Nantwich Town Council has teamed up with traders to launch a “find the nutcracker” competition to encourage shoppers into independent stores.
From tomorrow (December 3) families are encouraged to hunt for 10 Nutcracker figures dotted in independent shops around the town.
Big-hearted fundraiser Graham Witter is putting the final touches to this year’s Weston Christmas Light Display ahead of its launch on December 2.
Graham and his family are once again transforming their family farm in Weston into a magical Winter Wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights and decorations, to raise money for The Donna Louise Hospice.
Volunteers of Crewe & Nantwich Round Table have been extra busy in the lead up to Christmas and have unveiled their annual Santa’s Float timetable.
They have pulled together a “Covid compliant” schedule for Santa to tour the streets and continue a tradition of more than 40 years.
Crewe and Nantwich radio station The Cat 107.9FM has launched a monthly award which follows the Community Hero Awards given out during Covid-19 pandemic.
The Local Legend Award looks to recognise the work of local individuals and organisations who have gone the extra mile in support of their communities.
Crewe and Nantwich families “going big” on Christmas decorations this year are being urged to sign up to St Luke’s Hospice new festive fundraiser “Dazzling Displays”.
The aim is to light up the gloomy winter nights, bring Christmas cheer and community spirit, and help raise vital funds for patient care at the Hospice at the same time.
Reaseheath College staff and students in Nantwich united to mark Remembrance Day despite the disruption posed by Covid-19.
The college’s campus displayed tributes in honour of the people and animals who made and continue to make sacrifices during conflict.
The Hope House Children’s Hospice annual Santa Dash in Nantwich is going virtual this year because of Covid-19.
The usual sight of hundreds of Santas running together through the town centre will not be seen this year.
Lumen festive lights display in Crewe has been postponed for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The month-long attraction will come back in 2021, say town councillors.
Leighton Hospital’s charity has launched a virtual festive fun run as a way for people to safely raise money during lockdown.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity, part of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, normally holds a festive “Merry Mile” in Crewe’s Queens Park every December.
By Jonathan White
Remembrance Sunday Services were held “virtually” yesterday to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts.
More “virtual” Remembrance Sunday services are being held across Crewe and Nantwich as real services have had to be cancelled because of Covid lockdown.
Nantwich Town Council announced earlier this week they would be streaming the service live from St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.
The annual Remembrance Sunday parade and service will not go ahead this weekend due to Covid restrictions, it has been announced.
The march and service at the Cenotaph in Nantwich town centre usually attracts hundreds of people.
St Luke’s is inviting people to remember the life of a loved one by dedicating a light in their memory at the Hospice’s “Light up a Life” service.
The annual service, normally attended by hundreds of supporters, will be held online due to Covid-19.
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