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ROUND-UP: Crewe Regional Sunday League latest

ROUND-UP: Crewe Regional Sunday League latest

League leaders Betley won a high-scoring thriller at Winsford’s George & Dragon in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.

With the Knights Grange pitches being declared unplayable, the game was played at Winsford Academy and Betley won 5-4.

November 27, 2022
Nantwich Town strengthens partnership with Applewood

Nantwich Town strengthens partnership with Applewood

Nantwich Town and local firm Applewood Independent have strengthened their partnership.

The financial company has retained the naming rights to the 3G facility known as “The Applewood Arena”.

November 26, 2022
READER’S LETTER: How is Crewe Market Hall being financed?

READER’S LETTER: How is Crewe Market Hall being financed?

Dear Editor,
‘Putting Crewe First’ made a Freedom of Information request about the financing of Crewe Market Hall.

Cheshire East Council is refusing to state what subsidy the Market Hall receives, if any, from the Council taxpayer.

November 26, 2022
RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich to stage Christmas Fair

RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich to stage Christmas Fair

The RSPCA Stapeley Grange wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich is urging local people to come along to their festive family fundraising event.

The centre on London Road will hold its traditional Christmas Fair on Sunday December 4.

November 26, 2022
Nantwich Running Club sets pace with trophy at awards event

Nantwich Running Club sets pace with trophy at awards event

Nantwich Running Club has won England Athletics “Club of the Year” for the North West Region at a ceremony this week.

The club received a framed certificate and trophy from Sarah Friday, Club Support Manager, at the England Athletics Volunteer Awards 2022 at Blackburn Rovers FC on Thursday (November 24).

November 25, 2022
Cash-strapped council to review parking charges in Cheshire East

Cash-strapped council to review parking charges in Cheshire East

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Parking charges look set to be reviewed across Cheshire East as the council struggles to balance its books because of soaring inflation costs.

Plans to introduce pay and display in towns such as Middlewich, Sandbach and Alsager – which currently offer free parking – were scuppered last year when the highways committee voted against the plan.

November 25, 2022
Nantwich nursery La Maternelle rated “outstanding” by Ofsted

Nantwich nursery La Maternelle rated “outstanding” by Ofsted

A nursery in Nantwich has been classed as “Outstanding” in its latest inspection by Ofsted.

La Maternelle, based on Barony Court in Nantwich, was visited by inspectors on October 17.

November 25, 2022
Christmas fair in Wistaston raises thousands for Cancer Research

Christmas fair in Wistaston raises thousands for Cancer Research

By Jonathan White
The 66th annual “Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair” in Wistaston has helped to raise thousands for Cancer Research UK.

The event in the village’s Memorial Hall was organised by the Crewe & Nantwich Cancer Research UK Group.

November 24, 2022
Crewe Vagrants Sports Club launch floodlight appeal

Crewe Vagrants Sports Club launch floodlight appeal

Crewe Vagrants Sports Club in Willaston have launched a funding bid to replace floodlights for its well-used astro pitch.

The current floodlights were installed in 1994 and have served exceptionally well over the past 28 years.

November 24, 2022
South Cheshire special school expansion plan set to go ahead

South Cheshire special school expansion plan set to go ahead

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans to expand a special school in South Cheshire to accommodate an extra 60 pupils have been recommended for approval, despite some objections.

Springfield School in Crewe caters for 200 children and young people, between the ages of four and 19, who have severe learning difficulties and complex needs.

November 24, 2022
Cheshire East councillors debate plan to issue fines for idling engines

Cheshire East councillors debate plan to issue fines for idling engines

By Jonathan Sutton, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council could soon start issuing fines to drivers who leave their engine idling as a review of the policy is taking place.

This could mean parents waiting to pick up their children outside schools in the borough who refuse to turn their engine off could face a £60 fine.

November 24, 2022
Nantwich shops team up for Christmas card charity fundraiser

Nantwich shops team up for Christmas card charity fundraiser

Independent shops in Nantwich have teamed up to produce this Christmas card which they hope will raise money for charity.

A number of shops – which also put on eye-catching festive window displays – hope the card will be as successful.

November 23, 2022
Christmas weekend of events at St Mary’s Church Acton

Christmas weekend of events at St Mary’s Church Acton

By Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church in Acton near Nantwich will host several Christmas-themed events over the first weekend in December.

An indoor ‘Christmas Tree Festival’ takes place on Saturday December 3 (9am to 5pm) and Sunday December 4 (12pm to 5.30pm).

November 23, 2022