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REVIEW: Nantwich Players  Studio and “Evening of Pinter”

REVIEW: Nantwich Players Studio and “Evening of Pinter”

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players Studio team presents an Evening of Pinter this weekend.

Directed by John Mackay, two Harold Pinter plays, A Slight Ache and The Lover are running at the Players Theatre until Sunday February 27.

February 27, 2022
Vinyl DJ set to take place at Nantwich bar Ebenezer’s

Vinyl DJ set to take place at Nantwich bar Ebenezer’s

By Jonathan White
A full vinyl DJ set will take place at Ebenezer’s Craft Beer & Gin in Nantwich on March 10.

DJ Woody (Steve Wood) will play a curated live DJ set – ‘Long Time Gone’ – featuring soul, folk funk flavours, and mountain grooves.

February 26, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Will CEC “rainy day” £8 million pot be used?

READER’S LETTER: Will CEC “rainy day” £8 million pot be used?

Dear Editor,
On Thursday (24/2/22) at Cheshire East Council, I sat listening with sadness to the pleas of my fellow Conservative Cllrs as they repeatedly asked the Labour and Independent Coalition to not vote through their 2.99% Council Tax proposed budget for 2022/23.

February 26, 2022
FEATURE: 3 online tips to promote your bake sale

FEATURE: 3 online tips to promote your bake sale

Bake sales are a great way to raise some quick funds for charity, school events, community wellness, or any other purpose.

Everyone loves freshly baked goods from someone’s kitchen, and no one really minds paying a couple of bucks for a hearty snack if it’s supporting a cause.

February 25, 2022
READER’S LETTER: CEC Leader “berated” residents at Budget meeting

READER’S LETTER: CEC Leader “berated” residents at Budget meeting

Dear Editor,
We had an interesting meeting at Cheshire East Council (24/2/22) when the members were called to debate and discuss the budget for 2022/23.

Sadly, the first hurdle we had to cross was the unpleasant behaviour of the leader, Cllr Sam Corcoran, as he berated the residents who attended to speak at question time.

February 25, 2022
Wrenbury and District Model Railway Club back on track

Wrenbury and District Model Railway Club back on track

A long-awaited Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club event is to go ahead in May – more than two years after it was first postponed!

The club had planned an Open Doors event in the Tithe Barn in the grounds of Sainsbury’s store in Whitchurch in spring 2020.

February 25, 2022
Ed Parrish, Marcus Clinton, Edward Timpson, Michelle Donelan (1)

Politicians hail Reaseheath College for apprenticeships programme

Two senior politicians have paid tribute to Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich and how its apprenticeships are meeting the demands of industry.

Minister of State for Higher & Further Education Michelle Donelan MP, and MP for Eddisbury Edward Timpson both praised Reaseheath’s efforts to deliver transferable and work-ready skills which meet the demands of fast evolving markets.

February 25, 2022
UPDATE: Man arrested after fatal collision in Nantwich

UPDATE: Man arrested after fatal collision in Nantwich

Police investigating a serious collision near Nantwich in which a man died, have arrested a man.

The three-vehicle crash involved a Honda Accord, a Nissan Pixo and a Land Rover Discovery on the rural lane at Blakelow at around 8.40pm last night (February 24).

February 25, 2022
FEATURE: How to carry out a thorough risk assessment

FEATURE: How to carry out a thorough risk assessment

A risk assessment is a process of identifying hazards in a space so that steps can be taken to prevent yourself and others from being hurt or injured.

It is vital to everyone’s safety that such assessments be carried out – especially in the workplace, where employers have a duty of care to their employees and anyone else who could potentially be at risk.

February 24, 2022
New Dorfold Hall festival won’t have “negative impact” say organisers

New Dorfold Hall festival won’t have “negative impact” say organisers

Organisers of a new Food & Drink Festival on Nantwich Showground believe it won’t have a negative impact on existing festivals in the town.

The new event was unveiled earlier today and is set to be held at Dorfold Park on July 23-24.

February 24, 2022
New Food and Drink Festival planned for Dorfold Hall, Nantwich

New Food and Drink Festival planned for Dorfold Hall, Nantwich

A new “Dorfold Hall Food and Drink Festival” will take place in July, organisers have announced.

They say the festival will “showcase a variety of internationally inspired, locally produced food and drink”.

February 24, 2022
Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich to build Commonwealth Games boat

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich to build Commonwealth Games boat

Staff at a marina near Nantwich have been asked to build a new boat for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham!

Aqueduct Marina was approached by waterways and wellbeing charity Canal & River Trust to build the boat in time for the Games in July.

February 23, 2022
Nantwich Town extend loan spell for Crewe youngster Robbins

Nantwich Town extend loan spell for Crewe youngster Robbins

Nantwich Town will have Joe Robbins on loan from Crewe Alexandra until the end of the 21/22 season.

The club announced today that their League One neighbours agreed to extend the loan period.

February 23, 2022