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Drama course brings Grease to Wilmslow
Tuesday 26th July 2011
Tue 26th Jul 2011

Drama course brings Grease to Wilmslow

A former Coronation Street actor will be bringing Grease to Wilmslow next month with his new drama class. Mark Hallett is calling all budding Pink Ladies…
Scarecrow winners awarded
Tuesday 26th July 2011
Tue 26th Jul 2011

Scarecrow winners awarded

The Rotary Club of Wilmslow Dean presented cups to this year's winner in the Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival on Tuesday, 19th July. First prize in the School…
June's Town Council minutes
Monday 25th July 2011
Mon 25th Jul 2011

June's Town Council minutes

On Monday 18th July, Wilmslow Town Council held their third monthly meeting. Unfortunately I was unable to attend this meeting and report as I had hoped…
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Councillor Peter Hayes quits the Cabinet
Thursday 21st July 2011
Thu 21st Jul 2011
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Councillor Peter Hayes quits the Cabinet

Councillor Peter Hayes has resigned from Cabinet only two months after taking up the position of Portfolio Holder for Health and Wellbeing because he…
In pictures: The 2011 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
Thursday 21st July 2011
Thu 21st Jul 2011

In pictures: The 2011 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park

The 2011 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park opened yesterday and is expected to attract 100,000 visitors over the next four days. This year's winners include…
Local policeman on the run
Wednesday 20th July 2011
Wed 20th Jul 2011

Local policeman on the run

A local police officer has set himself the challenge of running to all 18 police stations in Cheshire to raise funds for limbless soldiers and their families.…
Wilmslow is set for first artisan market
Tuesday 19th July 2011
Tue 19th Jul 2011
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Wilmslow is set for first artisan market

Wilmslow will host its first artisan market this Saturday, 23rd July, with nearly 60 stalls on Grove Street - making it one of the largest of its kind…
Charity fun day braves the rain
Tuesday 19th July 2011
Tue 19th Jul 2011

Charity fun day braves the rain

Despite the rainy day, over 300 people enjoyed A Fabulous Funday this weekend organised by Sainsbury's. The free event took place at The Carrs on Saturday,…
Eight Wilmslow drivers arrested during month long campaign
Tuesday 19th July 2011
Tue 19th Jul 2011

Eight Wilmslow drivers arrested during month long campaign

Police in Cheshire say too many drivers are still ignoring the dangers of drink driving. During a month long campaign to combat drink and drug driving…
Town centre gas works start Monday
Tuesday 19th July 2011
Tue 19th Jul 2011

Town centre gas works start Monday

Essential gas works will commence in Wilmslow town centre next week. National Grid will be replacing an old metal gas mains from under the access road…
Quarry Bank to stage first outdoor production
Tuesday 19th July 2011
Tue 19th Jul 2011

Quarry Bank to stage first outdoor production

The elegant surroundings of the Quarry Bank Garden will be the setting for an outdoor theatre performance of Jane Austen's classic tale, 'Pride and Prejudice'.…
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Join the melons' dig at Quarry Bank Mill
Monday 18th July 2011
Mon 18th Jul 2011

Join the melons' dig at Quarry Bank Mill

An archaeological dig at Quarry Bank Mill aims to reveal and record the remains of a building which has long since been demolished. The Upper Garden at…
Cheshire East announce active holidays programme
Monday 18th July 2011
Mon 18th Jul 2011

Cheshire East announce active holidays programme

If you're facing the challenge of keeping your children entertained during the long summer holiday, like I am, then you might be interested to know…
Countdown to the RHS Tatton Flower Show
Thursday 14th July 2011
Thu 14th Jul 2011

Countdown to the RHS Tatton Flower Show

The RHS Flower Show Tatton Park will open on Wednesday, 20th July, offering something for all the family. The 2011 Show will feature Visionary Gardens,…
Ryanair's new Manchester base to create 2000 jobs
Tuesday 12th July 2011
Tue 12th Jul 2011

Ryanair's new Manchester base to create 2000 jobs

Ryanair announced today that it will open its 45th base at Manchester Airport creating up to 2000 jobs. Chief executive Michael O'Leary visited Manchester…
Bumper turnout for 100th Wilmslow Show
Tuesday 12th July 2011
Tue 12th Jul 2011
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Bumper turnout for 100th Wilmslow Show

The 100th Wilmslow Show was a tremendous success with at least 7000 people gathering at Wilmslow High School to enjoy a great day out for both the young…
Scarecrow competition winners announced
Tuesday 12th July 2011
Tue 12th Jul 2011
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Scarecrow competition winners announced

The results of the 2011 Wilmslow Scarecrow Festival, which saw a colourful crop of over 100 scarecrows take to the streets of Wilmslow, have been announced.…
Sainsbury's to host fabulous day of fun
Tuesday 12th July 2011
Tue 12th Jul 2011

Sainsbury's to host fabulous day of fun

Sainsbury's Wilmslow have organised A Fabulous Funday on behalf of JJ's Sensory Play Centre which will take place at The Carrs on Saturday, July 16th.…
Suspicious vehicle spotted in Wilmslow
Tuesday 12th July 2011
Tue 12th Jul 2011

Suspicious vehicle spotted in Wilmslow

A vehicle believed to be linked to a recent car and key burglary has been spotted in Wilmslow. A metallic cream/white coloured car, with the part registration…
Appeal following serious collision in Wilmslow
Monday 11th July 2011
Mon 11th Jul 2011

Appeal following serious collision in Wilmslow

Two 19-year-old men are in a serious condition in hospital after a road traffic collision in Wimslow. Police were called to A538 Altrincham Road at 1.21am…