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Nantwich primary school resurrects Bonfire Night celebration

Nantwich primary school resurrects Bonfire Night celebration

Fireworks are returning to St Anne’s Catholic Primary School in Nantwich as it gears up for a bonanza Bonfire night celebration. FOSA (Friends of St Anne’s), who are organising the event, hope for a good turn out from the town and surrounding area.

October 26, 2011
‘Turn Nantwich Pink’ day to raise Breast Cancer Awareness funds

‘Turn Nantwich Pink’ day to raise Breast Cancer Awareness funds

Nantwich cancer campaigner Ann Aspinall has organised a second “Turn Nantwich Pink ” fun day following the huge success if the event last year. The mum and grandmum has organised the day to take place on Nantwich town square next Thursday October 27, and is centred around a children’s funday.

October 21, 2011
Nantwich Museum calligraphy exhibition to end at weekend

Nantwich Museum calligraphy exhibition to end at weekend

A popular calligraphy exhibition at Nantwich Museum comes to an end this weekend. The display, by Frances Passmore, is on show in the Community Gallery at the Pillory Street venue until this Saturday October 22.

October 17, 2011
Nantwich cafe owner’s London Marathon mission

Nantwich cafe owner’s London Marathon mission

A Nantwich cafe owner is feeling mobile as he prepares to train for the 2012 London Marathon. For John McCormick (pictured) is calling on fellow traders and residents to sponsor him – by donating their old mobile phones.

October 14, 2011
Fruity apple festival to hosted by Reaseheath College

Fruity apple festival to hosted by Reaseheath College

A fruity weekend will be on offer at Reaseheath College in Nantwich as part of a national celebration of the English apple. The free two-day festival on October 15-16 will feature rare varieties from all over the country, some dating back to Roman times.

October 6, 2011
Inquest into farm worker killed in Peckforton blaze

Inquest into farm worker killed in Peckforton blaze

An inquest date has been set into the death of a 61-year-old man killed in a house fire at Peckforton, near Nantwich. Retired farm worker John Ernest Ryder died after he was found in his burning home on Stone House Lane.

October 6, 2011
Inquest set into death of Wistaston cyclist killed on A50

Inquest set into death of Wistaston cyclist killed on A50

An inquest has been set into the death of a cyclist from Wistaston who died in a road accident on the busy A50. Retired estates manager David Allbutt, of Yew Tree Road, died after the collision on May 19 earlier this year.

October 5, 2011
Hospitals trust stage drop-in event in Nantwich

Hospitals trust stage drop-in event in Nantwich

Patients, carers and members of the public are being invited to learn more about long-term neurological conditions at a special event taking place at Nantwich Civic Hall. The “drop-in” event, co-ordinated by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) and Central and Eastern Cheshire Primary Care Trust (CECPCT), will take place on Thursday October 13, 10.30am to 3.30pm.

October 3, 2011
Nantwich auction sells £20,000 Wedgwood

Nantwich auction sells £20,000 Wedgwood

Wedgwood ceramics collected by a man who started work at the company’s Etruria factory straight from school, sold for £19,900 at an auction in Nantwich. The collection was consigned for sale by Harry Sheldon, whose father Harry, started working as the odd job man at the Wedgwood factory.

September 23, 2011
Nantwich Big Cheese Film club launches

Nantwich Big Cheese Film club launches

Organisers have been toasting their success following the launch of Nantwich Big Cheese Film Club.

Dozens turned out at The Crown in Nantwich to enjoy a glass of bubbly before viewing the 1988 Academy Award winning Cinema Paradiso in the hotel’s ballroom.

September 23, 2011

Nantwich pubs, restaurants and hotels up for food awards

Lady luck shone on a Nantwich couple for a second time when they won a hamper packed full of food, drink and other items. Peter Jones and wife Jennifer, of Gingerbread Lane, had their name drawn out of a hat at the Nantwich Show where hundreds of people entered the draw contest on the Nantwich Food and Drink Festival promotion[Read More…]

September 22, 2011

REVIEW: Jimmy Tarbuck at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Jimmy Tarbuck OBE was back in Crewe to spread laughter and smiles across the Lyceum.

Tarby interacted in his show ‘This is My Life’, took questions, and shared jokes and stories about his career, school and family.

September 21, 2011