Friends of Highfields Community Primary School PTA in Nantwich are to host another “Family Fireworks” night. The event, organised with Crewe-based Blitz Fireworks, follows the success of the school’s first one last year.
Nantwich campaigners fighting large housing developments are joining forces with residents facing similar issues in a neighbouring town. Dozens are expected to attend a mass protest march in the centre of Sandbach tomorrow (September 29).
Stapeley Broad Lane School is to stage a fireworks night for families on October 20. The Nantwich primary school is organising the fireworks extravaganza which will include fairground rides and a display organised by Blitz Fireworks.
Nantwich Library is staging its annual Big Book sale this week. Library boss Tom Appleby said it promises to be the biggest so far with adult and children’s books, and audio visual items for sale at bargain prices.
A village green in Nantwich is to be officially renamed in honour of a late council stalwart. Willaston village green is to be called Mike Heywood Green in tribute to the former parish council chairman (pictured).
Parish councillors clashed with the leader of Cheshire East over the long-running Stapeley Village Hall saga. The delays and dithering over opening the hall next to Pear Tree Primary School were laid bare at a packed public meeting.
International stars are set to perform at Nantwich Words and Music Festival 2012 next month. The festival, to run from October 8 to 14, will host unique performances in intimate venues around the town.
Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan will add glamour to a spectacular bonfire and fireworks display in Nantwich. The pin-up, who plays Rovers barmaid Tina McIntyre in the ITV soap, will be at the “Spooktacular” Halloween family fun night at Dorfold Park on October 27.
Organisers of the Nantwich Food and Drink Festival have been stunned at the success of this weekend’s event. More than 30,000 visitors have flocked to Nantwich and the weekend is set to generate more than £2 million for the town.
Nantwich Town Council is to hold a special consultation evening for the public on the Draft Nantwich Town Strategy. The strategy, part of the consultation process on the new Cheshire East Local Plan, gives people a chance to shape how Nantwich should grow up to the year 2030.
A key British military figure of the last 15 years is to give a talk to South Cheshire church goers next month. Major General Tim Cross CBE will be talking about his life, faith and experiences in the army in Bosnia and both Gulf wars.
Councillors have revealed plans to revamp this year’s Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on on December 1. It follows criticism of last year’s event which many felt was a damp squib.
By Ashley Houghton The mighty Manchester United are to play Nantwich Town to commemorate a special anniversary. Sir Alex Ferguson will send a team to the Weaver Stadium to mark 60 years since their record-breaking 23-0 victory over the Dabbers in the FA Youth Cup.
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