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Winners’ joy at Crewe & Nantwich Community Awards 2014

Winners’ joy at Crewe & Nantwich Community Awards 2014

Big-hearted volunteers and fundraisers celebrated after being named winners in the Crewe and Nantwich Community Awards 2014. The awards, organised by Nantwich-based The Cat Community Radio Station, were held at Richmond Village.

March 4, 2014
Hundreds flock to Reaseheath lambing weekend in Nantwich

Hundreds flock to Reaseheath lambing weekend in Nantwich

Hundreds of families flocked to Reaseheath College in Nantwich to enjoy the first of two lambing events. Spring has arrived early in the college’s lambing sheds with the arrival of the first lambs of the season.

March 4, 2014
Revamped Venetian Marina near Nantwich plans Open Day

Revamped Venetian Marina near Nantwich plans Open Day

The Venetian Marina near Nantwich is to hold am open day for narrowboat novices and old hands alike! The event at the Cholmondeston venue will feature industry experts, value for money narrowboats, refreshments, trips up the Shropshire Union Canal and entertainment.

March 3, 2014
David Wilson Homes to unveil latest plans at Nantwich meeting

David Wilson Homes to unveil latest plans at Nantwich meeting

Housing developers are to present their second phase plans for land at the former Stapeley Water Gardens site in Nantwich. Representatives of David Wilson Homes will be attending a meeting of Stapeley Parish Council later this week.

March 3, 2014
Nantwich school group Chatterbox targets Menai fund-raising

Nantwich school group Chatterbox targets Menai fund-raising

A family support group in Nantwich is raising thousands of pounds to take children and their parents or carers on a residential. Chatterbox, based at Malbank School, is already halfway to its target to fund the special weekend to Menai in the summer.

March 3, 2014
Nantwich St Mary’s Church to stage St John Passion concert

Nantwich St Mary’s Church to stage St John Passion concert

Nantwich St Mary’s Church will host the North West ‘s premier performance of St John Passion in April. The performance, by renowned composer Bob Chilcott, will take place on Sunday April 6 (Passion Sunday) at 7.30pm.

February 28, 2014
Nantwich Museum offers pancake treat on Shrove Tuesday

Nantwich Museum offers pancake treat on Shrove Tuesday

Nantwich Museum will be joining in the Pancake Day fun on Shrove Tuesday. The Pillory Street venue will be offering home made pancakes and refreshments from 11am until 1pm on March 4.

February 27, 2014
South Cheshire mum of critically-ill toddler to walk Wall of China

South Cheshire mum of critically-ill toddler to walk Wall of China

The mum of a two-year-old boy battling a rare life-threatening illness, is to walk the Great Wall of China to raise money in his name. Jessica Oakes wants to complete the five-day feat to honour the doctors who have helped keep son Aydan alive.

February 27, 2014
Ukulele concert in Wistaston in aid of Rose Queen’s charity

Ukulele concert in Wistaston in aid of Rose Queen’s charity

A concert in aid of Wistaston Rose Queen Naomi Barker’s charity will take place on March 8. The ukulele concert in aid of Alder Hey Children’s Charity will be staged at St Mary’s Church Hall on Church Lane, Wistaston.

February 26, 2014
The Cat radio station in Nantwich reveal “joy” of FM licence win

The Cat radio station in Nantwich reveal “joy” of FM licence win

Bosses at Nantwich-based The Cat Community Radio Station spoke of their joy today at securing a five-year FM licence from Ofcom. It means the station, based out of Frederick House in Nantwich, will now be able to broadcast on air rather than internet-only.

February 26, 2014
The Cat beats Redshift Radio to new Crewe and Nantwich Ofcom licence

The Cat beats Redshift Radio to new Crewe and Nantwich Ofcom licence

Nantwich-based The Cat radio has won the race to a new community radio Ofcom licence, it was announced today The station, based at Frederick House on Beam Heath Way, will now broadcast on the airwaves for five years across Nantwich, Crewe and surrounding villages.

February 25, 2014
Nantwich Civic Hall back open after major power failure

Nantwich Civic Hall back open after major power failure

Nantwich Civic Hall had to cancel several planned events after a major power failure hit the venue. Engineers from supplier Scottish Power were called in to the hall on Market Street after a black-out struck.

February 25, 2014
Four top comedians on bill for Nantwich Very Best in Stand Up

Four top comedians on bill for Nantwich Very Best in Stand Up

The Very Best In Stand Up is back at Nantwich Civic Hall on March 7 with another four top comedians on the bill. Compere and host is St Helens’ own Dave Twentyman.

February 24, 2014