Village News

Worleston fashion show to be staged by St Oswald’s School PTA

Worleston fashion show to be staged by St Oswald’s School PTA

A fashion show held at Worleston Village Hall in September was so successful that organisers are running another event on June 8.

And they say it will be even bigger and better this time around.

May 22, 2018
Church Minshull plant and art sale raises more than £10,000

Church Minshull plant and art sale raises more than £10,000

St Bartholomew’s Church in Church Minshull has had the most successful plant and art sale on record after raising a staggering £10,750.

The May event attracted 2,500 visitors and there were more than 200,000 shrubs, bedding plants, trees and perennials for sale and an art exhibition that displayed works from local artists.

May 21, 2018
Nantwich pebble artists remember Manchester terror attack victims

Nantwich pebble artists remember Manchester terror attack victims

By Jonathan White
Pebble artists in Nantwich and Crewe have been painting bees on rocks to pay tribute on the first anniversary of the Manchester Arena terror attack.

The worker bee is one of the best-known symbols of Manchester and came to symbolise Manchester’s resilience after the atrocity which killed 22 people a year ago.

May 21, 2018
Stapeley Action Group launches new ‘Walk Stapeley’ guide

Stapeley Action Group launches new ‘Walk Stapeley’ guide

Stapeley Action Group has designed and launched a new Walk Stapeley guide to help families explore the parish!

The new leaflet – available online – contains seven walks all starting from the Cronkinson Farm pub car park.

May 19, 2018
Audlem Music & Arts Festival set to attract thousands

Audlem Music & Arts Festival set to attract thousands

The Audlem Music & Arts Festival 2018 is set to attract thousands of visitors to the village.

The five-day event, sponsored by residential developer Anwyl Homes, is taking place from May 24-28, with hundreds of performers from the world of music and art providing entertainment.

May 19, 2018
Police warning after thieves steal car from Aston driveway

Police warning after thieves steal car from Aston driveway

Thieves stole car keys from a house in Aston near Nantwich and made off in the owner’s vehicle.

Police are now warning other householders to be on their guard and not leave car keys in view by a front door after the incident yesterday (May 16).

May 17, 2018
Stapeley to stage “Great Get Together” event at community hall

Stapeley to stage “Great Get Together” event at community hall

Stapeley and District Parish Council is joining the national “The Great Get Together” event on June 24 in memory of murdered MP Jo Cox.

The event takes place at Stapeley Community Hall on Pear Tree Field on June 24, from 2pm to 6pm.

May 15, 2018
Hundreds visit 39th annual Marbury Merry Days

Hundreds visit 39th annual Marbury Merry Days

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of families flocked to the village of Marbury near Nantwich to enjoy its traditional two-day country fair.

It was the 39th annual Marbury Merry Days event,  organised by St Michael & All Angels Parochial Church Council.

May 14, 2018
Magic, Music and Mirth variety concert staged in Wistaston

Magic, Music and Mirth variety concert staged in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
‘An evening of Magic, Music And Mirth’ variety concert took place at the Wistaston Memorial Hall on Church Lane in Wistaston.

It was organised by Diane Edge-Robinson and Colin Wood, and included live entertainment with many memorable acts.

May 14, 2018
Stapeley school pupils are superhero litter pickers

Stapeley school pupils are superhero litter pickers

Youngsters in Stapeley became superheroes for the day to tackle the scourge of litter near their school.

Year One pupils from Pear Tree Primary School in Nantwich spent the day in the local area picking up rubbish as part of our superhero class topic.

May 14, 2018
Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club to hold Open Doors event

Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club to hold Open Doors event

Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club are holding their 5th annual Open Doors event on June 29-30.

The public are invited to visit the village hall on Cholmondeley Road, Wrenbury, between 7pm and 9.30pm on June 29 and 9.30am to 4.30pm on June 30.

May 10, 2018
Colin Muller - Muller Property

Housing boss claims Cheshire East Council “misrepresents” new homes facts

A housing boss bidding to push through a 1,100-home ‘Nantwich South’ development in Stapeley, claims Cheshire East Council is ‘misrepresenting’ the facts about planning permissions for new homes.

Colin Muller says almost a quarter of the homes that the authority claims it has granted planning permission for were actually approved on appeal.

May 8, 2018
Wybunbury councillor blasts “lack of detail” over Shavington housing application

Wybunbury councillor blasts “lack of detail” over Shavington housing application

By Stephen Topping
A Wybunbury councillor says there is “no point” in having the local plan if Cheshire East Council doesn’t do more to scrutinise housing developers.

Cllr Janet Clowes, cabinet member for adult social care and integration, spoke out at a southern planning committee meeting over an application to build 44 houses in Shavington.

May 3, 2018