Picture special: Nantwich swans welcome new-born on Mill Island
Two well-known Nantwich residents are celebrating the arrival of a newborn! The River Weaver at Mill Island in the town has played home to two mating swans over the past few weeks.
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Last Riverside signpost unveiled by Mill Island in Nantwich
The seventh sign has arrived along Nantwich’s Riverside – courtesy of Nantwich Civic Society and other local volunteers. The final signpost of seven was unveiled at the entrance to Mill Island on Waterlode yesterday to complete a town council funded project.
Seventh Riverside signpost to go up at Mill Island, Nantwich
The last in a series of new Riverside signposts in Nantwich is to be unveiled this week. Volunteers of Nantwich Civic Society have teamed up with the town council who helped to fund the project.
Thousands enjoy Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich” event
Thousands braved the snow and ice to watch the annual “Battle of Nantwich” spectacular played out in the town. And this year, the town centre was packed with other activities to keep the crowds entertained before the march and battle re-enactment.
Holly Holy Day Society’s “Battle of Nantwich” plans all set
The Holly Holy Day Society is putting together the final plans ahead of this month’s “Battle of Nantwich” on January 26. It promises to be another action-packed event with the Sealed Knot’s re-enactment of the 1644 battle on Mill Island the highlight.
Cheshire Police issue floods warning to drivers and residents
Cheshire Police have issued warnings to drivers as flooding continues to cause havoc in the county. Further heavy rain has affected many roads and village and towns across the county, although no residents have had to be evacuated yet.
Nantwich to earn £2 million from Food and Drink Festival
Organisers of the Nantwich Food and Drink Festival have been stunned at the success of this weekend’s event. More than 30,000 visitors have flocked to Nantwich and the weekend is set to generate more than £2 million for the town.
Nantwich Food and Drink Festival unveils new backers
Nantwich Food and Drink Festival organisers have welcomed two major sponsors onboard. Event management specialist and training provider ESTC is supporting the event by providing security.
Nantwich carpark on former gasworks site to close from April 12
Nantwich’s former gas works site will be closed off to the public from April 12, Cheshire East Council said today. Closure of the land, used by many as a free car park off St Anne’s Land, is to allow investigatory work to take place.
Nantwich car park site to be redeveloped, says Cheshire East
Drivers in Nantwich look set to lose a free parking facility as work is due to start on regenerating the former gasworks site on St Anne’s Lane. Cheshire East Council wants to carry out work on the land off Welsh Row, currently used by hundreds of people each day as a car park.
PIC SPECIAL – Holly Holy Day in Nantwich attracts thousands to town
Thousands of people braved the strong winds in Nantwich to enjoy the annual Battle of Nantwich Holly Holy Day celebrations. Visitors marvelled in the traditional spectacle as hundreds of troops from The Sealed Knot performed their re-enactment on Mill Island.
Holly Holy Day organisers gear up for Nantwich’s big day
Organisers of the Holly Holy Day event staged to celebrate the 1644 Battle of Nantwich are gearing up for another massive event this weekend. Full details of everything on offer this Saturday (January 21) have been released as thousands are expected to flood into the town.
Nantwich Holly Holy Day organisers unveil exciting line-up
Organisers of Nantwich’s Holly Holy Day 2012 have unveiled a host of entertainment for January’s annual celebration. Willaston-based community group The Funky Choir will be one of many acts performing live in the town square to add to the atmosphere of the event.
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