Charity events

New charity to promote safety for South Cheshire women

New charity to promote safety for South Cheshire women

A newly-formed charity is staging a special event to air views and suggestions on how to make life more peaceful and secure for South Cheshire women.

The Alpha Omega Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Foundation is inviting women to an interactive forum at the Apollo Buckingham Health Sciences Campus in Crewe on April 30.

April 9, 2022
Fund-raising Northern Soul weekender to take place in Nantwich

Fund-raising Northern Soul weekender to take place in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
A fund-raising ‘Charity Weekender’ Northern Soul music & dance event will take place in Nantwich in August.

The event is on Saturday and Sunday August 13-14 at Nantwich Town Football Club.

April 6, 2022
Studio Nantwich to stage fund-raising concert during Jazz Fest

Studio Nantwich to stage fund-raising concert during Jazz Fest

By Jonathan White
Studio Nantwich is to host a fund-raising concerts during Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival.

The festival returns this Easter Bank Holiday weekend (14-18 April 2022), after a two-year gap due to the pandemic.

February 22, 2022
Scouts run fund-raising Christmas tree and recycling scheme

Scouts run fund-raising Christmas tree and recycling scheme

By Jonathan White
Local scouts are helping to run a Christmas tree collection and recycling scheme.

The scheme run by the 1st South West Cheshire Scout Group (The Andrews) in Crewe will raise money in aid of local Scouts, to support local children between 6-14 to gain skills for life.

December 29, 2021
St Luke’s Hospice annual Christmas Tree collection returns

St Luke’s Hospice annual Christmas Tree collection returns

Staff and volunteers from St Luke’s Hospice will be collecting and recycling real Christmas trees in return for a donation towards patient care.

Registration for the annual Christmas Tree Collection is now open.

December 24, 2021
Crewe and Nantwich Round Table announce Santa tour

Crewe and Nantwich Round Table announce Santa tour

Crewe and Nantwich Round Table has unveiled its Santa schedule as Father Christmas looks to tour the towns once again.

The tour will start in Audlem this Saturday December 4 and 5, then Shavington on December 6, 7 and 8.

November 29, 2021
Hope House “Santa Dash” returns to Nantwich in December

Hope House “Santa Dash” returns to Nantwich in December

Hundreds of Santas will be returning to Nantwich in December for the Hope House Children’s Hospices “Santa Dash”.

It’s the 10th year of the event, and this year will take place on December 12 at a new location, Reaseheath College.

November 26, 2021
Santa’s on his way – full Rotary Nantwich routes unveiled

Santa’s on his way – full Rotary Nantwich routes unveiled

It’s less than five weeks until the big day, and Santa has already unveiled his visits around Nantwich.

Rotary Club of Nantwich have organised their annual Santa Float, with donations made towards local charities.

November 23, 2021
Queen tribute band QE2 to play at Studio Nantwich

Queen tribute band QE2 to play at Studio Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Queen tribute band ‘QE2’ will perform a fund-raising concert at Studio Nantwich next week.

The gig is on Friday November 26, doors open 8.30pm, and funds raised through donations will go towards Nantwich Foodbank.

November 19, 2021
Hen charity to stage adoption day in Nantwich

Hen charity to stage adoption day in Nantwich

South Cheshire residents are being urged to think outside the box when it comes to picking their next family pet.

The British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) is holding an adoption day for ex-commercial chickens in Nantwich on Saturday November 13.

November 4, 2021
Cheshire Wildlife Trust backs “Big Wild Walk” for nature

Cheshire Wildlife Trust backs “Big Wild Walk” for nature

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is urging residents to support the “Big Wild Walk” for nature between October 25-31.

Ramble for red squirrels, put your boots on for beavers or hike for a hedgehog, the Trust hopes the public will stride out before COP26.

October 18, 2021
Wistaston to stage Cancer Research UK Christmas Fair 2021

Wistaston to stage Cancer Research UK Christmas Fair 2021

By Jonathan White
The 65th ‘Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair’ takes place at Wistaston Memorial Hall on Church Lane in Wistaston on Saturday November 20.

The event, from 10am to 3pm, will give youngsters a chance to meet Father Christmas (£3 per child) and receive a present from him.

October 15, 2021
St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire launches ‘Bring £1 to Work Day’

St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire launches ‘Bring £1 to Work Day’

Workplaces are being urged to back Cheshire hospice St Luke’s “Bring a £1 to Work Day” fundraising initiative.

The fundraiser is taking place on Wednesday November 3 and is a chance for businesses to bring their staff together and invite them to donate £1 for St Luke’s.

October 11, 2021