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Council and NHS bid to improve SEN services in Cheshire East

Council and NHS bid to improve SEN services in Cheshire East

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
Work is under way to improve services for youngsters with special educational needs (SEN) in Cheshire East following a damning inspection last year.

Cheshire East Council and local NHS providers were criticised following a joint inspection from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ofsted last March – with inspectors hitting out at ‘serious weaknesses’ in provision.

March 27, 2019
Very Best in Stand Up comedy returns for April show at Nantwich Civic

Very Best in Stand Up comedy returns for April show at Nantwich Civic

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on April 5 with another top bill of comedy.

The first act of the evening is Marlon Davis.

March 27, 2019
Prostate Cancer Support to run PSA testing at Nantwich Civic Hall

Prostate Cancer Support to run PSA testing at Nantwich Civic Hall

Leighton Hospital Prostate Cancer Support Group is returning to Nantwich to run a PSA testing day.

The hall will open from 9.30am until 1pm on Saturday April 13 for men between the ages 45-75 to have a PSA blood test.

March 26, 2019

Wrenbury Wingate Centre dance and movement classes

A great opportunity for people aged 16 and over with a disability to get fit and meet new people Come and join us at the Wingate Centre, Wrenbury Hall Drive, Wrenbury CW5 8ES on Tuesdays from 11am until 12 noon and express yourself through dance and movement. It costs just £5 per person per session and no previous experience is[Read More…]

March 26, 2019
Four top chefs lined up for 2019 Nantwich Food Festival

Four top chefs lined up for 2019 Nantwich Food Festival

Four top chefs have been lined up to give live shows at this year’s Nantwich Food Festival.

Rosemary Shrager, Sean Wilson, Matt Tebbutt and Nigel Brown will be entertaining the packed crowds at the event set for August 30 to September 1.

March 26, 2019
“Spring in your Step” exhibition launches at Nantwich Museum

“Spring in your Step” exhibition launches at Nantwich Museum

A “Spring in your step” exhibition displaying the talents of Shires’ Artists has opened in Nantwich Museum.

The artists have used their interpretation of Spring in the exhibition which is housed in the Millennium Gallery of the Pillory Street venue.

March 26, 2019
Grieving families’ anger after thieves target graves in Nantwich Cemetery

Grieving families’ anger after thieves target graves in Nantwich Cemetery

Grieving families have hit out at thieves after graveside ornaments were stolen in Nantwich Cemetery.

Two families have come forward to highlight their losses – and there are fears many more graves have been targeted.

March 25, 2019
The Northern Belle

Take a trip on Britain’s most luxurious train, the Northern Belle

Britain’s most luxurious train, which has its headquarters in Nantwich, will be making two special trips from Crewe within 48 hours next month.

First, the Northern Belle will head for Britain’s most romantic station Carnforth, where the classic 1940s movie Brief Encounter starring Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson was filmed.

March 25, 2019
Top 5 Pilates-Related Questions – according to Google!

Top 5 Pilates-Related Questions – according to Google!

Nantwich-based Pilates instructor, Becky Rostron, answers the search engine’s most asked questions about the popular exercise method we should all be doing.

March 25, 2019
Take time to reduce your stress this April

Take time to reduce your stress this April

Stress is a major contributor to ill health with 74% of people in the UK saying they have felt so stressed they have felt overwhelmed or unable to cope.

This April is Stress Awareness Month and NHS organisations in Cheshire want anyone who is suffering from stress to seek help.

March 25, 2019
5 Great Tips on Successful Small Business Branding

5 Great Tips on Successful Small Business Branding

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Branding is perhaps one of the most overlooked aspects of running a small business.

Many small companies see themselves as a business, rather than a brand.

March 25, 2019
Free “Residents’ Festival” tickets released for Nantwich and Crewe attractions

Free “Residents’ Festival” tickets released for Nantwich and Crewe attractions

Free “Residents’ Festival” tickets for local attractions such as Crewe Lyceum, Hack Secret Bunker, Nantwich Museum and Reaseheath College’s mini zoo have been released online.

Hundreds more free tickets are available to download for the festival, taking place between Saturday March 30 and Sunday April 7.

March 25, 2019
1,700 cyclists take part in Cheshire Cat Sportive cycle event

1,700 cyclists take part in Cheshire Cat Sportive cycle event

By Jonathan White
More than 1,700 riders enjoyed the spring sunshine around South Cheshire when they took part in the ‘Cheshire Cat Sportive’ cycling event.

The race, sponsored by Primal Europe, started and finished at Queens Park in Crewe yesterday (March 24)

March 25, 2019