Charity events

Students to stage Christmas Fayre in aid of Macmillan Cancer

Students to stage Christmas Fayre in aid of Macmillan Cancer

Students in Nantwich are holding a Christmas fayre at Reaseheath Hall on December 5 with local businesses holding stalls.

The stall fee for the night is £20. All the profits will go towards Macmillan Cancer Support.

November 21, 2014

Age UK Cheshire shop in Nantwich celebrates three months

Age UK Cheshire will be celebrating three months in their new Nantwich shop.

Staff are inviting members of the public to the celebration on Thursday November 27.

November 19, 2014
Cheshire high Sheriff backs Art in  the Park event for local hospices

Cheshire high Sheriff backs Art in the Park event for local hospices

Cheshire High Sheriff Susan Sellers is in top gear as she plans a major celebration of art and craft in aid of local hospices.

Mrs Sellers, from Tarporley, near Nantwich, hopes to welcome huge crowds to Oulton Park race circuit where professional artwork will be showcased and sold to boost funds for hospices.

November 5, 2014
RNLI Lifejam Charity Festival to take place in Audlem

RNLI Lifejam Charity Festival to take place in Audlem

The RNLI Lifejam Charity Festival takes place in Audlem near Nantwich this weekend.

The musical event, organised by Overwater Marina near Nantwich, aims to help raise funds for the RNLI St David’s Boat House Appeal.

October 15, 2014
Skeleton Shuffle event to be staged for new Leighton Hospital MRI scanner

Skeleton Shuffle event to be staged for new Leighton Hospital MRI scanner

A charity is to stage a bone-rattling “skeleton shuffle” to help raise funds for a new MRI scanner at Leighton Hospital.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity has launched an appeal to raise £1 million for the extra scanner.

September 19, 2014
South Cheshire shop worker faces charity zip wire challenge

South Cheshire shop worker faces charity zip wire challenge

A charity shop worker from South Cheshire will tackle a daring zip wire challenge to raise cash for the cause.

Margaret Jones, Hope House charity shop assistant manager in Crewe, will be braving speeds of up to 40mph.

September 14, 2014
Nantwich Mayor to stage charity quiz night at Civic Hall

Nantwich Mayor to stage charity quiz night at Civic Hall

Mayor of Nantwich Christine Farrall is calling on brainy teams to join her charity quiz night later this month.

The quiz night takes place at Nantwich Civic Hall on September 26.

September 13, 2014
Charity golf day in aid of Leighton Hospital MRI scanner appeal

Charity golf day in aid of Leighton Hospital MRI scanner appeal

A charity golf day is to be held to help Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity’s £1 million MRI scanner appeal for Leighton Hospital.

The event, on September 19, will see golfers are being offered the chance to enjoy a day out at one of Cheshire’s finest venues, Vale Royal Abbey in Whitegate.

August 1, 2014
Cholmondeley Castle to host Teddy Bears Picnic charity event

Cholmondeley Castle to host Teddy Bears Picnic charity event

The popular Teddy Bears Picnic is returning to Cholmondeley Castle next month – to help raise money for a children’s charity.

Organisers are hoping for a record-breaking event by smashing their £10K target when it takes place on August 24 near Nantwich.

July 26, 2014
Rifleman Pub in Nantwich plans fun day for St Luke’s Hospice

Rifleman Pub in Nantwich plans fun day for St Luke’s Hospice

A pub in Nantwich is to stage a family fun day to help raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

Staff and customers at The Rifleman pub on James Hall Street are planning the event for August 10.

July 16, 2014
Redshift Radio begins non-stop 60-hour broadcast for St Luke’s Hospice

Redshift Radio begins non-stop 60-hour broadcast for St Luke’s Hospice

Staff at a Crewe & Nantwich radio station are backing St Luke’s Hospice Midnight Walk – with a non-stop 60 hour broadcast! Redshift Radio’s online broadcast, from 10am today (June 27), marks the 10th anniversary of the Midnight Walk, which takes place on Saturday night (June 28). 

June 27, 2014
Crewe and Nantwich cyclists enjoy Up and Under Foundation Rides

Crewe and Nantwich cyclists enjoy Up and Under Foundation Rides

Hundreds of Crewe and Nantwich cyclists turned out for the 2014 Up and Under Foundation Rides to raise money for needy children. Individuals and teams took part in either a 100 mile, 100km or a 50km ride across the Cheshire countryside.

June 23, 2014
South Cheshire charities team up for volunteer recruitment event

South Cheshire charities team up for volunteer recruitment event

Two local charities are joining forces to recruit volunteers at a special event in South Cheshire next month. Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity and Hope House Children’s Hospice are staging the recruitment drive on Wednesday July 2.

June 6, 2014