Charity events

Nantwich marathon man prepares for charity ultra-run

Nantwich marathon man prepares for charity ultra-run

By Jonathan White
Nantwich marathon runner Paul Dean is preparing for a fund-raising ultra-run challenge on June 21.

The dad and teaching assistant, 43, has been on a gruelling training programme in preparation for the 24-hour ultra-run challenge in aid of Cancer Research UK.

June 12, 2024
St Luke’s Hospice urge people to sign up for Midnight Walk

St Luke’s Hospice urge people to sign up for Midnight Walk

Nurses at St Luke’s Hospice in Cheshire are urging the community to “walk with us” at their annual Midnight Walk fundraising event as the charity faces worrying times.

Hospices across the UK are facing a funding crisis due to rising staff costs and steep increases in utility bills.

June 4, 2024
Wingate Children’s Centre to stage fete at Cholmondeley Castle

Wingate Children’s Centre to stage fete at Cholmondeley Castle

The Wingate Children’s Centre in Wrenbury will stage its annual “Wingate Family Fete” at Cholmondeley Castle on July 7.

It will be a day full of fun activities, community spirit, and fundraising for the centre which offers active holidays for disabled children.

June 3, 2024
Fundraising music festival returns to country pub near Nantwich

Fundraising music festival returns to country pub near Nantwich

A country pub near Nantwich has unveiled plans for a major summer music festival raising money for three Cheshire charities.

The Bickerton Poacher is returning with its second Hitchfest event featuring 10 top acts from the North West music scene.

May 27, 2024
RSPCA Stapeley Fun Day will mark centre’s 30th anniversary

RSPCA Stapeley Fun Day will mark centre’s 30th anniversary

A Fun Day at RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich will mark the centre’s 30th birthday – and celebrate 200 years of the charity.

The event takes place at the London Road facility on June 15 and will coincide with similar events at RSPCA centres around the UK.

May 25, 2024
The Theodore William Gill Cup match takes place this Saturday

The Theodore William Gill Cup match takes place this Saturday

By Jonathan White
The annual Theodore William Gill Cup charity football match will take place this Saturday (May 18) at Nantwich Town’s Swansway Stadium.

The match is in memory of baby Theodore William Gill who was born sleeping on April 26 2023.

May 13, 2024
Nantwich charity match in aid of player with Motor Neurone Disease

Nantwich charity match in aid of player with Motor Neurone Disease

A charity football match is to take place in Nantwich in aid of a local player battling against Motor Neurone Disease.

The match will feature Nantwich Pirates FC against Old Stars FC at Nantwich Town’s Swansway Stadium on Saturday June 8.

May 10, 2024
Hospice marks 20th Midnight Walk with Robbie Williams act

Hospice marks 20th Midnight Walk with Robbie Williams act

St Luke’s Hospice will be staging its 20th Midnight Walk event in June between Nantwich and Crewe.

And this year it will feature an evening of entertainment with a concert by popular Robbie Williams tribute act, Scott Borley.

April 8, 2024
Crewe Hall to host WPS unisex fashion show

Crewe Hall to host WPS unisex fashion show

Plans have been unveiled for a glamorous fashion show raising funds for a South Cheshire organisation dedicated to increasing security for women and girls.

Organisers at Alpha Omega Women Peace and Security (WPS) Foundation are inviting businesses to be part of their very special event at Crewe Hall in May.

March 23, 2024
Next Dabbers Dash to mark Women’s History Month

Next Dabbers Dash to mark Women’s History Month

By Jonathan White
The next Dabbers Dash event in Nantwich will mark Women’s History Month.

The popular free event sees scores of participants walking, running and cycling around Barony Park and Sandford Road in Nantwich one Saturday each month.

February 25, 2024
The Studio in Nantwich to host fundraising festival concerts

The Studio in Nantwich to host fundraising festival concerts

By Jonathan White
The Studio nightclub in Nantwich are to stage two charity fundraising concerts during the Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival.

The two concerts will take place in their Bank Stage covered marquee on Bowers Row car park on the Thursday and Friday (March 28-29) of the festival.

February 23, 2024
Charity events for Our Safe Haven kennels in Nantwich

Charity events for Our Safe Haven kennels in Nantwich

Staff at Our Safe Haven kennels in Nantwich are staging two events to highlight their cause.

They will be taking part in the Dabbers Dash this Saturday February 17.

February 15, 2024
Nantwich Town supporters get “dabbing” for their football club

Nantwich Town supporters get “dabbing” for their football club

The annual ‘Bingo Night’ at Nantwich Town’s Swansway Stadium takes place on Friday February 9.

The event, which starts at 7pm, is organised by the Nantwich Town Independent Supporters Association (NTISA) to raise money for the club.

January 19, 2024