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CEC contacts Government over Covid pressure on schools

CEC contacts Government over Covid pressure on schools

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East has contacted Government education chiefs about the growing pressure on schools as teachers continue to pick up Covid from pupils.

Director of education Jacky Forster told the council’s children and families committee that Covid was having a bigger impact in primary than secondary schools at present.

March 28, 2022
Reaseheath College Centenary Wood celebrates special occasions

Reaseheath College Centenary Wood celebrates special occasions

Reaseheath College conservation students have celebrated the Nantwich college’s 100th birthday and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by planting a new wood of carbon busting trees.

The 800 trees – a wide mix of British native species – were donated by The Conservation Volunteers as part of its ‘I Dig Trees’ campaign.

March 28, 2022
Appeal for witnesses to road collision on A51 near Nantwich

Appeal for witnesses to road collision on A51 near Nantwich

A driver is appealing for witnesses after a collision at a busy junction near Nantwich.

Paul Ganley said the incident happened on the A51 at the Bluestone lights at around 7.50pm on Wednesday March 16.

March 27, 2022
Betley beat Cheshire Cheese in Crewe Regional Sunday clash

Betley beat Cheshire Cheese in Crewe Regional Sunday clash

Betley beat Cheshire Cheese 2-1 in the only Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division game of the weekend.

Goals from a Danny Lavalette penalty and Jamie Baker were enough for victory.

March 27, 2022
Free family Easter workshop at Nantwich Museum

Free family Easter workshop at Nantwich Museum

A free Family Easter Workshop inspired by the Civil War will take place at Nantwich Museum on Wednesday April 6.

There will be a chance to handle weaponry and try on clothing.

March 27, 2022
READER’S LETTER: David beats Goliath – Parish Council wins survival fight

READER’S LETTER: David beats Goliath – Parish Council wins survival fight

Dear Editor,
Minshull Vernon and District Parish Councillors are jubilant that they have won their battle for survival.

The Borough Council did not put forward one valid reason for their proposed abolition.

March 27, 2022
Free adult cycling sessions to be launched by Everybody Sport

Free adult cycling sessions to be launched by Everybody Sport

Free adult cycling sessions including Learn to Ride and Commuter Confidence are to be launched in Cheshire East next month.

The sessions, held in Crewe and Macclesfield, are being organised by Everybody Sport and Recreation.

March 26, 2022
Nantwich pupils raise more than £2,000 for Ukraine appeal

Nantwich pupils raise more than £2,000 for Ukraine appeal

Young pupil at St Anne’s Primary in Nantwich put their best feet forward to help raise more than £2,000 for the Ukraine appeal.

The big-hearted children took part in a sponsored run and walk to raise money for the appeal through the charity, CAFOD.

March 26, 2022
Man dies near Nantwich after crash during police chase

Man dies near Nantwich after crash during police chase

A 40-year-old man has died after crashing during a police chase on the A51 near Nantwich.

The man was driving a Range Rover when he failed to stop for police.

March 26, 2022
FEATURE: How to make your kitchen look better with no renovations

FEATURE: How to make your kitchen look better with no renovations

Coined the “heart of the home”, we spend a long time in our kitchens.

Whether that’s cooking, socialising, eating or simply relaxing, it’s no secret that kitchens can take a battering.

March 25, 2022
Sharp rise in Cheshire East Covid cases prompts warning

Sharp rise in Cheshire East Covid cases prompts warning

A sharp rise in Covid cases in Cheshire East has prompted a warning from health officials.

Figures released on March 21 show the rate of positive cases in Cheshire East has risen to 843 per 100,000 population.

March 24, 2022
Thousands of free Easter activity places for children on free school meals

Thousands of free Easter activity places for children on free school meals

Thousands of free places for Easter activities in Cheshire East have been available for parents and carers of children eligible for income-related free school meals.

March 24, 2022
REVIEW: The Roses of Eyam, Nantwich Players

REVIEW: The Roses of Eyam, Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
The Roses of Eyam by Don Taylor is the latest production from Nantwich Players Youth Theatre.

Directed by Michaela Warrilow, the production tells the tragic tale and heroic sacrifice of the Derbyshire Plague village.

March 24, 2022