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Former Nantwich school pupil tackles Kilimanjaro Challenge

Former Nantwich school pupil tackles Kilimanjaro Challenge

A former Nantwich school pupil is gearing up for the climb of his life next month. Ex Brine Leas High student Jonny May is teaming up with Shavington’s Ellie Hill to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa in aid of Childreach International.

August 3, 2012
South Cheshire Young Musicians raise funds for The Dogs Trust

South Cheshire Young Musicians raise funds for The Dogs Trust

South Cheshire Young Musicians performed a fund-raising concert at Hough Village Hall. And founder of SCYM David Ketley was master of ceremonies and accompanist for the occasion.

August 3, 2012
Nantwich GPs air frustration with practice’s phone system

Nantwich GPs air frustration with practice’s phone system

Bosses at a doctor’s practice in Nantwich admit they are as frustrated as patients with their much-maligned telephone system. Some patients have criticised Kiltearn Medical Centre’s system which requires patients to ring up at 8am for a same-day appointment.

August 3, 2012
Sainsbury’s Nantwich agrees food help for local RSPCA

Sainsbury’s Nantwich agrees food help for local RSPCA

RSPCA workers in Crewe and Nantwich are to get a helping hand from Nantwich Sainsbury’s this year. The Middlewich Road store  has signed another animal food donation contracts with Crewe and Nantwich District RSPCA.

August 2, 2012
Salvation Army’s Nantwich shop appeal for unwanted goods

Salvation Army’s Nantwich shop appeal for unwanted goods

Staff at Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd’s charity shop in Nantwich is calling on people to donate their unwanted items. They say there is a huge demand for small portable furniture to meet rising needs for affordable second-hand pieces.

August 2, 2012
Nantwich Litter Group cleans town for RHS National Finals

Nantwich Litter Group cleans town for RHS National Finals

Nantwich Litter Group will hold a “Group Pick” tomorrow (Thursday August 2) to prepare the town for a key event. Volunteers will be sweeping up to ensure Nantwich is looking its best for the Royal Horticultural Society National Finals on Friday.

August 1, 2012
Crewe & Nantwich rugby team complete 42-mile charity Moors walk

Crewe & Nantwich rugby team complete 42-mile charity Moors walk

Hardy members of Crewe & Nantwich RUFC completed a 42-mile trek in 24 hours across the bleak North Yorkshire Moors. The 18 walkers, team support and medics set off from the Boot and Shoe pub in Nantwich to Ravenscar on the North East coast.

August 1, 2012
Cinnamon Trust’s appeal for dog walkers in Nantwich

Cinnamon Trust’s appeal for dog walkers in Nantwich

A national charity is appealing for  dog walkers to help the elderly and terminally ill in Nantwich. The Cinnamon Trust helps to provide support for housebound residents and their much-loved pets.

August 1, 2012
Police warn Nantwich residents over thieving gangs

Police warn Nantwich residents over thieving gangs

Police are warning Nantwich people to be vigilant following a spate of distraction thefts at businesses in east Cheshire. Thieves have been targeting pubs, bars and more recently offices in the borough.

July 31, 2012
Nantwich Museum plays host to Olympic Torch and workshops

Nantwich Museum plays host to Olympic Torch and workshops

Visitors to Nantwich Museum can view the London 2012 Olympic Torch carried in Crewe by Andy Fewtrell on May 31. Andy was one of 8,000 torchbearers involved in the countrywide relay who were able to retain their torches.

July 31, 2012
South Cheshire Clay Pigeon club raises Leighton Hospital funds

South Cheshire Clay Pigeon club raises Leighton Hospital funds

A charity Clay Pigeon shoot has raised over £800 for the High Dependency Unit at Leighton Hospital. South Cheshire Clay Club staged the event after one of their members Julie Pyner was cared for in the unit.

July 31, 2012
New pothole repair trials in Nantwich hailed a success

New pothole repair trials in Nantwich hailed a success

A new method of tackling potholes has been hailed a success by Cheshire East Council after trials took place in Nantwich. More trials will take place across the borough with a view to rolling out the new high-tech method.

July 31, 2012
Nantwich animal centre’s plea for help to rehome abandoned cats

Nantwich animal centre’s plea for help to rehome abandoned cats

By Laura Normansell Bosses at a Nantwich cat re-homing organisation have issued a plea for help to house scores of felines left abandoned. The RSPCA Stapeley Grange Cattery, on London Road, which is licensed to hold 64 cats, is full to capacity.

July 31, 2012