Autism campaigner to carry Olympic Torch in Crewe
Leading autism campaigner Kevin Healey is to carry the Olympic in Crewe on May 31. Kevin, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, founded two autism charities in Staffordshire and set up UK Autism Radio UK.
What’s On & Reviews
Nantwich in Bloom to unveil floral tribute for Queen’s Jubilee
Nantwich in Bloom is to unveil a unique Flaming Floral Beacon as part of the town’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The floral tribute will be placed in the bed behind the Cenotaph in Nantwich town square, said Nantwich in Bloom coordinator Doug Butterill.
Crewe-Nantwich charity Midnight Walk numbers top 1,000
More than 1,000 women have now signed up for the fund-raising Crewe to Nantwich Midnight Walk next month. And St Luke’s Hospice (Cheshire) has also been inundated by helpers willing to be stewards after issuing an appeal.
Nantwich school to stage Big Top Circus for Diamond Jubilee
A Nantwich school is to host a Big Top Circus as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Stapeley Broad Lane Primary will stage the circus on its school field on Friday June 1.
Age UK Cheshire seek team for 60km charity cycle ride
Nantwich cyclists are being urged to pedal for charity by Age UK Cheshire. They are keen to recruit a team to take part in the 60km Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride on Sunday July 8, and need a minimum of six people to take part.
Review: Hull Truck’s “DNA” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre
By Claire Faulkner Brought to Crewe Lyceum by Hull Truck, ‘DNA’ proved to be a powerful and thought provoking production. Directed by Anthony Banks, the cast of young actors brought to life the incredible invisible influence peer pressure can hold over all of us.
Council Foster campaign to visit Brine Leas and Nantwich Show
A Cheshire East Council team is to stage two events in Nantwich in a bid to boost the number of foster carers. The team will be at Brine Leas High School in June and at the Nantwich Show in July to highlight the You Can Foster campaign.
Review: “Salt of the Earth” by Nantwich Players
By Claire Faulkner Perhaps it’s my sense of humour or the way life is portrayed in that part of the world. But I love to see a drama set in the North of England – and The Nantwich Players’ comedy drama “Salt of the Earth” delivers the goods.
Nantwich Litter Group cleans up town park and streets
Nantwich Litter Group has been making a clean sweep of the town’s parks and streets in a bid to tidy up Nantwich for the summer. A recent “Group Pick” targeted Brookfield Park all the way through to the Morrisons carpark via Waterlode, Station Road and Pillory Street.
Table-top sale planned for One in Eleven Leighton Hospital appeal
A table-top sale is taking place this weekend in aid of Leighton Hospital’s One in Eleven Appeal. The event, at the Oakley Centre in Crewe on Sunday (May 20), will see dozens of stalls and activities for youngsters.
“Wheels on the Bus” UK show arrives in Crewe and Nantwich
The UK hit stage show “Wheels on the Bus” will be wowing Crewe and Nantwich families next month. Writer and director Marc Day’s national tour will be taking a stop at Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre.
Street fun will boost Nantwich visitors, town council hopes
Nantwich Town Counil is hoping to welcome visitors to the town with a programme of street entertainment this summer. Councillors and retailers hope the events will enhance the shopping experience in the town centre.
Care worker to join St Luke’s Hospice Midnight Walk in dad’s memory
A care worker is joining hundreds of others in the Crewe to Nantwich Midnight Walk to raise money for St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. Sharon Keates (pictured) will stride out on the 13.1 mile walk from Crewe to Nantwich and back on Saturday June 9.
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