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‘Autumn Frolics’ variety show, Crewe – Sat 7 Oct 2017

The Andrews Panto & Plays Society (TAPPS) are staging an ‘Autumn Frolics’ variety show on Saturday 7th October 2017 (7pm) at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Bedford Street, Crewe. Tickets: adults = £5, children = £2.50, family ticket (2 adults 2 children) = £12. The show will feature people from the local community in a variety of acts. Proceeds will go[Read More…]

October 1, 2017
Fashion Show & Pop Up Shop fundraiser for Wistaston Scout group

Fashion Show & Pop Up Shop fundraiser for Wistaston Scout group

By Jonathan White
A Ladies Fashion Show & Pop Up Shop fund-raising event is being held to raise money for Wistaton Scout group’s new centre.

Clothing available to try on and buy, including ex high street fashion at 50% or more off.

October 1, 2017
Housing developer launches affordable homes scheme in Willaston

Housing developer launches affordable homes scheme in Willaston

Affordable homes provider Plumlife has opened a new development in Willaston, near Nantwich.

Properties on the Willow Grange development are being offered through Shared Ownership for local people.

October 1, 2017
Nantwich Town produce FA Cup upset by toppling Nuneaton Town 3-1

Nantwich Town produce FA Cup upset by toppling Nuneaton Town 3-1

By Ryan Batty
A fine second half showing earned Nantwich Town an FA Cup victory over their higher league opponents Nuneaton at Weaver Stadium.

The Dabbers progressed to the Fourth Qualifying Round in front of nearly 500 fans thanks to goals from David Forbes, Joel Stair and Sean Cooke.

October 1, 2017
Stapeley pupils ‘Pound the Park’ to raise £850 for charity

Stapeley pupils ‘Pound the Park’ to raise £850 for charity

Pupils, parents and staff from a Stapeley school teamed up to pound Barony Park in Nantwich in aid of charity.

Youngsters from Pear Tree Primary led the way in the fitness fun event, with the help of Keith Hancock from UK Triathlon.

September 30, 2017
Storage Hunters auctioneer Sean Kelly comes to Crewe Lyceum

Storage Hunters auctioneer Sean Kelly comes to Crewe Lyceum

Storage Hunters presenter Sean Kelly is bringing his UK tour to Crewe Lyceum in October.

The auctioneer has developed a cult following in the US and UK thanks to the reality TV series broadcast on Dave.

September 30, 2017
Leighton Hospital cardiac staff launch 2018 charity calendar

Leighton Hospital cardiac staff launch 2018 charity calendar

Staff at Leighton Hospital’s Cardiac Ward have launched their new 2018 charity calendar.

All proceeds raised from the sale of calendars will go to Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity and help pay for recliner chairs for the Cardiac Ward.

September 30, 2017
Historic Monks Lane wall damaged in apparent vandal attack

Historic Monks Lane wall damaged in apparent vandal attack

Residents have hit out after historic Monks Lane in Nantwich was damaged in an apparent vandal attack.

Coping stones were found scattered on the floor and pushed away from the wall edge along the ancient walkway close to the town centre.

September 30, 2017

Reckless Sleepers – Schrodinger at Axis Arts Centre, Crewe

19 October 2017 7.30pm Axis Arts Centre http://www.axisartscentre.org.uk/?ai1ec_event=reckless-sleepers-schro%CC%88dinger&instance_id=2188 In 1933 Erwin Schrodinger won the Nobel Prize for his contribution to Quantum Mechanics. He imagined a box in which a cat can be both living and dead, at the same time. In 1998 Reckless Sleepers built that box – and now nearly twenty years later, they are climbing back inside. In[Read More…]

September 30, 2017
Cheshire East confirms asbestos fears amid Macon House blaze

Cheshire East confirms asbestos fears amid Macon House blaze

Roads were closed, shops shut and areas evacuated amid the Macon House blaze because of asbestos contamination fears, Cheshire East Council confirmed today.

Macon Way and Grand Junction Retail Park were reopened at around 11am today following the fire which broke out in Macon House yesterday shortly after 4.30pm.

September 29, 2017
What’s On: Nantwich Library events in October

What’s On: Nantwich Library events in October

Nantwich Library on Beam Street is staging a series of events in October.

Between Octobner 2-6, the venue is involved in Get Online Week 2017.

September 29, 2017

Axis Poetry Slam – Axis Arts Centre, Crewe

Axis Poetry Slam 11 October 7.30pm Axis Arts Centre http://www.axisartscentre.org.uk/?ai1ec_event=ciaran-hodgers-presents-the-axis-slam-2017&instance_id=2186 If you know what a slam is, then you know what’s in store. If you don’t, then expect to be entertained, moved, lifted and transported by competitive poetry, as the slammers bring you everything in their arsenal to be crowned the Axis Autumn Slam Champ 2017. And the stakes are[Read More…]

September 29, 2017
South Cheshire College’s Academy restaurant scoops national award

South Cheshire College’s Academy restaurant scoops national award

South Cheshire College’s AA Rosette deli and restaurant, the Academy, has won the prestigious AA College Restaurant of the Year Award 2017-18.

The training restaurant received the accolade during the AA Hospitality Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.

September 29, 2017