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THE leader of Cheshire East Council is calling for the reunification of the county. Nantwich councillor Michael Jones wants to recreate a newly unified Cheshire County Council. The county authority ceased to exist on April 1 2009 as it was split into two unitary authorities - Cheshire West and Chester and Cheshire East. Existing borough councils such as Crewe and Nantwich, Congleton and Vale Royal were abolished. But Cllr Jones said a unified

county would be stronger and lead to savings for residents. Stressing the idea was his own personal view, he said: “Cheshire East Council was formed following Local Government Reorganisation, when Cheshire County Council was effectively carved into two. “The two authorities were made weaker as a result, yet mirror one another in terms of their people and aspirations. “It didn’t make much sense then and it still doesn’t! “Yes, Cheshire East as a local authority is a great success and I’m sure Cheshire

West would say the same about their council. “But the fact remains, it was a bad decision and the people weren’t behind it and I suspect many are still not. “What I’m calling for today is a review of our separated and divided local government as I set out my ambition for a unified Cheshire Council that serves the needs of all Cheshire residents. “A unified and strong Cheshire would reduce Council Tax liability for every household to the tune of around £100. “I want to throw open the

debate about ‘One Cheshire’! Yes, or no? “I think it’s got a great feel to it. What do residents think?” Email your views to [email protected].

CHESHIRE REUNITED?Council leader Michael Jones calls for county reunification

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Fri Sept 19 - Film NightNantwich Methodist Church, 7.45pmNantwich Family Films presents Noah featuring Russell CroweTickets £4 or £10 for faimly ticket

Sat Sept 20 & Wed Sept 24 - Litter PicksTown centre, 10amNantwich Litter Group sessionsFor details call Joyce Webb on 01270 626435

Sat Sept 20 - Dance EveningNantwich Civc Hall, 7.45pmAutumn Ball featuring latin and ballroom dancingTickets £8, call Sandra on 07535403003

Sun Sept 21 - Film ClubNantwich Methodist Church, 3.45pmNantwich Family Films @ 4 presents Postman PatTickets £4 or £10 for faimly ticket

Sun Sept 21 - Blood Donor SessionNantwich Civic HallCall 0300 123 2323

Thur Sept 25 - Antiques FairNantwich Civic Hall, 10am - 4pmV & A Antique and Collectors Fair

Sun Sept 28 - Vitange FairNantwich Civic Hall, 10 - 4pmAnnual autumn vintage fair & retro lifestyle event. £3 entry

Sun Sept 28 - Artisan FairNantwich Town Square, 10am - 4pmArtisan Handmade and Vintage Brocante Fair

Thurs Oct 2, 9 & 16 - Table Top SaleNantwich Civic Hall, 8am - 12noonCall 01270 628 633 to book a table

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Nantwich Civic Hall, 7.15pmStand-up comedu featuring Ray

Peacock, Keith Farnan, Danny McLoughin and Paul SinhaTickets £10

Mon Oct 6 to Sat Oct 11 - Nantwich Words and Music FestivalVarious venues around the town featuring artists Ian McCulloch, and Badly Drawn Boy and Thea GilmoreFor more information visit www.wordsandmusicfestival.com

Sat Oct 11 - Dance ShowNantwich Civic Hall, 8pm - 1amCeroc Freestyle DanceTickets £8 in advanceVisit www.cerocaddiction.com

Sun Oct 12 - Live ConcertNantwich Civic HallThe Co-operative Funeralcare Band North West, joint concert with youth bandsCall 01270 628633 for more details

Mon Oct 13 - Film nightNantwich Civic Hall, 7pmNantwich Film Club presents Chilean film Gloria starring Paulina GarciaEntry is £5 on the door

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COMMUNITY film club Nantwich Family Films @ 4 has been shortlisted for a national award. The project, which screens family films at the Methodist Church each month, has been chosen as a contender for Best New Society at the National Film Society Awards. Co-ordinator Geoff Etherton said: “This rewards the hard work and effort of our team of volunteers and the funding we were generously given.”

A SIMPLE piece of specialist equipment means 15-year-old Alex Grice from Nantwich is to get his independence. Alex, who lives in the Ravensmoor area, has Cerebral Palsy. Unable to walk, he is a full-time wheelchair user, relying on supportive seating to maintain his sitting balance. But the wheelchair he

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THE Nantwich and District Branch of the Royal British Legion is hosting a World War I centenary commemoration concert. The event will take place at 7.30pm in Nantwich Civic Hall on Sunday October 5 to honour those who died locally and throughout the world. Tickets are £10 in advance or £12.50 on the door. All profits will go to The Royal British Legion. Call 01270 747317 or 07866 076926.

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SINGER songwriter Badly Drawn Boy will be amongst the headliners at the Nantwich Words and Music Festival next month. The event will run from October 6 to 12 at various venues accross the town. It also boasts appearances from Ian McCulloch from Echo and the Bunnymen, Dodgy, Neil Innes, Thea

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football. “We travelled to Stourbridge on a Tuesday evening which meant also asking lads to take half a day off work or leaving work early that some simply can’t do. “We then travelled to Kings Lynn which is an extremely long journey and energy sapping. “It’s simply not right, 24 teams in a league at this level is two but probably four clubs too, many especially with cup competitions thrown in. “Anyone who has played the game will agree that for the best interests of football at this level something needs to change. “We need to be driving up the quality of our football not overloading players with more games. “In the meantime we will just get on with it as I can’t see anything changing but I

firmly believe it needs looking at.” “The season hasn’t started as I would have liked and we are all bitterly disappointed at the manner in which we lost our first two games at Weaver Stadium and the game at Stourbridge. “We have been inept

defensively and we need to improve. “We shouldn’t be having to score three or four goals to win football matches. “It’s a long old season and our luck with injuries needs to change if we are to sustain a position in the top half of the table.”

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