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Nantwich pupils hit Olympic trail in Run To Rio campaign

Nantwich pupils hit Olympic trail in Run To Rio campaign

Youngsters at a Nantwich primary school are running across five continents and around 6,000 miles – in a special Run to Rio.

More than 200 pupils at Pear Tree School in Stapeley are donning their trainers and jogging each school morning.

April 20, 2016
Nantwich primary schools earn Olympic legacy cash boost

Nantwich primary schools earn Olympic legacy cash boost

Primary schools across Nantwich and Crewe are to share £1.7 million of funding  to boost sports provision. The money is part of a £150 million a year commitment by the Government under the Primary PE and Sport Premium, until 2020.

March 11, 2014
Malbank School pupils in Nantwich study Reaseheath College farm

Malbank School pupils in Nantwich study Reaseheath College farm

Pupils from Malbank School in Nantwich learned about food production and farming during a visit to Reaseheath College. Year 7 pupils studying climate change, food poverty and sustainable communities, looked at Reaseheath’s farm and glasshouses.

April 4, 2013
Beth Tweddle to star in “Dancing on Ice 2013” TV show

Beth Tweddle to star in “Dancing on Ice 2013” TV show

South Cheshire Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle is to take part in the 2013 Dancing on Ice TV show. The former Crewe & Nantwich club star, based in Bunbury, told fans on social media her place on the ITV reality show was confirmed.

December 19, 2012
Beth Tweddle and other Cheshire East Olympians earn “Freedom of Borough”

Beth Tweddle and other Cheshire East Olympians earn “Freedom of Borough”

Olympians from Cheshire East have been honoured with the “Freedom of the Borough” to celebrate their success. Athletes such as Beth Tweddle, from Bunbury near Nantwich, and Ben Ainslie, from Macclesfield, were granted the freedom at a ceremony in Congleton.

December 13, 2012
Nantwich Museum to stage Art of the Olympics talk

Nantwich Museum to stage Art of the Olympics talk

An illustrated talk on the Art of the Olympics takes place at Nantwich Museum at 3pm on Thursday December 6. It will be given by Adrian Sumner, the creative economy officer at Cheshire West & Chester Council.

November 30, 2012
Bunbury village welcomes home Olympic hero Beth Tweddle

Bunbury village welcomes home Olympic hero Beth Tweddle

Hundreds of residents in a Nantwich village turned out to welcome home local Olympic hero Beth Tweddle. The bronze medal gymnast returned to her home in Bunbury to a rowsing reception – and a road named after her!

September 3, 2012
Richmond Village Nantwich residents scoop “Olympic” prizes

Richmond Village Nantwich residents scoop “Olympic” prizes

Richmond Village Nantwich rounded off a week of competition as it celebrated the Olympics in its own style. Different events were held at the Care Home and Retirement Village off London Road involving residents and staff.

August 13, 2012
Nantwich Museum plays host to Olympic Torch and workshops

Nantwich Museum plays host to Olympic Torch and workshops

Visitors to Nantwich Museum can view the London 2012 Olympic Torch carried in Crewe by Andy Fewtrell on May 31. Andy was one of 8,000 torchbearers involved in the countrywide relay who were able to retain their torches.

July 31, 2012
Nantwich care home stages own Olympic Games for residents

Nantwich care home stages own Olympic Games for residents

A residential care home in Nantwich is entering the Olympic spirit – by staging its own Games! Richmond Village Nantwich will be hosting a range of sporting competitions all week for residents, staff and friends.

July 30, 2012
Snugburys unveil straw cyclist sculpture after Tour de France win

Snugburys unveil straw cyclist sculpture after Tour de France win

The talented straw sculptors at Snugburys in Nantwich have created their own tribute to an amazing year for UK cycling. This magnificent sculpture of a cyclist on a track was unveiled this week in the field by the A51 in Hurleston, Nantwich.

July 24, 2012
Willaston teen swimmer Charlotte earns Sport Personality crown

Willaston teen swimmer Charlotte earns Sport Personality crown

Willaston swimming sensation Charlotte Bradbury has earned another accolade. The teenager has been crowned “Blue Bell Crewe Young Sports Personality of the Year” at an Olympic celebration event at De Vere Wychwood Park.

June 30, 2012
Nantwich primary schools enjoy their own Olympic Torch Relay

Nantwich primary schools enjoy their own Olympic Torch Relay

Youngsters across Nantwich are entering into the Olympic spirit – by performing their very own Torch Relay. The Nantwich Education Partnership (NEP) bought an Olympic Torch so it could be passed from school to school by nominated pupils.

June 2, 2012