After a 1-4 loss to Rudheath Social Club in mid week that put Cranford out of the title race and with six regulars sidelined through injury, the Knutsford side took on third place Ark at Manchester Road on Sunday looking to recover from their bad run of recent results. Cranford started well, and when they kept [...]
2011 marks the centenary of the introduction of the celebrated Japanese garden at Tatton Park. This beautiful haven, a serene central point in Tatton’s landscaped pleasure grounds, was introduced to Tatton by Alan de Tatton Egerton (1845-1920), 3rd Baron Egerton of Tatton. It was almost certainly inspired by his visit to the Anglo-Japanese Exhibition at [...]
A campaign to halt the decline of Britain’s oldest cheese has been launched by enthusiasts at the Cheshire County Show. The extensive cheese section at the major two-day public event has launched a bid to turn around the fortunes of Cheshire Cheese in the face of a stark fall in production. “In 1960 there was [...]
Waitrose is to host a recruitment day for its forthcoming new Knutsford convenience store on Tuesday 26 April at the Cottons Hotel, Manchester Road. Open to anyone who may be interested in a career at the distinguished supermarket, the open day will provide the opportunity for local people to find out more about the 65 [...]
Prepare to wear your widest Cheshire Cat smile at Tatton Park this Easter as an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ event comes to the historic estate in rural Cheshire East. From Easter Saturday to Easter Monday (April 23 to 25) Tatton plays host to an enchanting weekend with themed activities taking place across the park. In the [...]
A new face has joined the Neighbourhood Policing Team at Knutsford. Inspector Steve Griffiths spent nearly 15 years policing the Eastern area of Cheshire having been stationed at Congleton, Crewe and Macclesfield. He has taken over the reins from Insp Kate Woods and is looking to build on the good work she has done. Insp Griffiths [...]
Film Equivalent of a Music Festival will be coming to Tatton park this August! More than 100 films will be screened in 10 custom built Marquee Cinemas over a three day period. Genres include Horror, Sci-Fi, Comedy, World Cinema, Best of Bond, Brit Flick and many more. Confirmed guests include veteran Bond Director John Glen, Actor/Director David [...]
Customers at Boxed Red Marketing can expect an even better experience thanks to the addition of Client Services Manager, Shelley O’Neill, to the team. The latest addition to the team at Boxed Red will help the full-service marketing agency provide an even better customer experience for new and existing clients. Shelley O’Neill has been appointed [...]
Scouting in Knutsford has helped the County crash through the 11,000-member barrier.With the national 2011 Census figures just released, Knutsford district’s membership total was up 4.7% at 458. “It’s encouraging to see our numbers rising again, and that we have also managed to attract a growing number of adult helpers,” said District Commissioner Martin Relton. [...]
Knutsford resident Rob Gilbert is putting his feet up after completing the 2011 Virgin London Marathon for the 2nd time, and raising much needed funds for the NSPCC’s ChildLine service in the process. Rob who completed the event in three hours and 11 minutes said “I decided to run the Marathon for the NSPCC because [...]
