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Visitors get teeth into Reaseheath Apple Festival

Visitors get teeth into Reaseheath Apple Festival

By Jonathan White
Visitors to the annual Reaseheath Apple Festival in Nantwich had plenty to get their teeth into.

The free event took place in Reaseheath College’s ‘Crop Shop’ and featured dozens of different varieties of apple.

October 26, 2015
Willaston WS in FA Sunday Cup penalty shoot-out loss

Willaston WS in FA Sunday Cup penalty shoot-out loss

Willaston WS suffered a 5-4 penalty shoot-out defeat against Queens Park from the Wirral in the second round of the Cheshire FA Sunday Cup.

The teams had been tied at 1-1 after extra time, with Ben Burrow grabbing Willaston’s goal.

October 26, 2015
Tickets selling fast for Nantwich Spooktacula fireworks event

Tickets selling fast for Nantwich Spooktacula fireworks event

Hundreds of families are lining up to join the Nantwich Spooktacula event – branded the North West’s largest Halloween themed fireworks display.

The show, on October 31, is organised by Blitz Fireworks and Nantwich Agricultural Society, who run the Nantwich Show.

October 25, 2015
Thieves target unlocked cars in Nantwich

Thieves target unlocked cars in Nantwich

Nantwich police have warned car owners to be aware of thieves after a number of incidents in the town.

Several vehicles in Nantwich have been broken into in the last two nights, officers say.

October 25, 2015
Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw by Marine

Nantwich Town held to 1-1 draw by Marine

Nantwich Town were held to a 1-1 draw by Marine at the Weaver Stadium.

The Dabbers, who started the day in third place in Evo-Stik Premier League, took the lead in the 14th minute.

October 24, 2015
Hundreds of pupils enjoy Brine Leas Activity Day

Hundreds of pupils enjoy Brine Leas Activity Day

Brine Leas School in Nantwich opened its doors to around 250 year 5 and 6 pupils as part of its annual Activity Day.

Youngsters from primary schools across Crewe and Nantwich were welcomed to the school to take part in a wide variety of fun workshops.

October 24, 2015
Review: Nantwich Players latest show, Neighbourhood Watch

Review: Nantwich Players latest show, Neighbourhood Watch

By Claire Faulkner
Regular theatre goers will be delighted with the latest production being held at The Players Theatre in Nantwich.

‘Neighbourhood Watch’, written by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Garth Jones, tells the wonderfully funny and sometimes dark story of life on the Bluebell Hill Development.

October 24, 2015
St Anne’s School to stage Fireworks Night in Nantwich

St Anne’s School to stage Fireworks Night in Nantwich

St Anne’s School fireworks night in Nantwich takes place on Friday November 6.

There will be a barbecue, drinks and a fairground on the night, with gates opening at 5.30pm until 8pm.

October 24, 2015

New online course at Nantwich Library

Crewe and Nantwich Libraries have embarked on a new online computer course designed to get the computer terrified more confident with everything web based. The online course which is called “Learn My Way” is designed to help users understand the internet better and develop their computer skills. As a UK Online centre the libraries are urging everyone to become internet[Read More…]

October 23, 2015
Date changed for Nantwich Town FA Trophy tie with Salford

Date changed for Nantwich Town FA Trophy tie with Salford

Nantwich Town’s FA Trophy first qualifying round at home to Salford City has been brought forward.

The tie will now be played at the Weaver Stadium on Friday October 30, kicking off at 7.45pm.

October 22, 2015
Nantwich entrepreneurs days left to enter Dabbers Den contest

Nantwich entrepreneurs days left to enter Dabbers Den contest

There are only days left for Nantwich entrepreneurs to enter the 2015 Dabbers Den competition.

The closing date for entries for this year’s competition is October 31.

October 22, 2015
Nantwich Words and Music Festival proves big success again

Nantwich Words and Music Festival proves big success again

By Jonathan White
The 8th annual Words and Music Festival in Nantwich has been hailed another massive success.

Headline acts for the week-long festival included Barbara Dickson, Gruff Rhys, Thea Gilmore, The Christians and poet Kim Moore.

October 22, 2015
Friends pay tribute to Shavington man Michael Beeston after cycling death

Friends pay tribute to Shavington man Michael Beeston after cycling death

Friends of a Nantwich worker killed when he collided with a car while cycling home, have paid tribute to him.

Michael Beeston, 44, from Shavington, died when he collided with a blue Vauxhall Astra along Nantwich Road in Crewe.

October 21, 2015