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Wistaston Memorial Hall hosts Queen’s 90th Birthday celebration

Wistaston Memorial Hall hosts Queen’s 90th Birthday celebration

By Jonathan White
A Queen’s Birthday celebration concert to mark Her Majesty’s 90th birthday took place at Wistaston Memorial Hall.

Crewe Concert Band performed highlights of music from England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Cornwall.

June 20, 2016
South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society unveil concert dates

South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society unveil concert dates

The South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society has unveiled its 2016 concert programme.

The society, founded in 1994, performs at the Wistaston Memorial Hall on Church Lane, Wistaston on the fourth Friday of every month.

January 23, 2016
Cancer Research UK Christmas Fair hosted by Wistaston

Cancer Research UK Christmas Fair hosted by Wistaston

By Jonathan White
The annual Cancer Research UK ‘Christmas Fair’ has taken place at Wistaston Memorial Hall in Wistaston.

The event was organised by the Crewe and Nantwich Support Group for Cancer Research UK.

November 29, 2015
Wistaston villagers remember fallen heroes at Memorial Hall service

Wistaston villagers remember fallen heroes at Memorial Hall service

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Memorial Hall and Community Centre was filled to capacity as the village remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice in two world wars.

A guard of honour was organised by Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from the 35th South West Cheshire Scout group, who welcomed councillors from Cheshire East and Wistaston.

November 12, 2015
Teams compete for Fred Lorimer trophy in Wistaston annual quiz

Teams compete for Fred Lorimer trophy in Wistaston annual quiz

By Jonathan White
Eleven teams of four took part in six rounds of 10 questions at Wistaston Memorial Hall’s Annual Quiz for the Fred Lorimer trophy.

The quiz setters were Peter and Christina Wainwright who had organised their third quiz at the Hall on Church Lane in Wistaston.

November 7, 2015
Annual duck race proves a big splash for Wistaston families

Annual duck race proves a big splash for Wistaston families

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of families enjoyed the 20th annual community duck race and children’s model boat race in Wistaston.

The event, sponsored by Wistaston Community Council and Crewe Movie Makers, was opened by Wistaston Rose Queen Rachel Astbury and her attendant Chelsea Horne.

September 14, 2015
Wistaston Singers and Crewe Concert Band perform carol concerts

Wistaston Singers and Crewe Concert Band perform carol concerts

By Jonathan White
The Wistaston Singers and Crewe Concert Band have been busy this Christmas.

Wistaston Singers performed a carol concert at St Stephen’s Methodist Church on Gainsborough Road in Crewe.

December 23, 2014
Wistaston Singers and Crewe Concert Band stage Christmas concerts

Wistaston Singers and Crewe Concert Band stage Christmas concerts

By Jonathan White
The Wistaston Singers annual Christmas Carol Concert takes place this Saturday December 13.

It will be held from 3pm at St Stephen’s Methodist Church, Gainsborough Road, Crewe.

December 12, 2014
Cancer Research Christmas Fair in Wistaston raises £3,400

Cancer Research Christmas Fair in Wistaston raises £3,400

The annual Cancer Research UK ‘Christmas Fair’ at the Wistaston Memorial Hall was hailed a big success with more than £3,000 raised.

The event was organised by the Crewe and Nantwich Support Group for Cancer Research UK.

November 25, 2014
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club winners honoured with awards

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club winners honoured with awards

By Jonathan White
The Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club (WJTC) Finals Day has taken place on two courts behind Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre on Church Lane.

Bill Heath, WJTC chairman, introduced the presentation of trophies inside the Memorial Hall.

September 22, 2014
Wistaston Flower Club member wins Barbara Jolly Trophy

Wistaston Flower Club member wins Barbara Jolly Trophy

Wistaston & District Flower Club member Brian Spencer has received the ‘Barbara Jolly Trophy’ at the club’s first meeting of 2014. Brian earned the prize from demonstrator Eleanor Griffiths for his floral arrangement entitled ‘Play with Flowers’.

March 4, 2014
Hundreds enjoy model boat and duck races in Wistaston

Hundreds enjoy model boat and duck races in Wistaston

By Jonathan White Hundreds of villagers gathered for the annual duck and model boat race in Wistaston, near Nantwich. Families crowded on the banks of the Joey the Swan brook for the 18th “Annual Community Duck Race and Children’s Model Boat Race”.

September 15, 2013
Wistaston villagers air housing plan fears to Cheshire East Leader

Wistaston villagers air housing plan fears to Cheshire East Leader

By Jonathan White Cheshire East Council Leader Michael Jones faced concerned villagers in Wistaston over controversial housing development plans. He attended a packed Wistaston Parish Council meeting to discuss plans by developers for thousands of new homes in the village.

May 17, 2013