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Sandbach man completes longboat challenge rowing across the Irish Sea

By Deborah Bowyer

15th Jul 2024 | Local News

Sandbach's Dave Hursthouse was part of a 12-person crew to row this longboat across the Irish Sea. (Photos: Dave Hursthouse)

"Clear blue skies, flat seas and no land in sight for at least half of the 15 hours it took us to row over to Porthdinllaen in Wales." .

'Pink' church launches appeal to repaint the outside of its legendary building

By Deborah Bowyer

14th Jul 2024 | Local News

St Philip's Church has launched an appeal to repaint the outside in its famous pink colour. (Photo: Nub News)

It's thought the church was painted its legendary pink due to a vicar's love of the colour. The pulpit is even pink, a salmon version of the colour.

Sandbach partied until it dropped at town's annual Party in the Park event

By Deborah Bowyer

14th Jul 2024 | Local News

The sky kit up in Sandbach Park at lat night's event. (Photo: Geraint Price Jones)

The town’s world-famous Foden’s Band blasted out an array of music from Rainy Days and Mondays to Jerusalem. .

Unlock your next adventure: New Jobs await in and around Sandbach this week

By The Editor

13th Jul 2024 | Local News

Celebrate all that's good about Sandbach and check out our local jobs guide. (Photo: Nub News)

From lead youth worker to maintenance team lead and mortgage advisor, check out our Sandbach jobs round-up. .

Local motor group to embark on fantastic fundraiser in aid of charity

By Deborah Bowyer

13th Jul 2024 | Local News

Swansway Motor Group owns dealerships across in Cheshire and Staffordshire, including one in Crewe. (Swansway Group).

A local motor dealer group is once again about to embark on a challenge to raise funds for a charity. .

Cheshire East Council binning off relationship with recycling and waste company Ansa

By Belinda Ryan - Local Democracy Reporter

12th Jul 2024 | Local News

t looks like ANSA isn't the answer anymore... (Image - Nub News)

Sandbach: Cash-strapped Cheshire East is binning off its waste and recycling company Ansa saying it can deliver the service cheaper itself. .

Members of Sandbach Youth Activism group praised for their hard work and campaigns

By Deborah Bowyer

12th Jul 2024 | Local News

Members of the group were presented with certificates by Laura Coryton MBE and Dr Hannah Yelin from Oxford Brookes University at St Mary's Hall in Sandbach. (Photo: Sarah Maile)

The group previously launched a petition calling on the government to ban the sale of uniforms in sex shops. .

Bowling club dating back to 1956 renews its appeal for new members

By Deborah Bowyer

12th Jul 2024 | Local News

Captain Jackie Timmins, second from left, with secretary Tricia Bayne second from right with two other members. (Photo: Nub News)

Marriott House Veterans Bowling Club says bowling is a great activity for both the mind and body. .

Sandbach Rugby Club announces new club captain as preparations underway for the new season

By The Editor

12th Jul 2024 | Local News

Jimmy Gore has been announced as the new club captain for the 24/25 season. (Photo: Sandbach Rugby Club)

Sandbach RUFC, based at Bradwall Road, dates back to 1936, and is raring to go as pre-season training gets underway. .

New tier system for libraries meaning Sandbach could see some changes

By Belinda Ryan - Local Democracy Reporter

11th Jul 2024 | Local Sport

Sandbach library could become a 'library hub' under new plans. (Image - Macclesfield Nub News)

Cheshire East is planning to consult on proposals which could see some libraries privatised and opening hours slashed. .

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