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Stapeley pupils complete community litter pick as restrictions ease

Stapeley pupils complete community litter pick as restrictions ease

Pupils in Stapeley were inspired by a book called “Trash” to complete a community litter pick and tidy up their area.

The Pear Tree Primary year 5 youngsters read ‘Trash’ by Andy Mulligan as their class book last term.

May 24, 2021
Nantwich dad who wrote stories for daughter lands first book deal

Nantwich dad who wrote stories for daughter lands first book deal

An author from Nantwich who started writing a fantasy series to encourage his daughter to read, has been offered a book deal.

Ben Mears, who runs graphic design firm The Dream Loft, thought up story ideas while stuck in a traffic jam with then 10-year-old Henna.

May 23, 2021
“Ultimate Book of Nantwich Town” raises £1,200 for charities

“Ultimate Book of Nantwich Town” raises £1,200 for charities

By Jack Beresford
Sales of the “The Ultimate Book of Nantwich Town FC” have raised a massive £1,200.

Proceeds from sales have now been donated to two charities supporting NHS and care staff who have worked throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

April 7, 2021
Crewe-born author launches debut novel aged 50

Crewe-born author launches debut novel aged 50

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire writer Jed Cope has launched his debut novel at the age 50.

Writing under his pen name Jeddy McClownFace, ‘The Chair Who Loved Me’ is a fantasy/comedy/sci-fi story for older children and adults.

February 8, 2021
Second “GUESS WHAT ALF” book launched in Nantwich

Second “GUESS WHAT ALF” book launched in Nantwich

A Nantwich writer and retired actor has released his second GUESS WHAT ALF book.

Called “Growing Young”, Roger Hinde’s work is now available from Nantwich Bookshop and Nantwich Museum.

December 28, 2020
Nantwich mum unveils children’s book inspired by mental health battle

Nantwich mum unveils children’s book inspired by mental health battle

A Nantwich mum of two’s debut children’s story book became an Amazon best-seller on the same day it was launched online.

During lockdown, Sarah Mellor, 31, was inspired by her own personal struggle with anxiety and depression, which saw her turn to writing and illustrating.

December 20, 2020
New book tells amazing story of 3 Cheshire relatives who went to war on horseback

New book tells amazing story of 3 Cheshire relatives who went to war on horseback

By Hannah Youds
A woman with Nantwich links has written a book which tells the story of three generations of her family, who all went to war on horseback!

The book, called “A Horse, A Sword and A Rifle”, focuses on the fascinating lives and exploits of Joseph Dodd, his son-in-law Sydney Williams, and Sydney’s son John Williams.

August 13, 2020
Nantwich mums help children combat COVID anxiety with new book

Nantwich mums help children combat COVID anxiety with new book

Nantwich mums Rachel Sinden and Hannah Morgan have been bringing smiles back to children across the UK with a new picture book about children’s COVID anxiety.

June 30, 2020
Nantwich Town historian compiles The Ultimate History Book

Nantwich Town historian compiles The Ultimate History Book

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town FC historian Michael Chatwin is compiling a new book on the football club in aid of NHS Charities.

The book will include all the club’s results back to its formation in 1884.

May 16, 2020
An Evening with Prue & Peta Leith at Malbank School

An Evening with Prue & Peta Leith at Malbank School

By Jonathan White
Prue & Peta Leith will be in Nantwich next month to promote their new cookbook ‘The Vegetarian Kitchen’.

The book includes 100 vegetarian and vegan recipes from Prue Leith – the founder of Leiths School of Food and Wine, chef and Bake Off judge – and her niece Peta Leith, former pastry sous chef at the Ivy and lifelong vegetarian.

January 19, 2020
How women played key role in famous 1644 Battle of Nantwich

How women played key role in famous 1644 Battle of Nantwich

As the annual “Holly Holy Day” celebration nears, historical writer Mark Turnbull retells the little known story of a regiment of women who helped save the town just days before the 1644 Battle of Nantwich.

January 12, 2020
COMPETITION! Win free copy of “Nantwich – 50 Years of Change”

COMPETITION! Win free copy of “Nantwich – 50 Years of Change”

Win a FREE copy of John Hickson’s fabulous new book of photographs, “Nantwich – 50 Years of Change”.

We have teamed up with John and Johnson’s Printers on Oat Market to run a competition.

December 19, 2019
New book of photographs charts 50 years of Nantwich

New book of photographs charts 50 years of Nantwich

A new fascinating book of photographs has been published which charts the changing face of Nantwich over the past 50 years.

John Hickson put the book together using photos he has been taking around the town for the past half a century.

December 18, 2019