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Ambulance Service honours volunteer for 50 years’ service

Ambulance Service honours volunteer for 50 years’ service

An Audlem woman has been honoured by the North West Ambulance Service after clocking up 51 years’ of voluntary service.

Maureen Barratt has been awarded the “Outstanding Contribution to the Ambulance Service” honour.

June 21, 2024
Man cycling 1,080 miles for Dogs for Good stops off in Nantwich

Man cycling 1,080 miles for Dogs for Good stops off in Nantwich

A man cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats for charity “Dogs for Good” stopped off in Nantwich this week, where he met a fellow volunteer.

Graham Walker began his 1,080-mile journey last week to raise money for the charity which helps people with disabilities through the power of expertly trained dogs.

May 30, 2024
Nantwich dog rescue centre appeals for volunteers for DIY project

Nantwich dog rescue centre appeals for volunteers for DIY project

A Nantwich dog rescue centre is appealing for residents to roll up their sleeves and help with some DIY at their volunteer open weekend.

Our Safe Haven kennels will be hosting two open days on March 23rd and 24th between 10am and 4pm.

March 11, 2024
Nantwich man earns Coronation Award from King Charles

Nantwich man earns Coronation Award from King Charles

A canal volunteer from Nantwich has been recognised by The King and The Queen Consort as part of the Coronation celebrations with Royal Voluntary Service.

Trevor Dobson has been volunteering for six years with the Canal & River Trust.

May 3, 2023
Nantwich gymnastics volunteer earns national recognition after 35 years

Nantwich gymnastics volunteer earns national recognition after 35 years

By Megan Armitage
A gymnastics volunteer from Nantwich has been singled out for national recognition for her infectious enthusiasm and support of the club for over 35 years.

June Deeley, 70, is a coach and welfare officer for Crewe and Nantwich Gymnastics Club and has been shortlisted in the Volunteer of the Year category ahead of the British Gymnastics Awards.

April 18, 2023
Visitor attraction Bunbury Mill to reopen in 2022

Visitor attraction Bunbury Mill to reopen in 2022

Bunbury Mill will re-open to visitors on Sunday March 27.

It will be open every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday until October 30 2022 from 1pm to 5pm.

March 21, 2022
Nantwich Buddies group receives £1,150 donation from housebuilder

Nantwich Buddies group receives £1,150 donation from housebuilder

Nantwich Buddies volunteer group formed in lockdown to help those in need has received a £1,150 donation to launch its own website.

Buddies is a group of 60 regular volunteers supporting about 85 households of elderly and vulnerable families with shopping, prescription collection and befriending.

January 25, 2021
Cheshire East Council sees surge in waste reduction volunteers

Cheshire East Council sees surge in waste reduction volunteers

Cheshire East Council’s waste reduction volunteer programme has seen a surge of new recruits signing up to play their part in improving the local environment.

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, volunteers from across the borough have come forward to join the programme.

January 16, 2021
Nantwich heads praise community response to volunteer plea

Nantwich heads praise community response to volunteer plea

Nantwich headteachers have praised the response of the community after appealing for help to deliver mass Covid testing of pupils on site.

David Cole, head of Brine Leas Academy, and John Harrison at Malbank have been working over Christmas to plan for the testing after the Government announced new return dates and mass testing requirements.

January 4, 2021
Nantwich Buddies to stage first Virtual Volunteer Expo

Nantwich Buddies to stage first Virtual Volunteer Expo

Nantwich Buddies volunteer organisation is launching its first “Virtual Volunteer Expo” from tomorrow (September 21).

Volunteers from across Cheshire and beyond are invited to take part in any or all of the workshops being staged over the subsequent weeks.

September 20, 2020
Lyndon Wain appointed as Nantwich Town community development manager

Lyndon Wain appointed as Nantwich Town community development manager

Nantwich Town have appointed Lyndon Wain as their new community development manager with immediate effect.

Lyndon is well known at the Weaver Stadium having worked as a volunteer coach for more than 12 years.

August 4, 2018
Tributes paid to Willaston volunteer Helenor King who has died

Tributes paid to Willaston volunteer Helenor King who has died

People have paid tribute to long-service Willaston volunteer Helenor King who has died.

The 81-year-old was recognised by many as a hard-working volunteer for a number of causes, including the Samaritans for Crewe Stroke Support Group for decades.

March 5, 2018
Nantwich Museum volunteer honoured with Dutton Prize

Nantwich Museum volunteer honoured with Dutton Prize

A loyal supporter of Nantwich Museum has been honoured with the annual Dutton Prize.

Molly Stone was presented with the honour at the Museum Friends and Volunteers Dinner at Residence in Nantwich.

October 19, 2017