Village News

Hundreds of families enjoy Wistaston Village Fete

Hundreds of families enjoy Wistaston Village Fete

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the Wistaston Village Fete at Wistaston Church Lane Academy.

It started with a special parade from the school car park to the arena to celebrate the school’s 150th anniversary.

June 17, 2024
New homes plan for Doddington Estate near Nantwich

New homes plan for Doddington Estate near Nantwich

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans have been submitted for 18 homes on land at Doddington Estate at Bridgemere, which is expected to see a total of 112 dwellings on site over future years.

Outline permission for the scheme was granted at appeal in 2020 after Cheshire East Council refused the application.

June 14, 2024
Tribute paid to 18-year-old killed in road crash in Nantwich

Tribute paid to 18-year-old killed in road crash in Nantwich

The family of an 18-year-old woman who died following a collision in Reaseheath, Nantwich, have paid tribute to her.

Josie Cartwright, from Staffordshire, was driving a red Toyota Aygo which was involved in a collision with a black Renault Clio.

June 11, 2024
Six candidates fight for new Chester South and Eddisbury seat

Six candidates fight for new Chester South and Eddisbury seat

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Six candidates have thrown their hats into the general election ring in a bid to become MP for Chester South and Eddisbury.

The seat covers many rural areas near Nantwich, including Audlem, Bunbury, Wrenbury, Sound, Burland, Tarporley, and now Wybunbury after boundary changes.

June 10, 2024
Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes enjoyed by thousands of people

Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes enjoyed by thousands of people

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people packed in to the village of Wybunbury near Nantwich to enjoy the annual Fig Pie Wakes.

The event, organised by the Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust, dates back at least 200 years though stopped in 1920.

June 9, 2024
Shavington Village remembers war heroes in D-Day events

Shavington Village remembers war heroes in D-Day events

By Jonathan White
Shavington-cum-Gresty Parish Council has hosted a two-day exhibition to commemorate the 80th D-Day landings anniversary.

The free-entry exhibition took place at Shavington Village Hall and included displays of artefacts, documents, memorabilia and information from the World Wars, curated by local respected historian Mark Potts.

June 6, 2024
Wistaston bowling club to host Family Fun Day this Saturday

Wistaston bowling club to host Family Fun Day this Saturday

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Memorial Hall Bowling Club is to host a Family Fun Day as it looks to boost its membership.

The Church Lane club’s Fun Day takes place this Saturday June 8 from 2pm-4pm with free admission and all welcome.

June 6, 2024
Visitors enjoy rides at Peacock Railway in Willaston

Visitors enjoy rides at Peacock Railway in Willaston

By Jonathan White
Dozens of families enjoyed the latest ‘Public Running Day’ at The Peacock Railway in Willaston.

The rides were organised by the members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society.

June 5, 2024
Acton church charity concert raises money for Mary’s Meals

Acton church charity concert raises money for Mary’s Meals

By Jonathan White
A charity concert at St Mary’s Church in Acton has helped raise vital funds for the ‘Mary’s Meals’ charity.

The concert featured Mary’s Meals musicians – Caroline Morris, Jane Alcock, John Rowell, Tracey-Anne Green, Elfin Bow – who performed a mix of classical baroque music and folk songs.

June 3, 2024
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