Wistaston

South Cheshire Orchestra celebrates 50th anniversary with concert

South Cheshire Orchestra celebrates 50th anniversary with concert

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire Orchestra celebrated their 50th anniversary with a music concert at Wistaston Memorial Hall.

The Orchestra’s programme included Elizabethan Serenade (Ronald Binge), Cox and Box: Overture (Arthur Sullivan), Overture to La gazza ladra (Gioachino Rossini), and more…

April 15, 2023
Residents asked for views on future of Wistaston Memorial Hall

Residents asked for views on future of Wistaston Memorial Hall

Residents in Wistaston are being urged to share their views on the future of Wistaston Memorial Hall and Community Centre on Church Lane.

There are plans for the future of the building, including a rebuild as the life-span of the venue is nearing an end.

April 6, 2023
Wistaston woman set to row Atlantic for three charities

Wistaston woman set to row Atlantic for three charities

A Wistaston woman has teamed up with two others to tackle the “Ocean Empower Atlantic Row 2023” in aid of charity.

Deborah Cope, 45, says she is taking on the challenge to raise funds.

April 5, 2023
South Cheshire Orchestra to celebrate 50th anniversary with concert

South Cheshire Orchestra to celebrate 50th anniversary with concert

by Jonathan White
South Cheshire Orchestra are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a concert on Sunday April 2 at Wistaston Memorial Hall.

Following a performance of Handel’s Messiah in December 1972, the players discussed remaining together to form a regular group of players.

March 29, 2023
Engineers damaged tree forcing Crewe Road closure in Willaston

Engineers damaged tree forcing Crewe Road closure in Willaston

Councillors say damage to tree roots by United Utilities engineers has caused the ongoing closure of busy Crewe Road in Willaston.

Engineers dug under a tree canopy while they were repairing a burst water main by the side of the road last week.

March 21, 2023
Nantwich News contributor wins prestigious Wistaston award

Nantwich News contributor wins prestigious Wistaston award

Nantwich News contributor Jonathan White has been honoured by his village with the award of “Wistonian of the Year” for 2022.

The 51-year-old will receive a commemorative shield and badge.

January 29, 2023
Police appeal for dog walker witness to alleged sex attack in Wistaston

Police appeal for dog walker witness to alleged sex attack in Wistaston

Detectives investigating reports of a serious sexual assault in Wistaston have appealed for a dog walker who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

The serious sexual assault on a 15-year-old girl is reported to have taken place on Oak Tree Walk sometime between 2.25pm to 2.40pm on Monday (January 16).

January 19, 2023
Wistaston man sentenced after causing death on A534 bypass

Wistaston man sentenced after causing death on A534 bypass

A Wistaston man who pleaded guilty to causing a fatal collision on the A534 Haslington Bypass has been sentenced.

Matthew Ellson pleaded guilty to death by careless driving in December and was sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended for 24 months.

January 18, 2023
Detectives probe reports of sexual assault of girl, 15, in Wistaston

Detectives probe reports of sexual assault of girl, 15, in Wistaston

Detectives are investigating reports of a serious sexual assault of a teenage girl in Wistaston.

It’s said to have happened on Oak Tree Walk, Wistaston, sometime between 2.40pm to 3pm yesterday (January 16).

January 17, 2023
Burglar jailed after 82-year-old’s terrifying ordeal in Wistaston

Burglar jailed after 82-year-old’s terrifying ordeal in Wistaston

A burglar who held a pillow over the face of an 82-year-old woman while she was house-sitting a Wistaston property for a friend has been jailed.

Martin McGinley 30, of Smallbrook Walk, Crewe, was sentenced to 38 months imprisonment after pleading guilty.

December 28, 2022
PIC SPECIAL: Homes bring festive cheer with Christmas lights

PIC SPECIAL: Homes bring festive cheer with Christmas lights

Amateur photographer Jonathan White has been out and about capturing the festive homes displaying eye-catching Christmas light shows.

Every year homes in towns and villages across south Cheshire bring a smile to the face with their extravagant displays adorning properties and gardens.

December 19, 2022
Christmas house lights up Wistaston for cancer charity

Christmas house lights up Wistaston for cancer charity

By Jonathan White
A Wistaston householder has decorated his house in Christmas lights to raise money for charity.

For the sixth consecutive year Allyn Nightingale has dressed up his bungalow and driveway on Rope Bank Avenue with bells, baubles, hundreds of different coloured lights, lit-up trees and illuminated characters.

December 18, 2022
Wistaston Singers perform at Christmas Carol concert

Wistaston Singers perform at Christmas Carol concert

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Singers performed their annual fund-raising Christmas Carol Concert at St Stephen’s Methodist Church in Crewe.

Phil Houghton (Musical Director) and Clare Shackleton (Assistant Musical Director) alternated in introducing each song and soloist. Ann Farrington was the Accompanist.

December 13, 2022