Clubs & Societies

Nantwich Societies Spectacular 2013 event hailed big success

Nantwich Societies Spectacular 2013 event hailed big success

A Nantwich councillor has hailed the second Societies Spectacular event a big success. Hundreds of people packed a sun-drenched Nantwich town square to find out what dozens of clubs and groups have to offer.

July 17, 2013
Second “Societies Spectacular” set for Nantwich town square

Second “Societies Spectacular” set for Nantwich town square

The second “Societies Spectacular” will be held in Nantwich town square this weekend. The event aims to raise awareness of local societies and clubs, and give residents a chance to participate.

July 8, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich Rambling Club parties enjoy Malvern Hills walks

Crewe & Nantwich Rambling Club parties enjoy Malvern Hills walks

More than 40 members of Crewe & Nantwich Rambling Club took part in their latest day trip to Malvern Hills. Members of all ages, including an 80-year-old, enjoyed the walks taking in the Worcestershire beauty spot.

July 8, 2013
Nantwich Litter Group blitz rubbish at Barony Park and Middlewich Road

Nantwich Litter Group blitz rubbish at Barony Park and Middlewich Road

Eighteen volunteers of Nantwich Litter Group blitzed rubbish in the Barony area of the town. Workers tidied Barony Park, Barony Road, Middlewich Road up to the A500 roundabout, and smaller nearby roads.

July 4, 2013
Cholmondeley Castle Teddy Bears Picnic will raise vital hospice cash

Cholmondeley Castle Teddy Bears Picnic will raise vital hospice cash

The popular Teddy Bears Picnic is to be held at Cholmondeley Castle near Nantwich again this summer. The day, organised by Nantwich-based Ted-Events, will help to raise funds for the Donna Louise Children’s Hospice.

June 25, 2013
Nantwich Bookshop to stage “Booksellers Week” fun events

Nantwich Bookshop to stage “Booksellers Week” fun events

Nantwich Bookshop is to host a series of activities and author events as part of Independent Booksellers Week. The shop, on High Street, is one of over 350 around the UK which has signed up to the annual celebration.

June 24, 2013
Wyche Primary School in Nantwich to stage summer fair

Wyche Primary School in Nantwich to stage summer fair

A primary school in Nantwich is staging its summer fair this weekend. The event at Wyche Primary, on Manor Road, is being organised by “Friends of Wyche” PTA group.

June 18, 2013
Nantwich volunteer groups give town centre a Spring Clean

Nantwich volunteer groups give town centre a Spring Clean

Nantwich Civic Society members were joined by volunteers for the town’s third annual Spring Clean. People from groups like Nantwich in Bloom, Nantwich Litter Group, Reaseheath College Horticultural Students and Barclays Bank Knutsford staff, took part.

June 14, 2013
South Cheshire Ramblers enjoy Nantwich Riverside Loop

South Cheshire Ramblers enjoy Nantwich Riverside Loop

South Cheshire Ramblers enjoyed an evening walk around the Nantwich Riverside Loop. The walk around the three-mile ‘Loop’ was led by Paul Boniface, the group’s publicity officer.

June 13, 2013
Review: Nantwich Bookworms study Tan Wan Eng’s “The Gift of Rain”

Review: Nantwich Bookworms study Tan Wan Eng’s “The Gift of Rain”

By Joy Cassidy Tan Wan Eng’s The Gift of Rain provides an interesting insight into World War Two, not often explored or portrayed to the Western world. From the small island of Penang, China, the reader is shown how the War impacts the shores of the most hidden-away parts of the world.

June 12, 2013
Nantwich community groups bid for Neighbourhood Matched Funding

Nantwich community groups bid for Neighbourhood Matched Funding

Community groups in Nantwich are being urged to bid for almost £40,000 of funding to help develop and expand their work. Latest figures show the Community First Neighbourhood Matched Fund has £39,592 of non-allocated funds for Cheshire East alone.

June 9, 2013
“Zero litter” approach working in Nantwich, say volunteers

“Zero litter” approach working in Nantwich, say volunteers

Nantwich’s new “zero litter” campaign could be paying off, according to volunteer pickers. Organisers of Nantwich Litter Group’s latest “Group Pick” said they were heartened that there is “noticeably less” rubbish littering the streets.

June 7, 2013
South Cheshire Advanced Motorcyclists stage free assessment day

South Cheshire Advanced Motorcyclists stage free assessment day

South Cheshire Advanced Motorcyclists will be holding a free motorcycle rider assessment day this Saturday June 8. Motorcyclists from Cheshire, The Potteries, and across the North West have attended similar assessment days in the past.

June 7, 2013