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Nantwich SkoolsFest artwork now on show at town’s museum

Nantwich SkoolsFest artwork now on show at town’s museum

Artwork from Nantwich youngsters taking part in Sk0olsFest 2013 is now on show at Nantwich Museum. “Our Town” is the latest exhibition in the Millennium Gallery featuring the artwork of pupils from 14 Nantwich primary and secondary schools.

July 1, 2013
Nantwich Town Council to stage town square Dance Showcase

Nantwich Town Council to stage town square Dance Showcase

Nantwich Town Council is to host a “Dance Showcase” on the town square. It’s the latest part of the council’s programme of Saturday Street Entertainment taking place through the summer.

July 1, 2013
Nantwich vet worker earns John Platt Scholarship at Cheshire Show

Nantwich vet worker earns John Platt Scholarship at Cheshire Show

A young farm vet from Nantwich is looking forward to global travel thanks to a Reaseheath College scholarship. Sara Pedersen, who works for Nantwich Veterinary Group, was awarded a £2,000 John Platt Travel Scholarship at The Cheshire Show.

July 1, 2013
Wistaston tennis players stage 12-hour Tennis-athon for charity

Wistaston tennis players stage 12-hour Tennis-athon for charity

By Jonathan White Two members of Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club helped to organise a 12-hour fund-raising “Tennis-athon”. Ben Reinhardt and Tony Mason played the event while other players joined them during the day.

July 1, 2013
Famed children’s book character Where’s Wally? is back in Nantwich

Famed children’s book character Where’s Wally? is back in Nantwich

Well-known book character Where’s Wally? is back in Nantwich – and youngsters can win prizes by finding him! Wearing a striped shirt and black-rimmed specs, Wally is helping to celebrate Independent Booksellers Week from June 29 to July 6.

June 30, 2013
Nantwich CC 1sts slump to six-wicket loss away at Toft

Nantwich CC 1sts slump to six-wicket loss away at Toft

Nantwich CC 1sts’ slump in form continued as they were beaten by six wickets away at Toft. Nantwich were put into bat but were skittled out for just 161 runs off 52.5 overs.

June 30, 2013
Review: “Electro 80s” play The Studio nightclub, Nantwich

Review: “Electro 80s” play The Studio nightclub, Nantwich

Crowds of 1980s music fans packed into a new Nantwich music venue to witness Electro 80s perform live. And the Electronica tribute band didn’t disappoint with a brilliant show in their debut concert at The Studio nightclub on Mill Street.

June 30, 2013
Terraces Menswear store to open in Nantwich town centre

Terraces Menswear store to open in Nantwich town centre

A new Terraces Menswear store is set to open in Nantwich. It will be the first time owners have opened a new outlet outside of the company’s main store in Hanley.

June 27, 2013
Kenyan teachers visit Nantwich primary school on exchange

Kenyan teachers visit Nantwich primary school on exchange

Two African school teachers are visiting Nantwich to learn best practice from a local primary school. The Kenyan teachers are spending several days with staff and pupils of Millfields Primary School on Marsh Lane.

June 27, 2013
Nantwich residents warned after three house burglaries in a day

Nantwich residents warned after three house burglaries in a day

Nantwich residents are being warned to secure property after three burglaries in surrounding villages on the same day. Police believe the incidents, in Wrenbury, Tarporley and Brereton, could be linked.

June 27, 2013
Nantwich recruitment firm switches location in expansion plan

Nantwich recruitment firm switches location in expansion plan

A Nantwich recruitment firm has moved to bigger premises in the town as part of expansion plans by the company’s owners. Meadowbank Associates, based on Welsh Row for nearly 30 years, has expanding after being acquired by Crewe-based Absolute Group.

June 27, 2013
Nantwich primary school crowned Town Sports 2013 champions

Nantwich primary school crowned Town Sports 2013 champions

A Nantwich school scooped glory in the annual Town Sports contest on the town’s Barony Park. Pear Tree Primary, in Stapeley, were crowned overall winners after two intense days of competition involving 29 schools across Crewe and Nantwich.

June 27, 2013
Student’s film tracks life of rare water voles on Nantwich canal

Student’s film tracks life of rare water voles on Nantwich canal

A documentary by a young filmmaker has set the spotlight on one of Nantwich’s rarest creatures, the water vole. Simon Goodall approached Cheshire Wildlife Trust, who have been monitoring the rare mammals on the Shropshire Union Canal.

June 26, 2013