Clubs & Societies

Cheshire Walking group in Nantwich issues members appeal

Cheshire Walking group in Nantwich issues members appeal

A new group “Cheshire Walking” is on the look out for new members. The group aims to cater for all fitness levels with some of the walks short and based in Nantwich, while other walks are longer and further afield.

March 6, 2014
Wistaston Flower Club member wins Barbara Jolly Trophy

Wistaston Flower Club member wins Barbara Jolly Trophy

Wistaston & District Flower Club member Brian Spencer has received the ‘Barbara Jolly Trophy’ at the club’s first meeting of 2014. Brian earned the prize from demonstrator Eleanor Griffiths for his floral arrangement entitled ‘Play with Flowers’.

March 4, 2014
Nantwich school group Chatterbox targets Menai fund-raising

Nantwich school group Chatterbox targets Menai fund-raising

A family support group in Nantwich is raising thousands of pounds to take children and their parents or carers on a residential. Chatterbox, based at Malbank School, is already halfway to its target to fund the special weekend to Menai in the summer.

March 3, 2014
The Cat radio station in Nantwich reveal “joy” of FM licence win

The Cat radio station in Nantwich reveal “joy” of FM licence win

Bosses at Nantwich-based The Cat Community Radio Station spoke of their joy today at securing a five-year FM licence from Ofcom. It means the station, based out of Frederick House in Nantwich, will now be able to broadcast on air rather than internet-only.

February 26, 2014
The Cat beats Redshift Radio to new Crewe and Nantwich Ofcom licence

The Cat beats Redshift Radio to new Crewe and Nantwich Ofcom licence

Nantwich-based The Cat radio has won the race to a new community radio Ofcom licence, it was announced today The station, based at Frederick House on Beam Heath Way, will now broadcast on the airwaves for five years across Nantwich, Crewe and surrounding villages.

February 25, 2014
Nantwich Civic Hall back open after major power failure

Nantwich Civic Hall back open after major power failure

Nantwich Civic Hall had to cancel several planned events after a major power failure hit the venue. Engineers from supplier Scottish Power were called in to the hall on Market Street after a black-out struck.

February 25, 2014
New Nantwich coffee club launches at Broad Lane Methodist

New Nantwich coffee club launches at Broad Lane Methodist

A new coffee morning club is launching in Nantwich. The Monday Morning Coffee Club, aimed at older residents, will be hosted by Broad Lane Methodist Chapel on Audlem Road.

February 20, 2014
Nantwich Litter Group targets Queen’s Drive and Millstone Lane

Nantwich Litter Group targets Queen’s Drive and Millstone Lane

Nantwich Litter Group got the New Year underway with two successful group picks. Dozens of volunteers turned out for each event and collected scores of bags of litter filled for collection by Cheshire East’s Streetscape.

February 12, 2014
Budding Nantwich writers invited to new Crewe Library workshop

Budding Nantwich writers invited to new Crewe Library workshop

A new Novella Creative Writers Workshop is to be staged at Crewe Library on Tuesday February 18. Crewe Library will be hosting the workshop run by Robert Graham between 10.30am-12pm.

February 12, 2014
Nantwich Camera Club 2014 photo exhibition opens at museum

Nantwich Camera Club 2014 photo exhibition opens at museum

The Nantwich Camera Club 2014 Photographic Exhibition has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum. The ever popular annual event features print and projected image work of club members.

February 10, 2014
Boxing fans enjoy first South Cheshire ABC event in Nantwich

Boxing fans enjoy first South Cheshire ABC event in Nantwich

By Jonathan White Boxing fans flocked to Nantwich Civic Hall to watch South Cheshire ABC host their first boxing night. The event saw local boxers taking on fighters from across the North West at different weight classes over several bouts of amateur boxing.

February 9, 2014
Review: Nantwich Bookworms on Peter Hoeg’s “Miss Smilla’s Sense of Snow”

Review: Nantwich Bookworms on Peter Hoeg’s “Miss Smilla’s Sense of Snow”

By Joy Cassidy In the dark days of January, which sadly didn’t bring any snow this year, the Nantwich Bookworms sought the snow’s magic and tranquility in Peter Hoeg’s Miss Smilla’s Sense of Snow.

February 9, 2014
Pic special: Thousands enjoy “Battle of Nantwich” despite storms

Pic special: Thousands enjoy “Battle of Nantwich” despite storms

By Jonathan White Thousands braved thunder and lightning in Nantwich to enjoy the Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich & Winter Fayre”. Sealed Knot troops paraded down Welsh Row to the town centre where they lined up for inspection.

January 26, 2014