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Community project ideas sought for Cheshire East Crowd scheme

Community project ideas sought for Cheshire East Crowd scheme

Cheshire East Council is calling out for community-led project ideas as part of its crowdfunding initiative, Cheshire East Crowd.

Working in partnership with civic crowdfunding platform Spacehive, Cheshire East Crowd aims to give local residents with an idea to improve their community a chance to gain funding.

August 16, 2022
Nantwich CC secure hat-trick of Phoenix 15 Finals Day wins

Nantwich CC secure hat-trick of Phoenix 15 Finals Day wins

Nantwich CC made it a hat-trick of Phoenix 15 Finals Day wins as they defeated hosts Hem Heath in a closely-fought final.

Nantwich and Hem Heath had earlier beaten J&G Meakin and Norton-in-Hales respectively in their semi-finals played out on a glorious hot day in front of a sizeable crowd.

August 15, 2022
Dan Mellor

Dan Mellor appointed interim manager of Nantwich Town Ladies

Dan Mellor has been appointed interim manager of Nantwich Town Ladies FC first team.

Mellor replaces Chris Broad who has departed to take over as Newcastle Town reserves coach.

August 15, 2022
Union Jack and bunting at Nantwich Civic Hall

Fund-raising concert for Nantwich & District Branch of Royal British Legion

By Jonathan White
A music concert featuring Jedburgh Royal British Legion (Scotland) Pipe Band and The Band and Drums of the Cheshire Constabulary will take place at Nantwich Civic Hall on Saturday September 24.

The concert is organised by the Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion and supported by Nantwich Town Council. The program sponsor is Lloyd Crossan Group.

August 15, 2022
Direct Access sets up “Calm Corner” for Nantwich Food Festival

Direct Access sets up “Calm Corner” for Nantwich Food Festival

Nantwich disability consultancy Direct Access is to stage a “Calm Corner” during the three-day Nantwich Food Festival next month.

The firm, which specialises in accessibility and inclusion for disabled people, will be providing a quiet space for disabled and overwhelmed festivalgoers in need of a safe space to relax.

August 15, 2022
Nantwich Camera Club - Photographic Exhibition 2021 at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Camera Club back in focus after pandemic

Nantwich Camera Club is back up and running after face to face meetings had to be stopped due to Covid pandemic.

Club members are now looking forward to meeting face to face when the new season starts on Tuesday September 6 at Regents Park in Nantwich.

August 14, 2022
Connor Heath rescues point for Nantwich Town in season opener

Connor Heath rescues point for Nantwich Town in season opener

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town kicked off their Northern Premier League Premier Division campaign with a 1-1 draw against Lancaster City.

Nantwich manager Dave Cooke was absent from the touchline as he is recovering from a recent hip operation.

August 14, 2022
Badly injured fox cub nursed to health by Nantwich RSPCA team

Badly injured fox cub nursed to health by Nantwich RSPCA team

A badly injured fox cub rescued from an industrial estate is making a good recovery under the care of Nantwich’s RSPCA centre.

The infant suffered a spinal injury, possibly after falling down an embankment, and was unable to stand on his back legs.

August 12, 2022
Two music festivals to be held in Hankelow and Audlem

Two music festivals to be held in Hankelow and Audlem

Two local music festivals are set to be held in the Hankelow and Audlem area later this month.

First up is an inaugural music festival for White Lion pub in Hankelow.

August 12, 2022
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash in Reaseheath, Nantwich

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash in Reaseheath, Nantwich

A motorcyclist has been seriously injured after crashing on a busy road in Nantwich today.

The accident happened shortly before 8am on the B5074 Main Road, close to the entrance to Reaseheath College.

August 12, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Cheshire Police must solve more burglaries and thefts

READER’S LETTER: Cheshire Police must solve more burglaries and thefts

Dear Editor,
In Crewe SW and Wistaston, over a period of three years (6/2019-5/2022), Cheshire Police failed to solve a single burglary.

The best performance locally was Nantwich SW, but even there 60 of the 70 burglaries went unsolved.

August 11, 2022
Nantwich dad and son to climb Kilimanjaro for animal charities

Nantwich dad and son to climb Kilimanjaro for animal charities

A father and son from Nantwich have teamed up to tackle one of the world’s most iconic mountains in aid of animal charities.

Mervyn Bishop and his son Ryan, 26, will set out on their challenge in September, and hope to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro on Mervyn’s 50th birthday.

August 11, 2022
South Cheshire Chamber rallies support for Crewe GBR bid

South Cheshire Chamber rallies support for Crewe GBR bid

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce is behind a final push to get residents backing Crewe’s bid to become home of the Great British Railways as the closing date for votes approaches.

The Chamber is rallying the support of all its business members and their employees and families to “Vote Crewe!” by the deadline of August 15.

August 11, 2022