Wistaston

Annual duck race proves a big splash for Wistaston families

Annual duck race proves a big splash for Wistaston families

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of families enjoyed the 20th annual community duck race and children’s model boat race in Wistaston.

The event, sponsored by Wistaston Community Council and Crewe Movie Makers, was opened by Wistaston Rose Queen Rachel Astbury and her attendant Chelsea Horne.

September 14, 2015
Wistaston school parking problems tackled by new drop-off

Wistaston school parking problems tackled by new drop-off

Parents parking in and around Wistaston’s Berkeley Academy will have a new drop-off point for their children to help resolve parking problems.

The primary school has recently received planning approval from Cheshire East Council to replace its existing buildings.

September 12, 2015
Wistaston to stage annual Duck Race at Joey the Swan

Wistaston to stage annual Duck Race at Joey the Swan

Hundreds of ducks will be racing each other at Wistaston’s annual duck race event this weekend.

The Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre Annual Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race takes place on Saturday at Recreation Ground, Joey the Swan.

September 3, 2015
Three Liverpool men charged with Wistaston burglary

Three Liverpool men charged with Wistaston burglary

Three men have from Liverpool have been charged with burglary following an incident at a house in Wistaston.

The men were all arrested at 9pm on Sunday (August 23) at an address on Fuller Drive, Wistaston, after a member of the public reported suspicious activity.

August 25, 2015
Tennisathon in Wistaston raises £100 for health charities

Tennisathon in Wistaston raises £100 for health charities

A 12-hour fund-raising ‘Tennisathon’ took place at Wistaston Tennis Club on Church Lane, Wistaston.

Several members of Wistaston Tennis Club took part and 24 sets (201 games) were played during the event.

August 20, 2015
Tennisathon to take place for charity in Wistaston

Tennisathon to take place for charity in Wistaston

A charity ‘Tennisathon’ is taking place tomorrow (August 8) in Wistaston.

The 12-hour tennis event will run from 7.30am until 7.30pm.

August 8, 2015
Wistaston teenager lands top US golf scholarship

Wistaston teenager lands top US golf scholarship

A Wistaston teenager has teed up a golf scholarship in the USA in a bid to make it big in the sport.

South Cheshire College sports student Lewis George is heading across the Atlantic to the University of Central Arkansas (UCA).

July 24, 2015
Wistaston garden party raises £690 for Diabetes UK

Wistaston garden party raises £690 for Diabetes UK

A Wistaston garden party in aid of Diabetes UK helped raise almost £700.

Sheena and Ken Sambrook staged the event in their house and front and back gardens.

July 22, 2015
Rising Sun Nurseries boost RSPCA with £8,600 donation

Rising Sun Nurseries boost RSPCA with £8,600 donation

RSPCA’s Crewe, Nantwich & District Branch has been given a massive boost with an £8,600 donation from a local garden centre.

Rising Sun Nurseries in Wistaston has collected the money over the last few years.

July 13, 2015
Willaston and Wistaston call for HGVs to be moved off A534

Willaston and Wistaston call for HGVs to be moved off A534

Councillors are calling for HGVs to be taken off the busy A534 Crewe/Nantwich Road through Willaston and Wistaston.

Margaret Simon, Jacquie Weatherill and Sarah Pochin want to see lorries removed from road after its speed limit was reduction from 40mph to 30mph.

July 8, 2015
Wistaston couple to stage garden party for Diabetes UK

Wistaston couple to stage garden party for Diabetes UK

A Wistaston couple are to stage a fund-raising garden party in aid of Crewe and South Cheshire Voluntary Group of Diabetes UK.

Ken and Sheena Sambrook will be hosting the party next Wednesday July 8 at their home on Westfield Drive, Wistaston.

July 2, 2015
Willaston family honour daughter at CRY London walk

Willaston family honour daughter at CRY London walk

A family from Willaston took part in a fundraising walk organised by Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) in memory of their daughter.

Alison and Robert Howells, and son Joel, joined the Heart of London Bridges Walk for its ninth year in honour of daughter and sister Ceri, who died suddenly aged just 22.

July 1, 2015
Wistaston to host Camps International music fundraiser

Wistaston to host Camps International music fundraiser

A fund-raising music night in aid of Camps International takes place this weekend at St Mary’s Church Hall in Wistaston.

Tickets are £5 available from St Mary’s Church office, Malbank School office and Brine Leas School office.

June 29, 2015