Wistaston

Wistaston man jailed for attempted shop robbery

Wistaston man jailed for attempted shop robbery

Wistaston man who attempted to rob a shop in Crewe has been jailed for more than three years.

Callum Gibbs, of Rope Lane, Wistaston, was sentenced to three years and nine months for the offence at Chester Crown Court.

June 29, 2024
Woman guilty of causing death of man by dangerous driving

Woman guilty of causing death of man by dangerous driving

A woman has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a 61-year-old man by dangerous driving in Wistaston.

Oghenevwaire Shittu, of Ruskin Road, Crewe, entered the plea at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday (June 25).

June 28, 2024
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
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
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
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
Orchestra hosts Wistaston concert in memory of founder member

Orchestra hosts Wistaston concert in memory of founder member

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire Orchestra are hosting a ‘Spring Concert’ on Sunday (April 21) at Wistaston Memorial Hall.

The concert is in memory of one of the orchestra’s founder members, Lewis Goodrich, who passed away in November.

April 18, 2024
Northern Lights display dazzles sky watchers in South Cheshire

Northern Lights display dazzles sky watchers in South Cheshire

By Jonathan White
Sky watchers in South Cheshire were treated to a rare display of colours from the spectacular Northern Lights last night (March 3).

The display was down to a geomagnetic storm on the surface of the sun.

March 4, 2024
Wistaston Singers perform at Christmas Carol concert

Wistaston Singers perform at Christmas Carol concert

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Singers performed their annual fund-raising ‘Christmas Carol Concert’ at St Stephen’s Methodist Church in Crewe.

Phil Houghton (Musical Director) and Clare Shackleton (Assistant Musical Director) alternated in introducing each song and soloist.

December 17, 2023
Christmas concert brings festive cheer to Wistaston village

Christmas concert brings festive cheer to Wistaston village

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Community Council’s annual ‘Christmas Concert’ brought festive cheer to villagers.

The concert, at St Mary’s Church Hall on Church Lane in Wistaston, featured the Wells Green Choir led by Myra Wood, The Swinging Woodpeckers and Wistaston Church Lane Academy Choir.

December 15, 2023
Wistaston wins gold at Britain in Bloom awards

Wistaston wins gold at Britain in Bloom awards

By Jonathan White
Wistaston won a Gold Award in the Town category at the 2023 RHS Britain in Bloom UK Finals, the country’s largest community gardening competition.

Wistaston in Bloom members Bill and Helen Heath and Diane Edge-Robinson and Wistaston Parish Council Cllr Diane Houston attended the ceremony at RHS Lindley Hall in London.

December 14, 2023
Wistaston Singers Christmas Carol Concert December 9

Wistaston Singers Christmas Carol Concert December 9

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Singers annual ‘Christmas Carol Concert’ takes place on Saturday December 9.

It will start at 3pm at St Stephen’s Methodist Church on Gainsborough Road in Crewe.

November 28, 2023
Holly Fair at Wistaston church hailed popular success

Holly Fair at Wistaston church hailed popular success

By Jonathan White
The annual “Holly Fair” at Wells Green Methodist Church in Wistaston has been hailed a big success.

In the entrance hall there was a prize raffle, red, green and silver stall, and a tombola.

November 7, 2023