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Skin Health Spa and Residence plan “indulgence” charity night in Nantwich

Skin Health Spa and Residence plan “indulgence” charity night in Nantwich

Two local businesses are teaming up to offer Nantwich folk an “evening of indulgence” in aid of charity. Skin Health Spa, based on Welsh Row, have joined together with The Residence restaurant in Mill Street for the event on August 27.

August 14, 2013
Nantwich Joseph Heler boss celebrates 8 golds at cheese awards

Nantwich Joseph Heler boss celebrates 8 golds at cheese awards

The boss of a cheese maker in Nantwich said it was a “real honour” after they scooped eight golds at the International Cheese Show. Mike Heler, of Joseph Heler Cheese based in Hatherton, was celebrating after the company scooped an amazing 22 awards in total.

August 13, 2013
Volunteer group “Action Not Talk” to tackle Queen’s Park problems

Volunteer group “Action Not Talk” to tackle Queen’s Park problems

Volunteers have clubbed together to tackle problems facing one of South Cheshire’s most popular parks. Queens Park in Crewe is set to benefit from the new volunteer group A.N.T. (Action Not Talk).

August 13, 2013
Police name schoolboy, 15, killed in South Cheshire road accident

Police name schoolboy, 15, killed in South Cheshire road accident

A teenage schoolboy has died after a road accident in South Cheshire. Sam Nutsford, 15, was riding his bike when he was in collision with a car on King Street, in Middlewich.

August 13, 2013
“Hands off Wistaston” campaigners gain petition support in Nantwich

“Hands off Wistaston” campaigners gain petition support in Nantwich

Campaigners fighting to stop developers building on village land, took their battle to the streets of Nantwich. Members of Hands off Wistaston (HOW) held a street stall in the town square to highlight their fight to save Crewe and Nantwich “Green Gaps”.

August 12, 2013
Nantwich businesses to stage Bazaar Open Day at Stapeley House

Nantwich businesses to stage Bazaar Open Day at Stapeley House

Business experts in Nantwich are to stage a very British event so local companies can showcase their services. Stapeley House will host the Brilliantly British Business Bazaar Open Day on September 5 from 4pm to 6pm.

August 12, 2013
Nantwich village pub Yew Tree Inn scoops regional award

Nantwich village pub Yew Tree Inn scoops regional award

A village pub near Nantwich has won acclaim for its food and drink offer and business success. The Yew Tree Inn in Long Lane, Spurstow, has won the title “Best Freehouse 2013” for the North West region in the BT Sport Great British Pub Awards 2013.

August 12, 2013
Nantwich Town’s Aaron Burns earns 3-3 draw at Gap Connah’s Quay

Nantwich Town’s Aaron Burns earns 3-3 draw at Gap Connah’s Quay

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town’s Aaron Burns scored a stunner to haunt Gap Connah’s Quay Nomads in a 3-3 pre-season friendly. Ex-Nomad Burns found space just outside the home penalty area to curl a left-footed shot right in the “postage stamp”.

August 11, 2013
Nantwich CC stumble to 50-run defeat at home to Alderley Edge

Nantwich CC stumble to 50-run defeat at home to Alderley Edge

Nantwich CC’s faint hopes of retaining their Cheshire County Premier title suffered a blow with a 50-run defeat at home to Alderley Edge. The visitors smashed their way to 299-5 off 55 overs, as the Nantwich attack suffered at Whitehouse Lane.

August 11, 2013
Review: Nantwich Bookworms read Mark Haddon’s “The Red House”

Review: Nantwich Bookworms read Mark Haddon’s “The Red House”

By Joy Cassidy Mark Haddon’s best known first novel for adults, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (2003) was well-rated by the bookclub, but his second A Spot of Bother (2006) less so.

August 10, 2013
Nantwich Museum to stage children’s holiday workshops

Nantwich Museum to stage children’s holiday workshops

Nantwich Museum is hosting a programme of children’s drop-in workshops and a Children’s Trail competition. The activities are based on the Pillory Street venue’s major exhibition Nantwich Eats, 100 years of food shopping.

August 10, 2013
Willaston and Rope councillor backs fight against 880 homes

Willaston and Rope councillor backs fight against 880 homes

A Willaston and Rope councillor has urged residents to fight plans for almost 900 houses on green land near their villages. Himor Group Ltd has applied to build an 880-house “Gresty Oaks” development on land bounded by Rope Lane, Gresty Lane, Crewe Road and the A500 in Rope and Shavington.

August 9, 2013
“60 at 60” birthday challenge in Nantwich raises £400

“60 at 60” birthday challenge in Nantwich raises £400

A 60-year-0ld has completed a tough “60 at 60” fundraising challenge in Nantwich – on his birthday! Ben Reinhardt, from Crewe, swam 60 lengths of Nantwich outdoor pool, cycled 60km and then ran for 60 minutes.

August 9, 2013