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Nantwich Town battle to 1-0 win over Stocksbridge

Nantwich Town battle to 1-0 win over Stocksbridge

Nantwich Town battled out a 1-0 victory at home to Stocksbridge Park Steels in a game dominated by the officials. A goal by in-form Ben Mills was enough to give the Dabbers all three points at the Weaver Stadium in front of 316 supporters.

September 25, 2011
Nantwich auction sells £20,000 Wedgwood

Nantwich auction sells £20,000 Wedgwood

Wedgwood ceramics collected by a man who started work at the company’s Etruria factory straight from school, sold for £19,900 at an auction in Nantwich. The collection was consigned for sale by Harry Sheldon, whose father Harry, started working as the odd job man at the Wedgwood factory.

September 23, 2011
Nantwich Big Cheese Film club launches

Nantwich Big Cheese Film club launches

Organisers have been toasting their success following the launch of Nantwich Big Cheese Film Club.

Dozens turned out at The Crown in Nantwich to enjoy a glass of bubbly before viewing the 1988 Academy Award winning Cinema Paradiso in the hotel’s ballroom.

September 23, 2011
Welsh Row venues lay on food fun at Nantwich festival

Welsh Row venues lay on food fun at Nantwich festival

Two Welsh Row venues will be laying on a treat for customers at this weekend’s Nantwich Food and Drink Festival.

The Cheshire Cat and Firenze bars and restaurants are running events including a Chilean Wine and Tapas evening.

September 22, 2011

Tea time fun at Nantwich Food and Drink Festival

Staff at a cafe in Nantwich will be giving punters a tour of favourite teas during a tasting event at the town’s Food and Drink Festival. Ginger and Pickles will be taking visitors on a worldwide tour of flavoursome teas this weekend.

September 22, 2011
Nantwich venues offer plenty at Food and Drink Festival

Nantwich venues offer plenty at Food and Drink Festival

Local traders are offering plenty to enjoy at this weekend’s Nantwich Food and Drink Festival. Staff at Ginger & Pickles on Mill Street are hoping to give a big cash boost to charity with a pancake-tossing tournament.

September 22, 2011

Nantwich pubs, restaurants and hotels up for food awards

Lady luck shone on a Nantwich couple for a second time when they won a hamper packed full of food, drink and other items. Peter Jones and wife Jennifer, of Gingerbread Lane, had their name drawn out of a hat at the Nantwich Show where hundreds of people entered the draw contest on the Nantwich Food and Drink Festival promotion[Read More…]

September 22, 2011
Nantwich Town seal late FA Cup win Ramsbottom

Nantwich Town seal late FA Cup win Ramsbottom

Nantwich Town scored two late goals to snatch a dramatic victory in the FA Cup first qualifying round at Ramsbottom United.

The Dabbers fell behind in the first half to an early 10th minute strike by Mark Drew.

September 21, 2011

REVIEW: Jimmy Tarbuck at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Jimmy Tarbuck OBE was back in Crewe to spread laughter and smiles across the Lyceum.

Tarby interacted in his show ‘This is My Life’, took questions, and shared jokes and stories about his career, school and family.

September 21, 2011

Nantwich Library stages summer reading awards

Hundreds of young book fans were rewarded at Nantwich Library after completing a summer reading scheme.

Presentations have been taking place at the library to celebrate children who took part in the Circus Stars reading challenge.

September 21, 2011
Nantwich residents object to 21-homes plan near railway

Nantwich residents object to 21-homes plan near railway

Angry residents are objecting to plans to build more than 20 homes on land near a railway line in Nantwich. Arley Homes North West have submitted plans to Cheshire East Council to erect 21 homes and associated parking on land off Hastings Road (pictured).

September 21, 2011
Richmond Village to stage Quinn and Blunstone football night

Richmond Village to stage Quinn and Blunstone football night

Richmond Village in Nantwich has teamed up with Nantwich Town to host an evening of football entertainment. Former Chelsea and England player Frank Bluntstone (pictured) and Northern Ireland legend Jimmy Quinn are appearing at the village on Friday September 30 at 7pm to talk about their careers.

September 21, 2011
Man United and Man City legends to play at Nantwich Town

Man United and Man City legends to play at Nantwich Town

A team of Man United and Man City legends will be playing at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium for charity. The Manchester legends side will take on an all-star charity team in a match this Sunday September 25 in aid of the Wingate Centre in Wrenbury. Tickets for the game are just £2.50 and are now on sale at the club[Read More…]

September 20, 2011