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Nantwich gymnastics volunteer earns national recognition after 35 years

Nantwich gymnastics volunteer earns national recognition after 35 years

By Megan Armitage
A gymnastics volunteer from Nantwich has been singled out for national recognition for her infectious enthusiasm and support of the club for over 35 years.

June Deeley, 70, is a coach and welfare officer for Crewe and Nantwich Gymnastics Club and has been shortlisted in the Volunteer of the Year category ahead of the British Gymnastics Awards.

April 18, 2023
Best-selling author to visit Nantwich with latest book

Best-selling author to visit Nantwich with latest book

Bestselling author Mike Parker will present his latest book – ‘All the Wide Border’ – at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge next week.

Mike will be at the High Street venue next Monday April 24, from 6.30pm.

April 18, 2023
Nantwich Town U18s win Crewe FA Youth Challenge Cup final

Nantwich Town U18s win Crewe FA Youth Challenge Cup final

Nantwich Town Under 18s have won the Crewe Youth Cup with a 3-0 win over Crewe Arrows Under 18s at the Cumberland Arena in Crewe.

A tight first half brought chances for both teams but was goalless at the break.

April 17, 2023
South Cheshire Harriers Easter 10km attracts special guest

South Cheshire Harriers Easter 10km attracts special guest

South Cheshire Harriers’ annual Easter Sunday 10km race attracted special guest Port Vale Club President, John Rudge, as well as more than 300 runners from across the region.

The race, supported by Avanti West Coast, was a sell out event with male winner Alun Dight completing the course in 31:53 and female winner Donna Sherwin in 37:06.

April 17, 2023
Leighton Hospital baby bereavement suite to be open in summer

Leighton Hospital baby bereavement suite to be open in summer

A purpose-built baby bereavement suite being built at Leighton Hospital is set for completion this summer.

The suite, at the hospital’s maternity unit, will provide private space for bereaved parents to spend time with their baby and family, away from the labour ward.

April 17, 2023
Business centre near Nantwich launches Coronation Planting scheme

Business centre near Nantwich launches Coronation Planting scheme

Park View Business Centre near Nantwich has started a Coronation Planting of oak trees to mark next month’s event.

It come after the Queen’s Green Canopy tree planting initiative in 2022 to mark her Jubilee year.

April 17, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich beat Leighton Buzzard in Papa John’s Cup

Crewe & Nantwich beat Leighton Buzzard in Papa John’s Cup

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts beat Leighton Buzzard to clinch a spot in the quarter finals of the Papa John’s Cup.

In the first fixture on record between the two clubs, Crewe edged a close battle 34-26 on the road.

April 17, 2023
George & Dragon beat Betley in Crewe Regional Premier Division clash

George & Dragon beat Betley in Crewe Regional Premier Division clash

George & Dragon continue to close the gap at the top of the Crewe Regional League Premier Division with a 4-1 win away at League leaders Betley FC.

Danny Boden scored twice for the visitors with other goals from Sean Tierney and Ben Brown.

April 17, 2023
Women in Workplace campaign earns award for Wistaston charity

Women in Workplace campaign earns award for Wistaston charity

A health and wellbeing charity in Wistaston is celebrating a prestigious award as it launches new initiatives to empower women and protect those at risk.

Motherwell Cheshire, which runs a Community Share Hub on Beech Drive, has received the High Sheriff of Cheshire award for Outstanding Community Engagement.

April 16, 2023
LETTER: Take part in Rainbow Trust’s Royal Rainbow Bake and raise money

LETTER: Take part in Rainbow Trust’s Royal Rainbow Bake and raise money

Dear Editor
The event of a lifetime is just around corner with the coronation date of Charles III firmly marked in our diaries.

Many of us will be celebrating with street parties or gatherings with family and friends to celebrate this momentous occasion so what better reason to get your baking kits out to create some colourful rainbow bakes and take part in our Royal Rainbow Bake and raise funds to support families caring for a seriously child?

April 16, 2023
FEATURE: How to effectively lose weight, according to the experts

FEATURE: How to effectively lose weight, according to the experts

We’ve all been there – and for some of us, we are still there.

Losing weight is incredibly challenging, especially as we get older and our metabolism isn’t what it used to be.

It is a daily struggle – and keeping the weight off is a real challenge.

April 15, 2023
Nantwich cancer dad to share rare proton beam therapy experience

Nantwich cancer dad to share rare proton beam therapy experience

A father-of-two from Nantwich, who was treated with proton beam therapy as part of a clinical trial, will share his experience with other patients at a high-profile conference.

Michael Schillinger, 57, was diagnosed with head and neck cancer in 2020 after finding a lump while shaving.

April 15, 2023
Adrian completes 500-mile canal run for Critical Care Unit

Adrian completes 500-mile canal run for Critical Care Unit

Adrian Wootton has completed an amazing 500-mile canal run for Mid Cheshire Hospitals critical care unit.

For the last three years, he has run 500 miles along UK’s canals without running over the same ground twice.

April 15, 2023