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Willaston woman’s stamps donation appeal for bone cancer charity

Willaston woman’s stamps donation appeal for bone cancer charity

By Jonathan White
A Willaston woman is appealing for help to collect postage stamps as part of a life-saving bone cancer campaign.

Mags Rogers wants residents to donate their postage stamps to help fund the work of Bone Cancer Research Trust via their “Bone Cancer Stamp Appeal”.

January 3, 2022
“80s Live” show comes to Crewe Lyceum this week

“80s Live” show comes to Crewe Lyceum this week

A new 2022 show called “80s LIVE!” will be held at Crewe Lyceum Theatre this Friday January 7.

The show aims to revive the sights, sounds and fashion of the 1980s live on stage.

January 3, 2022
Wrenbury District Model Railway Club postpones Open event

Wrenbury District Model Railway Club postpones Open event

The Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club has been forced to postpone its Open Doors event for a second time due to Covid.

The original event was planned for 2020 at Sainsbury’s in Whitchurch and was re-arranged for February 18-19 2022.

January 3, 2022
The Cat community radio station breakfast show finishes on high

The Cat community radio station breakfast show finishes on high

By Jonathan White
Community radio presenter Gary Johnson has completed his last Breakfast Show on local community radio station The Cat 107.9 FM.

Gary’s first Breakfast Show went live on June 29 2019 – and up to December 31 2021 he had presented every weekday (7am to 9am), 600 shows in total.

January 2, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Priority needed for Covid testing queues

READER’S LETTER: Priority needed for Covid testing queues

Dear Editor,
I’m sure you are sick of Covid as much as the rest of us.

But I went for a pcr test in Crewe yesterday with my 14-year-old as it’s been Xmas.

January 2, 2022
Nantwich rail passengers urged to check emergency timetable

Nantwich rail passengers urged to check emergency timetable

Rail passengers in Nantwich are urged to check Transport for Wales emergency rail timetable from Monday January 3 amid mounting staffing issues.

TfW and Network Rail say they are experiencing “significant increase in staff absences” due to Covid which is impacting rail services.

January 1, 2022
Nantwich choristers sing out loud with new President and plans for February event

Nantwich choristers sing out loud with new President and plans for February event

Nantwich Choral Society ended 2021 on a high with its first Family Carol Service for two years and a new President at the helm.

The choristers joined with children from Nantwich Young Voices to perform a mixture of music old and new against the majestic backdrop of St Mary’s Church where the Society’s concerts have been enjoyed for nearly 50 years.

January 1, 2022
Prince’s Trust Team in South Cheshire graduates in style

Prince’s Trust Team in South Cheshire graduates in style

A group of young people from Crewe have graduated from a Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service-led The Prince’s Trust programme.

The graduation took place at the Crewe Hall, and the team of nine who were all dressed in evening dress, attended the event.

January 1, 2022
Nantwich Paralympic star Andrew Small awarded MBE

Nantwich Paralympic star Andrew Small awarded MBE

Nantwich-based Paralympics star Andrew Small has been awarded the MBE in the New Year Honours list.

Small, a Paralympic sprint and middle distance athlete who won Gold at Tokyo, was honoured for services to athletics.

January 1, 2022
portrait of happy smiling senior couple outdoors

New Couples Social Group for Active Retirees

We are a very active retired professional pair, who wish to meet like minded couples in the Nantwich area. Have you recently moved here and want to meet new friends, but not necessarily through a formal kind of group?. Perhaps you have been in Nantwich for years, but friends have moved away and you miss them and the fun things[Read More…]

January 1, 2022
Scouts run fund-raising Christmas tree and recycling scheme

Scouts run fund-raising Christmas tree and recycling scheme

By Jonathan White
Local scouts are helping to run a Christmas tree collection and recycling scheme.

The scheme run by the 1st South West Cheshire Scout Group (The Andrews) in Crewe will raise money in aid of local Scouts, to support local children between 6-14 to gain skills for life.

December 29, 2021
“Holly Holy Day” Battle of Nantwich 2022 cancelled, organisers announce

“Holly Holy Day” Battle of Nantwich 2022 cancelled, organisers announce

One of the biggest one-day events in Nantwich, Holly Holy Day, has been cancelled.

Organisers announced the decision tonight, less than four weeks before the Battle of Nantwich commemoration event was due to take place.

December 28, 2021
Nantwich Town earn draw at Stafford after late fightback

Nantwich Town earn draw at Stafford after late fightback

By Liam Price
Late goals from Connor Heath and Sean Cooke helped Nantwich Town earn a thrilling 2-2 draw against Stafford Rangers in front of more than 1,000 fans.

Alex Fletcher dragged an early effort wide while off balance for Stafford, Joe Cuff managing to get in behind Nantwich’s Caspar Hughes in a less familiar right wing back position.

December 28, 2021