Cancer Research UK ‘Xmas Fair’ 2021 in Wistaston
By Jonathan White
More than £2,500 was raised at the 65th Cancer Research UK ‘Xmas Fair’ at Wistaston Memorial Hall.
The event is organised annually by the Crewe & Nantwich Cancer Research UK Group.
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Scout archive exhibition takes place in Wistaston
By Jonathan White
An exhibition of items from South West Cheshire Scouts District’s archive was held by Wistaston Scout Group’s new Scout Centre
A comprehensive range of displays contained items dating back to 1908 and included books, photographs, certificates, flags, memorabilia from several World Jamborees and Crewe Scout Gang Shows, old Scout uniforms and a great many press cuttings as well as other items of historic interest.
Wistaston Cub Scout stars in Remembrance film with Duchess
A 10-year-old Cub Scout from Wistaston played a starring role in a new Remembrance video alongside the Duchess of Cambridge.
Young Emily Edge was part of the video filmed to mark Remembrance and 100 years of the Royal British Legion.
Funeral details for Wistonian Rev Ken Sambrook
The funeral for Rev Ken Sambrook who died recently will take place on Monday November 29.
It will take place at 11:30am at St Mary’s Church in Wistaston.
Wistaston and Willaston mourns death of Rev Ken Sambrook
By Jonathan White
Villagers in Wistaston and Willaston are mourning the death of popular Revd Ken Sambrook.
Ken passed away on Wednesday (November 10) after a brief spell in hospital.
‘Ribbon of Poppies’ Remembrance Day display in Wistaston
By Jonathan White
This amazing Remembrance Day “Ribbon of Poppies” cascade with silhouetted soldiers has been unveiled at Wistaston & Rope War Memorial.
The 70ft high cascade was installed by the 35th South West Cheshire (Wistaston) Scout Group, made of more than 5,000 plastic bottle ends donated by Scouts and members of the public.
Wistaston Flower and Produce Show 2021 results
By Jonathan White
The 38th annual Wistaston Flower and Produce Show took place at St Mary’s Church Hall on Church Lane in Wistaston.
St Mary’s Church Hall was filled with stunning floral arrangements and there were high standards throughout the flower and vegetables classes.
Wistaston garden centre publishes “Beetroot the Cat” book for charity
By Jonathan White
The Rising Sun Nurseries garden centre on Middlewich Road in Wistaston is selling a book to raise money for a charity.
The book is called ‘When Beetroot turned red’ and was written by Mark Cook, who is a family friend of the garden centre owners.
Wistaston Allotments benefit from builder’s sales cabin donation
Members of Wistaston Allotments on Wistaston Green Road have welcomed the delivery of an unused sales cabin from a local housebuilder.
The community of 40 members was searching for a suitable cabin for the allotment to hold monthly meetings, fundraising discussions and wider community events like open days.
Wistaston staff cycle to Disneyland Paris for pupil with rare brain cancer
Big-hearted school staff in Wistaston pedalled for almost 500 miles from Crewe to Disneyland Paris – to raise money for one special Princess.
Wistaston Academy year 1 pupil Acacia was diagnosed with an incurable brain cancer called Diffuse Midline Glioma H3K27M in September last year.
Wistaston artist named “Local Legend” award winner
A Wistaston artist who donated a sculpture to her village has been named as the latest “Local Legend” winners by The Cat FM.
Sandie Wilson received her “Baked by Gill” Cat Cake and Local Legend certificate from presenter David Foulkes.
Wistaston Academy pupils welcome new outdoor area
Pupils at Wistaston Academy are enjoying a new-look reception outdoor area and climbing wall.
The school devised a comprehensive and innovative plan to upgrade the area during the pandemic.
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club to reopen as lockdown eases
By Jonathan White
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club (WJTC) on Church Lane is gearing up to re-open their two courts at the end of this month when nationwide lockdown restrictions ease.
All outdoor tennis clubs across the country will be able to re-open for play from Monday (March 29), as part of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s four-step roadmap out of lockdown.
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