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LETTER: Are unelected CEC officers going against councillors?

LETTER: Are unelected CEC officers going against councillors?

Dear Editor,
Cheshire East councillors unanimously approved a planning application for a zoo to relocate from Alsager to Bidlea Dairy in Holmes Chapel.

This decision comes despite the recommendation from council staff to refuse the application and block a new attraction for our rural Cheshire communities.

August 6, 2024
Reaseheath Family Festival to be staged Sunday May 14

Reaseheath Family Festival to be staged Sunday May 14

The countdown is on to the Reaseheath College Family Festival which is being held this Sunday May 14.

The event promises to be a fun-filled day out for all the family with a wide range of entertainment and activities.

May 10, 2023
Families flock to Reaseheath College’s first Lambing Weekend

Families flock to Reaseheath College’s first Lambing Weekend

Thousands of visitors enjoyed a Springtime experience at Reaseheath College’s Lambing and Zoo Weekend in Nantwich, making it the most successful yet.

The sell-out event, which is being repeated this coming weekend (March 11-12), attracted 2,500 visitors each day.

March 6, 2023
Reaseheath Family Festival returns with celebration on May 15

Reaseheath Family Festival returns with celebration on May 15

Reaseheath College will mark a double celebration when it holds an action-packed Family Festival on its Nantwich campus on Sunday May 15.

As well as welcoming visitors back after it was cancelled for the last two years due to Covid-19, the college will also be celebrating its 100th year as an educational establishment.

May 8, 2022
Families flock to Reaseheath College lambing weekend in Nantwich

Families flock to Reaseheath College lambing weekend in Nantwich

Families flocked from far afield to enjoy Reaseheath College’s Lambing and Zoo event in Nantwich at the weekend.

Tickets for the popular event were sold out well in advance and the college welcomed a capacity crowd of 2000 visitors on each day.

March 7, 2022
Families expected to flock to Reaseheath lambing weekends

Families expected to flock to Reaseheath lambing weekends

Reaseheath College will open its Nantwich campus to the public in March for its popular lambing and zoo weekends.

The events will be held on March 5-6 and March 12-13 and will include a farmers’ market and children’s fun activities.

February 22, 2022
Reaseheath College re-opens campus and zoo to public

Reaseheath College re-opens campus and zoo to public

Reaseheath College and University Centre Reaseheath are re-opening their campus and mini zoo this month for the first time since the pandemic outbreak.

The Nantwich campus will welcome the public later on October 16 for the first full-scale course open event since the Covid-19 pandemic.

October 13, 2021
Reaseheath College hosts virtual lambing and zoo event

Reaseheath College hosts virtual lambing and zoo event

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is inviting visitors to join its popular lambing and zoo weekends virtually this year while its campus remains closed due to Covid restrictions.

February 27, 2021
Reaseheath College launches virtual Zoo School

Reaseheath College launches virtual Zoo School

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is running a family programme of animal activities to replace its popular zoo school, which has been cancelled due to Covid-19.

August 16, 2020
Reaseheath graduate appeals for help to feed zoo animals during pandemic

Reaseheath graduate appeals for help to feed zoo animals during pandemic

An animal science graduate from University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich has launched an appeal for cash donations to help feed the animals at the zoo where he works.

Jack Williams, Centre Manager at Lakeland Wildlife Oasis in South Cumbria, is calling on supporters and visitors to aid the popular zoo, which has been hit hard by coronavirus restrictions.

April 7, 2020
Hundreds of families enjoy first Reaseheath lambing event of year

Hundreds of families enjoy first Reaseheath lambing event of year

Visitors to Reaseheath College in Nantwich enjoyed an early taste of Spring over the weekend despite the wintry weather.

Although Storm Jorge forced the cancellation of Saturday’s Lambing and Zoo event, the Nantwich college was able to open its new lambing sheds to the public as planned on Sunday.

March 2, 2020
Reaseheath College prepares for biggest ever Lambing weekends

Reaseheath College prepares for biggest ever Lambing weekends

Reaseheath College is preparing its biggest and best Lambing Weekends so far.

The event, which attracts hundreds of families to Nantwich each year, is to be held in new spacious facilities on the college’s main campus.

February 4, 2020
Hundreds flock to lambing weekend at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

Hundreds flock to lambing weekend at Reaseheath College in Nantwich

Hundreds of local families flocked to Reaseheath College in Nantwich this weekend to welcome the first lambs of the season.

The lambing weekends have been a major draw to the college over the past 23 years.

March 3, 2019