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Motorcyclists in serious accidents in Nantwich over weekend

Motorcyclists in serious accidents in Nantwich over weekend

Three people were badly injured in two separate motorcycle accidents in the Nantwich area over the weekend.

The first happened on Wrexham Road, Burland, on Saturday around 4.35pm and involved a tractor and a motorbike

April 15, 2024
Nantwich Young Farmers Club stage annual charity show

Nantwich Young Farmers Club stage annual charity show

Nantwich Young Farmers Club are about to stage their annual fundraising show at Acton Village Hall this month.

The first performance of their panto “Beauty and the Beast” is tonight from 7.30pm and is just £5 entry.

January 10, 2024
Proms concert to take place at Acton Church

Proms concert to take place at Acton Church

A performance of ‘The Proms at Acton’ will take place in St Mary’s Church Acton on Remembrance Sunday November 12.

The concert will start at 6.30pm and include a medley of rousing music performed by the highly acclaimed Nantwich Concert Band.

September 15, 2023
Two Nantwich schools first to launch renewable energy scheme

Two Nantwich schools first to launch renewable energy scheme

A £3.5m renewable energy scheme is underway at two Nantwich primary schools.

Acton CE Primary Academy and Calveley Primary Academy are the first schools in the North West to benefit from heat extracted through boreholes, in a drive to reduce their environmental impact.

June 15, 2023
Head of schools trust in Cheshire “shed a tear” at OBE honour

Head of schools trust in Cheshire “shed a tear” at OBE honour

The head of a successful trust which includes two primary schools near Nantwich said he “shed a tear” when he was told he’d been awarded an OBE.

Steve Docking, CEO of North West Academies Trust, was among those recognised in the 2023 New Year Honours List.

January 2, 2023
Nantwich Museum launches appeal to buy historic ring

Nantwich Museum launches appeal to buy historic ring

Nantwich Museum has launched a fundraising campaign to buy a post-medieval ring found in Acton.

The gold and enamelled ‘fede’ ring has been valued at £2,000 and the Museum on Pillory Street wants to raise this through donations to make the acquisition.

September 16, 2022
Fire crews called to boat fire on canal in Nantwich

Fire crews called to boat fire on canal in Nantwich

Fire crews tackled a blaze which broke out on a canal barge on the Shropshire Union Canal in Nantwich.

The fire happened at around 9.45pm last night (September 14) on the canal off Chester Road in Acton.

September 15, 2022
Nantwich youngsters enjoy Whitemoor Lakes residential

Nantwich youngsters enjoy Whitemoor Lakes residential

Adventurous Nantwich children climbed, abseiled and canoed to their hearts’ content during an action-packed residential stay at Whitemoor Lakes in Staffordshire.

Year 5 and 6 pupils from Acton Primary Academy and Calveley Primary Academy came together for an unforgettable couple of days of fun at the picturesque venue.

May 24, 2022
‘Tea at The Tower’ guided walks in Acton keep striding forward

‘Tea at The Tower’ guided walks in Acton keep striding forward

By Jonathan White
“Tea at The Tower” guided walks are proving a big hit from St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton.

The most recent walks took place on Sunday March 6 in sunny weather and attracted 55 walkers and two dogs.

March 15, 2022
Route of inaugural Nantwich 10km road race is revealed

Route of inaugural Nantwich 10km road race is revealed

By Jonathan White
The inaugural ‘Nantwich 10k Road Race’ will take place this Sunday March 20.

The race, organised by Mike Stevens, Founder of Nantwich Running Club, will get underway at around 9.30am and runners will race around a 10km (6.2 miles) loop on closed roads.

March 15, 2022
Nantwich youngsters enjoy glimpse of future at careers fair

Nantwich youngsters enjoy glimpse of future at careers fair

Nantwich primary school children were among hundreds across Cheshire and Shropshire inspired by visions of exciting futures at the Rudheath Senior Academy careers fair.

Year 6 pupils from Calveley Primary Academy and Acton CE Primary Academy were among those from the North West Academies Trust (NWAT) to take part.

February 14, 2022
Guided circular walks from Acton church make welcome return

Guided circular walks from Acton church make welcome return

By Jonathan White
Monthly “Tea at The Tower” guided circular walks from St Mary’s Church in Acton restarted today (September 5) after being suspended since March 2020 due to the pandemic.

The ‘Tea at The Tower’ walks  are at a relaxed pace from 1pm.

September 5, 2021
Fire crews tackle bin lorry blaze in Acton near Nantwich

Fire crews tackle bin lorry blaze in Acton near Nantwich

Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze in the back of a bin lorry in Acton, Nantwich.

The fire broke out at around 12.30pm today (August 9) when the lorry was on Swanley Lane, Acton.

August 9, 2021