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Review: Nantwich Players Youth Theatre, “The Crucible”

Review: Nantwich Players Youth Theatre, “The Crucible”

By Claire Faulkner
This season, The Nantwich Players Youth Theatre presents The Crucible.

Written by Arthur Miller, the play tells the story of the Salem witch trials, that took place in Massachusetts in the 17th century.

March 21, 2019
Nantwich college student scoops national Crufts title

Nantwich college student scoops national Crufts title

Reaseheath College canine student Paige Jepson beat off strong competition to take a national title at Crufts, the world’s most prestigious dog show.

The 21-year-old was overall winner of the Young Kennel Club’s (YKC) ‘Young Person of the Year Award’ for being a role model to young people and their dogs.

March 20, 2019
Crewe Alexandra recall keeper Jaaskelainen from loan spell with Nantwich Town

Crewe Alexandra recall keeper Jaaskelainen from loan spell with Nantwich Town

Nantwich Town on-loan goalkeeper Will Jaaskelainen has returned to Crewe Alexandra after the League Two side recalled the youngster from his loan spell with the Dabbers.

Jaaskelainen has become a fan favourite at the Weaver Stadium having had three separate loan spells with the club, making 36 appearances and keeping 13 clean sheets.

March 20, 2019
Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies win league with 82-7 victory over Kendal

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies win league with 82-7 victory over Kendal

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies won the National Challenge 1 in compelling style with a rout of Kendal Wasps at Crewe Vagrants – their second league win in just four league seasons.

Crewe opened their league season with a hard fought 33-22 win at Kendal in the first game of the season.

March 20, 2019

Imagination Lane – Easter Activities!

Imagination Lane is here for Easter! We are a children’s play café which focuses on allowing your children’s imagination to run free with the help of several themed play houses and plenty of role play toys to help them immerse themselves even further. This Easter we our pushing our aim to give the children and their parents who visit us[Read More…]

March 20, 2019
Policing Cheshire’s badger cull costs more than £1.3 million, figures show

Policing Cheshire’s badger cull costs more than £1.3 million, figures show

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
The policing of Cheshire’s badger cull has cost taxpayers more than £1.3 million in the past two years.

Figures released by Cheshire Police show the force’s cull operation cost £484,892.16 last year – following the £831,093.07 cost in 2017.

March 20, 2019
Young Nantwich boy with prosthetic leg to climb Snowdon for charity

Young Nantwich boy with prosthetic leg to climb Snowdon for charity

A young Nantwich boy born with a leg and part of his arm missing, is to climb Snowdon for a charity which sends seriously ill and disabled children on dream holidays.

Courageous Jack Wimpenny, 11, from Ravensmoor, has been in training as he prepares to take on the challenge.

March 20, 2019
Nantwich Film Club to screen “Under The Tree” in April

Nantwich Film Club to screen “Under The Tree” in April

Nantwich Film Club returns in April when it screens “Under The Tree”.

The screening will take place on Monday April 8 at Nantwich Civic Hall.

March 19, 2019
Citizens Advice office in Crewe moves to new home

Citizens Advice office in Crewe moves to new home

Citizens Advice Cheshire East’s office in Crewe has moved to its new home with the demolition of its old building signalling the first stage of the Royal Arcade redevelopment works.

After more than 40 years in Victoria Street, the service has relocated to the ground floor of the council’s Delamere House building.

March 18, 2019
Runcorn thrown out of Cheshire Senior Cup Final against Nantwich Town

Runcorn thrown out of Cheshire Senior Cup Final against Nantwich Town

Nantwich Town will face new opponents in the Cheshire Senior Cup Final after Runcorn Linnets were disqualified.

The Dabbers, current holders, were due to play Runcorn in the final later in the season at the Weaver Stadium.

March 18, 2019
Nantwich Elmscot Day Nursery gains Food for Life Award

Nantwich Elmscot Day Nursery gains Food for Life Award

Elmscot Nantwich Day Nursery has gained the Food for Life Award – promoting a healthy lifestyle in early years.

The Food for Life Award is a national accreditation from the Soil Association awarded to schools and early years settings.

March 18, 2019
Nantwich Museum launches history booklet of The Crown

Nantwich Museum launches history booklet of The Crown

A new booklet called “The Crown – a brief history of this historic inn” has been launched by Nantwich Museum.

It adds to its popular range of booklets focusing on various aspects of the town’s history.

March 18, 2019
White Lion win as one Crewe Regional game survives wet weather

White Lion win as one Crewe Regional game survives wet weather

Only one game in the Crewe Regional Sunday League survived as wet weather decimated the local league fixtures.

In Division One, White Lion showed initiative in switching their game from Sandbach to Barony Park in Nantwich.

March 18, 2019