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Fodens Brass Band to stage Nantwich “Last Night of the Proms”

Fodens Brass Band to stage Nantwich “Last Night of the Proms”

The award-winning Fodens Brass Band is coming to Nantwich to stage its own “Last Night of the Proms”. The band will be performing at Richmond Village Nantwich on Saturday June 15 in the beautiful grounds of the retirement village on St Joseph’s Way.

May 30, 2013
Street light fires on Nantwich road probed by Highways Agency

Street light fires on Nantwich road probed by Highways Agency

The Highways Agency is investigating why two street lights were set on fire on a village road near Nantwich. Fire crews from Nantwich were called out to the incident in Chorley Green.

May 29, 2013
“Very Best in Stand up” returns for last Nantwich show of season

“Very Best in Stand up” returns for last Nantwich show of season

‘The Very Best in Stand Up‘ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall for the final show of the season before a 12-week summer break. Compere and host for the June 7 show will be a familiar face to long-time comedy fans in Cheshire.

May 29, 2013
Hundreds enjoy annual Audlem Carnival on village playing field

Hundreds enjoy annual Audlem Carnival on village playing field

By Jonathan White Hundreds braved the Bank Holiday showers to enjoy the 201st Audlem Carnival. The event, first held in 1812, took place on the village playing fields and included crowning of the Carnival Queen and other activities.

May 29, 2013
Nantwich woman cycles around UK for local RSPCA branch

Nantwich woman cycles around UK for local RSPCA branch

A Nantwich woman is tackling cycling events around the UK to raise money for RSPCA Crewe, Nantwich & District branch. And keen cyclist Carole Jackson’s next challenge is the Nantwich Triathlon this Sunday June 2.

May 29, 2013
Teenager scoops Reaseheath College horse award in Nantwich

Teenager scoops Reaseheath College horse award in Nantwich

A teenage horse rider scooped a trophy for best student at Reaseheath College’s horse care course in Nantwich. Taryn Denny, pupil of Bishop Heber High School in Malpas, is one of over 100 Key Stage 4 pupils to complete vocational qualifications at the college.

May 29, 2013
Nantwich Library launches two-week book sale

Nantwich Library launches two-week book sale

Nantwich Library is holding its annual big book sale starting today (May 28). The sale, which will feature fiction and non-fiction books and knock-down prices, will run for two weeks.

May 28, 2013
Nantwich Museum plans half-term workshops, sale and volunteer events

Nantwich Museum plans half-term workshops, sale and volunteer events

Half-term workshops are taking place at Nantwich Museum this week to help keep youngsters busy. Salt will be the main theme of the workshops on Wednesday and Thursday May 29 and 30.

May 28, 2013
Nantwich cattle dealer pleads guilty to breaching TB laws

Nantwich cattle dealer pleads guilty to breaching TB laws

A cattle farmer near Nantwich has been convicted in court of breaching TB regulations. Anthony Kirkham, of Ridley Farm, Bunbury, was given a  four-month custodial sentence, suspended for  two years.

May 28, 2013
Nantwich radio presenter faces “Women V Cancer Cycle Cuba” challenge

Nantwich radio presenter faces “Women V Cancer Cycle Cuba” challenge

A Nantwich radio presenter is gearing up to cycle across Cuba – 250 miles in just five days. Helen Pegg, who works on The Cat community radio station, has signed up for a journey of a lifetime.

May 28, 2013
Nantwich dancer AJ Pritchard’s delight at Britain’s Got Talent semis

Nantwich dancer AJ Pritchard’s delight at Britain’s Got Talent semis

Nantwich dance star AJ Pritchard told how it felt “unreal” to reach the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent. Ex Brine Leas pupil AJ and dance partner Chloe Hewitt were told by judge Alesha Dixon that they had made it through.

May 27, 2013
Nantwich beauty therapy firm makes finals of prestigious awards

Nantwich beauty therapy firm makes finals of prestigious awards

A beauty therapy firm in Nantwich has made the final in two categories of the prestigious Beauty Industry BABTAC & CIBTAC Awards. The International School of Beauty Therapy is shortlisted for International Centre of the Year 2013.

May 27, 2013
New Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson makes more key signings

New Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson makes more key signings

By James Briscoe New Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson has moved quickly to bring in Alex Frost from former club Ashton United. ‘Frosty’, who made over 200 appearances for Ashton under Johnson, is also new Dabbers club captain.

May 27, 2013