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Nantwich Town face Cheshire Cup clash after FA Trophy win over Salford

Nantwich Town face Cheshire Cup clash after FA Trophy win over Salford

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town will be heading in to their Cheshire Cup clash tomorrow fresh from a fine FA Trophy victory over Salford City.

More than 550 fans watched the Dabbers beat Salford 2-1 with sublime goals from Elliot Osborne and Steve Jones.

November 2, 2015
Electricity workers add spark to Willaston club’s charity drive

Electricity workers add spark to Willaston club’s charity drive

Big-hearted electricity workers in Willaston were sparked into charity action – thanks to the local social club.

SP Energy Networks employees donated hundreds of pounds to Macmillan nurses after Willaston Social Club opened up their car park.

November 2, 2015
Thousands flock to Dorfold Park’s Nantwich Spooktacular

Thousands flock to Dorfold Park’s Nantwich Spooktacular

Kirsty Rollings
Thousands of people flocked to Dorfold Hall Park in Nantwich for Spooktacular 2015.

Frankenstein, jesters, witches and other spooky characters of all ages converged at the event for the fancy dress competition, fairground rides, a bonfire and fireworks.

November 1, 2015
Sainsbury’s staff stage Halloween bake off for charity

Sainsbury’s staff stage Halloween bake off for charity

Staff at Nantwich Sainsbury’s store dressed up to raise money for their charity of the year, the Alzheimer’s Society.

Employees donned scary Halloween costumes and staged a Halloween bake-off with prizes for the spookiest and tastiest cakes.

November 1, 2015
Hundreds of families enjoy Wistaston fireworks display

Hundreds of families enjoy Wistaston fireworks display

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of families enjoyed the 38th annual Wistaston fireworks display.

The event took place at the Eric Swan Sports Ground, off Church Lane in Wistaston.

November 1, 2015
Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on November 6 with four more top acts from the UK comedy circuit.

And this night will see a Nantwich debut for Zoe Lyons, a stand out on the British comedy scene for over 10 years.

October 31, 2015
Paramedic trains Aston pub staff on new defibrillator

Paramedic trains Aston pub staff on new defibrillator

A paramedic helped turn a Nantwich village pub into a life-saving training centre!

Nick Blair, from North West Ambulance Service, ran a first aid course at The Bhurtpore Inn in Asto

October 30, 2015
Crewe Lyceum launches Cinderella panto colouring competition

Crewe Lyceum launches Cinderella panto colouring competition

Nantwich youngsters can join in this year’s Crewe Lyceum pantomime Cinderella – by entering a special colouring competition.

And the best picture could land the winner a year’s supply of Snugburys ice cream.

October 30, 2015
Nantwich start-up STITCH Learning shortlisted for national award

Nantwich start-up STITCH Learning shortlisted for national award

A Nantwich business woman has been shortlisted for the prestigious Learning Awards.

Kate Carney’s STITCH Learning has been nominated in the Start Up of the Year category.

October 30, 2015
Halloween house to raise Marie Curie Cancer Care funds

Halloween house to raise Marie Curie Cancer Care funds

A Halloween fundraising event is taking place at a house in Crewe in aid of Marie Curie.

Richard and James Stack are transforming their Holland Street home in time for this Saturday October 31 from 6pm to 10pm.

October 30, 2015
Man injured after car and tractor smash in Nantwich

Man injured after car and tractor smash in Nantwich

A man was injured after a road smash involving a car and tractor in Nantwich.

The incident, which happened on Swanley Lane, led to the injured man being taken to Leighton Hospital for treatment.

October 29, 2015

Alzheimer’s Society course in Cheshire East

Alzheimer’s Society Cheshire East is running a course to support the carers of people affected by dementia. Our Carers Information and Support Programme (CrISP) is being held at St Peter’s Church Hall in Elworth near Sandbach during November and December. The CrISP is a practical course, led by trained Alzheimer’s Society staff, which provides carers with practical knowledge about dementia[Read More…]

October 29, 2015
Nantwich care leavers launch Easy Pleasy cookbook

Nantwich care leavers launch Easy Pleasy cookbook

Young care leavers in Crewe and Nantwich have been sharing their colourful recipe for eating on a budget – a cookbook with the celebrity seal of approval.

The youngsters, supported by The Children’s Society, produced the Levi Roots-endorsed Easy Pleasy Cookbook to help young people leaving care to eat healthily on a budget.

October 29, 2015