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The CAT 107.9FM wins support from National Lottery

The CAT 107.9FM wins support from National Lottery

Crewe and Nantwich community radio The Cat 107.9FM has received funding from the National Lottery Community Fund.

The funding will go towards continuing operations and the purchase of necessary equipment for the Cat’s “Out and About” community team following on from becoming media partners with Nantwich Town FC.

December 20, 2021
PICTURE SPECIAL: Christmas lights bring festive cheer

PICTURE SPECIAL: Christmas lights bring festive cheer

By Jonathan White
I enjoy the Christmas lights in the Nantwich and Crewe town centres.

But I also really enjoy the over-the-top Christmas lights and decorations – including the occasional inflatable decoration and light show – that some local residents setup each year.

December 20, 2021
READER’S LETTER: Take part in Speed Management Strategy consultation

READER’S LETTER: Take part in Speed Management Strategy consultation

Dear Editor,
The Cheshire East Speed Management Strategy is out for consultation until 31st January, following on from the Motion passed at Council in Nov 2020.

We need your help to shape this strategy to implement 20mph speed limits on local roads, housing estates and in town and village centres and 40mph on country lanes.

December 20, 2021
Nantwich Town knocked out of FA Trophy by Kings Lynn

Nantwich Town knocked out of FA Trophy by Kings Lynn

By Jack Beresford
A Josh Barrett brace was enough for kings Lynn Town to overcome a spirited Nantwich Town in the FA Trophy Third Round.

After beating Barwell, Grantham and Whitby, The Dabbers were rewarded with a trip to The Walks to face National League side Kings Lynn Town.

December 20, 2021
Four Crewe Regional Sunday league matches hit by Covid

Four Crewe Regional Sunday league matches hit by Covid

Crewe Regional Sunday League games were hit by Covid with four of the ten scheduled matches postponed.

In the Premier Division, Betley won 1-3 at NHB to move within one point of League leaders The Lions.

December 19, 2021
Villages team up to stage Community Advent window trail

Villages team up to stage Community Advent window trail

Residents in Shavington, Weston and Wychwood villages have shown their community spirit by teaming up to organise a community Advent window trail this Christmas.

Sara Randle, Children & Families worker for All Saints’ Church in Weston & St Marks Church in Shavington, has helped organised the event.

December 19, 2021
New support scheme to help struggling Cheshire East council taxpayers

New support scheme to help struggling Cheshire East council taxpayers

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Some Cheshire East residents won’t have to pay any council tax from next April following changes being made to the support scheme.

At present people in receipt of benefits such as jobseeker’s allowance or income support get 75% of their council tax paid under the council tax support scheme.

December 19, 2021
Healthcare worker at home visit

CEC given almost £1 million to recruit more care workers

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Care workers should be well paid for doing a tough and sometimes “unpleasant” job just as miners were in past years for digging coal, a Cheshire East councillor said.

Cllr Stewart Gardiner was speaking at a Cheshire East Council meeting where it was announced the authority has been awarded £982,203 to help recruit and retain care staff during the winter months.

December 19, 2021
FEATURE: A guide to maintaining your central heating system

FEATURE: A guide to maintaining your central heating system

By providing your household’s central heating system with basic maintenance, you’ll be able to keep it in good working order for many years to come.

You depend on your heating system to keep you warm in the winter, which is why you’ll want to make sure it works reliably all year round.

December 19, 2021
REVIEW: “Immaculate” by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: “Immaculate” by Nantwich Players

Nantwich Players latest production is Immaculate by Oliver Lansley.

Directed by Bethany Gail, Immaculate tells the story of Mia, a young woman who wakes up one morning to find out she’s pregnant.

December 18, 2021
Wybunbury girl becomes youngest RLSS gold medallion winner

Wybunbury girl becomes youngest RLSS gold medallion winner

A young swimmer from Wybunbury has achieved her Royal Lifesaving Society gold medallion – and is believed to be the youngest in the UK to pass it.

Twelve-year-old Izzy Serventi, a member of Nantwich Neptunes Lifesaving Club, worked towards the amazing achievement while attending sessions at Nantwich Pool.

December 17, 2021
Festive fundraising concert raises money for Acton church clock

Festive fundraising concert raises money for Acton church clock

By Jonathan White
A fund-raising “Make Time for our Christmas Concert” has helped raise vital funds to restore the St Mary’s Church clockface in Acton, near Nantwich.

The concert featured the highly acclaimed Acton Operatic Society who performed traditional and contemporary Christmas songs.

December 17, 2021
Nantwich & District branch of Royal British Legion celebrates centenary

Nantwich & District branch of Royal British Legion celebrates centenary

By Jonathan White
2021 marked the 100th anniversary of the Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion.

The branch was formed on September 30 1921 and on September 30 2021 they were awarded a 100th Anniversary Pennant by the North West Region.

December 17, 2021