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Nantwich Clinic launches children’s “health” summer courses

Nantwich Clinic launches children’s “health” summer courses

The Nantwich Clinic is running summer courses for children aimed at boosting healthy habits.

The courses aim to promote “wellness” for youngsters and teens by running a number of activities.

July 22, 2022
South Cheshire Chamber salutes sponsors ahead of business awards

South Cheshire Chamber salutes sponsors ahead of business awards

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce has paid tribute to its long-standing Business Awards sponsors as the search for this year’s 25th anniversary winners gets underway.

The official entry process has opened with several of the area’s big businesses, such as Bentley Motors in Crewe, returning to support the awards.

July 21, 2022
Cheshire Chief Constable Mark Roberts

Sex offences rise in Cheshire as other crimes drop, latest stats show

Cheshire has seen a large increase in the number of reported sex offences, latest crime statistics reveal.

But at the same time, the county has seen a drop in burglaries, drug offences and murders.

July 21, 2022
Premier League star Begovic runs Nantwich goalkeeping academy

Premier League star Begovic runs Nantwich goalkeeping academy

Premier League star Asmir Begovic has is running his popular goalkeeping academy based at Nantwich Town FC this summer.

The Everton keeper, aged 35, teamed up with the club earlier this year as the former Chelsea star wanted to fulfil a “passion” to inspire youngsters.

July 21, 2022
Wrenbury Model Railway Club plans layout “tour”

Wrenbury Model Railway Club plans layout “tour”

The Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club are to take their layouts “on tour”.

It follows their successful Open Doors event earlier this month.

July 21, 2022
Run the rainbow with St Luke’s Colour Rush in Nantwich

Run the rainbow with St Luke’s Colour Rush in Nantwich

St Luke’s Hospice will be holding its “brightest event of the year” in Nantwich this September with their first ever “Colour Rush”.

The Colour Rush is a “colourful” twist on a family day out taking place in the parkland of Dorfold Hall, Nantwich, on Sunday September 18.

July 21, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Crewe Royal Arcade “Art for Who’s Sake?

READER’S LETTER: Crewe Royal Arcade “Art for Who’s Sake?

Dear Editor,
So Cheshire East Council has commissioned a huge public art piece to adorn the side of the Royal Arcade Bus Station as we were told by a fellow Crewe Councillor at Wednesday’s full Council meeting!

Elected members at the meeting looked bemused – many of us knew nothing about it! (It appears we missed the email sent out late the previous afternoon).

July 21, 2022
MasterChef 2022 winner looks forward to Nantwich event

MasterChef 2022 winner looks forward to Nantwich event

MasterChef 2022 champion Eddie Scott is looking forward to meeting the “foodies of Nantwich” when he will demonstrate one of the dishes that helped him secure his win.

The former marine pilot, who won this year’s BBC culinary contest, is appearing at the new Dorfold Food and Drink Festival taking place this weekend (July 23-24).

July 20, 2022
REVIEW: The Hollow, by Shavington Drama Group

REVIEW: The Hollow, by Shavington Drama Group

By Claire Faulkner
Shavington Drama Group opened their latest production of The Hollow by Agatha Christie at The Players Theatre in Nantwich last night (July 19).

Directed by Adam Goode, The Hollow is a classic whodunit mystery which will keep you guessing until the very end.

July 20, 2022
Nantwich Town FC Ladies Open Day is net success

Nantwich Town FC Ladies Open Day is net success

By Jonathan White
The inaugural Nantwich Town Ladies Open Day has been hailed a big success.

The event celebrated the growth of the ladies’ section of the club and raise awareness in the community of opportunities at all levels and ages.

July 20, 2022
Voting opens for 21st Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Awards

Voting opens for 21st Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Awards

Voting has opened for this year’s Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Awards.

The awards, which make a return after Covid-enforced break, celebrate the best restaurants, pubs, producers, and shops in Cheshire as voted by the public.

July 20, 2022
Cheshire East bids for £158,000 for more EV charging points

Cheshire East bids for £158,000 for more EV charging points

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is bidding for nearly £158k of government funding to install electric vehicle charging points in its towns.

The council has identified sites in nine towns – including Snow Hill car park in Nantwich – as part of this phase to install charging points for residents unable to charge vehicles at home.

July 20, 2022
Audlem gears up for Festival of Transport with big name backing

Audlem gears up for Festival of Transport with big name backing

Audlem Festival of Transport is gearing up for a crowd-pulling event with its oldest sponsor helping to steer success for another year.

Breakfast company Mornflake is supporting the event taking place on July 31 when more than 300 vehicles from the 1920s to present day will take part in a procession from Hankelow village green to Audlem playing field.

July 19, 2022