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Film Review: “Reacher” starring Tom Cruise, Crewe Odeon

Film Review: “Reacher” starring Tom Cruise, Crewe Odeon

By Joy Cassidy Based on Lee Child’s novel One Shot, Tom Cruise plays the title role in Christopher McQuarrie’s thriller Jack Reacher. Ex-military man Reacher is a loner, unreachable and untouchable, until he’s called on by a murder suspect facing death row.

January 7, 2013
Holly Holy Day Society’s “Battle of Nantwich” plans all set

Holly Holy Day Society’s “Battle of Nantwich” plans all set

The Holly Holy Day Society is putting together the final plans ahead of this month’s “Battle of Nantwich” on January 26. It promises to be another action-packed event with the Sealed Knot’s re-enactment of the 1644 battle on Mill Island the highlight.

January 4, 2013
Nantwich cake club stage fund-raiser for tragic rugby teenager

Nantwich cake club stage fund-raiser for tragic rugby teenager

A cake-a-thon is being held at a Nantwich pub in memory of a teenager from the town who died playing rugby. The Clandestine Cake Club wants to raise money for C.R.Y(Cardiac Risk in the Young) in memory of Matthew Dewhirst.

January 4, 2013
Nantwich residents to quiz Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner

Nantwich residents to quiz Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner

Nantwich residents can quiz the new Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner when he tours the county this month. John  Dwyer, former Crewe & Nantwich Borough councillor, will be holding public surgeries inviting the public to attend and air their views about policing.

January 3, 2013
Nantwich Museum unveils 2013 exhibition programme

Nantwich Museum unveils 2013 exhibition programme

Nantwich Museum has unveiled a programme of exhibitions for 2013 in the Millennium and Community Galleries. Current exhibitions include “Yes we CAN Paint” and “The Breakaway Textile Group” exhibition at the Pillory Street venue.

December 31, 2012
More Nantwich youngsters join library after summer reading challenge

More Nantwich youngsters join library after summer reading challenge

Scores more Nantwich youngsters have taken out library membership in the town thanks to the Summer Reading Challenge. Almost 200 more children across Cheshire East now have library membership compared to last year.

December 20, 2012
Crowds enjoy Regents Park Christmas Market in Nantwich

Crowds enjoy Regents Park Christmas Market in Nantwich

Santa made an early appearance when he turned up at the Regents Park Christmas Market in Nantwich. The fair was opened by MP for Crewe and Nantwich Edward Timpson and featured stalls selling items such as quality handmade gifts, cards and home-made preserves.

December 20, 2012
Young Nantwich Town players scoop trophy and charity double

Young Nantwich Town players scoop trophy and charity double

Young Nantwich Town players have completed their own special double – raising money for charity and winning a soccer centre tournament. The under 10s Dabbers team ran in the annual Nantwich Festive Fun Run to support Hope House Children’s Cancer Care Charity.

December 19, 2012
Beth Tweddle to star in “Dancing on Ice 2013” TV show

Beth Tweddle to star in “Dancing on Ice 2013” TV show

South Cheshire Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle is to take part in the 2013 Dancing on Ice TV show. The former Crewe & Nantwich club star, based in Bunbury, told fans on social media her place on the ITV reality show was confirmed.

December 19, 2012
Nantwich Litter Group targets Middlewich Road in New Year pick

Nantwich Litter Group targets Middlewich Road in New Year pick

Nantwich Litter Group will be making a New Year clean sweep with a group litter pick on January 9. The team of volunteers are targeting Middlewich Road and Beam Heath Way area for their first “group pick” of 2013.

December 18, 2012
Stapeley’s Cronkinson pub to host community carol singing event

Stapeley’s Cronkinson pub to host community carol singing event

Families in Stapeley, Nantwich, are being urged to join a community Christmas carol singing event. Stapeley Parish Council and the Cronkinson Farm pub have teamed up to stage the event tomorrow night (Tuesday December 18).

December 17, 2012
Nantwich N’Ukes to play The Leopard in aid of St Luke’s Hospice

Nantwich N’Ukes to play The Leopard in aid of St Luke’s Hospice

The Nantwich N’Ukes are back in action this week in aid of St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. The group is performing live at The Leopard pub on London Road, Nantwich, this Wednesday December 19 from 7pm.

December 17, 2012
Nantwich Town reduce prices for festive clash against Marine

Nantwich Town reduce prices for festive clash against Marine

Nantwich Town is offering some festive spirit to fans – by reducing ticket prices for the home clash with Marine. The Dabbers welcome the Evo-Stik Premier League high-flyers to the Weaver Stadium on December 29.

December 14, 2012