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Wellington Road zebra crossing in Nantwich finally in use

Wellington Road zebra crossing in Nantwich finally in use

Highways engineers have wired up a new Nantwich road crossing which had been out of use for three weeks. Parents campaigned for years for the zebra crossing on Wellington Road, outside St Anne’s Catholic Primary School.

November 21, 2013
Nantwich Museum to launch new Nantwich Cooks recipe book

Nantwich Museum to launch new Nantwich Cooks recipe book

Nantwich Museum has announced the launch of Nantwich Cooks – a recipe book prepared as part of its Nantwich Eats exhibition. There are more than 35 recipes, some dating back to the 1920s, which have been provided by local retailers and friends of the museum.

November 21, 2013
Lady Verdin Trust awards night held in Nantwich

Lady Verdin Trust awards night held in Nantwich

Staff at a trust which supports adults with learning disabilities in Crewe and Nantwich, celebrated success at an awards night. The Lady Verdin Trust held its annual dinner and dance at Nantwich Civic Hall, with more than 300 members of staff, clients and supporters.

November 21, 2013
Nantwich primary pupils bake Children in Need treats to raise £165

Nantwich primary pupils bake Children in Need treats to raise £165

Pupils at a Nantwich primary school have been cooking up a treat in aid of Children In Need. Youngsters at Wyche Primary and Nursery School held a bake sale after making and decorating Pudsey cupcakes and gingerbread Pudseys.

November 20, 2013
Expansion will boost Nantwich sports facilities, says Reaseheath College boss

Expansion will boost Nantwich sports facilities, says Reaseheath College boss

A Nantwich college boss believes closing a local golf course to make way for expansion will benefit the town. Meredydd David, principal of 7,500-student Reaseheath College, told Nantwich Town councillors all other avenues have been considered.

November 20, 2013
Second World War hero’s possessions under auction in Nantwich

Second World War hero’s possessions under auction in Nantwich

Antiques and personal mementos of one of the great unsung heroes of the Second World War are to be sold at a Nantwich auction. Possessions of Cheshire-born General Sir Miles Dempsey will be go under the hammer at art and antiques auctioneers Peter Wilson.

November 20, 2013
Nantwich Salvation Army store to launch Christmas campaign

Nantwich Salvation Army store to launch Christmas campaign

Salvation Army Trading Company’s charity shop in Nantwich launches its Christmas campaign this week. And staff at the Beam Street store are appealing to shoppers that “all we want for Christmas is…your donations!”

November 20, 2013
Nantwich sports students meet Team GB cycling stars at Velodrome

Nantwich sports students meet Team GB cycling stars at Velodrome

Sports Performance students from Nantwich enjoyed a visit to the National Cycling Centre in Manchester. The Reaseheath College students learned key techniques – and met Team GB’s biggest cycling stars.

November 20, 2013
Nantwich Town coast to 5-0 win over Leek in Doodson Sport Cup

Nantwich Town coast to 5-0 win over Leek in Doodson Sport Cup

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town banished the demons of their FA Trophy defeat by thumping of in-form Leek Town in Doodson Sport Cup. A brace each from Ben Deegan and Harry Clayton (pictured) and an Andy White free kick saw the Dabbers coast to victory.

November 20, 2013
Nantwich Library to host National Careers Service Roadshow

Nantwich Library to host National Careers Service Roadshow

Nantwich Library will be hosting the National Careers Service Roadshow this Thursday, November 21. The National Careers Service, based throughout Cheshire, is free and available to customers aged 18 or over, both employed or unemployed.

November 19, 2013
Five burglaries on same Nantwich estate sparks police warning

Five burglaries on same Nantwich estate sparks police warning

Nantwich police are warning homeowners in the town to be on their guard after five burglaries in the same area in the past month. The latest two break-ins happened on the same street within hours of each other on Stonebridge Road, Nantwich, on Sunday (November 17).

November 19, 2013
Nantwich mum set to re-open Playworld after devastating fire

Nantwich mum set to re-open Playworld after devastating fire

A Nantwich mum is days away from re-opening her business which was destroyed by fire just seven months ago. Mandy Grinnell has rebuilt her Playworld children’s centre in Shavington from scratch.

November 19, 2013
Nantwich Singers to stage Benjamin Britten tribute at St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Singers to stage Benjamin Britten tribute at St Mary’s Church

The Nantwich Singers will mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Britten with a concert at St Mary’s Church. They will be performing works by the celebrated English composer and also Henry Purcell this Saturday November 23.

November 19, 2013