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Nantwich Choral Society ends season on a high

Nantwich Choral Society ends season on a high

Nantwich Choral Society is planning a 50th anniversary programme of concerts after ending the season on a high with a sell-out concert at St Mary’s Church.

The choir was in fine voice for Gioachino Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle, an upbeat piece penned by the Italian composer in 1863 but never heard in his lifetime because he could not get permission to use female singers in church.

July 23, 2022
Nantwich Police to stage free fishing and football events

Nantwich Police to stage free fishing and football events

Nantwich Police are staging free fishing and football events during the summer break.

Local officers will be holding their annual fishing match on August 18, between 10am and 3pm.

July 23, 2022
Football teams in Nantwich to compete for inaugural disability cup

Football teams in Nantwich to compete for inaugural disability cup

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Disability Football are hosting a PAN disability football tournament at Nantwich Town FC on August 13.

The tournament will showcase local disability football and will be followed by an exhibition game of visually impaired players versus sighted players.

July 22, 2022
Police probe after Bunbury councillor targeted by hate mail

Police probe after Bunbury councillor targeted by hate mail

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Police have been contacted after a Bunbury councillor and former mayor of Cheshire East has been targeted by hate mail.

Cllr Sarah Pochin (Ind) told the Local Democracy Reporting Service she is determined to stand up to the “bully” and “coward” behind this latest poison pen letter.

July 22, 2022
FEATURE: Unequal opportunity: Minorities in education

FEATURE: Unequal opportunity: Minorities in education

The sad truth is that even now, not everyone has equal rights in education.

Often, ethnic minority students are discriminated against in educational opportunities.

July 22, 2022
Nantwich Clinic launches children’s “health” summer courses

Nantwich Clinic launches children’s “health” summer courses

The Nantwich Clinic is running summer courses for children aimed at boosting healthy habits.

The courses aim to promote “wellness” for youngsters and teens by running a number of activities.

July 22, 2022
South Cheshire Chamber salutes sponsors ahead of business awards

South Cheshire Chamber salutes sponsors ahead of business awards

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce has paid tribute to its long-standing Business Awards sponsors as the search for this year’s 25th anniversary winners gets underway.

The official entry process has opened with several of the area’s big businesses, such as Bentley Motors in Crewe, returning to support the awards.

July 21, 2022
Sex offences rise in Cheshire as other crimes drop, latest stats show

Sex offences rise in Cheshire as other crimes drop, latest stats show

Cheshire has seen a large increase in the number of reported sex offences, latest crime statistics reveal.

But at the same time, the county has seen a drop in burglaries, drug offences and murders.

July 21, 2022
Premier League star Begovic runs Nantwich goalkeeping academy

Premier League star Begovic runs Nantwich goalkeeping academy

Premier League star Asmir Begovic has is running his popular goalkeeping academy based at Nantwich Town FC this summer.

The Everton keeper, aged 35, teamed up with the club earlier this year as the former Chelsea star wanted to fulfil a “passion” to inspire youngsters.

July 21, 2022
Wrenbury Model Railway Club plans layout “tour”

Wrenbury Model Railway Club plans layout “tour”

The Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club are to take their layouts “on tour”.

It follows their successful Open Doors event earlier this month.

July 21, 2022
Run the rainbow with St Luke’s Colour Rush in Nantwich

Run the rainbow with St Luke’s Colour Rush in Nantwich

St Luke’s Hospice will be holding its “brightest event of the year” in Nantwich this September with their first ever “Colour Rush”.

The Colour Rush is a “colourful” twist on a family day out taking place in the parkland of Dorfold Hall, Nantwich, on Sunday September 18.

July 21, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Crewe Royal Arcade “Art for Who’s Sake?

READER’S LETTER: Crewe Royal Arcade “Art for Who’s Sake?

Dear Editor,
So Cheshire East Council has commissioned a huge public art piece to adorn the side of the Royal Arcade Bus Station as we were told by a fellow Crewe Councillor at Wednesday’s full Council meeting!

Elected members at the meeting looked bemused – many of us knew nothing about it! (It appears we missed the email sent out late the previous afternoon).

July 21, 2022
MasterChef 2022 winner looks forward to Nantwich event

MasterChef 2022 winner looks forward to Nantwich event

MasterChef 2022 champion Eddie Scott is looking forward to meeting the “foodies of Nantwich” when he will demonstrate one of the dishes that helped him secure his win.

The former marine pilot, who won this year’s BBC culinary contest, is appearing at the new Dorfold Food and Drink Festival taking place this weekend (July 23-24).

July 20, 2022