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Nantwich Museum announces Book Group programme for 2019-20

Nantwich Museum announces Book Group programme for 2019-20

Nantwich Museum has announced its 2019/20 Book Group programme.

The Book Group, now in its 22nd year, provides members a chance to read books chosen by the group, discuss their merits and the impact they have had on them as readers.

September 6, 2019

Nantwich Concert Band Quiz Night

Nantwich Concert Band invite you to their annual Quiz Night on Friday 20th September 7.30pm at Nantwich Cricket Club on Whitehouse Lane, CW5 6HH Entry: £2 per person max. team size 4 Refreshments available from Bar, plus a Raffle www.nantwichband.co.uk

September 6, 2019
Eddisbury Conservatives “sad” to lose MP Antoinette Sandbach

Eddisbury Conservatives “sad” to lose MP Antoinette Sandbach

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Eddisbury Conservative Association says it is sad to lose Antoinette Sandbach – but that the party must get on with delivering Brexit.

The MP for Eddisbury was one of 21 Conservatives to have the whip removed by the party on Tuesday night after voting against the Government.

September 5, 2019
HS2 “crucial” for economic growth in Cheshire if accessible to all, says LEP boss

HS2 “crucial” for economic growth in Cheshire if accessible to all, says LEP boss

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
High-speed rail will be “absolutely, crucially important” to economic growth in Cheshire – but only if all its residents and businesses can access it.

That was the message from Philip Cox, chief executive at the Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership.

September 5, 2019
Stuart Wood earns Olympics place with world para canoe bronze

Stuart Wood earns Olympics place with world para canoe bronze

Bunbury man Stuart Wood has clinched his place at the Tokyo Paralympics next year after a medal-winning performance in the para canoe world championships.

Wood, who won the European Championship KL2 Var Para Canoe last year, competed in the world finals in Hungary last month.

September 5, 2019
BBC’s Kate MacRae to stage Cheshire Wildlife Trust workshops

BBC’s Kate MacRae to stage Cheshire Wildlife Trust workshops

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is to stage a weekend of talks with wildlife consultant, blogger and teacher Kate MacRae.

Featured on the BBC’s Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Countryfile, wildlife enthusiast Kate will be heading up to Cheshire.

September 4, 2019
Nantwich youngster swims to raise more than £500 for Wingate Centre

Nantwich youngster swims to raise more than £500 for Wingate Centre

Nantwich youngster Bella Mckinney made a big splash for charity after swimming in aid of Wingate Children’s Centre.

The big-hearted six-year-old swam 1,000 metres and raised 333% of her original target of £500.

September 4, 2019
Tarporley man seriously burned in garden petrol incident

Tarporley man seriously burned in garden petrol incident

A man was badly burned while using petrol in his garden in Tarporley, say Cheshire fire crews.

The incident has led to warnings to residents about the dangers of using petrol in the garden environment.

September 4, 2019
Councillor cites “costly legal procedure” as Barony Park injunction delay continues

Councillor cites “costly legal procedure” as Barony Park injunction delay continues

Cheshire East Council is dithering over applying for a court injunction against unauthorised travellers in Nantwich because of the “costly legal procedure”, says a Cabinet member.

Yet, the authority has so far failed to provide any details of this cost when questioned by Nantwich News.

September 4, 2019
Nantwich Town stumble to second defeat in three days

Nantwich Town stumble to second defeat in three days

Nantwich Town suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Warrington, their second loss in three days.

After a promising start to the new campaign, the defeats will hurt boss Dave Cooke and his side.

September 4, 2019
Wistaston “Duck and Model Boat Race” to be staged September 7

Wistaston “Duck and Model Boat Race” to be staged September 7

The annual Wistaston ‘Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race’ takes place this Saturday September 7.

The event will take place at the Joey the Swan recreation ground, Wistaston.

September 3, 2019
Boyband heart-throb to perform in “Joseph” role at Crewe Lyceum

Boyband heart-throb to perform in “Joseph” role at Crewe Lyceum

Boyband heart-throb Jaymi Hensley is stepping into the coat of many colours as the UK tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat arrives at Crewe Lyceum Theatre on September 17-21.

September 3, 2019
Nantwich Food Festival hailed massive success by organisers

Nantwich Food Festival hailed massive success by organisers

Organisers have hailed another successful Nantwich Food Festival which pulled in 40,000 visitors and featured 200 contented exhibitors.

The three-day event saw various areas of the town packed with marquees and stalls with a wide variety of food and drink as well as live entertainment.

September 2, 2019