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Crown Hotel in Nantwich to host three special events

Crown Hotel in Nantwich to host three special events

The Crown Hotel in Nantwich is laying on three nights of entertainment to help punters banish the winter blues. Former Crewe Alex and Middlesborough football star Craig Hignett will be in town on Thursday January 26.

January 5, 2012
Robot to recycle Christmas cards on Nantwich town square

Robot to recycle Christmas cards on Nantwich town square

A robot will be in Nantwich town square this weekend to recycle thousands of old Christmas cards. The card-chomping robot (pictured) was made by young designers during a workshop at Nantwich Museum.

January 3, 2012
South Cheshire Harriers enjoy New Year Social Run near Nantwich

South Cheshire Harriers enjoy New Year Social Run near Nantwich

By Jonathan White Hardy athletes from South Cheshire Harriers took to the countryside near Nantwich for their annual New Year Social Run. Thirty-four runners, and one dog called Jack, donned their running shoes and braved the chilly, dry Bank Holiday Monday weather.

January 3, 2012
Stapeley Parish Council to stage first meeting of 2012

Stapeley Parish Council to stage first meeting of 2012

Residents are urged to attend ths first Stapeley & District parish council meeting of 2012 on Thursday January 5. The meeting, which starts at 7.30pm, will give residents the chance to ask questions or raises concerns about any matters in the parish.

January 2, 2012
South Cheshire Ukulele Society concert staged in Wistaston

South Cheshire Ukulele Society concert staged in Wistaston

Scores of fans turned up to watch the South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society’s Christmas Concert in Wistaston Memorial Hall. The concert in front of 150 people included group, duet and solo ukulele performances.

December 28, 2011
Nantwich Christmas tree shredding to raise Marie Curie funds

Nantwich Christmas tree shredding to raise Marie Curie funds

Fund-raisers are offering Nantwich families the chance to shred their Christmas trees and raise money for charity at the same time. A team will be on St Anne’s RC Church carpark, next to the level crossing, in Nantwich on January 7.

December 27, 2011
Stapeley Christmas Carol service proves big hit with families

Stapeley Christmas Carol service proves big hit with families

Dozens of Nantwich families gathered to enjoy Stapeley’s first community Christmas Carol Service at the Cronkinson pub. Nantwich and District Concert Band provided the music as over a hundred people packed in to the pub’s beer garden off Peter de Stapleigh Way.

December 22, 2011
Nantwich Museum to stage children’s Christmas workshops

Nantwich Museum to stage children’s Christmas workshops

Nantwich Museum will be staging Christmas workshops this week to keep excited youngsters busy after schools break up. The Pillory Street venue will provide children with a chance to make Christmas decorations, crackers, take part in a Christmas quiz and more.

December 19, 2011
Nantwich Town community football sessions called off

Nantwich Town community football sessions called off

The snow and freezing overnight temperatures has claimed its first casualty with Nantwich Town cancelling its community coaching sessions. The club took the decision to cancel this morning’s (December 17) sessions on safety grounds.

December 17, 2011
Nantwich town square to host live bands for Christmas shoppers

Nantwich town square to host live bands for Christmas shoppers

Christmas shoppers in Nantwich will be entertained by live music on the next two Saturdays in the town square. The Co-Op Youth Wind Band will be performing in the square this Saturday December 17 from 10am to 2pm.

December 14, 2011
Wistaston & District Flower Club celebrates 50 years

Wistaston & District Flower Club celebrates 50 years

Wistaston and District Flower Club has celebrated its 50th anniversary. Members held a lunch at The Hunters Lodge Hotel in Crewe with guest Wendy Davis, chairman of National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS).

December 13, 2011
Nantwich Museum to stage Victorian tour of the town

Nantwich Museum to stage Victorian tour of the town

Nantwich Museum is joining in the Christmas celebrations by staging a Victorian tour of the town. The tour will provide a leisurely and informative walkabout of the town in Victorian times.

December 12, 2011
REVIEW: Snow White panto season a hit at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Snow White panto season a hit at Crewe Lyceum

Panto season is well and truly in full swing at The Lyceum in Crewe, writes Claire Faulkner. ‘Snow White’ gives the audience everything that a well loved traditional pantomime has to offer.

December 10, 2011