Charity events

Rotary Club Santa float helps raise charity funds in Nantwich

Rotary Club Santa float helps raise charity funds in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Santa has helped raise hundreds of pounds on his Nantwich float – thanks to big-hearted members of The Rotary Club of Nantwich.

The rotary’s traditional evening Santa’s Float visited more than 3,000 houses between December 7 and 18.

December 23, 2015
Hundreds enjoy Nantwich Santa Dash in aid of hospice

Hundreds enjoy Nantwich Santa Dash in aid of hospice

By Jonathan White
Hundreds brave the chill to enjoy the popular Nantwich Santa Dash in aid of a local hospice.

Liz Southall, from Nantwich-based online community radio station RedShift Radio, compered the event on the town square.

December 13, 2015
Redshift to host Christmas night in aid of Christie Hospital

Redshift to host Christmas night in aid of Christie Hospital

Nantwich not-for-profits community events organisation Redshift is to host a Family Christmas Night Out on December 11.

The event, in aid of the Nantwich Christie Hospital Support Group, will be held at RedShift’s new base at Regents Park, on London Road.

December 7, 2015
Weston Christmas Lights show unveiled by student Graham Witter

Weston Christmas Lights show unveiled by student Graham Witter

By Jonathan White
Big-hearted South Cheshire student Graham Witter has unveiled his spectacular Weston Christmas Light Display.

For the second year running, the display has been put together to support The Donna Louise Children’s Hospice.

December 2, 2015
Nantwich Santa Dash to raise funds for Hope House Hospice

Nantwich Santa Dash to raise funds for Hope House Hospice

The Nantwich Santa Dash will take place again in the town next month.

The event on Sunday December 13 aims to raise funds for Hope House Children’s Hospices.

November 14, 2015
Moustache Bash event in aid of St Luke’s Hospice

Moustache Bash event in aid of St Luke’s Hospice

The Moustache Bash Crew are back to stage “The Hairy Hoe Down” fundraising event in aid of St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice.

The evening, organised by Nick Hughes-Jones and Dan McGarry, coincides with Movember and includes a night of fun with Local Live Band SWaY and DJ Tim Richardson from Images.

November 13, 2015
South Cheshire College gears up for Children in Need

South Cheshire College gears up for Children in Need

Staff and Students at South Cheshire College are preparing to raise funds for BBC Children in Need 2015 Appeal.

The college’s charity committee has arranged a variety of activities to engage people in the national event on Friday November 13.

November 11, 2015
St Luke’s Hospice to stage Community Christmas fair

St Luke’s Hospice to stage Community Christmas fair

St Luke’s Hospice is to hold its annual Community Christmas Fair on November 28.

The event, organised by St Luke’s nurses, will feature 60 stalls offering foods, clothes, games, children’s toys, treats and trinkets.

November 3, 2015
Halloween house to raise Marie Curie Cancer Care funds

Halloween house to raise Marie Curie Cancer Care funds

A Halloween fundraising event is taking place at a house in Crewe in aid of Marie Curie.

Richard and James Stack are transforming their Holland Street home in time for this Saturday October 31 from 6pm to 10pm.

October 30, 2015
Nantwich Cancer Research shop to stage musical fundraiser

Nantwich Cancer Research shop to stage musical fundraiser

The Cancer Research shop in Nantwich is to stage a musical fundraiser as part of the “Stand Up To Cancer” campaign.

Staff and volunteers at the store, on High Street, will stage the event at Wrenbury Village Hall, in Wrenbury on Friday October 16.

September 24, 2015
Nantwich Mayor wants teams for charity “Big Quiz”

Nantwich Mayor wants teams for charity “Big Quiz”

Teams of six are invited to take part in Nantwich Mayor’s “Big Quiz” for charity on October 23.

The event, at Nantwich Civic Hall, will help raise funds for the Mayor’s Charities Nantwich Museum, Nantwich in Bloom, Nantwich Food Band and Nantwich Players.

September 23, 2015
Charity football game will raise leukaemia research funds

Charity football game will raise leukaemia research funds

A charity football match to raise money for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research is taking place this week.

The game, this Saturday August 8, will be held at the Cumberland Sports Ground (all-weather pitch) in Crewe.

August 3, 2015
Gala concert in Nantwich to raise St Luke’s Hospice funds

Gala concert in Nantwich to raise St Luke’s Hospice funds

A gala concert night will bring the sound of the valleys to Nantwich Parish Church.

Tickets are on sale for the concert staged by St Luke’s Hospice and featuring the internationally-acclaimed Rhos Orpheus Male Choir and Roberts Bakery Band.

August 1, 2015