Wistaston

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
Wistaston villagers remember fallen heroes at Memorial Hall service

Wistaston villagers remember fallen heroes at Memorial Hall service

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Memorial Hall and Community Centre was filled to capacity as the village remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice in two world wars.

A guard of honour was organised by Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from the 35th South West Cheshire Scout group, who welcomed councillors from Cheshire East and Wistaston.

November 12, 2015
Teams compete for Fred Lorimer trophy in Wistaston annual quiz

Teams compete for Fred Lorimer trophy in Wistaston annual quiz

By Jonathan White
Eleven teams of four took part in six rounds of 10 questions at Wistaston Memorial Hall’s Annual Quiz for the Fred Lorimer trophy.

The quiz setters were Peter and Christina Wainwright who had organised their third quiz at the Hall on Church Lane in Wistaston.

November 7, 2015
Wrenbury Art Group help village Remembrance Service

Wrenbury Art Group help village Remembrance Service

The congregation of St Margaret’s Church in Wrenbury had the support of the thriving Wrenbury Art Group for its Remembrance Service.

Their paintings were illuminated by tea-lights for the evening service on Sunday.

November 2, 2015
Hundreds of families enjoy Wistaston fireworks display

Hundreds of families enjoy Wistaston fireworks display

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of families enjoyed the 38th annual Wistaston fireworks display.

The event took place at the Eric Swan Sports Ground, off Church Lane in Wistaston.

November 1, 2015
Wistaston Fireworks - promotional photo

Wistaston Fireworks display set for October 31

The Wistaston Community Council Fireworks Display takes place this Saturday October 31 at the Eric Swan Sports Ground (The Brittles) behind Wistaston Church Lane Primary School.

The fancy dress and pumpkin competitions will be judged at 6pm at the Eric Swan Sports Ground.

October 29, 2015
£14 million of Section 106 money sits unspent in Cheshire East Council coffers

£14 million of Section 106 money sits unspent in Cheshire East Council coffers

Exclusive
More than £14 million from housing developers is sitting unspent in Cheshire East Council coffers, we can reveal today.

The staggering amount was uncovered in a Freedom of Information Act, which revealed only half of Section 106 contributions received from developers since 2010-11 has been invested.

October 21, 2015
Wistaston pupils help create Crewe town centre mural

Wistaston pupils help create Crewe town centre mural

By Jonathan White
Wistaston youngsters have helped create a stencilled mural along the main walkway of the Royal Arcade in Crewe town centre.

The walkway connects Queensway to the bus station and had been vandalised with graffiti.

October 18, 2015
LATH group to host gala concert in Wistaston

LATH group to host gala concert in Wistaston

The LATH (Looking After The Homeless) group will stage an autumn gala concert in Wistaston.

The concert takes place on Friday October 16 from 7.30pm at Wistaston Memorial Hall, on Church Lane.

October 7, 2015
Photographers in Cheshire capture ‘Supermoon’ and eclipse

Photographers in Cheshire capture ‘Supermoon’ and eclipse

These are the images of the ‘Supermoon’ and lunar eclipse over Nantwich.

Photographer Jonathan White snapped these amazing pictures from his Wistaston house in the early hours of this morning.

September 28, 2015
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club stages finals day

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club stages finals day

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club (WJTC) Finals Day took place on the two courts behind the Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre on Church Lane.

Bill Heath, club chairman, introduced the presentation of trophies inside the Memorial Hall.

September 21, 2015