Charity events

The Cat FM event raises more than £3,000 for hospital charity

The Cat FM event raises more than £3,000 for hospital charity

By Jonathan White
Crewe and Nantwich community radio station The Cat FM has presented £3,058 to Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity for their Lost Little Ones baby bereavement suite appeal.

The money was raised at a “Sunday Night at the Lyceum” variety show organised by The Cat.

October 27, 2020
Funky Choir Photo - Wingate Centre

Wingate Centre fundraising continues despite Covid restrictions

The Wingate Centre #Wingate2020 Campaign has been staging vital fundraising activities to help the Wrenbury charity through the pandemic.

October 21, 2020
Hospice hunt on for Nantwich’s very own star baker

Hospice hunt on for Nantwich’s very own star baker

The hunt is on for Nantwich’s very own home star baker as Hope House children’s hospice launches its Eat Cake Week.

Bakers and cake-lovers are being asked to get out their mixing bowls and put on their aprons during half-term between October 26 to November 1.

October 14, 2020
Rotary of Crewe and Nantwich Weaver help with clean up

Rotary of Crewe and Nantwich Weaver help with clean up

Members of Rotary Club of Crewe and Nantwich Weaver joined with Mayor of Crewe and members of the Railway Cottages Residents Association for a major clean-up operation.

October 9, 2020
Hope House Dark Run goes virtual on Halloween

Hope House Dark Run goes virtual on Halloween

The annual Hope House Dark Run in aid of the hospice is going virtual this Halloween.

Children and adults from around Nantwich are being encouraged to pull on their fluorescent and spooky outfits and hit the street on a 5K route near their homes.

September 23, 2020
Nantwich Buddies to stage first Virtual Volunteer Expo

Nantwich Buddies to stage first Virtual Volunteer Expo

Nantwich Buddies volunteer organisation is launching its first “Virtual Volunteer Expo” from tomorrow (September 21).

Volunteers from across Cheshire and beyond are invited to take part in any or all of the workshops being staged over the subsequent weeks.

September 20, 2020
PICTURE SPECIAL: 11th Weaver Wander takes place in Nantwich

PICTURE SPECIAL: 11th Weaver Wander takes place in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
The 11th annual ‘Weaver Wander’ charity classic & sports car rally took place from Nantwich yesterday.

More than 150 cars assembled for viewing from 9am at Nantwich Football Club car park and departed from 10am.

September 13, 2020
Big Cheshire Clothes Swap event planned for October

Big Cheshire Clothes Swap event planned for October

A charity “Big Cheshire Clothes Swap” event is scheduled for October to help raise funds for charity.

And the event will help people donate clothes they no longer want and find clothes they will actually wear.

September 5, 2020
Latest Nantwich Foodbank “drop off and go” event set for September 5

Latest Nantwich Foodbank “drop off and go” event set for September 5

The latest ‘Drop-Off & Go’ Collection in aid of Nantwich Foodbank will take place at Nantwich Town FC on Saturday September 5.

Residents can turn up between 11am and 1pm at the Weaver Stadium on Waterlode to donate a range of products.

August 24, 2020
Stapeley Grange RSPCA centre to stage fund-raising quiz night

Stapeley Grange RSPCA centre to stage fund-raising quiz night

The Stapeley Grange RSPCA wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich is hosting an online quiz night to raise funds during the unprecedented Covid-19 lockdown.

Stapeley Grange, on London Road, usually holds a big summer fair every summer, which often raises thousands of pounds.

August 11, 2020
Weaver Wander event in Nantwich to go ahead in September

Weaver Wander event in Nantwich to go ahead in September

The Weaver Wander annual event in and around Nantwich will go ahead on September 12, say organisers Rotary Club of Crewe and Nantwich Weaver.

August 3, 2020
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to stage NHS fundraising golf event

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to stage NHS fundraising golf event

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC members are in full fundraising swing – by organising a charity golf day in aid of NHS and Leighton Hospital.

Members of the Vagrants-based club will be staging its first annual charity golf event at Queen Park golf club in Crewe on Saturday August 8.

July 29, 2020
Nantwich Foodbank volunteers announce next collection day

Nantwich Foodbank volunteers announce next collection day

Nantwich Foodbank volunteers are arranging another vital collection at Brine Leas School.

Previous collections at the school on Audlem Road – organised with social distancing – have helped collect more than a ton of food.

June 17, 2020