Autism campaigner to carry Olympic Torch in Crewe
Leading autism campaigner Kevin Healey is to carry the Olympic in Crewe on May 31. Kevin, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, founded two autism charities in Staffordshire and set up UK Autism Radio UK.
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Nantwich in Bloom to unveil floral tribute for Queen’s Jubilee
Nantwich in Bloom is to unveil a unique Flaming Floral Beacon as part of the town’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The floral tribute will be placed in the bed behind the Cenotaph in Nantwich town square, said Nantwich in Bloom coordinator Doug Butterill.
Nantwich school to stage Big Top Circus for Diamond Jubilee
A Nantwich school is to host a Big Top Circus as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Stapeley Broad Lane Primary will stage the circus on its school field on Friday June 1.
Council Foster campaign to visit Brine Leas and Nantwich Show
A Cheshire East Council team is to stage two events in Nantwich in a bid to boost the number of foster carers. The team will be at Brine Leas High School in June and at the Nantwich Show in July to highlight the You Can Foster campaign.
Nantwich Litter Group cleans up town park and streets
Nantwich Litter Group has been making a clean sweep of the town’s parks and streets in a bid to tidy up Nantwich for the summer. A recent “Group Pick” targeted Brookfield Park all the way through to the Morrisons carpark via Waterlode, Station Road and Pillory Street.
Table-top sale planned for One in Eleven Leighton Hospital appeal
A table-top sale is taking place this weekend in aid of Leighton Hospital’s One in Eleven Appeal. The event, at the Oakley Centre in Crewe on Sunday (May 20), will see dozens of stalls and activities for youngsters.
Picture special: Marbury Merry Days Festival in the sun
By Jonathan White Hundreds have been enjoying the sun at the 33rd Marbury Merry Days two-day country fair yesterday and today (May 12 and 13) The fair is staged in the field next to St Michael’s & All Angels Parish Church and Marbury Big Mere, three miles from Wrenbury, near Nantwich.
Stapeley Parish Council seeks new community hall team
Council chiefs are looking for volunteers to help run a new community hall in Nantwich. Stapeley Parish Council is taking over the lease of the new community hall on Pear Tree Field from Cheshire East Council.
The Sealed Knot to star at Marbury Merry Days festival
A traditional two-day country fair in a village near Nantwich takes place this weekend. Marbury Merry Days takes place every May in the field next to St Michael’s Parish Church and Marbury Big Mere.
Cheerbrook to stage Big Taste weekend at Nantwich outlet
A Nantwich farm outlet is staging a Big Taste weekend to celebrate the first anniversary of its new extension and coffee shop. Cheerbrook, on Newcastle Road, will celebrate the best food in Cheshire during the event on May 25 and 26.
The Cat launches Olympic writing competition in Nantwich
Nantwich-based community radio The Cat is launching a writing competition to celebrate the forthcoming Olympics. The Olympic torch will be paraded through South Cheshire on May 31, and The Cat wants people to put pen to paper in a new competition.
Nantwich Museum scoops £19,000 lottery grant for summer events
Nantwich Museum has secured £19,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to stage an exhibition and events programme this summer. The volunteer-developed exhibition is called “Nantwich under the two Elizabeths”.
Vintage Handmade Fair takes place at Woore Victory Hall
A vintage and handmade fair exhibiting the best artists and craftspeople in Cheshire takes place this weekend. Woore Victory Hall, in Woore, near Nantwich, will stage the event this Sunday May 6, from 10am to 4pm.
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