The band will be performing at Richmond Village Nantwich on Saturday June 15 in the beautiful grounds of the retirement village on St Joseph’s Way.

The evening starts at 6pm and will feature all the traditional favourites including Rule Britannia and Land of Hope & Glory, with the night culminating in a firework display.

Guests are invited to wear patriotic colours and bring their Union Jack flags.

Tickets are on sale for £10 and can be purchased from Richmond reception or call 01270 629080 with the option of reserving a delicious individual gourmet picnic for £5.

Inspectors say Richmond Village Nantwich, on St Joseph’s Way, met all standards after carrying out an unannounced visit.

Inspections examine all aspects of care, with both residents and their families asked for their views on what it is like to live at the facility.

One resident was quoted in the CQC report: “Living here has made me realise how lonely it was living on my own.”

Lynne Griffin, manager for Richmond Village Nantwich, said: “We pride ourselves on offering the very best personal care for our residents.

“However we also notice how people’s health improves due to the social interaction and variety of activity and events that we organise on a daily basis.

“We recognise the social side is just as important as the care.”

Sainsbury’s Nantwich,on Middlewich Road, donated the yellow flowers to Richmond Village, off London Road.

Olwyn Payton, local community champion for the store, delivered them to residents and guests during an afternoon of dancing.

Nicola Tooke, village advisor, helped to hand out the flowers around the care home.

She said: “We are always delighted when Olwyn comes through the door with flowers from the store.

“Daffodils always bring a touch of sunshine and they have certainly brightened up a cold February day.”

The event, held at Richmond Village in Nantwich, recognises people in the community who dedicate their time helping others and raising money for charity.

Seventy people gathered for the gala awards evening to thank our community heroes.

Nantwich-based community radio station The Cat hosted the event and Chris Radford provided the entertainment.

Guests of honour included Cllr George Walton, Mayor of Cheshire East, Cllr John Lewis, Deputy Mayor of Nantwich, and Cllr Irene Faseyi, Deputy Mayor of Crewe.

Organiser Claire Faulkner, of The Cat radio, said: “It is a real pleasure to see people in our community getting the recognition they deserve.”

All money raised will be donated to The Wilson Scout House Group in Crewe.

Winners on the night included Ann Hignett, who won the Long Service to the Community Award. Ann has run a Brownie pack for 40 years.

Local Volunteer of the Year went to Donna Glover, who has helped to raise money and organised holidays for disadvantaged children in Crewe and Nantwich.

Local Fundraiser of the Year was awarded to The Nantwich Christie Support Group, which is in its 20th year and has raised over £200,000.

And Achievement of the Year went to Bunbury-based Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle, who scooped a bronze medal at the London Olympic games.

Beth sent a recorded message thanking people for their support and nomination.

Young Person of the Year was awarded to Megan Shields, who is a fire cadet and dedicates her time to raising money for local causes.

The money, raised at a raffle at the Village’s Christmas Fayre, was presented to the charity’s local representative Steve Hannigan.

CLIMB is a national organisation working on behalf of children, young people, adults and families affected by metabolic disease.

Mr Hannigan collected the cheque from Margo Crowe who lives at the Village.

Alison Harding, Village advisor. said: “We are delighted to be able to help CLIMB in the wonderful work that they do.

“We would like to thank all the stall holders at the fayre who so kindly donated a prize for the raffle.”

And the production had the audience laughing at Alice’s adventures in a wonderland full of interesting characters and songs.

All money raised from the show, which was written and directed by Fred Allman,was donated to the Air Ambulance charity.

The cast were great, enjoying the panto experience and whatever it threw at them!

‘Alice’ was played by Rosalind Ratcliffe, a determined and valiant performance as Rosalind had lost her voice earlier in the week.

However, helped along by Alison Harding the show could still go ahead.

The wonderful comic characters of ‘Tweedle Dum’ and ‘Tweedle Dee’ were played by Beverley Morris and Nicola Tooke.

The audience loved the tart making scene and both actors looked at home on the stage.

Well done to everyone at Richmond Village who was involved with the show.

Fred Allman has once again produced a funny, well written show which was enjoyed by everyone.

The toys were donated by Richmond Village residents on St Joseph’s Way and customers at Sainsbury’s on Middlewich Road.

The Wingate Centre offers respite breaks and holidays for disabled children and teenagers. Staff present a cuddly toy to every child as soon as they arrive.

Jill Butler, spokesperson for the Wingate, said: “The children who come here can be quite nervous and a cuddly toy is very comforting.

“They then take the cuddly toys home with them as a reminder of their stay.”

It is the second year toys have been donated to the centre in this way.

In Easter, Richmond Nantwich and Sainsbury’s will be joining The Cat radio to launch the third Easter Egg Appeal for local underprivileged and poorly children.

(Pic: Alison Harding, Richmond Village advisor, Olwyn Payton from Sainsbury’s, and Jill Butler from the Wingate Centre)

Alice in Wonderland will be the fifth pantomime staged at the residential care complex off London Road.

It features staff, friends and family including Rosalind Ratcliffe, Richmond Village hairdresser, who is taking the lead role as Alice.

Rehearsals started in October, with the show written, directed and produced by Fred Allman, who last year reached the finals of the Great North West Care Awards.

Fred said: “The pantomime is a little later this year as rehearsals were interrupted by a bout of illness over the Christmas period.

“However we hope people will come along to enjoy the production as everyone has worked very hard over the past months.”

There will be two performances, on Friday January 18 at 7pm and Saturday January 19 at 3pm.

Tickets are £5 for adults and £2.50 for children which are available at reception on 01270 629080.

Bert Corden joined fellow residents, staff and directors to take part in the annual moustache-growing effort.

And national organisers have officially declared Bert as the oldest Mo-Bro to take part.

His daughter Pauline Kinder wrote to the organisers detailing his date of birth, and was delighted to receive their confirmation.

She said: “I was very proud he wanted to take part and when I last visited him, he asked me if it suited him which, indeed it did!”

Mr Corden added: “I rather like my moustache and am considering keeping it!”

Paddy Brice and Paul Jackson, directors of Richmond Villages, also joined in the effort alongside male members of staff and residents of the five centres around the UK.

The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury gives out thousands of toys to children who stay at the centre throughout the year.

The facility offers respite care for youngsters with disabilities who value the soft toys they are given and is a reminder of their stay.

Richmond Village, Sainsbury’s and local community-based Cat Radio are supporting the appeal.

Soft toys can be taken to Sainsbury’s store on Middlewich Road, Nantwich or Richmond Village, off London Road.

Olwyn Payton, Sainsbury’s spokeswoman, said: “We hope this year’s appeal will result in as many toys as last year.

“The toys can be new or second hand, as long as they are in good condition.”

Male residents and staff at Richmond Village Nantwich are taking part in Movember to boost funds for men’s health charities.

Blokes taking part are supposed to grow a moustache for the whole of November.

And despite a slow start, the moustaches are now coming on well with some resembling those seen in old Western movies while others are slightly more refined.

Village advisor Nicola Tooke said: “It is strange seeing familiar faces sporting facial hair and becoming more and more hirsute.

“Obviously, the female residents and staff are supporting their efforts by becoming “Mo-sisters” and encouraging them in their fund-raising efforts through sponsorship.”

Anyone wishing to support members of the Richmond Village team should visit the Movember website and follow the link http://uk.movember.com/team/582309.

The Bunbury-based Olympic gymnast will be one of the highlights of a packed programme for the December 1 Lights Switch On event.

Nantwich Town Council has teamed up with Redshift Radio, town centre traders and others to lay on a range of entertainment.

Many shops will be opening up on Sundays, and there will be a Christingle Service and a Lantern Parade from Richmond Village.

There will be live music from Hex and Tim Gallagher, entertainment from Nantwich Young Voices, and fireworks from Crewe-based Blitz Fireworks

RedShift Radio, currently broadcasting on 87.7 FM until December, will be running competitions during the afternoon and evening.

All the fun starts at 2pm and runs through until around 7.30pm

On November 18 and 25, Richmond Village off London Road will be hosting lantern making workshops.

To book call the Village on 01270 629080.