Charity events

TV vet Steve Leonard’s Wistaston show in aid of Scout group

TV vet Steve Leonard’s Wistaston show in aid of Scout group

TV vet Steve Leonard will be in town to stage a one-off talk in aid of a local Scout group. The BBC presenter will discuss the ups and downs of teaching students while working with South Africa’s most dangerous wildlife.

August 8, 2012
Monster Mash Ball at Nantwich Civic Hall in aid of St Luke’s Hospice

Monster Mash Ball at Nantwich Civic Hall in aid of St Luke’s Hospice

A Monster Mash Ball at Nantwich Civic Hall will help raise vital funds for St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. The charity auction on September 21 will also feature live music, magicians and other entertainment, say organisers.

July 20, 2012
Wistaston couple’s garden party raises Diabetes UK funds

Wistaston couple’s garden party raises Diabetes UK funds

By Jonathan White A couple who staged a garden party at their home on Westfield Drive,Wistaston, helped raise valuable funds for diabetes sufferers. Sheena and Ken Sambrook opened their house and gardens for the event which takes place on the second Wednesday in July.

July 17, 2012
Nantwich artists urged to join “Joy of Art” event for St Luke’s Hospice

Nantwich artists urged to join “Joy of Art” event for St Luke’s Hospice

Nantwich artists are being urged to get involved in the “Joy of Art” exhibition to help raise money for St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. The event takes place from October 28 to 31 at the Abbeywood Estate in Delamere, with all proceeds going to the hospice.

July 16, 2012
Wistaston dad and son’s charity ride to help repair village church

Wistaston dad and son’s charity ride to help repair village church

By Jonathan White A Wistaston man and his teenage son are to tackle a 190-mile charity bike ride on the Trans-Pennine Trail. Howard Barker and his son Ben, 15, are cycling from Liverpool to Hornsea in aid of their local church.

July 13, 2012
Aqueduct Marina to stage charity open day near Nantwich

Aqueduct Marina to stage charity open day near Nantwich

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich is to stage a charity fun day and open day. A host of entertainment is planned for the event on July 22 at the marina on the B5074 between Worleston and Church Minshull.

July 8, 2012
Redshift Nantwich “Hub” event to raise money for One in Eleven Appeal

Redshift Nantwich “Hub” event to raise money for One in Eleven Appeal

A networking event for South Cheshire is to raise vital funds for the “One in Eleven Appeal”. The third All Day RedShift Hub Networking event is on June 28 at Nantwich Town FC’s Weaver Stadium.

June 22, 2012
Nantwich pub to stage Classic Car rally for RP charity

Nantwich pub to stage Classic Car rally for RP charity

A Nantwich pub is to host a classic car rally in aid of charity. The Horse Shoe, in Willaston, is running the event this Sunday June 24.

June 21, 2012
Nantwich Baby Fair to raise funds for One in Eleven appeal

Nantwich Baby Fair to raise funds for One in Eleven appeal

Mums-to-be, parents and their toddlers will be cramming into Nantwich Civic Hall for the popular Nantwich Baby Fair next week. The event on Saturday June 23 will feature a wide range of local baby and child related companies offering products, services and advice.

June 15, 2012
Richmond Village Nantwich to stage July summer fayre

Richmond Village Nantwich to stage July summer fayre

A summer fayre and charity balloon race is to be held at Richmond Village Nantwich on Saturday July 14. Last year’s event was such a success, Village bosses have decided to make the day even bigger.

June 13, 2012
Wistaston men tackle Coast to Coast in charity cycle bid

Wistaston men tackle Coast to Coast in charity cycle bid

By Jonathan White Four Wistaston men are preparing for a gruelling 130-mile charity bike ride across England. Ben Reinhardt, Tony Mason, Terry O’Connor and Chris Raiswell are covering the ‘Coast to Coast’ route from Workington to Sunderland.

June 12, 2012
Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre to stage Cattery Fun Day and Dog Show

Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre to stage Cattery Fun Day and Dog Show

Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre is staging a Cattery Fun Day and Dog Show on July 1. The centre, based on London Road, Nantwich, is preparing for one of its biggest days of the year with the open day.

June 6, 2012
Richmond Village Nantwich hosts Diamond Jubilee street party

Richmond Village Nantwich hosts Diamond Jubilee street party

By Nicola Tooke The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee was celebrated at Richmond Village Nantwich when residents, guests and staff held a street party. More than 100 people dressed in red white, and blue with The Cat Radio and award-winning Foden’s Brass Band providing the music.

June 4, 2012