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Primary school to stage “The Big Stapeley Walk” fundraiser

Primary school to stage “The Big Stapeley Walk” fundraiser

Intrepid parents, family members, teachers and possibly pupils will be taking on The Big Stapeley Walk on June 6th.

It involves fundraisers walking 21 miles from Stapeley Broad Lane Primary to Chester along the Shropshire Union Canal.

May 19, 2026
Nantwich young farmer to walk 54 miles in aid of two charities

Nantwich young farmer to walk 54 miles in aid of two charities

A young Nantwich woman is teaming up with other young farmers across Cheshire for a 54-mile walk in aid of charity.

Grace Barber, 19, has donned her walking boots and setting off today on a three-day hike around the county.

April 10, 2026
Step up for inclusion in 42-mile challenge to help disability football

Step up for inclusion in 42-mile challenge to help disability football

By Jonathan White
Players, friends and supporters of Nantwich Town Disability Football (NTDF) are urging the community to get behind a sponsored 42-mile walk taking place this summer.

Setting off from Nantwich and finishing at The Kinder Lodge in Hayfield, the challenge aims to raise vital funds to support the continued growth of NTDF.

March 30, 2026
Nantwich Town’s Gary Johnson completes Hadrian’s Wall walk fundraiser

Nantwich Town’s Gary Johnson completes Hadrian’s Wall walk fundraiser

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town General Manager Gary Johnson has completed an epic 84-mile Hadrian’s Wall Trail to raise funds for the club’s community campaign to replace the ageing 3G pitch.

The current surface has served the club and community for almost 20 years, but now needs urgent replacement.

October 7, 2025
Wistaston woman steps out for Cancer Research UK

Wistaston woman steps out for Cancer Research UK

By Jonathan White
Wistaston resident Anne Garner is stepping up to help raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK.

The learning mentor at Cheshire College – South & West (Crewe Campus) is taking on the fundraising “Walk 30 Miles Challenge” in September.

August 27, 2025
Richmond Villages Willaston walks 30 miles for Dementia UK

Richmond Villages Willaston walks 30 miles for Dementia UK

Staff, residents and beloved pets at Richmond Villages Willaston walked 30 miles in September in support of Dementia UK.

Throughout the month, they donned their walking shoes to cover the miles to raise funds and awareness of a charity that supports families affected by dementia.

October 10, 2024
Swansway boss raises £11,000 for charity on coast to coast walk

Swansway boss raises £11,000 for charity on coast to coast walk

The director of Swansway Motor Group has helped to raise more than £11,000 for charity by completing a 192-mile coast to coast walk.

David Smyth put his best foot forward in aid of of the Crewe and Nantwich Cancer Research UK branch.

October 11, 2023
Long-distance sponsored walk for Nantwich Town disability football

Long-distance sponsored walk for Nantwich Town disability football

By Jonathan White
Players, coaches and volunteers from Nantwich Town Disability Football completed a gruelling 39-mile sponsored walk to raise money for their club.

The walk started in Nantwich and finished at the ‘Kinder Lodge’ pub in Hayfield, Derbyshire.

September 13, 2023
Shavington Leisure Centre backs member’s 400-mile challenge

Shavington Leisure Centre backs member’s 400-mile challenge

A Shavington Leisure Centre member is taking on a gruelling 400-mile walking fundraiser for charity.

Martin Cresswell, 58, is to walk the “Grand Traverse des Alps (GR5)” from Lake Genève to Nice.

August 30, 2023
Long-distance sponsored walk for Nantwich disability football club

Long-distance sponsored walk for Nantwich disability football club

By Jonathan White
Players, coaches and volunteers of Nantwich Town Disability Football are going on a sponsored 44-mile walk to raise money for their club.

Their walk on September 9 will take them from Nantwich to Wrexham AFC, the oldest football club in Wales, then back to Nantwich.

August 19, 2023
Walk the Wingate helps raise thousands for charity

Walk the Wingate helps raise thousands for charity

Wrenbury charity The Wingate Centre hosted another successful “Walk the Wingate 3.5km” at Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, raising more than £3,000.

More than 140 took part the event, including 18 from sponsors Swansway Motor Group.

May 31, 2023
Free “Let’s Walk” events planned for Nantwich by Canals trust

Free “Let’s Walk” events planned for Nantwich by Canals trust

The Canals and Rivers Trust is staging free “Let’s Walk” healthy walks in January in and around Nantwich.

The aim is to offer easy walking for those keen to get fitter in 2023 and to meet new people.

December 24, 2022
Wistaston walkers take part in challenge for cancer charity

Wistaston walkers take part in challenge for cancer charity

By Jonathan White
Wistaston woman Anne Garner joined friends to complete the “Pink Ribbon Walk” in Derbyshire to help raise funds for Breast Cancer Now.

Ann, a learning mentor at Cheshire College – South & West,  participated in the event at Chatsworth House a year after the original event was postponed due to the pandemic.

July 6, 2022