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Nantwich Town Christmas fixtures postponed as games “not viable”

Nantwich Town Christmas fixtures postponed as games “not viable”

Nantwich Town say it has been forced to postpone its festive period fixtures with Stafford Rangers and Witton Albion due to the impact of the pandemic.

Dabbers chairman Jon Gold said the games were “not viable” with many teams in tier 3 areas not allowing supporters in.

December 22, 2020
GP practices begin roll-out of COVID-19 vaccine in Cheshire communities

GP practices begin roll-out of COVID-19 vaccine in Cheshire communities

Groups of GP practices in South Cheshire have started rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine in local communities.

Initially focusing on protecting those at highest risk, it follows the launch of the vaccination programme in hospitals on December 8.

December 22, 2020
FEATURE: Impact of Annus Horribilis 2020 on Nantwich businesses

FEATURE: Impact of Annus Horribilis 2020 on Nantwich businesses

The year 2020 has been a disaster for businesses around the country.

And those based in and around Nantwich have been just as badly affected.

December 21, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Vaccine will NOT be a magic bullet on Covid cases

READER’S LETTER: Vaccine will NOT be a magic bullet on Covid cases

Dear Editor,

The Crewe Labour Party have criticised some of my tweets in my tremendously popular twitter account @CllrBSilvester, which has an amazing 55,000 followers.

December 21, 2020
Weather hits Crewe Regional Sunday fixtures as Crewe Ath move third

Weather hits Crewe Regional Sunday fixtures as Crewe Ath move third

Wet weather forced a number of Crewe Regional Sunday League games to be postponed.

Crewe Athletic took advantage by moving third in the Premier Division with a thumping 6-0 win at The Raven.

December 21, 2020
Millfields Primary School children go green fingered to create garden

Millfields Primary School children go green fingered to create garden

Green-fingered primary school pupils in Nantwich have created a vegetable garden thanks to a £1,250 grant.

Year 6 youngsters at Millfields Primary have worked their site manager Mr Cornes to create the garden.

December 20, 2020
Nantwich Town Ladies distribute Christmas food hampers

Nantwich Town Ladies distribute Christmas food hampers

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Ladies players teamed up to help distribute hampers to care homes in Nantwich and Crewe and a Foodbank in Crewe.

The items were donated by kind-hearted players and staff and decoratively packaged.

December 20, 2020
Nantwich mum unveils children’s book inspired by mental health battle

Nantwich mum unveils children’s book inspired by mental health battle

A Nantwich mum of two’s debut children’s story book became an Amazon best-seller on the same day it was launched online.

During lockdown, Sarah Mellor, 31, was inspired by her own personal struggle with anxiety and depression, which saw her turn to writing and illustrating.

December 20, 2020
Nantwich Town knocked out of FA Trophy by higher league Hereford FC

Nantwich Town knocked out of FA Trophy by higher league Hereford FC

By Sam McGarrigle
Nantwich Town were unlucky today to be knocked out of the FA Trophy to higher league Hereford FC.

A second-half goal by the visitors’ striker Kyle Finn was the difference as the Dabbers more than matched their National League North opponents in front of 433 supporters.

December 19, 2020
Nantwich headteachers appeal for help to deliver mass Covid testing

Nantwich headteachers appeal for help to deliver mass Covid testing

Headteachers in Nantwich are appealing for volunteers to help them carry out mass Covid testing when secondary schools return in January after the Christmas break.

Brine Leas and Malbank heads David Cole and John Harrison today contacted all parents to launch the appeal.

December 18, 2020
Opera company sings praises of South Cheshire sponsors

Opera company sings praises of South Cheshire sponsors

Clonter Opera has heaped praise on its long-term sponsors Mornflake as it raises the curtain on an exciting programme for 2021.

Support from the South Cheshire breakfast company helped the Swettenham Heath opera theatre secure a £100,000 Cultural Recovery Grant mitigating the huge loss of ticket revenue during the pandemic.

December 18, 2020
READER’S LETTER: Plea for support from British Heart Foundation

READER’S LETTER: Plea for support from British Heart Foundation

Dear Editor
For many people Christmas is usually a time for catching up with friends, raising a glass and embracing loved ones.

But this Christmas will look very different for most families across the UK, including those sadly affected by heart and circulatory diseases.

December 18, 2020
FA Trophy preview: Nantwich Town v Hereford FC

FA Trophy preview: Nantwich Town v Hereford FC

By Jack Beresford
Nantwich Town will welcome Vanarama National League North side Hereford FC to the Optimum Pay Stadium tomorrow (Dec 19) as the sides face off in the Third Round of the Buildbase FA Trophy.

December 18, 2020