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“Funky Choir” fundraising concert to take place in Worleston

“Funky Choir” fundraising concert to take place in Worleston

By Jonathan White
A ‘Double Whammy Concert’ will take place at St Oswald’s Church in Worleston next month.

A medley of popular music will be performed by The Funky Choir, in aid of the church and St Luke’s Hospice.

March 21, 2024
Former Bunbury church to be bulldozed for new housing

Former Bunbury church to be bulldozed for new housing

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The former Bunbury Methodist Church looks set to be bulldozed to make way for two houses.

An application to demolish the former church and build two detached homes with garden and parking on the site is due to be considered by Cheshire East’s southern planning committee next month.

July 18, 2023
Wistaston Singers to perform at Summer Concert

Wistaston Singers to perform at Summer Concert

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Singers annual ‘Summer Concert’ will take place on Saturday July 15 at St Stephen’s Methodist Church on Gainsborough Road in Crewe.

It will start at 3pm with singing performed by the choir. The concert will last approximately two hours.

June 30, 2023
Student engineers just the ticket for Nantwich church railway

Student engineers just the ticket for Nantwich church railway

Volunteers from Nantwich Methodist Church Railway have coupled-up with students from Crewe Engineering & Design UTC to build new tracks for their railway ride.

The railway ride at Nantwich Methodist Church has operated on Saturday mornings for more than 10 years.

April 25, 2023
Thieves steal Poppy collection tin from church hall in Wistaston

Thieves steal Poppy collection tin from church hall in Wistaston

Police have issued CCTV images after thieves broke in and stole a Poppy collection tin from a church hall in Wistaston.

Three men are believed to have gained entry to St Mary’s Church Hall on Church Lane.

November 17, 2022
Acton Church hosts weekend of Platinum Jubilee events

Acton Church hosts weekend of Platinum Jubilee events

By Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church in Acton hosted two royal-themed events during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations with an exhibition and a Tea at the Tower community café.

Both events were free entry, with donations received, and started with an exhibition on Saturday illustrating key events throughout Her Majesty’s 70-year reign.

June 9, 2022
Battle of Nantwich 2022 events in Acton

Battle of Nantwich 2022 events in Acton

by Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton organised several ‘Holly Holy Day’ events to mark the Battle of Nantwich.

The Church was open with ‘Tea at The Tower’ volunteers serving hot drinks and buttered toast.

January 24, 2022
FEATURE: 5 best wedding cars that show off your personality

FEATURE: 5 best wedding cars that show off your personality

The big day is approaching and all the small details must now be sorted out.

However, one that sometimes gets overlooked is how to make the right entrance.

November 14, 2021
Bells of St Mary’s Church Wistaston mark 100-year anniversary

Bells of St Mary’s Church Wistaston mark 100-year anniversary

By Frank Morton
The heaviest six bells in the St Mary’s Church tower in Wistaston will celebrate their centenary this year.

A dedication service took place for the bells back on February 19, 1921.

February 11, 2021
South Cheshire charity appeals for help to survive COVID-19 crisis

South Cheshire charity appeals for help to survive COVID-19 crisis

A charity at the heart of the South Cheshire community for many years has issued a plea for help as income streams dry up because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Selling recycled furniture and running a café have helped fund charitable activities from St Paul’s Centre in Crewe for more than 30 years.

April 7, 2020
Thug smashes St Mary’s Church “Creation Window” in Nantwich

Thug smashes St Mary’s Church “Creation Window” in Nantwich

A thug has smashed the stunning “creation window” at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

The vandal threw a beer bottle at the window from the outside, damaging a section on the right-side of the window (pictured).

February 1, 2020
Wistaston Church supports people with mental health issues

Wistaston Church supports people with mental health issues

Church members in Wistaston have won support from a South Cheshire employer as they work to support people facing mental health challenges.

Harbour, part of New Life Community Church in Wistaston, is offering 12-week courses to develop skills, strategies and resilience.

April 22, 2019
‘Tea at the Tower’ at St Mary’s Church in Acton

‘Tea at the Tower’ at St Mary’s Church in Acton

By Jonathan White
‘Tea at the Tower’ takes place at St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton every Sunday.

Visitors can enjoy guided tours up the church tower as far as the ringing chamber from 2.30pm to 4.30pm throughout the year.

January 31, 2018