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Santa is on his way to Nantwich and Crewe!

Santa is on his way to Nantwich and Crewe!

Santa has unveiled his December calendar for visiting Nantwich, Crewe and surrounding villages this festive season.

The traditional Santa Float, organised by Crewe and Nantwich Round Table, starts its journey on December 1.

November 22, 2022
Calveley Primary Academy mini library celebrates diversity

Calveley Primary Academy mini library celebrates diversity

Headteacher Ray Rudd says Calveley Primary Academy’s new mini library will play a key role in teaching pupils about cultural diversity.

The school won 100 Penguin books by authors of colour, which includes the recent publication ‘The Bench’ by Megan, Duchess of Sussex.

November 22, 2022
Food Festival to stage “Drop Off & Go” event for Foodbank

Food Festival to stage “Drop Off & Go” event for Foodbank

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers are staging a Drop-Off & Go event at Brine Leas School to collect donations for Nantwich Foodbank in time for Christmas.

The event is taking place this Saturday November 26 from 10am to 1pm.

November 22, 2022
Writer’s appeal for book on Nantwich WW2 pilot killed in action

Writer’s appeal for book on Nantwich WW2 pilot killed in action

A writer has appealed for help as he compiles a book about a Nantwich pilot killed in action during World War 2.

Mark Potts is putting together the story of Joseph Wheeler, of No 83 Squadron.

November 22, 2022
FEATURE: How to maintain business growth during recession

FEATURE: How to maintain business growth during recession

Unfortunately, a recession has long been expected in the UK.

This is largely due to the economic impacts of Covid-19 among other global factors, such as the conflict in Ukraine.

November 21, 2022
Nantwich church railway raises thousands for children’s charities

Nantwich church railway raises thousands for children’s charities

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Methodist Church is full steam ahead with its fundraising thanks to weekly miniature railway events.

And it’s now clocked up more than £15,000 for charity in a decade of staging the live steam train journeys at its Hospital Street base.

November 21, 2022
South Cheshire Chamber salutes its business stars of 2022

South Cheshire Chamber salutes its business stars of 2022

Triumph in the face of adversity was the star of the show as South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce celebrated business talent at its 25th Anniversary Business Awards.

The ceremony at Reaseheath College in Nantwich hailed business ability to overcome challenge and succeed through creativity and goodwill before a sell-out audience of local companies and charities.

November 21, 2022
ROUND-UP: Latest from Crewe Regional Sunday League

ROUND-UP: Latest from Crewe Regional Sunday League

Willaston White Star started the morning in second place in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division, but were comprehensively beaten 0-7 by NHB.

They were 0-3 ahead after 30 minutes. Frank Farrington and Matty Ashbrook both scored two, with the other goals coming from Jimmy Studley, Dan Ball and Aaron Hewitt.

November 21, 2022
Belong Crewe appoints head of dementia and care quality

Belong Crewe appoints head of dementia and care quality

Dementia care provider Belong Crewe has named Caroline Baker as head of dementia and care quality.

It’s a new role aim at driving the not-for-profit organisation’s dementia strategy and advancing its track record for quality at the Brookhouse Drive care village.

November 20, 2022
FEATURE: Four data-handling tips for small businesses

FEATURE: Four data-handling tips for small businesses

In the modern business landscape, handling data is unavoidable.

Regardless of your business’ size, you will need to use data in some capacity if you want to thrive.

November 20, 2022
Injury-time winner earns Nantwich Town win over Radcliffe

Injury-time winner earns Nantwich Town win over Radcliffe

Troy Bourne’s dramatic injury-time winner earned Nantwich Town three valuable points near the foot of the Northern Premier League.

It was a deserved victory for the Dabbers away at Radcliffe Borough which lifts them out of the relegation zone.

November 20, 2022
Acton concert raises thousands for Royal British Legion

Acton concert raises thousands for Royal British Legion

By Jonathan White
A “The Proms Acton” fund-raising concert at St Mary’s Church in Acton has helped raise thousands of pounds for Royal British Legion.

The outside of the church was bedecked with wood and crocheted poppies and poppy garlands.

November 20, 2022
Students graduate at University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich

Students graduate at University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich

More than 250 graduands who completed degrees at University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich joined peers from the University of Chester for a spectacular graduation ceremony held in Chester’s historic cathedral.

The graduands were awarded degrees in agricultural science, animal management, canine clinical behaviour, equine science, zoo management, wildlife conservation and ecology, landscape architecture, adventure sports and coaching, rural events management, dairy technology and food science.

November 20, 2022