Wistaston

Hundreds enjoy Wistaston duck race and children’s model boat race

Hundreds enjoy Wistaston duck race and children’s model boat race

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of villagers turned out for the 27th annual community Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race in Wistaston.

The event, at the Joey the Swan parkland area in Wistaston, was organised by volunteer members from the Wistaston Community events team and Wistaston Memorial Hall.

September 8, 2024
Woman jailed for death by dangerous driving in Wistaston

Woman jailed for death by dangerous driving in Wistaston

A woman who caused the death of a 61-year-old man in Wistaston by dangerous driving has been jailed for 50 months.

Oghenevwaire Shittu, 39, of Ruskin Road, Crewe, appeared at Chester Crown Court today (Sept 4) after previously pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.

September 4, 2024
Wistaston mum publishes first book on motherhood

Wistaston mum publishes first book on motherhood

A South Cheshire mum is rising up the book charts after revealing “raw and real stories” of motherhood in her first publication.

In ‘Mum’s the Word – The Mothering Journey’ Kate Blakemore tells of her harrowing loss following an ectopic pregnancy and a later miscarriage as well as the post natal depression that led her to undergo a termination.

August 18, 2024
Wistaston to stage annual Model Boat and Duck Race

Wistaston to stage annual Model Boat and Duck Race

By Jonathan White
The annual Wistaston Children’s Model Boat Race and Duck Race will take place on Saturday September 7.

The event takes place at the Joey the Swan parkland area, behind the Wistaston sign on Church Lane.

August 9, 2024
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