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Richmond Village Nantwich residents scoop “Olympic” prizes

Richmond Village Nantwich residents scoop “Olympic” prizes

Richmond Village Nantwich rounded off a week of competition as it celebrated the Olympics in its own style. Different events were held at the Care Home and Retirement Village off London Road involving residents and staff.

August 13, 2012
Pre-season match: Nantwich Town 4 Bala Town 3

Pre-season match: Nantwich Town 4 Bala Town 3

Nantwich Town came out 4-3 winners over Bala Town in a pre-season friendly at Weaver Stadium. The Dabbers fought back well from 3-1 down against the Welsh Premier League team after a sloppy defensive display early on.

August 12, 2012
Nantwich teenagers offered new Wulvern apprentice scheme

Nantwich teenagers offered new Wulvern apprentice scheme

Nantwich housing provider Wulvern has launched an apprenticeship scheme to help young people onto the career ladder. Wulvern wants to recruit eight apprentices, from both business and trade areas, to start in October 2012.

August 11, 2012
Council leader to meet public over “Nantwich South” housing row

Council leader to meet public over “Nantwich South” housing row

Nantwich residents concerned at new housing developments will get a chance to quiz Cheshire East Council’s leader. Cllr Michael Jones (pictured) has agreed to attend a “public debate” evening organised by Stapeley Parish Council.

August 10, 2012
Reaseheath College and National Trust celebrate course success

Reaseheath College and National Trust celebrate course success

Trainee countryside wardens and gardeners graduated from The National Trust’s Academy at a ceremony at Reaseheath College. The trainees, who work at NT properties nationwide, completed a three-year programme run in partnership with the Nantwich college.

August 10, 2012
Wulvern residents in Nantwich invited to summer fun day

Wulvern residents in Nantwich invited to summer fun day

Wulvern Housing residents in Nantwich can visit the seaside in neighbouring Crewe at a summer fun day next week. The local housing provider is staging a summer fun day for its residents on Wednesday August 15 from 1pm at the Oakley Building, Victoria Centre.

August 10, 2012
Little Angels to open new Nantwich nursery on Regents Park

Little Angels to open new Nantwich nursery on Regents Park

A Nantwich childcare provider is expanding into additional premises in the town. Little Angels is to open a day nursery in the former Gingerbread House facility on Regents Park, London Road, Nantwich.

August 9, 2012
Nantwich Litter Group sweeps streets clean for Bloom judges

Nantwich Litter Group sweeps streets clean for Bloom judges

Nantwich Litter Group volunteers helped clean up the town ahead of the Royal Horticultural Society National Finals Judging. More than 20 helpers used pickers and bags to clear litter from the outskirts of Nantwich and into the town square.

August 9, 2012
Nantwich Camera Club zooms in on new members

Nantwich Camera Club zooms in on new members

Nantwich Camera Club is expanding after proving a big hit at the “Societies Spectacular” day. Volunteers from the club manned a stall during the Nantwich town square event to promote what they do.

August 9, 2012
Nantwich town councillor quits Conservatives for UKIP

Nantwich town councillor quits Conservatives for UKIP

A Nantwich town councillor is quitting the Conservatives to join UKIP. Cllr Stuart Hutton, 35, announced the decision this week, just over a year after being elected to the town council.

August 8, 2012
New Crewe & Nantwich RUFC skipper bids for third promotion

New Crewe & Nantwich RUFC skipper bids for third promotion

New Crewe & Nantwich RUFC captain Niall MacGregor said the club is excited at the prospect of a new campaign. And with new coach Andy Brown on board, new faces in the first team squad, C&N are bidding for a third straight promotion.

August 8, 2012
Nantwich firms urged to back superfast broadband campaign

Nantwich firms urged to back superfast broadband campaign

Nantwich businesses and communities are being urged to join a growing campaign to secure superfast broadband by 2015. Council chiefs believe the faster service will boost the area’s economy by £1.3billion and create 11,000 jobs over next 15 years.

August 8, 2012
TV vet Steve Leonard’s Wistaston show in aid of Scout group

TV vet Steve Leonard’s Wistaston show in aid of Scout group

TV vet Steve Leonard will be in town to stage a one-off talk in aid of a local Scout group. The BBC presenter will discuss the ups and downs of teaching students while working with South Africa’s most dangerous wildlife.

August 8, 2012