Wistaston

Wistaston stages successful annual village fete

Wistaston stages successful annual village fete

By Jonathan White
The Wistaston Village Fete proved another a big success with hundreds of families attending.

The annual event, organised by the Wistaston Community Council, took place at Wistaston Church Lane Academy, on Church Lane.

June 24, 2016
Wistaston Memorial Hall hosts Queen’s 90th Birthday celebration

Wistaston Memorial Hall hosts Queen’s 90th Birthday celebration

By Jonathan White
A Queen’s Birthday celebration concert to mark Her Majesty’s 90th birthday took place at Wistaston Memorial Hall.

Crewe Concert Band performed highlights of music from England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Cornwall.

June 20, 2016
Wistaston Singers perform fund-raising concert for local causes

Wistaston Singers perform fund-raising concert for local causes

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Singers helped raise hundreds of pounds for local causes at a fund-raising concert in St Mary’s Church Hall, Wistaston.

Musical director Phil Houghton introduced each song and soloist, with Treona Holden the accompanist for the show.

May 23, 2016
Wistaston Scout hut to be demolished for new £200,000 venue

Wistaston Scout hut to be demolished for new £200,000 venue

By Jonathan White
The 35th South West Cheshire (Wistaston) Scout group hut at Bluebell Wood is set to close for the final time this weekend.

The hut on Elm Close will host its last visit day is Easter Saturday March 26, before it is demolished next month.

March 24, 2016
Wistaston Tennis Club serves up more than £100 for Sport Relief

Wistaston Tennis Club serves up more than £100 for Sport Relief

By Jonathan White
Wistaston teenager George Raiswell helped to raise vital Sport Relief funds after organising a tennis contest at his local club.

George, a member of Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club on Church Lane, staged a round-robin format doubles tennis event and a fund-raising raffle for UK charity.

March 23, 2016
Cheshire East “disappointed” as appeal allows Moorfields housing scheme

Cheshire East “disappointed” as appeal allows Moorfields housing scheme

Cheshire East Council chiefs say they are “disappointed” after the Court of Appeal allowed a controversial 146-home development in Willaston.

Richborough Estates was given the go ahead in August last year following a public inquiry into the application on land off Moorfields.

March 21, 2016
Roy Tomlinson

Family issue plea to find missing Nantwich man Roy Tomlinson

The family of a missing Nantwich man with dementia have made an emotional appeal for his return.

Richard Tomlinson and Kate Tomlinson, son and granddaughter of 83-year-old Roy Tomlinson, have issued a statement as the search for him continues.

January 29, 2016
Wistaston man scoops TripAdvisor honour as top travel photographer

Wistaston man scoops TripAdvisor honour as top travel photographer

A Wistaston man and regular contributor to Nantwichnews has been crowned “Travel Photographer of the Year” by TripAdvisor.

Jonathan White earned the honour in the company’s annual awards, dubbed “The Ollies”, which are given to top contributors from more than 90 million members.

January 13, 2016
Wistaston Singers perform Christmas Carol concert in Crewe

Wistaston Singers perform Christmas Carol concert in Crewe

By Jonathan White
The Wistaston Singers performed at a Christmas Carol concert at St Stephen’s Methodist Church in Crewe.

Phil Houghton was musical director and organist and also introduced each carol and soloist. Jane Hale was the accompanist.

December 21, 2015
Nantwich householders go Christmas crackers with lights

Nantwich householders go Christmas crackers with lights

Some residents in Nantwich have gone Christmas crackers with their light displays, as these pictures show!

Photographer Jonathan White has captured the magical homes in the town which have gone over the top.

December 20, 2015
Cancer Research UK Christmas Fair hosted by Wistaston

Cancer Research UK Christmas Fair hosted by Wistaston

By Jonathan White
The annual Cancer Research UK ‘Christmas Fair’ has taken place at Wistaston Memorial Hall in Wistaston.

The event was organised by the Crewe and Nantwich Support Group for Cancer Research UK.

November 29, 2015
Hands Off Wistaston campaign fights Witter’s Field plan

Hands Off Wistaston campaign fights Witter’s Field plan

Campaigners in Wistaston are urging residents to fight a housing developer’s bid to build on Witter’s Field.

Gladman Homes is going to appeal over their second application for 300 houses on the village’s green area.

November 27, 2015
Holly Fair in Wistaston helps raise more than £1,500

Holly Fair in Wistaston helps raise more than £1,500

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Holly Fair’ at Wells Green Methodist Church on Brookland Avenue in Wistaston raised more than £1,500.

In the entrance hall, there was a raffle to win a hamper of Fairtrade goods, a competition to win two knitted animals and crocheted items for sale made by 100-year-old church member Olwen Wood.

November 15, 2015