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Top football writer Oliver Kay revisits Nantwich for one-off book talk

Top football writer Oliver Kay revisits Nantwich for one-off book talk

By Jonathan White
Top football journalist Oliver Kay returned to his Nantwich roots for a special talk about his award-winning book.

Kay, The Times’ Chief Football Correspondent, who grew up in Nantwich, discussed his book “Forever Young: The Story of Adrian Doherty, Football’s Lost Genius” at the Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge.

July 5, 2017
Star Wars takeover of Nantwich shop boosts deaf-blind charity

Star Wars takeover of Nantwich shop boosts deaf-blind charity

Nantwich charity shop Sense has had a Star Wars takeover this week – to help boost funds for the deaf and blind.

The store, on Pepper Street, has been promoting a prize draw to win an exclusive autograph book, signed by the cast and crew of the iconic movie franchise.

April 13, 2017
Nantwich History Tour book unveiled by Paul Hurley

Nantwich History Tour book unveiled by Paul Hurley

A new 96-page book called Nantwich History Tour will take readers on a journey to the town’s earliest days.

The publication, by Paul Hurley, explores the oldest of the three Cheshire Wiches or Wyches and its historical importance.

February 25, 2017
Cheshire author Phil Perry launches book at Nantwich Library

Cheshire author Phil Perry launches book at Nantwich Library

Cheshire author Phil Perry has unveiled his new book, The Battle of Baxter Bakery, at Nantwich Bookshop.

Phil’s debut book is a children’s novel set in a fictional bakery in the town of Mayfield, Derbyshire.

December 20, 2016
Nantwich author launches debut novel, Daisychains

Nantwich author launches debut novel, Daisychains

Nantwich author Anita Lounsbach has unveiled her debut novel, Daisychains, at the age of 77.

The book explores the complexities and nature of people, where there is no such thing as an ordinary person.

December 18, 2016
Nantwich Museum unveils Christmas celebration

Nantwich Museum unveils Christmas celebration

Christmas will be celebrated at Nantwich Museum on Saturday December 17.

Sue Church will be signing copies of her new book, “Nantwich Tales, Stories of the town and its people”, available from 10.30am to 11.30am.

December 8, 2016
Young Cheshire explorer unveils Everest book in Nantwich event

Young Cheshire explorer unveils Everest book in Nantwich event

A young Cheshire adventurer will be unveiling his new Everest book in Nantwich.

Alex Staniforth’s book Icefall chronicles his experience tackling Mount Everest, and surviving a devastating avalanche.

July 17, 2016
Nantwich Museum raises £210 from plant and book sale

Nantwich Museum raises £210 from plant and book sale

A Plant and Book sale at Nantwich Museum helped raise £210 for the Pillory Street venue.

Many members and volunteers supported the event and contributed plants and books including the museum’s Craft Group who also sold items.

June 7, 2016
FA Vase winning team returns to Nantwich Town for book launch

FA Vase winning team returns to Nantwich Town for book launch

Supporters, officials and members of Nantwich Town’s FA Vase winning side enjoyed a reunion at the Weaver Stadium – 10 years on from the famous cup victory.

Then captain and now current manager Phil Parkinson, and then manager Steve Davis, now boss at Crewe Alexandra, were among those present – along with the trophy itself.

May 11, 2016
Nantwich Museum to stage children’s workshops and Plant and Book Sale

Nantwich Museum to stage children’s workshops and Plant and Book Sale

A Plant and Book Sale organised by Nantwich Museum Trust will take place at the museum in Pillory Street on May 28.

The sale, which will include a wide selection of keenly priced plants and books, will run between 10am and 12.30pm in aid of museum funds.

May 10, 2016
Book celebrating Nantwich Town’s FA Vase win unveiled

Book celebrating Nantwich Town’s FA Vase win unveiled

A book celebrating the cup triumph of probably Nantwich Town’s most successful team has been unveiled.

The 2005/06 season team saw Nantwich Town win the national competition, becoming the first team in Cheshire to win it.

April 30, 2016
Nantwich man has book published about life in Africa

Nantwich man has book published about life in Africa

A Nantwich man has published his first book, based on his life teaching English in Africa.

Andrew Smith’s “Big Oil in a Small Country” is a semi-autobiographical novel based on living and teaching in Equatorial Guinea.

February 29, 2016
Nantwich Town FA Vase heroes needed for new book

Nantwich Town FA Vase heroes needed for new book

A Nantwich Town official is trying to track down more of the club’s FA Vase heroes from 10 years ago – for a new book.

Club press officer Richard Scott is keen to speak to all of those involved in the historic victory of 2006.

January 28, 2016