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Frank Tew’s son Paul and sister Yvonne Pownell with members of Nantwich RBL at completion of tree planting in 2022

Royal British Legion “Garden of Commemoration” in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Members of Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion have planted five trees in a new Commemorative Garden at Volunteer Fields in Nantwich.

The idea of a commemorative garden was originally suggested by branch member Peter Epton and was supported by the other members.

November 10, 2022
Cheshire East Council blames Christmas for Beam Street re-surfacing delays

Cheshire East Council blames Christmas for Beam Street re-surfacing delays

Re-surfacing works to Beam Street in Nantwich have been delayed until 2023 because council chiefs say “it is the sensible option to postpone” before Christmas.

A section of Beam Street between Waterlode and Manor Road was shut for 18 weeks between June and October for a footway improvement scheme.

November 10, 2022
Christmas bin collection dates for Crewe and Nantwich residents

Christmas bin collection dates for Crewe and Nantwich residents

Cheshire East Council has announced its bin collection dates over the 2022 Christmas period.

Ansa, Cheshire East Council’s wholly-owned environmental services company, will be placing information stickers on black bins of households whose normal collections fall on the bank holidays.

November 10, 2022
Duke of Gloucester visit concludes Reaseheath College’s centenary year

Duke of Gloucester visit concludes Reaseheath College’s centenary year

His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester has officially opened two sustainability projects in ceremonies marking the end of Reaseheath College’s centenary year.

The Duke, cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II, opened a Heritage Trail and Centenary Bridge and a state-of-the-art Vertical Farm at the Nantwich college and university centre.

November 10, 2022
Broad Lane Coffee Club secures National Lottery funding for three years

Broad Lane Coffee Club secures National Lottery funding for three years

A Nantwich coffee club has secured funding from the National Lottery to keep running for another three years.

Broad Lane Coffee Club, in partnership with Audlem and District Community Action(ADCA), Overwater Wheelyboat Services and The Wingate Centre, is celebrating the awarding of a National Lottery Community Fund grant.

November 10, 2022
FEATURE: Winter safety tips for outdoor workers

FEATURE: Winter safety tips for outdoor workers

For those working outdoors during winter, there are several safety challenges worth considering.

The weather is colder, rainfall (and hail and snow) is more common, and the daylight hours are fewer.

November 9, 2022
Nantwich Players to stage two big productions in December

Nantwich Players to stage two big productions in December

Nantwich Players are to present two big productions in December bringing “Private Lives” and “Ben Hur” to the stage.

Noel Coward’s comic classic Private Lives will be at Love Lane theatre from Friday December 2 to Saturday December 10.

November 9, 2022
Age UK and Cheshire East warn older people over scams

Age UK and Cheshire East warn older people over scams

Age UK charity has join ed Cheshire East Council in warning older people to be aware of “cost of living” scams.

Last year, 5,281 people reported being scammed in Cheshire, costing them over £20 million.

November 9, 2022
Wistaston to hold Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair

Wistaston to hold Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair

The 66th “Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair” takes place at Wistaston Memorial Hall on Church Lane on Saturday November 19 from 10am to 3pm.

Children will be able to visit Father Christmas (£4 per child) and receive a present from him.

November 9, 2022
Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook to host seasonal events

Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook to host seasonal events

Staff at Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook are preparing for a busy Christmas with a series of local events planned.

The Newcastle Road venue’s Christmas Tasting Evening will be held on Thursday November 17 (6-8pm), with £10 entry being donated to Nantwich District Nurses.

November 9, 2022
Crewe & Nantwich 1sts suffer heavy defeat to Walsall

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts suffer heavy defeat to Walsall

Crewe & Nantwich 1sts suffered a heavy defeat to Walsall, the club who were promoted alongside the Vagrants outfit last season.

It was an uncharacteristically slow start by Crewe which led to a difficult first half as the hosts conceded several tries to an impressive Walsall side.

November 8, 2022
Two men arrested in connection with assault on Crewe pensioner

Two men arrested in connection with assault on Crewe pensioner

Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating the serious assault of a pensioner in Crewe.

A 22-year-old and 24-year-old, both from the Crewe area, were arrested yesterday (November 7) on suspicion of section 18 assault.

November 8, 2022
Nantwich Tree of Light illuminated at ceremony

Nantwich Tree of Light illuminated at ceremony

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Tree of Light’ in Nantwich was illuminated at a ceremony on Sunday.

Several hundred people gathered outside the west doors to St Mary’s Church for a short service of prayers, a hymn, a poem, and a song.

November 8, 2022