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Armed Forces Day event in Crewe cancelled due to pandemic

Armed Forces Day event in Crewe cancelled due to pandemic

By Jonathan White
An ‘Armed Forces Day’ event scheduled to take place in Crewe has been cancelled due to the impact of the coronavirus crisis and social distancing measures.

The annual event honours service personnel from all branches of the Armed Forces as well as veterans.

June 24, 2020
Nantwich Museum marks 40th anniversary with online exhibition

Nantwich Museum marks 40th anniversary with online exhibition

Nantwich Museum is marking its 40th anniversary with an online exhibition.

The museum, which opened in January 1980 in the former Nantwich Free Library, aims to preserve the history of the town and its locality.

June 22, 2020
Cheshire East “Pride in the Park” event goes virtual

Cheshire East “Pride in the Park” event goes virtual

The postponed “Pride in the Park event” scheduled to take place at Queens Park in Crewe has now been set a new date – as a a “Virtual Pride” event.

Virtual Pride 2020 will take place on Saturday July 25 from 2-7pm.

June 18, 2020
Nantwich Foodbank volunteers announce next collection day

Nantwich Foodbank volunteers announce next collection day

Nantwich Foodbank volunteers are arranging another vital collection at Brine Leas School.

Previous collections at the school on Audlem Road – organised with social distancing – have helped collect more than a ton of food.

June 17, 2020
Willaston Worm Charming Championships set to take place

Willaston Worm Charming Championships set to take place

It’s the famous Worm Charming event of the year – but with a difference!

Due to pandemic lockdown restrictions, the Willaston Worm Charming Championships will be held “virtually”.

June 17, 2020
Nantwich prepares to reopen from pandemic lockdown

Nantwich prepares to reopen from pandemic lockdown

Nantwich is being prepared for the reopening of non-essential retailers from tomorrow (June 15), writes Jonathan White.

The next stage of the government’s easing of lockdown restrictions begin – and hard-hit businesses in the town hope it will see a return of shoppers and ringing tills.

June 14, 2020
Nantwich care home to host 999 afternoon tea event

Nantwich care home to host 999 afternoon tea event

A Nantwich care home is to host a 999 emergency services tea break on June 25.

Clarendon Court, in Stapeley, is staging the event for all police, paramedics, nurses and emergency services workers.

June 11, 2020
Photo competition launched by Crewe & Nantwich Weaver Rotary

Photo competition launched by Crewe & Nantwich Weaver Rotary

Crewe & Nantwich Weaver Rotary Club has launched a photographic competition to raise money for local charities impacted by Covid 19.

June 2, 2020
Foundation Rides 2020 challenge event launched for June

Foundation Rides 2020 challenge event launched for June

South Cheshire charity Up and Under Foundation has launched its Foundation Rides 2020 challenge to help raise funds for disadvantaged youngsters.

May 29, 2020
Nantwich Museum calls for contributions for “Covid-19” collection

Nantwich Museum calls for contributions for “Covid-19” collection

Nantwich Museum wants people’s experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic to provide a lasting historical record of the event.

Letters, short statements and photographs are sought, with the aim of gaining an insight into how everyday life in Nantwich changed during the pandemic.

May 24, 2020
Cheshire East libraries to launch digital “summer reading challenge”

Cheshire East libraries to launch digital “summer reading challenge”

Cheshire East Libraries are to host a new digital Summer Reading Challenge organised by The Reading Agency.

Although library buildings are closed, the Challenge will be delivered through virtual services and e-lending platforms.

May 14, 2020
Everybody hosts online support in Mental Health Awareness Week

Everybody hosts online support in Mental Health Awareness Week

Cheshire East’s Everybody Sport and Recreation is staging free online health and fitness support as part of Mental Health Awareness Week.

This year’s week, which runs May 18-24, is based on theme ‘kindness.’

May 12, 2020
Food Festival organisers arrange Nantwich Foodbank collection

Food Festival organisers arrange Nantwich Foodbank collection

A second “drop off and go” food collection in aid of Nantwich Foodbank will be held on Monday May 11.

The initiative, organised by Nantwich Food Festival, will be staged for a second time at Brine Leas School in Nantwich.

May 8, 2020