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33,000 working days lost to Covid among NW ambulance staff

33,000 working days lost to Covid among NW ambulance staff

Ambulance staff covering Cheshire lost more than 33,000 working days to Long Covid, new figures show.

And some staff have suffered absences lasting more than 12 months, according to a Freedom of Information request to North West Ambulance Service Trust.

December 27, 2021
Second walk-in Covid vaccine clinic in Nantwich

Second walk-in Covid vaccine clinic in Nantwich

A second walk-on Covid vaccine session is being held in Nantwich this week.

Anyone eligible for a Covid vaccination you can attend without booking an appointment at Nantwich Civic Hall on Thursday December 30.

December 27, 2021
Minshull Vernon Parish Council grant to Axis Academy

Minshull Vernon Parish Council grant to Axis Academy

Minshull Vernon Parish Council has awarded a £3,500 grant to the Axis Academy to help it develop its sensory garden.

The Axis Academy is a new Special School in the Woolstanwood parish, which is part of the Parish Council’s area.

December 26, 2021
Donation of toys to Leighton Hospital for young patients

Donation of toys to Leighton Hospital for young patients

Santa arrived early at Leighton Hospital in the form of Pop Nightingale – a toy community initiative created to give back to those in need.

They receive charitable donations of pop vinyl, toys and other child friendly gifts and donating across the UK.

December 26, 2021
Haywood sent off

Two players join and one leaves at Nantwich Town

Nantwich Town have welcomed two new loan signings and bid farewell to one player in the last few days.

The Dabbers, who travel to face Stafford Rangers tomorrow (December 27), have signed Joe Robbins on loan from neighbours Crewe Alexandra.

December 26, 2021
St Mary’s Church in Acton stages annual Carol Service

St Mary’s Church in Acton stages annual Carol Service

By Jonathan White
A Carol Service took place at St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton near Nantwich.

The service was led by Rev Anne Lawson.

December 24, 2021
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