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St Luke’s Hospice annual Christmas Tree collection returns

St Luke’s Hospice annual Christmas Tree collection returns

Staff and volunteers from St Luke’s Hospice will be collecting and recycling real Christmas trees in return for a donation towards patient care.

Registration for the annual Christmas Tree Collection is now open.

December 24, 2021
Faith-based choir bring Christmas cheer to the community

Faith-based choir bring Christmas cheer to the community

By Jonathan White
TheFunkyChoir has been entertaining people across South Cheshire at care homes and a crafts and antiques centres during December.

The choir performed twice at Dagfields Crafts & Antiques in Heathfield near Nantwich.

December 24, 2021
Nantwich Poppy Appeal raises more than £42,000

Nantwich Poppy Appeal raises more than £42,000

By Jonathan White
Volunteers and members of the public teamed up to raise more than £42,000 during Nantwich’s Poppy Appeal.

In the run up to Remembrance Day on Thursday November 11, poppies were bought and worn with pride by thousands of people across the Nantwich area.

December 24, 2021
CEC receives 26 responses in new Nantwich school consultation

CEC receives 26 responses in new Nantwich school consultation

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Twenty-six responses were received during a five-week consultation on plans for a new primary school in Nantwich – and 24 were in favour.

The £3.5m free school is earmarked for land close to Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium.

December 24, 2021
Mask artist from Nantwich returns to university in talent initiative

Mask artist from Nantwich returns to university in talent initiative

An internationally-acclaimed artist from Nantwich whose projects include facemasks made from foraged natural materials is returning to her roots as part of a UK initiative nurturing creative talent.

Visual artist and University of Chester graduate Estelle Woolley is returning to work with the university’s department of art and design thanks to the AA2A (Artists Access to Art Colleges) scheme.

December 23, 2021
Nantwich pupils send Christmas messages to care home residents

Nantwich pupils send Christmas messages to care home residents

Young pupils from Nantwich schools brought festive cheer to care home residents by delivering Christmas cards.

The students used the artistic skills to create personalised cards as part of a community scheme by Nantwich Educational Partnership (NEP).

December 23, 2021
Nantwich Town league form struggles continue with Lancaster loss

Nantwich Town league form struggles continue with Lancaster loss

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town’s struggling form in the league continued last night as two second half goals helped Lancaster City to a 2-0 win at the Optimum Pay Stadium.

Charlie Reid had the first attempt of the match for the visitors, heading wide from a dinked ball across the box.

December 22, 2021
Nantwich youngster wins Cheshire PCC Christmas card contest!

Nantwich youngster wins Cheshire PCC Christmas card contest!

A Nantwich youngster enjoyed a festive surprise from Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner after winning a a Christmas Card competition.

Eight-year-old Romani Rhodes-Fowles was visited by PCC John Dwyer and PC Panda at her Bridgemere CE Primary School.

December 22, 2021
Cheerbrook recipe book helps raise funds for Nantwich District Nurses

Cheerbrook recipe book helps raise funds for Nantwich District Nurses

A charity recipe book produced by popular Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook is helping raise vital funds Nantwich District Nurses.

Staff at Cheerbrook have been working on the book for months to support its Charity of the Year, Nantwich District Nurses via Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust.

December 22, 2021
Wybunbury Delves celebrates Ofsted “Good” ranking in latest report

Wybunbury Delves celebrates Ofsted “Good” ranking in latest report

Staff and pupils at Wybunbury Delves CE Primary School are celebrating after the latest Ofsted report found it to be a “Good” school.

Ofsted inspectors said they found a “close-knit school community” where pupils “thrive” due to the care, support and the strong bonds between school and home.

December 22, 2021
Nantwich Town FC Royals U12s secure unbeaten record

Nantwich Town FC Royals U12s secure unbeaten record

A Nantwich U12s football team has won promotion from South Cheshire Youth League after going unbeaten and winning all 14 games.

Nantwich Town Royals U12s, made up players from seven schools around the local area, have proved unbeatable this season, beating all seven teams home and away.

December 21, 2021
A51 trunk road at Wardle re-opens after 16-week closure

A51 trunk road at Wardle re-opens after 16-week closure

Council chiefs say highways engineers “worked tirelessly” to complete works on the busy A51 at Wardle near Nantwich which was closed for 16 weeks.

Work to stabilise 750 metres of carriageway began in August and required the complete closure of one of the busiest roads in the borough.

December 21, 2021
Walk-in booster Covid vaccine in Nantwich Civic Hall

Walk-in booster Covid vaccine in Nantwich Civic Hall

Residents can get a booster Covid vaccine dose as a walk-in from the Nantwich Civic Hall tomorrow (December 21)

They will be available on Tuesday December 21 between 2pm and 7pm.

December 20, 2021