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Richmond Village Nantwich celebrates Care and Dignity Day

Richmond Village Nantwich celebrates Care and Dignity Day

Richmond Village Nantwich celebrated “Care and Dignity Day” with its residents who wrote on hearts what the words meant to them. The Village teamed up with Nantwich Sainsbury’s, on Middlewich Road, to offer cakes whose names began with the letters of the word ‘dignity’.

February 6, 2012
British explorer Colin Mortlake visits Reaseheath College students

British explorer Colin Mortlake visits Reaseheath College students

Top British explorer Colin Mortlake visited Reaseheath College in Nantwich to give adventure sports students a walk on the wild side. Colin, an author renowned for his respect for the natural environment, spoke to 80 students who study conservation and sustainability.

February 6, 2012
Nantwich Town launch ‘free hire’ offer on Fairfax Suite

Nantwich Town launch ‘free hire’ offer on Fairfax Suite

Nantwich Town is to hire out its Fairfax Suite for free during May and June. The Weaver Stadium function room will be available for hire without charge on Friday nights during both months.

February 6, 2012
Cheshire Police chief’s stark fears over underage drinking

Cheshire Police chief’s stark fears over underage drinking

Cheshire Police chiefs issued a stark warning over the number of youths drinking alcohol and putting their lives at risk. They say officers are responding to incidents involving underage drinking, with some youngsters found passed out on the street.

February 6, 2012
Icy conditions for Cheshire East lead to weather warning

Icy conditions for Cheshire East lead to weather warning

These pictures show how South Cheshire has been battling against winter’s icy grip this week. Roads, footpaths and even waterways have struggled against the freezing temperatures, as this frozen shot of the Shrophire Union Canal at Nantwich Marina demonstrates.

February 5, 2012
REVIEW: Very Best in Standup, Nantwich Civic Hall

REVIEW: Very Best in Standup, Nantwich Civic Hall

The latest “Very Best in Stand Up” brought some warm cheer to a freezing Nantwich. A host of top funnymen entertained a sell-out crowd at Nantwich Civic Hall, with the usual blend of hilarity, audience participation and outrage!

February 4, 2012
Today’s Nantwich Town v Rushall Olympic game postponed

Today’s Nantwich Town v Rushall Olympic game postponed

Nantwich Town’s home match with Rushall Olympic today (February 4) has been postponed because of a frozen pitch. Temperatures plummeted to around minus 8 degrees overnight, leaving the Weaver Stadium pitch unplayable.

February 4, 2012
Nantwich family’s dramatic escape from garage fire at Stapeley home

Nantwich family’s dramatic escape from garage fire at Stapeley home

A Nantwich mum and her son had a dramatic escape when their car and garage went up in smoke while they were inside it. Jane Clifton was parking her BMW in the garage at home on Burgess Close, Stapeley, when the vehicle suddenly burst into flames.

February 4, 2012
Nantwich MP Timpson attends Koconut Grove cancer charity event

Nantwich MP Timpson attends Koconut Grove cancer charity event

Nantwich MP Edward Timpson joined in a fund-raising event at an Indian restaurant in Shavington. He was at The Koconut Grove Indian restaurant at The Cheshire Cheese in aid of Cancer Research UK.

February 3, 2012
Nantwich Library invites in non members for Libraries Day

Nantwich Library invites in non members for Libraries Day

Nantwich Library is celebrating National Libraries Day by inviting non members in to see what’s on offer. People can call in throughout the day tomorrow (February 4) and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a cake.

February 3, 2012
REVIEW: King’s Grove School’s ‘Evita’ at Lyceum in Crewe

REVIEW: King’s Grove School’s ‘Evita’ at Lyceum in Crewe

King’s Grove School presented ‘Evita’ at the Lyceum Theatre this week, writes Claire Faulkner. The opening numbers were amazing and the production continued to give the audience strong performances one after the other throughout the evening.

February 3, 2012
Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn plays for County Insurance

Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn plays for County Insurance

Nantwich Town boss Jimmy Quinn rolled back the years with a vintage display as two local firms battled it out on the football pitch. The former Northern Ireland international turned out for Dabbers’ sponsors County Insurance as they took on Kindertons.

February 3, 2012
Nantwich youth groups offered cash to stage arts events

Nantwich youth groups offered cash to stage arts events

Youth groups in Nantwich can cash in on a £2,000 pot from Cheshire East Council. The money is set aside to help youngsters create, promote and deliver their own events at an arts festival.

February 2, 2012