Post Tagged with: "Cancer Research"

Nantwich charity runner trains for four marathons in 24 hours

Nantwich charity runner trains for four marathons in 24 hours


A Nantwich dad is in a gruelling training regime to try and complete four marathons in 24 hours in aid of Cancer Research.

Paul Dean, a teaching assistant, has previously raised thousands of pounds for charities by running 10 marathons in 10 days and a 24-hour running challenge.

April 14, 2024
Pupils at Millfields Primary Academy dance for cancer charities

Pupils at Millfields Primary Academy dance for cancer charities

Students at Millfields Primary Academy in Nantwich showcased their dance moves during a “Dance-A-Thon” which raised a whopping £3,000 for two cancer charities.

The event, organised by the school’s pupil leadership team, was held in honour of much-loved staff member Mr Cornes, who lost his wife Pam to cancer last year.

March 28, 2024
Nantwich salon backs cancer survivor’s bid to win Ms Great Britain crown

Nantwich salon backs cancer survivor’s bid to win Ms Great Britain crown

A Nantwich hairdressing salon is supporting a cancer survivor as she bids to win a major beauty title.

Anya Hynes, a client at Steven Burgin Hairdressing on Hospital Street, is raising money for Cancer Research UK as she prepares to compete in Ms Great Britain.

March 11, 2024
Wistaston to stage Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair 2023

Wistaston to stage Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair 2023

By Jonathan White
The 67th annual Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair will take place at Wistaston Memorial Hall on November 18.

The event will run from 10am to 3pm, and children will be able to visit Father Christmas (£5 per child) and receive a present from him.

November 3, 2023
Swansway boss tackles Coast to Coast walk for charity

Swansway boss tackles Coast to Coast walk for charity

Businessman and Nantwich Town fan David Smyth is tackling the 192-mile Coast to Coast walk in aid of Crewe and Nantwich Cancer Research branch.

David, joined by his two friends, is setting out from St Bees in Cumbria and walk through three national parks of the Lake District, Pennines, and North York Moors, before finishing in Robin Hood’s Bay in North Yorkshire.

September 12, 2023
Nantwich slimmers donate over-sized clothes for Cancer Research

Nantwich slimmers donate over-sized clothes for Cancer Research

Successful slimmers in Nantwich have donated bags of clothes they’ve slimmed out to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

They have taken part in the “Big Slimming World Clothes Throw” which raises funds for local Cancer Research UK shops.

May 30, 2023
Collection for cancer charity at Nantwich Town FC

Collection for cancer charity at Nantwich Town FC

By Jonathan White
Crewe & Nantwich Cancer Research UK Group raised more than £300 with a bucket collection for Cancer Research UK at Nantwich Town FC.

The collection took place at the club’s Swansway Stadium before the home match against Matlock Town in the Pitching In Northern Premier League.

February 15, 2023
Christmas fair in Wistaston raises thousands for Cancer Research

Christmas fair in Wistaston raises thousands for Cancer Research

By Jonathan White
The 66th annual “Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair” in Wistaston has helped to raise thousands for Cancer Research UK.

The event in the village’s Memorial Hall was organised by the Crewe & Nantwich Cancer Research UK Group.

November 24, 2022
Wistaston to hold Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair

Wistaston to hold Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair

The 66th “Cancer Research UK Xmas Fair” takes place at Wistaston Memorial Hall on Church Lane on Saturday November 19 from 10am to 3pm.

Children will be able to visit Father Christmas (£4 per child) and receive a present from him.

November 9, 2022
Crewe Vagrants raise money for cancer in memory of hockey player

Crewe Vagrants raise money for cancer in memory of hockey player

By Jonathan White
A charity auction in memory of a popular Crewe Vagrants hockey player helped to raise almost £2,000 for cancer.

Crewe Vagrants held a mixed Veterans Hockey Tournament and Charity Auction earlier this year in memory of Sarah Knight “Greenie”.

October 26, 2022
Nantwich mega-runner raises thousands in 93-mile challenge

Nantwich mega-runner raises thousands in 93-mile challenge

By Jonathan White
A Nantwich dad has completed a gruelling challenge to run non stop for 24 hours and raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Paul Dean, a father and teaching assistant from Nantwich, completed his mega running challenge raising well over £6,500.

June 21, 2022
South Cheshire Woof Walkies to raise Cancer Research funds

South Cheshire Woof Walkies to raise Cancer Research funds

A South Cheshire fundraising group is calling on residents to join a Woof Walkies event to help raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK.

People of all ages, levels of fitness are invited to sign up their furry friends to a sponsored 5k dog walk on April 24.

April 12, 2022
Cancer Research UK ‘Xmas Fair’ 2021 in Wistaston

Cancer Research UK ‘Xmas Fair’ 2021 in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
More than £2,500 was raised at the 65th Cancer Research UK ‘Xmas Fair’ at Wistaston Memorial Hall.

The event is organised annually by the Crewe & Nantwich Cancer Research UK Group.

November 27, 2021