Post Tagged with: "Queen’s Park"

Baby hamsters found dumped in box on park bench in Crewe

Baby hamsters found dumped in box on park bench in Crewe

Six baby hamsters are recovering in RSPCA care in Nantwich after they were found dumped in a box on a bench in Crewe.

Council workers found the Syrian hamsters in the discarded box in Queens Park on Tuesday (February 12), and took them to the RSPCA’s Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre on London Road.

February 14, 2019
Dog walker finds gun in South Cheshire street

Dog walker finds gun in South Cheshire street

A gun has been found by a man walking his dog in Crewe, say police.

The handgun was hidden in an alleyway between McNeill Avenue and Barnabas Avenue.

February 2, 2019
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity to stage ‘Merry Mile’ in Queens Park

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity to stage ‘Merry Mile’ in Queens Park

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity is to hold its first ever “Merry Mile” in Queens Park on Saturday December 8.

The one mile sprint, jog or amble will take place at 11am and festive fancy dress is a must.

November 28, 2018
Thousands celebrate Bonfire Night across South Cheshire

Thousands celebrate Bonfire Night across South Cheshire

By Jonathan White
Thousands of families enjoyed Bonfire Night and firework displays yesterday.

The annual Crewe and Nantwich Lions Bonfire & Fireworks Display took place at Queens Park in Crewe last night.

November 6, 2018
South Cheshire parks manager scoops national Green Flag award

South Cheshire parks manager scoops national Green Flag award

A committed parks and recreation manager in South Cheshire has scooped a prestigious national Green Flag award for her hard work and dedication at Queens Park in Crewe.

Elaine Webster, who recently celebrated 40 years service in local government parks and leisure services, was in disbelief when she discovered she had won the Green Flag Employee of the Year Award.

August 23, 2018
Armed Forces Day parade attended by hundreds in South Cheshire

Armed Forces Day parade attended by hundreds in South Cheshire

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people turned out to pay their respects on Armed Forces Day in South Cheshire.

The event took place at Queens Park in Crewe and included a march from the Clock Tower to the Boer War Memorial in the park.

July 3, 2018
Artists encouraged to exhibit at ArtsPark event in Crewe

Artists encouraged to exhibit at ArtsPark event in Crewe

By Jonathan White
The Friends of Queens Park are urging South Cheshire artists to join the ArtsPark event as part of Art in Action Day.

It will be held in Queens Park on Sunday July 15, between 11am and 4pm.

May 29, 2018
More than 1,500 cyclists take part in Cheshire Cat Sportive

More than 1,500 cyclists take part in Cheshire Cat Sportive

By Jonathan White
More than 1,500 riders took part in the Velo 29-Primal Cheshire Cat Sportive cycling event in South Cheshire.

The ride, which started and finished at Queens Park in Crewe, offered participants three different routes.

March 29, 2018
Thousands enjoy Bonfire and fireworks celebrations across Crewe and Nantwich

Thousands enjoy Bonfire and fireworks celebrations across Crewe and Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people enjoyed traditional Bonfire Night celebrations over the weekend, including large organised displays at Queens Park in Crewe, Willaston and Audlem.

Crewe and Nantwich Lions staged their annual Bonfire and Fireworks Display at Queens Park last night (November 5).

November 6, 2017
The Lost Carnival entertains Bank Holiday families in South Cheshire

The Lost Carnival entertains Bank Holiday families in South Cheshire

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire families are being entertained at the “The Lost Carnival” in Crewe’s Queens Park this Bank Holiday weekend.

The event is described by the organisers as an ‘outdoor theatrical circus adventure’.

May 29, 2016
Police appeal after pedestrian dies in Crewe motorbike collision

Police appeal after pedestrian dies in Crewe motorbike collision

Police want witnesses to a road accident in Crewe in which a 47-year-old pedestrian died.

The accident happened close to Queens Park, and involved a motorbike which was travelling towards the A530 Nantwich to Middlewich road.

March 14, 2016
Queens Park Fun Run raises vital cash for “Elle’s Wishes” Nantwich charity

Queens Park Fun Run raises vital cash for “Elle’s Wishes” Nantwich charity

Young and old braved the winter chill to take part in a Fun Run to help boost the “Elle’s Wishes” campaign for Nantwich cystic fibrosis sufferer Elle Morris.

Friends of nine-year-old Elle’s family organised the event which was held at Queens Park in Crewe.

January 17, 2016
Thousands enjoy Queens Park bonfire and fireworks show

Thousands enjoy Queens Park bonfire and fireworks show

By Jonathan White
Thousands turned out to enjoy a bonfire and firework spectacular organised by Crewe and Nantwich Lions Club.

The event took place at Queens Park in Crewe, with fireworks supplied and choreographed by Blitz Fireworks of Crewe.

November 7, 2015