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Wingate Centre Family Fete set for Cholmondeley Castle

Wingate Centre Family Fete set for Cholmondeley Castle

The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury is to host its 11th Teddy Bears Picnic and family fete at Cholmondeley Castle on July 17.

The event, 11am-4pm, includes a Teddy Bear Hunt, Name the Teddy, Dog Show, Mirabel and Spiderman, Art and Crafts, Market Stalls, Teddy Tombola, Lucky Dip, Hook a Duck, Face Painting, Bouncy Castles, Balloon Animals, Fire Engine and more.

July 4, 2022
Barry Daly Memorial Trophy – Nantwich Town 0 – 3 Crewe Alexandra

Barry Daly Memorial Trophy – Nantwich Town 0 – 3 Crewe Alexandra

Nantwich Town were beaten by their League Two neighbours Crewe Alexandra as they played out the Barry Daly Memorial Trophy at Swansway Stadium.

The Dabbers lost 0-3 in front of more than 1,200 supporters as both sides got their pre-season campaigns started.

July 3, 2022
Work underway to stabilise Nantwich canal embankment

Work underway to stabilise Nantwich canal embankment

Specialist contractors are working to stabilise the damaged Nantwich canal embankment.

It’s believed a large crack and uneven surface of the towpath close to Nantwich aqueduct above Welsh Row has been caused by movement of the embankment.

July 3, 2022
Nantwich Town sign ex Dabbers star Ritchie Sutton and three players

Nantwich Town sign ex Dabbers star Ritchie Sutton and three players

Nantwich Town have signed former Dabbers defender Ritchie Sutton in a player/coach capacity.

The 36-year-old centre-back previously played for the Dabbers in the 2009/10 season.

July 3, 2022
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust in bottom six for A&E waiting times

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust in bottom six for A&E waiting times

Latest statistics have placed Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust in the bottom six in England for hitting A&E waiting time targets, says a report.

It says the trust – which runs Leighton Hospital – only managed to ensure 59.9% of patients in A&E were admitted, transferred or discharged within four hours of arrival in May.

July 2, 2022
Church Minshull to host music concert in aid of Ukraine refugees

Church Minshull to host music concert in aid of Ukraine refugees

St Bartholomew’s Church in Church Minshull is hosting a music concert in aid of Ukrainian refugees tonight (July 2).

Four local bands will be playing – The Swinging Woodpeckers Big Band, The Beezzz, Folk Like Us and We Are Nomad – with a number of smaller acts.

July 2, 2022
Nantwich police helpdesk to be axed as Constabulary changes approved

Nantwich police helpdesk to be axed as Constabulary changes approved

Nantwich police station is among a number which will no longer have a helpdesk for residents to report to.

Cheshire Police has moved ahead with plans to limit helpdesks to just five stations in the county, including Crewe

July 1, 2022
Nantwich Nanocon goes ahead as free event, say organisers

Nantwich Nanocon goes ahead as free event, say organisers

Organisers of the “Nanocon” Nantwich Comic Con event say it will now be free entry.

Some plans for a large event tomorrow (July 2) have had to be changed due to “unforseen circumstances”, says organiser Steve Howard.

July 1, 2022
FEATURE: The top 4 fastest serves in men’s tennis

FEATURE: The top 4 fastest serves in men’s tennis

There will always be a place for a sliced backhand or clever drop shot in tennis circles, from the amateur ranks to the pros, because the spectacle and the skill are what make this sport so compelling to watch.

July 1, 2022
Family appeals for witnesses after pensioner assaulted in Nantwich

Family appeals for witnesses after pensioner assaulted in Nantwich

The family of a pensioner battling cancer have appealed for witnesses after he was assaulted in Nantwich.

The incident happened as the victim left Sainsbury’s supermarket on Middlewich Road.

July 1, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Why are EU tariffs still in place?

READER’S LETTER: Why are EU tariffs still in place?

Dear Editor,
The UK has import tariffs on oranges, bananas, olives, rice etc., that Britain does not produce domestically.

Why? To protect EU countries, who do produce them, from competition. We left the EU on 31/1/20.

June 30, 2022
FEATURE: Guide to popular writing styles and citation formats

FEATURE: Guide to popular writing styles and citation formats

Every institution and professor prefer specific citation formats.

Alongside, every assignment requires you to adapt to a particular writing style.

June 30, 2022
More than 40 artists head for Bunbury INSPIRE22

More than 40 artists head for Bunbury INSPIRE22

Pieces of original art will be looking for new homes next month when the INSPIRE22 exhibition is staged in Bunbury.

More than 40 artists are planning to sell their work during the three-day floral, arts and crafts exhibition.

June 30, 2022