Wistaston

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
Wistaston Scout Group celebrates 65th anniversary

Wistaston Scout Group celebrates 65th anniversary

By Jonathan White
The 35th South West Cheshire (Wistaston) Scout Group is celebrates its 65th anniversary this year.

The group’s celebrations included a treasure hunt in Wistaston on Saturday with 180 Scouts and family members participating in a “what3words” geocode search.

July 6, 2023
Wistaston Singers to perform at Summer Concert

Wistaston Singers to perform at Summer Concert

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Singers annual ‘Summer Concert’ will take place on Saturday July 15 at St Stephen’s Methodist Church on Gainsborough Road in Crewe.

It will start at 3pm with singing performed by the choir. The concert will last approximately two hours.

June 30, 2023
Tributes paid after death of popular Wistaston musician and teacher

Tributes paid after death of popular Wistaston musician and teacher

Tributes have been paid to a popular teacher and musician from Wistaston who has died.

Robert Richardson was well known in the area for his drumming, and was often seen performing at major local events such as Remembrance Sundays and Battle of Nantwich.

June 26, 2023
Wistaston Village Fete is huge success

Wistaston Village Fete is huge success

By Jonathan White
The annual Wistaston Village Fete proved a big hit as hundreds of people enjoyed the event.

It was organised by the Wistaston Community Council and took place at Wistaston Church Lane Academy on Church Lane.

June 19, 2023
Wistaston scout leader awarded MBE

Wistaston scout leader awarded MBE

By Jonathan White
Wistaston scout leader John Bennett has been awarded an MBE in the Kings Birthday Honours list, for services to young people in Cheshire.

John, born in Milton Keynes in 1944, was a wolf cub and then a boy scout with 1st Wolverton Scout Group.

June 17, 2023
Wistaston Singers perform at church concert in Aston

Wistaston Singers perform at church concert in Aston

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Singers performed a fundraising Gala Concert at St Andrew’s Methodist Church on Wrenbury Road in Aston, Nantwich.

The concert, watched by more than 100 people, also featured ukulele group Ukes Alive and a soloist singer.

June 1, 2023
Schools across Cheshire East to receive Govt repairs funding

Schools across Cheshire East to receive Govt repairs funding

By Mark Smith, local democracy reporter
Schools across Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester are to receive Government cash to carry out repairs and upgrades.

The condition improvement funding will see a £456 million pot of cash earmarked for 1,000 projects up and down the country.

May 24, 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
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
South Cheshire Orchestra celebrates 50th anniversary with concert

South Cheshire Orchestra celebrates 50th anniversary with concert

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire Orchestra celebrated their 50th anniversary with a music concert at Wistaston Memorial Hall.

The Orchestra’s programme included Elizabethan Serenade (Ronald Binge), Cox and Box: Overture (Arthur Sullivan), Overture to La gazza ladra (Gioachino Rossini), and more…

April 15, 2023
Residents asked for views on future of Wistaston Memorial Hall

Residents asked for views on future of Wistaston Memorial Hall

Residents in Wistaston are being urged to share their views on the future of Wistaston Memorial Hall and Community Centre on Church Lane.

There are plans for the future of the building, including a rebuild as the life-span of the venue is nearing an end.

April 6, 2023
Wistaston woman set to row Atlantic for three charities

Wistaston woman set to row Atlantic for three charities

A Wistaston woman has teamed up with two others to tackle the “Ocean Empower Atlantic Row 2023” in aid of charity.

Deborah Cope, 45, says she is taking on the challenge to raise funds.

April 5, 2023