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Self-Defence – Ruskin High School

First Karate Club in Cheshire 1968. At Ruskin Road High School every Monday and Thursday 6.30pm.

January 21, 2019
Crewe Ath beat Salvador 6-3 in top Regional Sunday Premier Division

Crewe Ath beat Salvador 6-3 in top Regional Sunday Premier Division

The teams in second and third place in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division went head to head.

And it was Crewe Athletic who emerged triumphant, beating Salvador 6-3 to move into second place on goal difference.

January 21, 2019
Cheshire East Council failing to inspect food outlets in time, figures show

Cheshire East Council failing to inspect food outlets in time, figures show

By Stephen Topping, local democracy reporter
More than one in 10 Cheshire East pubs, restaurants, takeaways or grocery stores requiring inspection at least every two years is not being checked on time.

Cheshire East Council says staff vacancies are to blame for missing the target on food hygiene ratings in the first half of 2018-19.

January 21, 2019

Hits and Giggles – Open Mic Comedy

Friday 1st March 8pm. Open Mic Comedy night hosted by MC Eamon Goodfellow (New Comedy Act 2019 Finalist). Each comedian gets a 10minbslit to showcase new material followed by Luve Mysic from Bethany Gail. Bar open, food available. Call 01279 628451 to reserve a seat

January 21, 2019

Secret Singwriters Club 34 Pepper Street

27th Jan 2pm. Live music at 34 Pepper Street, cafe Bar, from local soulful songwriter Claudia and gritty acoustic originals from Tiny Pioneers. FREE ENTRY full food menu available.

January 21, 2019
Malbank headteacher “disappointed” at critical Ofsted inspection

Malbank headteacher “disappointed” at critical Ofsted inspection

The headteacher of Malbank School in Nantwich said she is “disappointed” with the latest Ofsted report which says the school “requires improvement” overall.

Inspectors say the school on Welsh Row requires improvement in all categories, including leadership/management, quality of teaching, outcomes for pupils, and personal development/behaviour.

January 21, 2019
Nantwich Museum stages exhibition on Battle of Nantwich

Nantwich Museum stages exhibition on Battle of Nantwich

The 17th Century siege and Battle of Nantwich is remembered in an exhibition.

It opens in the Your Space Gallery in Nantwich Museum on Tuesday January 22.

January 21, 2019
St Luke’s Hospice Christmas Tree Collection raises more than £27,000

St Luke’s Hospice Christmas Tree Collection raises more than £27,000

The St Luke’s Hospice Christmas Tree Collection Service has raised a staggering £27,000.

In total, 2,652 Christmas trees were collected and recycled between January 10 and 13.

January 21, 2019
Shavington dad’s long distance run challenge for cancer charity

Shavington dad’s long distance run challenge for cancer charity

By Jonathan White
A Shavington dad is to tackle a 200-mile run from Nantwich to London and then race in the London Marathon to raise money for Children with Cancer UK charity.

Father-of-two Simon Benbow, 36, who himself has survived cancer, will set off on Monday April 22 from Nantwich to London over the space of five days.

January 21, 2019
Firefighters tackle tumble dryer fire in Nantwich

Firefighters tackle tumble dryer fire in Nantwich

Firefighters tackled a tumble dryer fire on Barony Road in Nantwich.

The blaze happened on Thursday at 7.45pm.

January 20, 2019
Wistaston Berkeley Primary to celebrate 50th anniversary

Wistaston Berkeley Primary to celebrate 50th anniversary

Staff and pupils are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Wistaston Berkeley Primary School.

The school, now called The Berkeley Academy on Laidon Avenue, first opened on Monday January 6 1969.

January 20, 2019
South Cheshire fundraiser tackles Land’s End to John O’Groats for charity

South Cheshire fundraiser tackles Land’s End to John O’Groats for charity

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire fundraiser Roy Price is training hard for his latest fundraising event.

Roy, 51, is riding a bicycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG) in May this year to raise money for cancer charity ‘The Joshua Tree’.

January 20, 2019
Boughey Distribution team raises £6,000 for Leighton neonatal unit

Boughey Distribution team raises £6,000 for Leighton neonatal unit

Workers from Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution have presented a cheque for £6,000 to Leighton Hospital’s Neonatal Unit.

Staff arranged fundraising activities throughout 2018 including more than 70 employees taking part in the Cholmondeley Castle Tough Mudder in September.

January 19, 2019