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Barclays Premier League Trophy to visit Nantwich town centre

Barclays Premier League Trophy to visit Nantwich town centre

The most coveted football prize in England will be in Nantwich this week. The Barclays Premier League Trophy will be in the town just 24 hours after the new 2013-14 league fixtures are announced.

June 15, 2013
Nantwich pole dance marathon in aid of One in Eleven Appeal

Nantwich pole dance marathon in aid of One in Eleven Appeal

A Nantwich fitness class is putting the One in Eleven Appeal in pole position with its fundraising efforts. Louise Joubert, 28, who runs Pole Pinups classes, is organising a 12-hour pole dancing session in aid of Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity.

June 14, 2013
Nantwich volunteer groups give town centre a Spring Clean

Nantwich volunteer groups give town centre a Spring Clean

Nantwich Civic Society members were joined by volunteers for the town’s third annual Spring Clean. People from groups like Nantwich in Bloom, Nantwich Litter Group, Reaseheath College Horticultural Students and Barclays Bank Knutsford staff, took part.

June 14, 2013
South Cheshire Ramblers enjoy Nantwich Riverside Loop

South Cheshire Ramblers enjoy Nantwich Riverside Loop

South Cheshire Ramblers enjoyed an evening walk around the Nantwich Riverside Loop. The walk around the three-mile ‘Loop’ was led by Paul Boniface, the group’s publicity officer.

June 13, 2013
Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich unveils plan for Family Fun Day

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich unveils plan for Family Fun Day

Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich will stage its fourth annual Family Fun Day on Sunday July 21. The day will follow the successful formula of last year’s event, showcasing boats, crafts and local companies.

June 13, 2013
Nantwich village gears up for 34th World Worm Charming Championships

Nantwich village gears up for 34th World Worm Charming Championships

Villagers in Nantwich are gearing up for one of the wackiest events of the year – the World Worm Charming Championships. Willaston Primary School will host the 34th annual Championships from 2pm on Saturday June 22.

June 12, 2013
Review: Nantwich Bookworms study Tan Wan Eng’s “The Gift of Rain”

Review: Nantwich Bookworms study Tan Wan Eng’s “The Gift of Rain”

By Joy Cassidy Tan Wan Eng’s The Gift of Rain provides an interesting insight into World War Two, not often explored or portrayed to the Western world. From the small island of Penang, China, the reader is shown how the War impacts the shores of the most hidden-away parts of the world.

June 12, 2013
SkoolsFest 2013 celebration set to take over Nantwich

SkoolsFest 2013 celebration set to take over Nantwich

Schools across Nantwich are preparing for a one-off special festival to celebrate their talented pupils. SkoolsFest 2013 is being organised by the Nantwich Education Partnership (NEP) to show off the artistic side of pupils in primary and secondary schools.

June 12, 2013
Lady Verdin Trust Nantwich worker in national care finals

Lady Verdin Trust Nantwich worker in national care finals

An employee from the Lady Verdin Trust in Crewe and Nantwich will be at the Great British Care Awards in London later this month. Dorothy Chennell (pictured) is nominated for her work in supporting adults with learning disabilities in Crewe and Nantwich.

June 10, 2013
Cheerbrook in Nantwich to stage second Big Taste event

Cheerbrook in Nantwich to stage second Big Taste event

Cheerbrook Farm Shop in Nantwich is planning an even bigger Big Taste event next weekend. Thousands are expected to flock to the event off Newcastle Road on June 14 and 15, which features foods and drinks produced by Cheshire companies.

June 10, 2013
Pic special – Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes serve up a Nantwich treat!

Pic special – Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes serve up a Nantwich treat!

By Jonathan White Hundreds of people packed a Nantwich village to watch the traditional Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes in glorious sunshine. The 200-year-old event, organised by the Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust, saw several races involving all ages.

June 10, 2013
Nantwich community groups bid for Neighbourhood Matched Funding

Nantwich community groups bid for Neighbourhood Matched Funding

Community groups in Nantwich are being urged to bid for almost £40,000 of funding to help develop and expand their work. Latest figures show the Community First Neighbourhood Matched Fund has £39,592 of non-allocated funds for Cheshire East alone.

June 9, 2013
Review: The Very Best in Stand Up, Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: The Very Best in Stand Up, Nantwich Civic Hall

By Jonathan White Despite the warm weather a capacity audience braved the air-conditioning at Nantwich Civic Hall to enjoy the final ‘The Very Best in Stand Up‘ before a 12-week summer break.

June 9, 2013