Clubs & Societies

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
Crewe & Nantwich Ramblers stage latest walks in Derbyshire

Crewe & Nantwich Ramblers stage latest walks in Derbyshire

Crewe & Nantwich Ramblers Association is urging people to join up and enjoy the outings they have planned this summer. The group organises walks across all parts of England every two weeks, with the next at Hayfield in Derbyshire on Sunday June 9.

June 2, 2013
WI report: Bridgemere & District enjoy Youla Bailey talk

WI report: Bridgemere & District enjoy Youla Bailey talk

By Val Ingram Youla Bailey gave a fascinating talk on buttons at the May meeting of Bridgemere and District WI. A member of the British Button Society founded in 1975, Youla outlined the history of buttons.

May 26, 2013
Nantwich Film Club unveils summer season of screenings

Nantwich Film Club unveils summer season of screenings

Nantwich Film Club has unveiled its Summer season of films starting on June 10. It opens with Headhunters – a Norwegian thriller based on the novel by best-selling author Jo Nesbo.

May 14, 2013
Nantwich Litter Group targets “grotspot” woodland sites

Nantwich Litter Group targets “grotspot” woodland sites

Nantwich Litter Group volunteers targeted two woodland grotspots in the town and collected nearly 40 bags of rubbish. The team tackled woodland areas by the River Weaver footbridge off St Anne’s car park and Shrewbridge Road car park.

May 5, 2013
Nantwich Litter Group urges litter bugs to clean up streets

Nantwich Litter Group urges litter bugs to clean up streets

Nantwich Litter Group volunteers have called on residents to stop turning areas of the town into “grot spots”. The group is increasing in numbers, but needs more people to tackle the growing litter problem.

April 18, 2013
Diddi Dance taster class to run at Nantwich Library

Diddi Dance taster class to run at Nantwich Library

Nantwich Library will host a Diddi Dance taster class for youngsters and their parents later this month. The energetic session will take place on Tuesday April 30 at the Beam Street venue.

April 16, 2013