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Mystery behind the roaming Peacock of Nantwich!

Mystery behind the roaming Peacock of Nantwich!

Nantwich residents have been getting in a flap this week as a stray Peacock has been seen roaming around the town.

And the colourful creature is quickly gaining fame – even having his own Facebook Page launched!

May 29, 2024
Innovative features and add-ons: How to elevate your gazebo experience

Innovative features and add-ons: How to elevate your gazebo experience

The traditional gazebo, a staple of gardens and outdoor events, has undergone significant transformation in recent years.

With technology advancing at an unprecedented pace, manufacturers have not shied away from infusing gazebos with innovative features.

September 18, 2023
Gardens open up to help raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice

Gardens open up to help raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice

Some of Cheshire’s most beautiful gardens are being opened up to the public for all to enjoy in aid of St Luke’s Hospice.

Several hospice supporters are opening their gardens this summer, while others who already open their gardens as part of the National Garden Scheme will raise money for the hospice through the sale of afternoon teas.

May 3, 2023
Bridgemere Show Gardens formally relaunched

Bridgemere Show Gardens formally relaunched

Bridgemere Show Gardens near Nantwich have been officially unveiled after being restored to their former glory.

The gardens, now owned by Blue Diamond Group, have undergone extensive restoration and rejuvenation.

May 23, 2022
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens reopens after lockdown

Cholmondeley Castle Gardens reopens after lockdown

One of England’s finest gardens is back open after the Government lifted restrictions set to contain the Covid-19 outbreak.

Historic and award-winning Cholmondeley Castle Gardens have introduced measures to protect visitors while allowing them to enjoy the beautiful outdoors, picnic and meet friends.

July 6, 2020
Willaston World Worm Charming Championships prove  “virtual” success on Zoom

Willaston World Worm Charming Championships prove “virtual” success on Zoom

By Jonathan White
The 41st Willaston World Worm Charming Championship proved a success in its new “virtual” guise due to the pandemic.

Participants took part in their own gardens as the event, organised by the Friends of Willaston School Association, was screened on Zoom.

June 28, 2020
Stapeley school organises “Star Wars Day” fun run for lockdown pupils

Stapeley school organises “Star Wars Day” fun run for lockdown pupils

A Stapeley school is making sure its lockdown pupils are not sitting idle – by organising a “garden” fun run or walk to celebrate national heroes!

Pear Tree Primary normally stages its fund-raising “Pound the Park” event when its young pupils run around Barony in Nantwich.

April 28, 2020
Cheshire Wildlife Trust joins campaign to halt “catastrophic” decline in insects

Cheshire Wildlife Trust joins campaign to halt “catastrophic” decline in insects

Cheshire Wildlife Trust has launched a campaign to “Take Action for Insects” as part of a nationwide movement to tackle the catastrophic collapse in insect numbers.

Wildlife Trusts across the UK are encouraging people to sign up to receive a free guide showing them how they can make a difference at home.

April 13, 2020
Fire crews battle kitchen blaze at Nantwich flat

Fire crews battle kitchen blaze at Nantwich flat

A man managed to escape from a burning flat in Nantwich.

The fire started in the kitchen of the property on Jubilee Gardens.

October 13, 2019
Nantwich Walled Garden Society seminar set for museum in November

Nantwich Walled Garden Society seminar set for museum in November

Elizabethan gardens are the subject of a seminar organised by Nantwich Walled Garden Society in collaboration with Nantwich Museum on Saturday November 10.

There will be four illustrated talks.

October 26, 2018