A 4,000-name petition calling for the Green Gap around Nantwich and Crewe to be protected, has been backed by local MP Edward Timpson. Campaigners launched the “Save the Green Gap” effort in Willaston two years ago to safeguard the area from excessive urban development.
New Pilates and Zumba Fitness classes are opening in Nantwich. A daytime Zumba keep fit session is being launched in January on Thursdays from 10.15am in Nantwich parish rooms.
Residents, councillors, and members of the Royal British Legion packed into Wistaston Memorial Hall for Remembrance Service. They were joined by members of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers from the Wistaston 35th SWC Scout Group.
Cheshire Fire chiefs have unveiled plans to change the way large areas of South Cheshire are covered by crews and appliances. Proposals, which aim to save up to £7 million over the next eight years, include a new station at Alsager and possibly adding a second station in Crewe.
A Wistaston temp who worked for dozens of Crewe and Nantwich companies, is retiring after 20 years with the same recruitment agency. Susan Houghton has finished her last placement for Meadowbank Associates, on Welsh Row.
Fifteen teams battled it out to be the brainboxes of Wistaston at the village annual quiz event. The teams of four took part in six rounds of 10 questions as they competed for the Wistaston Annual Hall Quiz Fred Lorimer trophy.
Hundreds of Wistaston families had a blast at the village’s 35th annual Fireworks Display. The event included judging of the children’s best pumpkin and best fancy dress competitions, before a procession to the Eric Swan Sports Ground off Church Lane for the display.
Drunken youths plaguing a village near Nantwich are facing a tough police crackdown. Officers seized large amounts of alcohol (pictured) after they targeted yobs in Wistaston.
Vandals who targeted a children’s playground in Wistaston are being hunted by police. The yobs daubed graffiti across play equipment and the floor at Joey the Swan park on Valley Road.
By Jonathan White More than 60 people halped to raise around £400 at the popular Wistaston Jubilee Proms concert. The concert, in Wistaston Memorial Hall, was performed by the Crewe Concert Band under musical director Albert Dunseath.
Residents are being invited to a special Jubilee Proms Concert in Wistaston, near Nantwich. The event takes place in Wistaston Memorial Hall, on Church Lane, on Thursday October 18.
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club has won one of the village’s top ‘in bloom’ award. The club was selected by Wistaston in Bloom to receive the Byatt Trophy for “The Best Community Premises”.
By Jonathan White A local singing group is hoping to unearth new singing talent in the Nantwich area. The Wistaston Singers are on the lookout for new members, particularly new sopranos and tenors.
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