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Wrenbury residents boost church funds with “Treasures” scheme

Wrenbury residents boost church funds with “Treasures” scheme

Talented Wrenbury residents near Nantwich have helped grow £20.13 into a staggering £1,500 as part of a new scheme. The  idea began at St Margaret’s Church, in Wrenbury, where members of the congregation were given just over £20 to launch with.

October 17, 2013
Nantwich Litter Group launches new Saturday “group pick”

Nantwich Litter Group launches new Saturday “group pick”

Nantwich Litter Group is extending its reach to include a monthly “group pick” on the third Saturday of the month. The first of these “Saturday Picks” will be held this weekend October 19.

October 17, 2013
Fred Lorimer Trophy up for grabs at annual Wistaston quiz

Fred Lorimer Trophy up for grabs at annual Wistaston quiz

Teams are being invited to enter the annual quiz for the Fred Lorimer Trophy in Wistaston, near Nantwich. The quiz will take place in Wistaston Memorial Hall and Community Centre on Church Lane, Wistaston, on Tuesday October 22.

October 17, 2013
Words and Music Festival in Nantwich hailed a big success

Words and Music Festival in Nantwich hailed a big success

Performers have been thrilling audiences across Nantwich over the past week as part of the town’s Words and Music Festival. Musicians, poets, comedians and writers held a series of live shows at various venues during  the week-long festival.

October 15, 2013
Nantwich Town Council agrees entertainment deal for Civic Hall

Nantwich Town Council agrees entertainment deal for Civic Hall

Nantwich Town councillors have agreed a deal to bring more events to town – including a “boy band” tribute during the World Cup! The council has joined with Cheshire-based Warble Entertainment to offer more varied entertainment at Nantwich Civic Hall.

October 14, 2013
Nantwich Museum to stage more talks and activities in October

Nantwich Museum to stage more talks and activities in October

Nantwich Museum is to stage a number of events over the next two weeks after welcoming special guests to the venue. Mayor of Cheshire East Council Cllr Dorothy Flude visited the Pillory Street facility.

October 14, 2013
Swanley Bridge Marina coffee morning raises £800 for Macmillan Cancer

Swanley Bridge Marina coffee morning raises £800 for Macmillan Cancer

A fund-raising coffee morning at a Nantwich marina helped to raise more than £800. Staff at Swanley Bridge Marina organised the event as part of the Macmillan Cancer Support World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.

October 13, 2013
Hundreds of visitors enjoy Reaseheath Apple Festival in Nantwich

Hundreds of visitors enjoy Reaseheath Apple Festival in Nantwich

By Jonathan White The annual Reaseheath Apple Festival has been attracting hundreds of visitors  to the Nantwich college. This weekend was the 21st holding of the festival and featured scores of types of our favourite fruit.

October 13, 2013
Nantwich Bookshop to launch new “Civil War” Nantwich novel

Nantwich Bookshop to launch new “Civil War” Nantwich novel

A Nantwich man’s new novel set in the town during the Civil War is to launch at Nantwich Bookshop later this month. David Wilson’s story, “The Winter Siege”, is set in Nantwich when Civil War raged through the country.

October 11, 2013
Cheshire fire crews in Nantwich to stage winter driving event

Cheshire fire crews in Nantwich to stage winter driving event

Cheshire fire crews will be rolling into Nantwich next week to offer drivers some winter advice. They are teaming up with other agencies to carry out free safety checks on cars as part of their campaign for safer roads in Cheshire.

October 10, 2013
Nantwich hospice supporters urge to join Oulton Park “Santa” event

Nantwich hospice supporters urge to join Oulton Park “Santa” event

Hospice supporters in Nantwich are being urged to don their Santa suits and take part in an annual fund-raising race. St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice is organising the “Santa’s Day Out” event at Cheshire’s Oulton Park Racing Circuit on Sunday December 8.

October 9, 2013
Acton Amateur Operatic Society gear up for latest Lyceum production

Acton Amateur Operatic Society gear up for latest Lyceum production

Members of Acton Amateur Operatic Society are preparing to take to the stage for their latest production. The charity organisation, based in Acton near Nantwich, will perform their version of  “Me and My Girl” at the Lyceum in Crewe.

October 7, 2013
Nantwich street entertainers “Baxter” perform live in town square

Nantwich street entertainers “Baxter” perform live in town square

By Jonathan White Shoppers and visitors enjoyed more live street entertainment in Nantwich town centre this weekend. Local entertainers have been in town throughout the summer as part of a Nantwich Town Council-funded programme.

October 6, 2013