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Review: The Wizard of Oz, Acton Amateur Operatic Society

Review: The Wizard of Oz, Acton Amateur Operatic Society

By Claire Faulkner
Acton Amateur Operatic Society delighted a packed audience at Crewe Lyceum with their latest production of The Wizard of Oz.

Directed by Caroline Coles, the production transported us from Crewe to The Emerald City.

October 11, 2018
Drivers warned of delays as major A51 works in Nantwich take place

Drivers warned of delays as major A51 works in Nantwich take place

Major work on the A51 Nantwich bypass between Cheerbrook, Peacock and Alvaston roundabouts is set to start – with the warning of major delays.

Works will continue well into November an involve four stages.

October 11, 2018

Opera on an Autumn Evening

Join students from the Royal College of Music, London, for ‘Opera on an Autumn Evening.’ After the great success of the last two years, this opera gala promises to excite, entertain and entrance. Come along, but book early to avoid disappointment! Performers: Soprano – Milly Forrest / Poppy Shotts Mezzo – Hannah Crerar Tenor – Rhys Batt Baritone – William[Read More…]

October 11, 2018

THE AUDIT (or Iceland, a modern myth)

is a mess. The crash has landed, the tide’s swept out, and it’s taken our hope with it. There’s less in our pockets and more to be spent. The rich have got richer, the middle’s squeezed tight, and the poor are being dragged ever downwards. Proto-type Theater’s new show THE AUDIT (or Iceland, a modern myth) looks at the human[Read More…]

October 11, 2018
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies battle back for 22-22 draw at Preston

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies battle back for 22-22 draw at Preston

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC Ladies battled back late in second half to share the points with Preston Grasshoppers.

Despite starting the game well with a try from Mollie Latham, Crewe found the Hoppers too strong and the hosts had raced into a 15-5 lead at half time.

October 11, 2018
Nantwich Town continue fine form with 2-1 win over Hednesford Town

Nantwich Town continue fine form with 2-1 win over Hednesford Town

By James Brown
Nantwich Town continued their fine Evo-Stik Premier Division form with a 2-1 win over Hednesford Town.

The Dabbers got off to a perfect start after controlling the opening exchanges.

October 11, 2018
Megan Lee

South Cheshire singer Megan Lee to perform at Oddfellows in Nantwich

South Cheshire singer Megan Lee will be wowing the crowds when she performs at Oddfellows Arms in Nantwich during this week’s Words and Music Festival.

Megan, who recently released an album with words and music festival director Nigel Stonier, is an acclaimed singer known throughout Cheshire and the North West.

October 10, 2018
Orphaned otter cub nursed back to health by Nantwich RSPCA centre

Orphaned otter cub nursed back to health by Nantwich RSPCA centre

An otter cub, just days old, is recovering at the Stapeley Grange RSPCA wildlife centre in Nantwich after being found all on her own with no mum nearby.

The little otter, named Bramble by staff, was found by a member of the public with her eyes still closed and suffering from hypothermia next to the Menai Strait, in Bangor.

October 10, 2018
Artist Christian Turner produces Nantwich 2019 calendar

Artist Christian Turner produces Nantwich 2019 calendar

By Jonathan White
Talented South Cheshire artist Christian Turner has produced a Nantwich 2019 calendar.

It is his first calendar of Nantwich and features his oil paintings of scenes within the town.

October 10, 2018
Nantwich firm wins Heathrow “World of Opportunity” grant programme

Nantwich firm wins Heathrow “World of Opportunity” grant programme

Nantwich business Direct Access Consultancy is one of the winners Heathrow’s World of Opportunity grant programme.

For the second year, Heathrow has partnered with the Department for International Trade “Exporting is GREAT Campaign” to fund 20 SMEs and their exporting ambitions.

October 10, 2018
Cheshire East Council facing £5.3 million budget shortfall, says review

Cheshire East Council facing £5.3 million budget shortfall, says review

By Aran Dhillon, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council could be forced to introduce a number of “realistic” saving measures to address a budget shortfall of £5.3 million.

The mid-year review of performance – discussed by the Cabinet during yesterday’s meeting – outlines how the authority is providing “value for money” services.

October 10, 2018
Former goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar to launch new book in Nantwich

Former goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar to launch new book in Nantwich

Former Liverpool and Crewe Alexandra goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar will be in Nantwich in December to sign copies of his new autobiography.

Grobbelaar, who rose to prominence in the 1980s and 90s, will be in town on Friday December 14 in an event organised by Nantwich Bookshop.

October 10, 2018
Tree of Light plans for Nantwich in November event

Tree of Light plans for Nantwich in November event

Nantwich residents are invited to gather outside St Mary’s Parish Rooms where a Tree of Light will be illuminated in November.

There will be a short service of prayer, hymns and poetry at the event on Sunday November 4 at 5pm.

October 9, 2018