Village News

Man, 47, died in two-car crash at Poole near Nantwich

Man, 47, died in two-car crash at Poole near Nantwich

A man has died after a crash on Wettenhall Road in Poole near Nantwich earlier this week.

The 47-year-old from Crewe was taken to hospital after the incident near to the junction of Dairy Lane.

May 18, 2023
Thousands of visitors enjoy ‘Marbury Merry Days’ festival

Thousands of visitors enjoy ‘Marbury Merry Days’ festival

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people enjoyed the 42nd ‘Marbury Merry Days’ two-day traditional country fair in fine weather.

The fair is organised by St Michael & All Angels Parochial Church Council and takes places every May in the field next to St Michael & All Angels Parish Church and Marbury Big Mere, just three from Wrenbury, near Nantwich.

May 17, 2023
Plans gather pace for Bunbury Village Day on June 17

Plans gather pace for Bunbury Village Day on June 17

Organisers say final plans are in place for Bunbury Village Day which is due to be held on Saturday June 17.

The event, now in its 54th year, has a Space theme this year, with organisers hoping to “boldly go where no man (or woman) has gone before”!

May 14, 2023
Wistaston Memorial Hall Bowling Club appeals for new members

Wistaston Memorial Hall Bowling Club appeals for new members

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Memorial Hall Bowling Club is looking for new members to join their club.

They are holding a Family Open Day at the club on Church Lane on Saturday (May 13)  between 2pm-4pm with free admission and everyone is welcome.

May 11, 2023
Tarporley Primary hails “Excellent” grading in SIAMS inspection

Tarporley Primary hails “Excellent” grading in SIAMS inspection

Staff and pupils and Tarporley CofE Primary School are celebrating an “Excellent” grading in their latest SIAMS report.

It’s the highest possible grade awarded to a school which undergoes the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) inspection.

May 10, 2023
Reaseheath Family Festival to be staged Sunday May 14

Reaseheath Family Festival to be staged Sunday May 14

The countdown is on to the Reaseheath College Family Festival which is being held this Sunday May 14.

The event promises to be a fun-filled day out for all the family with a wide range of entertainment and activities.

May 10, 2023
Shavington gears up for Coronation Concert

Shavington gears up for Coronation Concert

By Jonathan White
Shavington Village Festival Committee have organised a ‘Coronation Concert’ on Sunday May 7 from 4pm-7pm at St Mark’s Church on Main Road.

The concert will celebrate the Best of British history and culture through music and will include songs to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III.

May 4, 2023
Nine year old Shavington girl makes England ice hockey team!

Nine year old Shavington girl makes England ice hockey team!

A young girl from Shavington is proving a national super-saver after making it to the England U13s ice hockey side – aged just nine!

Now the race is on to raise enough funds for Violet Lennon to represent her country abroad this summer.

May 2, 2023
Dozens of firefighters battle house blaze in Shavington

Dozens of firefighters battle house blaze in Shavington

Dozens of firefighters battled a serious house blaze in Shavington last night and in the early hours of today (April 30).

The fire broke out in a house on Crewe Road at around 7pm last night.

April 30, 2023
Lorry causes chaos in Nantwich village after crashing into power lines

Lorry causes chaos in Nantwich village after crashing into power lines

A lorry which crashed into power lines caused 12 hours of chaos for villagers near Nantwich.

The incident happened on Old Chester Road in Barbridge, and caused the closure of the A51 and a loss of power to homes all day.

April 29, 2023
Wistaston marathon man raises thousands for cancer charity

Wistaston marathon man raises thousands for cancer charity

A Wistaston man has raised more than £6,200 for Macmillan Cancer after completing the London Marathon.

Rob Keithley, aged 58, completed the gruelling course in five hours and 40 minutes on Sunday (April 23).

April 26, 2023
Visitors arrive at St Marys Acton for the Spring Concert

Fund-raising Spring concert to take place at Acton Church

By Jonathan White
A fund-raising ‘Spring Evening Concert’ will take place on May 13 at St Mary’s Church in Acton, near Nantwich.

The concert will feature the highly acclaimed Acton Operatic Society who will perform the best show music from ‘Phantom of the Opera’ to ‘Sister Act’ and an array of hits in between.

April 20, 2023
Bunbury Parish Council plants tree in Queen’s Green Canopy scheme

Bunbury Parish Council plants tree in Queen’s Green Canopy scheme

Parish councillors in Bunbury held a tree planting ceremony as part of the late Queen Elizabeth II Green Canopy initiative.

It took place next to St Boniface Church in Bunbury, organised by Bunbury Parish Council

April 19, 2023