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Aqueduct Boating Event near Nantwich set for July

Aqueduct Boating Event near Nantwich set for July

The Aqueduct Marina Boating Event, last held in 2019, will return in July this year.

The event is being held at the marina at Church Minshull near Nantwich between 10am – 4pm for day visitors and from 6pm until later for those who want to enjoy the evening’s entertainment.

May 4, 2023
REVIEW: Calendar Girls, by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

REVIEW: Calendar Girls, by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Lyceum is filled with sunflowers and “considerably bigger buns” this week as Crewe Amateur Musicals Society present Calendar Girls.

You may know the film, but just wait until you see the musical. Directed by Sean Johnson-Hargreaves with songs by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth.

May 3, 2023
LETTER: Is your voice being heard by local Government?

LETTER: Is your voice being heard by local Government?

Dear Editor,
Do you feel your voice isn’t being heard by local government?

Do you find it too complicated and unclear how to get things done or changed?

May 3, 2023
Nantwich man earns Coronation Award from King Charles

Nantwich man earns Coronation Award from King Charles

A canal volunteer from Nantwich has been recognised by The King and The Queen Consort as part of the Coronation celebrations with Royal Voluntary Service.

Trevor Dobson has been volunteering for six years with the Canal & River Trust.

May 3, 2023
Gardens open up to help raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice

Gardens open up to help raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice

Some of Cheshire’s most beautiful gardens are being opened up to the public for all to enjoy in aid of St Luke’s Hospice.

Several hospice supporters are opening their gardens this summer, while others who already open their gardens as part of the National Garden Scheme will raise money for the hospice through the sale of afternoon teas.

May 3, 2023
Wrenbury Model Railway Club to stage “Open Doors” event

Wrenbury Model Railway Club to stage “Open Doors” event

Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club will hold a free to enter Open Doors event in the Village Hall on Cholmondeley Road, Wrenbury in June.

And it will be officially opened by local Youtube and TV personality, Jackie Weaver.

May 3, 2023
Nantwich Museum

Residents rally round Nantwich Museum after cash theft

Nantwich Museum bosses say they have been “overwhelmed” by support after a thief stole all the money from a vital fundraiser event.

Cash collected at a Friday coffee morning at the Pillory Street venue was stolen on March 31.

May 3, 2023
CHESHIRE EAST ELECTIONS: Labour Party

CHESHIRE EAST ELECTIONS: Labour Party

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Labour has put up 60 candidates for the 82 seats up for election on Cheshire East Council.

The party has run the council jointly with the Independent Group for the past four years, after the Conservatives lost overall control in the 2019 local elections.

May 2, 2023
Cllr Janet Clowes

CHESHIRE EAST ELECTIONS: Conservative Party

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The Conservatives are fielding the most candidates in the election for Cheshire East Council and are fighting for 81 of the 82 seats up for grabs.

The Tories had control of Cheshire East from 2009, when the council was formed, until 2019 when they lost overall control – although they still remain the largest party.

May 2, 2023
CHESHIRE EAST ELECTIONS: The Independents and others

CHESHIRE EAST ELECTIONS: The Independents and others

Independents and local parties have always fielded a large number of candidates in the Cheshire East Council elections over the years – and 2023 is no different.

For the last four years the Independent Group has jointly run Cheshire East with Labour, after the council went to no overall control in 2019.

May 2, 2023
CHESHIRE EAST ELECTIONS: Liberal Democrats

CHESHIRE EAST ELECTIONS: Liberal Democrats

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The Liberal Democrats have 30 candidates standing in the election for Cheshire East Council.

At present the Lib Dems are the national party with the fewest councillors on the borough council, with just four, and will be hoping to boost that number this time round.

May 2, 2023
CHESHIRE EAST ELECTIONS: The Green Party

CHESHIRE EAST ELECTIONS: The Green Party

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The Green Party has put up 34 candidates for the Cheshire East Council election.

The party has never won a seat on the borough council and is hoping it can change that this time round.

May 2, 2023
FEATURE: What can you do to have more youthful-looking skin as you get older?

FEATURE: What can you do to have more youthful-looking skin as you get older?

As people age, their skin undergoes key changes, and the most significant change is the thinning of the epidermis of the skin, a decrease in collagen production, and decreased elasticity.

Unfortunately, all these changes bring about results that many of us are not too keen about but are inevitable as we age: sagging skin, fine lines, and wrinkles.

May 2, 2023