Charity events

RSPCA Stapeley Grange to stage 25th anniversary summer fair

RSPCA Stapeley Grange to stage 25th anniversary summer fair

RSPCA Stapeley Grange wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich is starting its 25th anniversary celebrations with a summer fair this weekend.

Stapeley Grange, in London Road, opened in 1994 and since then has seen tens of thousands of animals come through its doors.

July 5, 2019
PICTURE SPECIAL: Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes attracts thousands of visitors

PICTURE SPECIAL: Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes attracts thousands of visitors

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people braved the wind and rain to enjoy the quirky annual Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes.

The event, organised by the Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust, dates back at least 200 years though stopped in 1920.

June 9, 2019
Charity 50s/60s disco to be held at Crewe Vagrants

Charity 50s/60s disco to be held at Crewe Vagrants

A charity 50/60s disco is to be held at Crewe Vagrants in Willaston in aid of two life-saving causes.

The event at the Newcastle Road sports club aims to raise funds for Bloodwise and Macmillan Cancer Support.

May 30, 2019
Nantwich Museum annual plant and book sale on June 8

Nantwich Museum annual plant and book sale on June 8

The annual plant sale organised by Nantwich Museum Trust to boost museum funds will take place on Saturday June 8.

The sale will run between 10.30am and 12.30pm, offering a selection of keenly priced plants.

May 28, 2019
CVS to stage Easter Egg hunt at Queens Park in Crewe

CVS to stage Easter Egg hunt at Queens Park in Crewe

Community & Voluntary Services Cheshire East will host a free fun-filled Easter egg hunt in Queens Park in Crewe on Thursday April 18 from 11am.

April 15, 2019
Hospice to stage Mill Island fundraising duck race in Nantwich

Hospice to stage Mill Island fundraising duck race in Nantwich

Mill Island and the River Weaver will turn yellow with the first hospice fundraising Nantwich Duck Race next month.

Hundreds of children and families will gather at Mill Island as a fleet of rubber ducks are released into the water in aid of Hope House Children’s Hospices.

April 7, 2019
Bingo at the Bookshop in Nantwich in aid of Winsford Wolves

Bingo at the Bookshop in Nantwich in aid of Winsford Wolves

By Jonathan White
A ‘Bingo at the bookshop’ fundraising event will take place at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge in aid of a local partially-sighted football team.

The event at the shop on High Street takes place on Tuesday April 9 from 6.30pm onwards.

March 31, 2019
Eat Cake Week comes to Nantwich in aid of Hope House Hospice

Eat Cake Week comes to Nantwich in aid of Hope House Hospice

Cake lovers across Cheshire will be decorating, baking and icing next month as part of the Hope House and Ty Gobaith Eat Cake Week from April 8-15.

Cafes, restaurants, schools, clubs, businesses and individuals are taking part including Nantwich Library who are holding a coffee and cake morning in the run up to Eat Cake week on Thursday April 4.

March 29, 2019
Hundreds revel in Meet The Beatles fundraiser in Nantwich

Hundreds revel in Meet The Beatles fundraiser in Nantwich

Hundreds of 60s music lovers packed Nantwich Civic Hall for an evening of “Meet with the Beatles”

The charity fundraiser was held in aid of Hope house, North West Ambulance First Responders and Nantwich Fire Cadets.

March 27, 2019
Third Hen re-homing event to take place in Nantwich

Third Hen re-homing event to take place in Nantwich

The British Hen Welfare Trust’s (BHWT) Cheshire team is on a roll – with a third re-homing event set to take place in Nantwich.

It follows on from two very successful events in January and February where the team helped more than 700 hens find pet homes.

March 14, 2019
Nantwich Young Farmers raise more than £9,500 from annual Panto

Nantwich Young Farmers raise more than £9,500 from annual Panto

Nantwich young farmers helped to raise more than £9,500 for local causes from their 49th annual pantomime ‘Peter Pan & Captain hooks revenge’.

After many weeks of hard work and dedication, members managed to raise a staggering £9,601.

March 13, 2019
Donna Louise Hospice to open new charity store in Crewe

Donna Louise Hospice to open new charity store in Crewe

The Donna Louise Hospice is to open a new charity fundraising store in Crewe on Thursday March 14.

The shop, at 22a Market Street, will be officially opened at 10am by Milo Dempsey, one of the children supported by The Donna Louise.

March 9, 2019
Meet The Beatles tribute band to play fundraising Nantwich Mayor concert

Meet The Beatles tribute band to play fundraising Nantwich Mayor concert

Be prepared to ‘Twist and Shout’ as the UK’s top Beatles tribute band performs a fund-raising concert at Nantwich Civic Hall on Saturday March 16.

Meet the Beatles deliver the most authentic sound and look since the Sixties – from the sounds and songs down to the uniforms and instruments.

February 27, 2019