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Nantwich families to help raise Easter funds for neonatal unit

Nantwich families to help raise Easter funds for neonatal unit

Nantwich families can enjoy some Easter fun while helping a £1m appeal to create a new neonatal unit for Cheshire babies. RedShift Radio is organising an Easter Family Fun Day at the Nantwich Jazz Festival to support the Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity One in Eleven Appeal.

April 6, 2012
Nantwich Police vow to crackdown on Jazz Festival troublemakers

Nantwich Police vow to crackdown on Jazz Festival troublemakers

Nantwich Police chiefs warned troublemakers to stay away from the town during the Easter weekend’s Nantwich Jazz and Music Festival. Thousands of visitors are expected to cram into the town centre over the next four days for the 16th annual event.

April 6, 2012
Nantwich Jazz Festival kicks off as other venues host Easter events

Nantwich Jazz Festival kicks off as other venues host Easter events

Nantwich is gearing up for a hectic Easter weekend as the 16th annual Jazz Music and Blues Festival gets underway. Headline acts like Tony Christie (pictured), The Beat, Scott Matthews, Katy Shotter and The Cavern Beatles are expected to draw in thousands of visitors.

April 5, 2012
Rare Stoke City and Port Vale medals on sale at Nantwich auction

Rare Stoke City and Port Vale medals on sale at Nantwich auction

Rare medals, England caps and shirt badges belonging to Stoke City and Port Vale legend Tommy Clare could be sold for up to £10,000 at a Nantwich auction this month. The memorabilia, being sold on behalf of the family, is part of a two-day sale by fine art and antiques auctioneers Peter Wilson on April 19.

April 5, 2012
Government funding chief hails Reaseheath College

Government funding chief hails Reaseheath College

Reaseheath College’s new animal management centre has been given top marks by the head of one of the government’s funding agencies. Peter Lauener, chief executive of the Education Funding Agency (EFA), officially opened the Nantwich college’s teaching centre.

April 5, 2012
New Cheshire Police deputy chief Helen King sworn in

New Cheshire Police deputy chief Helen King sworn in

Helen King has joined the Cheshire Police team of chief officers as Deputy Chief Constable. She re-affirmed the oath which gives police officers policing powers, witnessed and signed by Moira Chapman, a magistrate and member of Cheshire Police Authority.

April 5, 2012
Nantwich Town to host All Stars charity game for Wingate Centre

Nantwich Town to host All Stars charity game for Wingate Centre

A charity football game in Nantwich involving TV stars will help raise money for the Wingate Centre in Wrenbury later this month. The All Star charity XI v The Soap Stars match will be played at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium on April 29.

April 4, 2012
Nantwich CC pre-school stages Easter bonnet parade

Nantwich CC pre-school stages Easter bonnet parade

Nantwich youngsters and their parents showed some Easter spirit at a pre-school bonnet parade competition. Children put on a colourful display of bonnets at the Nantwich Cricket Club Pre-School.

April 4, 2012
Nantwich Scope shop and Richmond Village team up

Nantwich Scope shop and Richmond Village team up

Residents and staff from Richmond Village Nantwich took part in the “Great Donate” as part of a nationwide campaign by charity SCOPE. The campaign aims to increase donations of good quality items, and Nantwich SCOPE shop staff were also involved.

April 4, 2012
Crewe & Nantwich radio boss’ date with Dragon’s Den star

Crewe & Nantwich radio boss’ date with Dragon’s Den star

Nantwich radio entrepreneur Liz Southall met one of her heroes in Dragon’s Den star Theo Paphitis. Liz, founder of South Cheshire’s Red Shift Radio, was at an event at Edgbaston Cricket Ground laid on by Ryman, whose head office is in Crewe.

April 4, 2012
Police hunt dog owner after woman attacked in Nantwich

Police hunt dog owner after woman attacked in Nantwich

A Nantwich woman who was attacked by a dog today (April 3) will have to undergo hospital treatment, say police. The 44-year-old victim was walking her small dog along London Road, Stapeley, when a golden retriever attacked them, biting her on the arm.

April 3, 2012
Cheshire East in talks with four parties over Lyceum Theatre future

Cheshire East in talks with four parties over Lyceum Theatre future

Four bidders have come forward to help secure the future of Crewe’s historic Lyceum Theatre. Cheshire East Council invited parties to express an interest in partnering the future management of the facility.

April 3, 2012
South Cheshire Harrier in top 40 of Olympic Park Run

South Cheshire Harrier in top 40 of Olympic Park Run

A South Cheshire runner finished 31st when he took part in the much publicised National Lottery Olympic Park Run. Mike Hatton, a member of South Cheshire Harriers, was also first across the line in the aged 50-54 category, finishing the run in 28 minutes and 29 seconds.

April 3, 2012