Wistaston

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
Hundreds enjoy Wistaston fireworks display amid future events warning

Hundreds enjoy Wistaston fireworks display amid future events warning

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the Wistaston Community Council Fireworks Display, amid warnings future events could be in doubt due to a lack of volunteers.

The event last night (November 4) took place at the Eric Swan Sports Ground/Brittles Pavilion off Church Lane in Wistaston.

November 5, 2023
Wistaston to stage Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair 2023

Wistaston to stage Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair 2023

By Jonathan White
The 67th annual Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair will take place at Wistaston Memorial Hall on November 18.

The event will run from 10am to 3pm, and children will be able to visit Father Christmas (£5 per child) and receive a present from him.

November 3, 2023
Wistaston Fireworks - promotional photo

Wistaston Fireworks Display to take place despite lack of volunteers

By Jonathan White
The Wistaston Community Council ‘Fireworks Display’ will take place on Saturday November 4 – but without the traditional parade due to a lack of volunteers.

The event normally includes a Torchlight, Fancy Dress & Pumpkin Parade through the village.

October 28, 2023
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club hosts successful finals day

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club hosts successful finals day

By Jonathan White
The annual Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club (WJTC) Finals Day was held on two courts behind Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre.

Bill Heath (WJTC Chairman) compered the event and presented the trophies.

September 19, 2023
Hundreds enjoy Wistaston annual Duck and Model Boat races!

Hundreds enjoy Wistaston annual Duck and Model Boat races!

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of villagers turned out in force to enjoy Wistaston’s annual Duck Race and Children’s model boat race.

The 26th ‘Annual Community Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race’ took place at the Joey the Swan parkland area, and organised by volunteers from Wistaston Community Council village events team and Wistaston Memorial Hall.

September 11, 2023
Wistaston Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race 2023

Wistaston Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race 2023

By Jonathan White
The annual Wistaston ‘Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race’ takes place on Saturday September 9 at the Joey the Swan parkland area.

The stalls and fun games open from 1pm. Admission to the event is free.

August 27, 2023
Britain in Bloom judges inspect Wistaston village

Britain in Bloom judges inspect Wistaston village

By Jonathan White
Britain in Bloom judges from The Royal Horticultural Society toured Wistaston to judge the village in the Town category of the Britain in Bloom 2023 UK Finals.

Two judges met chairman of Wistaston Parish Council John Moore and members of the Wistaston in Bloom group and Wistaston Conservation Group.

August 12, 2023