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All aboard for Santa steam train rides in Nantwich

All aboard for Santa steam train rides in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Families are in for a festive treat this December as Santa steam train rides return to Nantwich Methodist Church.

The rides will run every Saturday morning (10am to noon) on December 7th, 14th, and 21st on the outdoor miniature-gauge 7 ¼” track next to the church on Hospital Street.

December 2, 2024
Community gathers for the annual Holly Fair in Wistaston

Community gathers for the annual Holly Fair in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of Wistaston villagers enjoyed the annual ‘Holly Fair’ at Wells Green Methodist Church.

The fair drew in a lively crowd of locals eager to get into the holiday spirit while supporting the church and various community initiatives.

November 7, 2024
Holly Fair to take place in Wistaston on November 2

Holly Fair to take place in Wistaston on November 2

By Jonathan White
The annual Holly Fair will take place on Saturday November 2nd from 11am to 2pm, at Wells Green Methodist Church on Brookland Avenue in Wistaston.

October 15, 2024
Nantwich Miniature Railway set to expand after fundraiser

Nantwich Miniature Railway set to expand after fundraiser

A miniature railway in Nantwich is set to expand after receiving financial help from a local care provider.

Members of the Nantwich Miniature Railway Group (NMRG) have been looking to raise money through Crowd Funding to expand the steam train track at Nantwich Methodist Church.

May 23, 2024
Former Bunbury Methodist Church could be bulldozed

Former Bunbury Methodist Church could be bulldozed

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The former Bunbury Methodist Church could be bulldozed and replaced by a family home.

An application has been submitted to Cheshire East Council to demolish the building and replace it with one house after the council refused an application last year to build two homes on the site.

January 19, 2024
All aboard the Nantwich Santa express train rides

All aboard the Nantwich Santa express train rides

By Jonathan White
Youngsters are in for a treat on Santa steam train rides which are taking place every Saturday in December at Nantwich Methodist Church.

The train rides take place on the outdoor miniature-gauge 7 1/4″ track adjacent to the church on Hospital Street between 10am-12pm.

November 30, 2023
Volunteers needed for new Nantwich Street Angels scheme

Volunteers needed for new Nantwich Street Angels scheme

A recruitment drive is underway to see the return of Street Angels in Nantwich as the nights draw in and the party season approaches.

South Cheshire women’s safety organisation Alpha Omega Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Foundation, wants local volunteers who can act as Good Samaritans to vulnerable people at night this autumn and winter.

August 16, 2023
Wistaston Singers perform at church concert in Aston

Wistaston Singers perform at church concert in Aston

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Singers performed a fundraising Gala Concert at St Andrew’s Methodist Church on Wrenbury Road in Aston, Nantwich.

The concert, watched by more than 100 people, also featured ukulele group Ukes Alive and a soloist singer.

June 1, 2023
Nantwich Roots Festival to feature Ukraine Women’s Choir

Nantwich Roots Festival to feature Ukraine Women’s Choir

Nantwich Roots Festival – which runs from May 15 to 21 inclusive – is to stage a one-off event in aid of Ukraine featuring a Ukrainian choir!

Festival organisers were keen to dedicate one night of this year’s festival to a fundraiser, with all profits going to the Disasters Emergency Committee for the ongoing Humanitarian work in Ukraine.

May 2, 2023
Nantwich Concert Band to stage “Songs From The Shows” event

Nantwich Concert Band to stage “Songs From The Shows” event

Nantwich Concert Band is to stage a performance of “Songs From The Shows” next month.

The concert will take place at Nantwich Methodist Church on Hospital Street on Saturday March 25.

February 21, 2023
Wistaston’s Wells Green church hosts Holly Fair 2022

Wistaston’s Wells Green church hosts Holly Fair 2022

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Holly Fair’ in Wistaston has helped raise almost £2,000 for Wells Green Methodist Church.

The fair took place at the church on Brookland Avenue for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic.

November 12, 2022
Wistaston church launches weekly community café

Wistaston church launches weekly community café

By Jonathan White
Wells Green Methodist Church in Wistaston is launching “Café Wells Green” this Friday (April 8).

The café will be open every Friday morning (10am-12pm) and will serve tea, coffee and squash with donations rather than a price list.

April 6, 2022
Annual Holly Fair at Wells Green Methodist, Wistaston

Annual Holly Fair at Wells Green Methodist, Wistaston

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Holly Fair’ took place at Wells Green Methodist Church on Brookland Avenue in Wistaston.

In the entrance hall there was a Fairtrade goods stall with food items, a hamper to be raffled, a book stall and Christmas cards for sale.

November 7, 2018