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Marina near Nantwich raises vital wheelchair cash for youngsters

Marina near Nantwich raises vital wheelchair cash for youngsters

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich has helped to raise more than £1,100 for charity at two events. The venue, at Church Minshull, held a “Boaters Bash” concert, and a “Family Fun Day” – all in one busy weekend.

August 1, 2013
Local cheese makers scoop gold gongs at Nantwich Show

Local cheese makers scoop gold gongs at Nantwich Show

Joseph Heler and retail giant M&S are celebrating after scooping golds at Nantwich Show‘s International Cheese Awards. Hatherton-based Heler won several awards in the world’s largest cheese show of its kind, with more than 4,200 entries.

July 31, 2013
Thousands brave rain for Nantwich Show spectacular at Dorfold Park

Thousands brave rain for Nantwich Show spectacular at Dorfold Park

Thousands of visitors enjoyed another fun-filled Nantwich Show, despite more bad luck with the weather. The rain failed to dampen the spirits of organisers, exhibitors, staff, visitors – and even the animals managed to find shelter!

July 31, 2013
Nantwich Police operation targets rogue drivers on rural routes

Nantwich Police operation targets rogue drivers on rural routes

Nantwich Police have launched a campaign to crackdown on rogue road users in rural areas of the district. Operation Arion is focusing on key countryside routes during the summer months, using Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology.

July 31, 2013
Nantwich floristry teams scoop awards at RHS Flower Show

Nantwich floristry teams scoop awards at RHS Flower Show

Nantwich floristry students and staff earned top marks at the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park. Two show gardens created by teams at Reaseheath College were awarded silver gilt and silver medals at the famous show.

July 30, 2013
Three Nantwich friends ride London to Paris for St Luke’s Hospice

Three Nantwich friends ride London to Paris for St Luke’s Hospice

Three Nantwich friends will be pedaling from London to Paris next month to raise vital hospice cash. Charlie Gobbett, Tony Hoy and Gareth Roberts are tackling the three-day “Avenue Verte” challenge in aid of St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice.

July 30, 2013
World record cake bid set for Nantwich Show on July 31

World record cake bid set for Nantwich Show on July 31

Final preparations are taking place for the Nantwich Show – the biggest event in the town’s calendar. And none more so than a world record attempt to make and bake the world’s biggest ever cheesecake!

July 29, 2013
Wulvern Housing backs Nantwich Foodbank for second year

Wulvern Housing backs Nantwich Foodbank for second year

Nantwich Foodbank has been offered further backing by South Cheshire housing provider Wulvern. The company has pledged another year’s support to the Trussell Trust Foodbank in Nantwich, as well as the St Paul’s Pantry one in Crewe.

July 29, 2013
Nantwich community hall bookings suspended in staffing crisis

Nantwich community hall bookings suspended in staffing crisis

A long-awaited village community hall in Nantwich is already facing problems – just eight months after opening. Stapeley Community Hall, on Pear Tree Field, took several years to first build and then open after ownership wranglings.

July 29, 2013
New “Wedding Day Nerves” business to launch at Nantwich Show

New “Wedding Day Nerves” business to launch at Nantwich Show

Two South Cheshire businesswomen are launching a new idea – to help people overcome their wedding day jitters! Anne-Marie Yates and Angela Watt will launch their Wedding Day Nerves  venture at Nantwich Show on July 31.

July 29, 2013
Police want witnesses to alleged Nantwich Road racial attack

Police want witnesses to alleged Nantwich Road racial attack

Police want witnesses to an alleged racial attack on a driver at a busy junction on Nantwich Road. The incident, being treated as a racially aggravated assault, happened at the junction with Ruskin Road in Crewe.

July 29, 2013
Work on new-look Nantwich swimming pool almost complete

Work on new-look Nantwich swimming pool almost complete

Building work on the £1.4 million Nantwich swimming pool revamp could be complete in the next couple of weeks. Staff hope all the building work should be over in “two weeks” with only the viewing area (pictured below) still to be completed.

July 29, 2013
Nantwich CC 1sts secure amazing 1-wicket win over Grappenhall

Nantwich CC 1sts secure amazing 1-wicket win over Grappenhall

Nantwich CC 1sts notched an incredible 1-wicket victory in a controversial clash with Grappenhall at Whitehouse Lane. A last-wicket unbeaten stand of 61 by Oliver Griffiths and Jack Goode guided the hosts to victory with just two balls to spare.

July 28, 2013