Community Events

Wistaston Flower Club raises £350 at coffee morning

Wistaston Flower Club raises £350 at coffee morning

Wistaston & District Flower Club held a successful coffee morning raising more than £350. The event also had several stalls selling jams, chutneys and cakes and as well as plants, White Elephant and a Tombola.

November 21, 2011
Wistaston Holly Fair helps raise £1,500 for church

Wistaston Holly Fair helps raise £1,500 for church

Almost £1,500 was raised at Wistaston Holly Fair in Wells Green Methodist Church. The event, which attracted hundreds of people, included a raffle to win a hamper of fair trade goods.

November 17, 2011
Hundreds attend Wistaston Memorial Hall Remembrance Service

Hundreds attend Wistaston Memorial Hall Remembrance Service

More than 170 people attended the Service of Remembrance at Wistaston Memorial Hall. Residents, parish councillors, members of the Royal British Legion, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers from the Wistaston 35th SWC Scout Group all turned out in force.

November 16, 2011
Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on plan unveiled

Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on plan unveiled

The big Christmas Lights switch-on in Nantwich is planned for December 3. And a host of other activities are being lined up for the town square over the next six weeks.

November 15, 2011
Regents Park Nantwich to host table top sale

Regents Park Nantwich to host table top sale

Regents Park in Nantwich is staging a table top sale this Saturday November 19. There will be more than 50 stalls on offer seeling home made crafts and other items at the venue off London Road.

November 14, 2011
Richmond Village Nantwich to stage Christmas Fayre

Richmond Village Nantwich to stage Christmas Fayre

A Christmas Fayre is being held at Richmond Village Nantwich later this month. The event, on Saturday November 26, will include more than 20 stalls displaying crafts and gifts together with a visit from Father Christmas, courtesy of The Rotary Club of Nantwich.

November 14, 2011
Nantwich TV star Ben Miller opens Stapeley play area

Nantwich TV star Ben Miller opens Stapeley play area

Families in Stapeley braved the cold to watch Nantwich  TV star Ben Miller officially open the second phase of a new recreation area. Youngsters, mums, dads, and grandparents gathered next to Pear Tree Primary School to watch the comedian and actor cut the ribbon at the ceremony.

November 11, 2011
TV actor Ben Miller returns to Nantwich roots

TV actor Ben Miller returns to Nantwich roots

TV actor and comedian Ben Miller is returning to his Nantwich roots this week to open a new play area. The former Malbank School pupil is in town to re-open the new Stapeley recreation site, next to Pear Tree Primary School.

November 9, 2011
Wistaston Fireworks display celebrated with a bang

Wistaston Fireworks display celebrated with a bang

By Jonathan White The 34th annual Wistaston Fireworks Display went off with  a bang as villagers came out in their hundreds. The event started with a children’s best pumpkin and best fancy dress competition at the Park Drive/Westfield Drive.

November 6, 2011
Nantwich-based The Cat radio launches Community Awards 2012

Nantwich-based The Cat radio launches Community Awards 2012

Nantwich-based The Cat radio station is launching its Community Awards – 2012 scheme. The awards are designed to recognise the people from Crewe and Nantwich who dedicate their time to support all aspects of local life.

November 3, 2011
Richmond Village Nantwich hosts Soldiers’ Charity event

Richmond Village Nantwich hosts Soldiers’ Charity event

Richmond Village Nantwich hosted a black tie benefit ball in aid of the ABF The Soldiers Charity. Around 75 guests enjoyed the event, including Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire David Briggs (pictured, left), Nantwich MP Edward Timpson and Deputy Mayor of Nantwich Graham Fenton.

November 2, 2011

Nantwich pubs, restaurants and hotels up for food awards

Lady luck shone on a Nantwich couple for a second time when they won a hamper packed full of food, drink and other items. Peter Jones and wife Jennifer, of Gingerbread Lane, had their name drawn out of a hat at the Nantwich Show where hundreds of people entered the draw contest on the Nantwich Food and Drink Festival promotion[Read More…]

September 22, 2011