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CEC launches new project funds in Cheshire East Crowd scheme

CEC launches new project funds in Cheshire East Crowd scheme

Community-led projects in Crewe and Nantwich could cash in on new funding under a Cheshire East Council digital crowd-funding initiative.

The Cheshire East Crowd aims to encourage, support and create projects that will make a difference in the borough.

January 10, 2022
Donation of toys to Leighton Hospital for young patients

Donation of toys to Leighton Hospital for young patients

Santa arrived early at Leighton Hospital in the form of Pop Nightingale – a toy community initiative created to give back to those in need.

They receive charitable donations of pop vinyl, toys and other child friendly gifts and donating across the UK.

December 26, 2021
Villages team up to run Community Remembrance Garden in November

Villages team up to run Community Remembrance Garden in November

Villagers in Shavington and Weston have teamed up to show community spirit in a Community Remembrance Garden project.

More than a 1,000 people have been involved in putting together two gardens outside St Mark’s Church, Shavington and All Saints’ Church, Weston.

November 16, 2021
Nantwich residents hail “Community Gem” for brightening neighbourhood

Nantwich residents hail “Community Gem” for brightening neighbourhood

By Hannah Youds
Residents in one part of Nantwich are celebrating the wonderful achievements of a pensioner who has made a big difference.

Jenny Brown, 72, moved to the Mansion Gardens area 14 years ago.

August 15, 2021
Community views sought on re-imagining Nantwich Museum

Community views sought on re-imagining Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum is to stage a drop-in workshop open to all to collect and test ideas for re-imagining of the popular venue.

The workshop will take place at the Pillory Street venue on Saturday August 14.

August 8, 2021
CEC launches “community diamonds” Early Help awards

CEC launches “community diamonds” Early Help awards

Cheshire East Council and partners have launched “Early Help” awards to celebrate individuals and organisations who support children and families facing crisis.

Issues such as debt, poor mental health or threat of homelessness can happen to families at any point in a child or young person’s life.

July 27, 2021
Nantwich News contributor named “Local Legend” in The Cat awards

Nantwich News contributor named “Local Legend” in The Cat awards

Regular Nantwich News contributor Jonathan White has been named as Local Legend award winner by The Cat FM.

Jonathan, a community journalist from Wistaton, becomes the station’s seventh Local Legend monthly winner.

July 5, 2021
Cheshire East launches crowdfunding scheme for local projects

Cheshire East launches crowdfunding scheme for local projects

Cheshire East Council has launched a new crowdfunding initiative aimed at encouraging more community-led projects.

The “Cheshire East Crowd” project, in partnership with Spacehive, aims to give residents who have ideas to improve their community a chance to gain funding via the crowdfunding platform.

June 28, 2021
Covid “Beer Hero” pubs in Cheshire celebrated by Eddisbury MP Timpson

Covid “Beer Hero” pubs in Cheshire celebrated by Eddisbury MP Timpson

A number of Cheshire pubs have been awarded “COVID Community Hero status” for their work to support local communities throughout the pandemic.

The award is supported by a cross-party group of beer-loving MPs, including Eddisbury MP Edward Timpson.

June 7, 2021
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
Everybody fitness instructor nominated for Community Fitness Award

Everybody fitness instructor nominated for Community Fitness Award

An Everybody fitness instructor has been nominated for the North West Instructor of the Year award at this year’s Community Fitness Awards.

Nikki Prince has been instructing for two years and achieved Level 2 Gym Instructor, embarked on a Les Mills journey and is certified in BODYCOMBAT (Advanced Level), BODYPUMP (Advanced Level), BODYBALANCE and Les Mills Core.

April 14, 2021
Nantwich community steps in to help learning disability resident

Nantwich community steps in to help learning disability resident

Community-spirited residents have helped a Nantwich care group’s appeal to support a client with learning disabilities.

Robert has been under the care of InSafeHands in Nantwich since his mum died.

April 10, 2021
Wistaston man organises ‘Carols on doorstep’ Christmas concert

Wistaston man organises ‘Carols on doorstep’ Christmas concert

By Jonathan White
A community-spirited Wistaston man staged a Christmas carol concert in his street.

Robert Richardson, of Lear Drive, publicised the concert online and by posting information and carol lyric sheets through the doors of his neighbours.

December 26, 2020