Wistaston

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
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