutes to charm and collect as many worms as possible from their 3×3 metre plot.

May 25, 2024
Motorist injured after A49 smash at Tarporley

Motorist injured after A49 smash at Tarporley

A motorist was injured after a two-vehicle crash closed the busy A49 in Tarporley.

Fire crews, police and paramedics were called to the scene on Forest Road at around 7.40am yesterday (May 22).

May 23, 2024
War hero’s son special guest for Marbury Spitfire flypast

War hero’s son special guest for Marbury Spitfire flypast

By Jonathan White
The son of a true war hero was special guest during the Marbury Merry Days Spitfire Flypast.

John Wojda’s father Zbigniew ‘Adam’ Wojda was a Polish Spitfire pilot and instructor during the Second World War.

May 17, 2024
Pothole-plagued Station Road in Wrenbury to finally be resurfaced

Pothole-plagued Station Road in Wrenbury to finally be resurfaced

Long-suffering resident and motorists in Wrenbury are to FINALLY see pothole-ridden Station Road resurfaced next month.

The road has made a national headlines in recent months after we revealed how locals had put up amusing warning signs for drivers.

May 15, 2024
Wistaston Singers group photo during the interval

Wistaston Singers and Ukes Aloud perform at church concert

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Singers and ukulele group Ukes Aloud performed a Springtime Concert in Aston in memory of two Ukes Aloud members who died.

The concert took place in a packed St Andrew’s Methodist Church on Wrenbury Road in Aston.

May 14, 2024
Rural Nantwich bus services face cuts under new CEC plans

Rural Nantwich bus services face cuts under new CEC plans

Rural bus services around Nantwich could be cut under new plans unveiled by Cheshire East Council.

But a direct service from the town to Leighton Hospital looks set to be reinstated if the proposals go ahead.

May 8, 2024
Shavington Village Festival to host D-Day 80 event

Shavington Village Festival to host D-Day 80 event

By Jonathan White
Shavington Village Festival Committee have organised a ‘D-Day 80’ event on June 8 at St Mark’s Church Hall on Main Road.

The event is to commemorate 80 years since D-Day and will include a themed quiz and live music with a fish & chip supper.

May 6, 2024
Dogs welcome at Marbury Merry Days country fair

Dogs welcome at Marbury Merry Days country fair

By Jonathan White
The Marbury Merry Days traditional country fair will this year include a ‘Gun Dog Scurry’ on both days and a ‘Fun Dog Show’ on Sunday.

The popular two-day fair will take place on Saturday and Sunday May 11-12 this month.

May 1, 2024