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People urged to sign up to Cheshire “Race for Life” events

People urged to sign up to Cheshire “Race for Life” events

People are being urged to look beyond lockdown and join Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Cheshire.

The charity’s events are aiming to return to the region this summer and autumn but with socially distanced measures to keep participants safe.

June 29, 2021
Cheshire East launches crowdfunding scheme for local projects

Cheshire East launches crowdfunding scheme for local projects

Cheshire East Council has launched a new crowdfunding initiative aimed at encouraging more community-led projects.

The “Cheshire East Crowd” project, in partnership with Spacehive, aims to give residents who have ideas to improve their community a chance to gain funding via the crowdfunding platform.

June 28, 2021
Nantwich Buddies boost “happiness” in six-week pilot project

Nantwich Buddies boost “happiness” in six-week pilot project

Volunteer group Nantwich Buddies piloted a six-week mental wellness programme part funded by a grant from the Cheshire Crime Commissioner fund.

Happiness Hub Podcast hosts Kedren Elliott, a counsellor, and Liz Parkin, founder of the Nantwich Buddies, teamed up with mindset coach Benjamin Stubbs to launch the free course called “Happy Appy”.

June 26, 2021
Cheshire East “Virtual Pride” event returns this August

Cheshire East “Virtual Pride” event returns this August

Cheshire East Virtual Pride is returning for its second year, with this year’s event taking place on Saturday August 14 from 2-6pm.

There will be a mix of interviews, music, competitions, performances and information supporting the LGBTQ+ community, with live presenters featuring throughout the day

June 26, 2021
Richmond Village in Nantwich to host open day

Richmond Village in Nantwich to host open day

Retirement complex Richmond Village Nantwich is hosting an open day to discover what life at the centre.

The open day will take place on Wednesday June 30, where the village manager will stage tours of apartments currently available and offer afternoon cream tea served in the restaurant.

June 22, 2021
Free organised “health walks” return to Nantwich

Free organised “health walks” return to Nantwich

Everybody Sport and Recreation are re-launching its “Health Walks”.

The walks are being organised by trained volunteers, and will leave from Nantwich Swimming Pool and the Barony Sports Complex.

June 22, 2021
Nantwich Library to run Summer Reading Challenge 2021

Nantwich Library to run Summer Reading Challenge 2021

Nantwich Library is joining libraries across Cheshire East to stage the 2021 Summer Reading Challenge.

The challenge is organised by The Reading Agency in partnership with local libraries across the UK.

June 20, 2021
Nantwich Players return with “Female of the Species” show

Nantwich Players return with “Female of the Species” show

Nantwich Players are returning to action with a new production “Female of the Species” to hit the stage in July.

This hilarious comedy, written by Joanna Murray – Smith, will hit the stage after July 20.

June 20, 2021
Marbury Merry Days fair aerial view

Marbury Merry Days 2021 cancelled due to Covid

The annual ‘Marbury Merry Days’ two-day traditional country fair has been cancelled for 2021 due to Covid-19, writes Jonathan White.

The fair is organised by St Michael & All Angels Parochial Church Council and would have taken place in the field next to the church and Marbury Big Mere, near Wrenbury.

June 16, 2021
Words and Music Festival organisers to stage special workshops

Words and Music Festival organisers to stage special workshops

The organisers of Words and Music Festival in Nantwich are urging more people to sign up to special creative arts and music workshops.

The community sessions are being run on Saturday June 26 to give youngsters a chance to experience dance, writing, singing, beatboxing, carton drawing, and poetry.

June 14, 2021
The Team - drop off and go Foodbank collection

Sixth Nantwich Foodbank “drop and go” collection to be held

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers have organised an early summer “Drop-off and Go” collection event in aid of the Foodbank.

The event, this Saturday June 19 at Brine Leas School, follows the resounding success of the previous five collections.

June 14, 2021
Wingate Centre to stage Family Fete at Cholmondeley Castle

Wingate Centre to stage Family Fete at Cholmondeley Castle

The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury is to stage a Family Fete outdoor event at Cholmondeley Castle in August.

The event will include a teddy bear’s picnic, stalls, bouncy castle, face painting, teddy bear hunt and more children’s activities.

June 11, 2021
Nantwich Camera Club – celebrates 40th anniversary in 2021

Nantwich Camera Club – celebrates 40th anniversary in 2021

Nantwich Camera Club is celebrating its 40 anniversary this year – and hoping to meet again in person after a year of “remote” meetings.

The club held its first meeting in The Gables on Beam Street on February 3, 1981.

June 9, 2021