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Sports Council dish out awards at Wingate Centre in Wrenbury

Sports Council dish out awards at Wingate Centre in Wrenbury

The Wingate Centre  in Wrenbury hosted a Christmas gymnastics display to show off to parents and spectators some of the centre’s talent. At the display, more than 200 spectators saw Crewe and Nantwich Sports Council committee members present two awards.

December 9, 2011
Richmond Village Nantwich raise more than £4,000

Richmond Village Nantwich raise more than £4,000

Fund-raising feats at Richmond Village Nantwich have earned more than £4,000 for charity. Parkinson’s UK, Hope House, Cystic Fibrosis and Macmillan Cancer have all benefited from events held at the Village in 2011.

December 9, 2011
Wistaston Community Council to stage Christmas concert

Wistaston Community Council to stage Christmas concert

Wistaston Community Council’s Christmas Concert takes place this Friday December 9. The event starts at 7pm in St Mary’s Church Hall, on Church Lane, Wistaston.

December 7, 2011
Nantwich Holly Holy Day organisers unveil exciting line-up

Nantwich Holly Holy Day organisers unveil exciting line-up

Organisers of  Nantwich’s Holly Holy Day 2012 have unveiled a host of entertainment for January’s annual celebration. Willaston-based community group The Funky Choir will be one of many acts performing live in the town square to add to the atmosphere of the event.

December 7, 2011
Thieves strike twice at Nantwich Cricket Club

Thieves strike twice at Nantwich Cricket Club

Thieves have struck twice at Nantwich Cricket Club off Whitehouse Lane, stealing a roller and a cellar cooling system. The raid is another example of metal thieves targeting the area, cashing in on the value of scrap metal.

December 7, 2011
Nantwich man’s amazing Iraq diary gains national coverage

Nantwich man’s amazing Iraq diary gains national coverage

A Nantwich man’s online picture diary of life in Iraq is gaining national recognition. Bruce Chadwick has been keeping the diary for over a year while he works in Basra as a private military contractor.

December 7, 2011
Hundreds of Cheshire motorway offenders take police driving course

Hundreds of Cheshire motorway offenders take police driving course

More then 300 drivers caught offending on motorways in Cheshire have taken a course to improve their skills and approach to driving. The classroom-based Motorway Awareness Workshop has been offered to some who committed endorsable offences like speeding, tailgating, or driving vehicles with defective tyres.

December 7, 2011
Father Christmas sets up his Grotto at Nantwich Bookshop

Father Christmas sets up his Grotto at Nantwich Bookshop

Father Christmas is taking time off from his busy schedule to meet and hand out presents to youngsters at his Nantwich Grotto. He has once again set up a branch of his Grotto upstairs in the attic of the Nantwich Bookshop on High Street, in the town square.

December 7, 2011
Nantwich Town lose to Newcastle on penalties in Doodson Sport Cup

Nantwich Town lose to Newcastle on penalties in Doodson Sport Cup

Nantwich Town tumbled out of the Doodson Sport Cup on penalties to lower league opposition in Newcastle Town. In front of just 100 supporters, the Dabbers suffered from the spot – both in normal time and after extra time.

December 7, 2011
Fire crews tackle Nantwich kitchen blaze caused by dishwasher

Fire crews tackle Nantwich kitchen blaze caused by dishwasher

Fire crews had to tackle a blaze in a Nantwich home caused by a dishwasher. Crews from Nantwich and Crewe were called out to a kitchen fire at a house on the Cronkinson Oak estate.

December 6, 2011
Police renew Nantwich Road appeal as victim, 83, remains critical

Police renew Nantwich Road appeal as victim, 83, remains critical

Police are still appealing for witnesses to an accident on Nantwich Road in Wistaston which left a pensioner critically injured. The 83-year-old pedestrian collided with a cyclist in the cycle lane opposite Ye Olde Manor House, just passed the Tesco Express store.

December 6, 2011
Rotary Club Christmas float to visit Nantwich streets and stores

Rotary Club Christmas float to visit Nantwich streets and stores

The Rotary Club of Nantwich Christmas fund-raising float will be out and about bringing joy to youngsters next week. Santa will be visiting Nantwich streets, supermarkets and the town square throughout December, raising money for local charities.

December 6, 2011
New Nantwich firm joins Wingate Centre soft toy appeal

New Nantwich firm joins Wingate Centre soft toy appeal

A new Nantwich skincare clinic has teamed up with the Wingate Centre to launch a Christmas Soft Toy Appeal. Bosses at Skin Health Spa, on Welsh Row, were keen to help the Wrenbury-based charity which offers support to children and young people with physical and learning disabilities.

December 6, 2011