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Nantwich traders launch “Christmas Hunt” competition for shoppers

Nantwich traders launch “Christmas Hunt” competition for shoppers

A fun “12 Days of Christmas” hunt has been launched by Nantwich traders, with more than £3,700 of prizes up for grabs. Visitors to the town centre will be on the look out for the images (pictured here) depicting each of the “12 days”, scattered among around 60 stores taking part.

November 29, 2011
Nantwich schoolgirl’s Santa surprise thanks to Railway Children charity

Nantwich schoolgirl’s Santa surprise thanks to Railway Children charity

A surprise from Lapland arrived through the letterbox at the home of one lucky six-year-old from Nantwich. Sasha Medovnikov, from Stapeley, received a personalised letter from Santa Claus, thanks to a campaign by Railway Children of Sandbach.

November 29, 2011
Stapeley Water Gardens to close after Christmas

Stapeley Water Gardens to close after Christmas

Stapeley Water Gardens in Nantwich is to close for good after Christmas with the loss of dozens of jobs, it was announced today. The London Road attraction, which has been pulling in visitors for 45 years, will cease trading in the New Year.

November 28, 2011
Cheshire coroner to open Gary Speed’s inquest

Cheshire coroner to open Gary Speed’s inquest

Cheshire coroner Nicholas Rheinberg will open the inquest into the death of Wales football manager Gary Speed tomorrow (November 29) The hearing will be formally opened at 3pm at Warrington Coroner′s Court in Warrington Town Hall.

November 28, 2011
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to hold Vagrants Christmas party

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to hold Vagrants Christmas party

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC will be staging its Christmas party at the Vagrants in Wybunbury on December 17. And Santa will be paying a visit to the club on the day to give out special gifts to youngsters.

November 28, 2011
Leighton Hospital plans to cope with November 30 strike action

Leighton Hospital plans to cope with November 30 strike action

Leighton Hospital bosses are urging Nantwich residents to help them cope with the national strike action. Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust say they are working on plans to limit disruption by industrial action on November 30.

November 28, 2011
Nantwich Cricket Club hosts breast cancer fund-raising night

Nantwich Cricket Club hosts breast cancer fund-raising night

Fund-raisers raised the roof at Nantwich Cricket Club with a charity dance event in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness. The event, organised by Nantwich fund-raiser and former cancer sufferer Ann Aspinall, featured popular local band Hex.

November 28, 2011
Peckforton Castle trio commended for bravery during fire

Peckforton Castle trio commended for bravery during fire

Three workers at Peckforton Castle near Nantwich were commended at an awards night for their bravery during a massive blaze. Daniel Naylor, Paul Heany and Simon Oxley were given a standing ovation at the Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards.

November 27, 2011
Evo-Stik Premier League report: Nantwich Town 0 Buxton 0

Evo-Stik Premier League report: Nantwich Town 0 Buxton 0

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town and Buxton played out a stalemate on a windy afternoon at the Weaver Stadium. Fine saves by the goalkeepers prolonged Dabbers’ winless run in the Evo-Stik Premier League.

November 27, 2011
250 caught in M6 Cheshire Police speed clampdown

250 caught in M6 Cheshire Police speed clampdown

Police officers have issued a winter “slow down” warning to motorway drivers in South Cheshire. A two-hour speed check on the M6 near junction 16 for Nantwich and Crewe caught 250 drivers travelling well over 70mph. The fastest was clocked at 107mph.

November 27, 2011
Reaseheath College celebrates new Weaver Centre opening

Reaseheath College celebrates new Weaver Centre opening

A custom built centre for young people and adults who need help has been opened at Reaseheath College in Nantwich. The Weaver Centre, which caters for 160 students, was described by Cheshire East Council as a blueprint for the future.

November 26, 2011
Nantwich Town return to Weaver Stadium action against Buxton

Nantwich Town return to Weaver Stadium action against Buxton

Nantwich Town return to the Weaver Stadium in Evo-Stik Premier League action when they entertain Buxton today (November 26). The Dabbers have had five straight away games since last playing at home beating neighbours Northwich Vics on November 1.

November 26, 2011
Sol Bernstein to guest at Nantwich “Very Best in Stand-up” event

Sol Bernstein to guest at Nantwich “Very Best in Stand-up” event

The latest “Very Best in Stand-up” returns to Nantwich next week with another hilarious line-up on offer. Toby Hadoke comes back to play Nantwich Civic Hall for the very first time and will compere the event on Friday December 2.

November 26, 2011