Reaseheath & Worleston

Nantwich “Hedgehog Champion” joins national fight to save species

Nantwich “Hedgehog Champion” joins national fight to save species

A trainee conservationist has become the “Hedgehog Champion” for Nantwich as part of a national campaign to save the endangered species. Jack Riggall, a student at Reaseheath College, is spearheading the South Cheshire arm of the “Hedgehog Street” project.

April 28, 2014
Nantwich college receives eight life-saving defibrillators from SADS charity

Nantwich college receives eight life-saving defibrillators from SADS charity

Reaseheath College in Nantwich has become the first college to receive defibrillators from The Oliver King Foundation. Eight life-saving kits are being placed around campus and will be used in the event of anyone having a cardiac arrest.

April 22, 2014
Budding cake makers crowned cream of crop in Nantwich college contest

Budding cake makers crowned cream of crop in Nantwich college contest

Budding bakers were crowned winners in a hotly-contested schools challenge run by Reaseheath College in Nantwich. Ten entries from 120 made it through to the final of the Year 9 Schools Bake Off Competition, held in the college’s specialist food centre in Nantwich.

April 17, 2014
Porcupine to make first public appearance at Reaseheath Zoo in Nantwich

Porcupine to make first public appearance at Reaseheath Zoo in Nantwich

A spiky newborn with attitude is making his first public appearance at Reaseheath College’s zoo in Nantwich this Easter. The baby porcupine, known as a ‘porcupette’, was born in March to one of the college’s three female porcupines.

April 12, 2014
Nantwich students catch up with world record speedster Richard Noble

Nantwich students catch up with world record speedster Richard Noble

The second fastest man on earth has urged Nantwich students to reach for the stars as professional engineers and scientists. Richard Noble, former world land speed record holder, visited Reaseheath College to launch its new £1 million motor vehicle technology department.

April 4, 2014
Eight Nantwich-based students secure wildlife placements in Europe

Eight Nantwich-based students secure wildlife placements in Europe

Eight Nantwich-based students are to join environmental projects abroad as part of their summer training. The Reaseheath College students, on a conservation and wildlife course, will gain experience in eco-tourism, environmental and woodland management during a four-week work placement.

March 22, 2014
Reaseheath College Year 9 bake-off contest hotting up for finalists

Reaseheath College Year 9 bake-off contest hotting up for finalists

A Nantwich college’s bid to find the region’s best Year 9 baker is hotting up as the semi-finals draw to a close. The 45 entries which made round two of Reaseheath College’s Year 9 Schools Bake Off Competition have been whittled down to 10 finalists.

March 15, 2014
Councillor says Nantwich people “let down” over Kingsley Fields plan

Councillor says Nantwich people “let down” over Kingsley Fields plan

A Nantwich councillor admits people in the town have been “let down” after plans for the massive 1,100-home Kingsley Fields development were approved. Cllr Jon Hopkins (pictured) was among several councillors to speak out over the impact the development could have on Nantwich.

March 12, 2014
Equestrian stars entertain hundreds at Nantwich horse show

Equestrian stars entertain hundreds at Nantwich horse show

Two equestrian stars offered an insight into the Olympic sport during a masterclass in Nantwich. Hundreds of fans turned up to watch Geoff Billington and Bob Ellis at Reaseheath College’s Equestrian Centre.

March 10, 2014
Hundreds flock to Reaseheath lambing weekend in Nantwich

Hundreds flock to Reaseheath lambing weekend in Nantwich

Hundreds of families flocked to Reaseheath College in Nantwich to enjoy the first of two lambing events. Spring has arrived early in the college’s lambing sheds with the arrival of the first lambs of the season.

March 4, 2014
Revamped Venetian Marina near Nantwich plans Open Day

Revamped Venetian Marina near Nantwich plans Open Day

The Venetian Marina near Nantwich is to hold am open day for narrowboat novices and old hands alike! The event at the Cholmondeston venue will feature industry experts, value for money narrowboats, refreshments, trips up the Shropshire Union Canal and entertainment.

March 3, 2014
Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy voted through by full council

Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy voted through by full council

Cheshire East councillors have voted through the final version of a new Local Plan Strategy which is to be sent to Government for endorsement. The Plan proposes a number of policies which impact on Nantwich and surrounding areas over the next 15 to 20 years.

March 1, 2014
Reaseheath students in Nantwich catch prizes at Coole Acres Fishery

Reaseheath students in Nantwich catch prizes at Coole Acres Fishery

Fish management students were in line for prize catches during a survey at Coole Acres Fishery and Fish Hatchery in Nantwich. The Reaseheath College students spent a practical session investigating species and size of population of fish in the specimen pool.

February 28, 2014