Thousands observe Remembrance Sunday services in Nantwich
Thousands gathered in Nantwich and surrounding villages to pay tribute on Remembrance Sunday. A service and parade took place in Nantwich town centre and St Mary’s Church.
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Worleston school to stage pamper evening and Christmas fayre
A Nantwich primary school is staging a pamper evening and Christmas fayre to help raise vital funds. Friends of Worleston are organising the event at St Oswald’s Primary, on Church Road, Worleston on November 30.
Olympic star Beth Tweddle to switch on Nantwich Christmas Lights
London 2012 bronze medallist Beth Tweddle will be turning on the Christmas Lights in Nantwich next month, it has emerged. The Bunbury-based Olympic gymnast will be one of the highlights of a packed programme for the December 1 Lights Switch On event.
Nantwich Town photographer to stage family and pets day
A South Cheshire photographer is holding a ‘family and pets’ day at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium later this month. Simon J Newbury, the club’s official photographer, is inviting families down to get their pictures done – with no sitting fee.
Nantwich college students go extra mile for Poppy Appeal
Nantwich students have joined forces with the Royal British Legion to help raise funds through this year’s Poppy Appeal. Members of Reaseheath College’s Students Association hope to raise £3,500 by selling poppies at Crewe Railway Station until Remembrance Sunday on November 11.
Nantwich Choral Society “Messiah” concert at St Mary’s heads for sell-out
Nantwich Choral Society is heading for a sell-out with its special anniversary performance of Messiah. More than 100 voices will sing out loud against the backdrop of St Mary’s Church in Nantwich this Saturday November 10.
Nantwich and District Band issues plea for new members
Nantwich and District Band has issued a plea for more members to join the group. The band, which celebrates its 30th anniversary next year, needs players for a range of brass, woodwind and percussion instruments, organisers say.
Redshift Radio launches 28-day FM broadcast in Nantwich and Crewe
Crewe & Nantwich community station RedShift Radio is back on FM airwaves across South Cheshire. The not-for-profit station is on a trial broadcast on 87.7FM from today (November 5) for the next 28 days.
Families enjoy 35th annual Wistaston Fireworks Display
Hundreds of Wistaston families had a blast at the village’s 35th annual Fireworks Display. The event included judging of the children’s best pumpkin and best fancy dress competitions, before a procession to the Eric Swan Sports Ground off Church Lane for the display.
Nantwich “Book of Photographs” to be launched at town museum
A book of photographs chronicling more than a century of life in Nantwich is to be launched at the town’s museum. Nantwich is the subject of the latest Britain in Old Photographs series of books, published by The History Press.
Nantwich radio station The Cat calls for community award nominations
Nantwich-based radio station The Cat has launched its 2nd Community Awards and is calling for nominations. There are five categories including Long Service to the Community, Local Volunteer of the Year, Local Fundraiser of the Year, Achievement of the Year and Young Person of The Year.
Audlem to stage massive Bonfire and Fireworks event
Audlem is staging its annual Bonfire & Fireworks display later today (November 3) in the village near Nantwich. Crewe-based Blitz Fireworks will be choreographing the fireworks display, and there will be fair rides, refreshment, music, entertainment and stalls.
Nantwich firemen stage charity car wash at Beam Street station
Nantwich firefighters will be cleaning up tomorrow when they take part in a charity car wash. The part-time fire crews are offering to wash cars at Nantwich fire station on Beam Street in return for a donation to charity.
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