What’s On & Reviews

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