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Bra-vo to County Group women who bin garments for cancer charity

Bra-vo to County Group women who bin garments for cancer charity

Female colleagues at The County Group in Crewe happily binned their bras in the name of a good cause.

They collected more than 50 bras in bin bags for the Against Breast Cancer annual fundraiser.

December 4, 2018
Wingate Centre  Wonderland in Wrenbury launches on December 8

Wingate Centre Wonderland in Wrenbury launches on December 8

The Wingate Children’s Centre in Wrenbury is planning a Wingate Winter Wonderland event for December 8.

The centre, which caters for children with complex physical and learning disabilities, will open its doors to everyone for the event which plays a key role in their fundraising calendar.

November 16, 2018
M&Co Nantwich to stage charity fashion show

M&Co Nantwich to stage charity fashion show

Staff at the M&Co store in Nantwich are to stage a charity fashion show in aid of Tenovus on September 20.

The event, which starts at 7pm at the High Street shop, will feature the retailer’s transitional 18 collections.

September 17, 2018
Concern over charity bid to open home for “challenging children” next to Nantwich school

Concern over charity bid to open home for “challenging children” next to Nantwich school

Residents in Nantwich have raised concerns over a charity’s plan to open a home for “challenging children” next to Malbank School.

Safe Places for Children (UK) wants to turn a residential property on Lambert Crescent in Nantwich to a “residential institution” to care for youngsters who have a “known history of challenging and complex behaviours”.

July 18, 2018
Big Sleep Out in Nantwich hailed big success as more than £3,000 raised

Big Sleep Out in Nantwich hailed big success as more than £3,000 raised

Hardy Nantwich folk braved the rain to raise more than £3,000 in the Nantwich Big Sleep Out.

Around 50 volunteers came forward to get involved, as they huddled in the town square to sleep rough in a bid to raise awareness of homelessness issues.

May 30, 2018
Charity game honours Crewe footballer who died of cancer aged 31

Charity game honours Crewe footballer who died of cancer aged 31

By Jonathan White
A charity football match and family fun day took place in memory of a talented South Cheshire footballer who died aged just 31.

‘The Everall Derby’ is organised by twin brothers Carl and Simon Everall and is played in memory of Gareth Jones, who lost his battle to cancer.

May 21, 2018
Neuromuscular Centre bosses slam Cheshire East for scrapping funds

Neuromuscular Centre bosses slam Cheshire East for scrapping funds

By Lewis Warner
Bosses of a charity which provides carer breaks for South Cheshire families, has slammed Cheshire East Council for scrapping their funding.

The Neuromuscular Centre is to lose its annual grant of up to £25,000 – less than half the £58,000 claimed by Cheshire East councillors in travel expenses alone in 2016-17.

March 23, 2018
Barringtons Corporate Recovery donates funds to St Luke’s Hospice

Barringtons Corporate Recovery donates funds to St Luke’s Hospice

A corporate recovery business in Nantwich has been praised for its long-standing commitment to St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice.

Barringtons Corporate Recovery (BCR) has handed over a further £400 to the facility after staging its sixth charity quiz.

February 8, 2018
Nantwich store M&Co to stage charity fashion show

Nantwich store M&Co to stage charity fashion show

A charity fashion show is being staged at the M&Co store in Nantwich town centre.

The event, this Wednesday November 15, aims to raise funds in aid of Cancer Research UK.

November 13, 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
Nantwich Sainsbury’s chooses Riding for the Disabled as charity of year

Nantwich Sainsbury’s chooses Riding for the Disabled as charity of year

Nantwich Sainsbury’s has announced its new Charity of the Year for 2017-2018 – the Nantwich branch of the Riding for the Disabled.

The charity provides opportunities for children with disabilities to enjoy the experience of riding which has proved beneficial as well as enjoyable.

August 18, 2017
St Luke’s Hospice unveils new Nantwich charity shop

St Luke’s Hospice unveils new Nantwich charity shop

Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Penny Butterill has officially opened St Luke’s Hospice’s new Nantwich charity shop.

Nantwich Town Crier caught the attention of passers-by on Pepper Street and it was a successful first day of trading which saw staff, volunteers and board members welcome customers through its doors.

August 14, 2017
Wimbledon-themed charity tennis event set for Wistaston

Wimbledon-themed charity tennis event set for Wistaston

By Jonathan White
A Wimbledon themed charity tennis tournament takes place at Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club this Sunday.

The Club’s two courts are located behind the Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre on Church Lane in Wistaston.

July 12, 2017