Virtual Views of the Central Field

Take a virtual tour of the roads, lanes and streets around the central field before Bloor develops it! The 360 degree images were taken earlier this month as a record of what the undeveloped field looks like when viewed from its surroundings. The virtual tour takes the viewer around the […]


New Curate for Appleton Thorn Parish

Reverend Alan Jewell, the Vicar of St Matthew’s, Stretton and St Cross, Appleton Thorn has announced that Ruth Mock has been appointed Assistant Curate to the parishes following consultation with Wardens and PCCs of both Stretton and Appleton Thorn parishes. Ruth is currently the Diocesan Family Life Officer, based at Church House […]


Public Meeting on HCA’s Plans for Development

The village’s local Warrington Borough Councillors have arranged a public meeting to discuss the Home and Communities Agency (HCA)’s developments at Pewterspear Green, Appleton Cross and Grappenhall Heys – a total of over 950 houses. Appleton and Grappenhall Borough Councillors Mike Biggin, Ryan Bate, Judith Wheeler, Brian Axcell and Sharon Harris have […]


HCA proposed development at Appleton Cross 1

The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) is proposing to develop land at Appleton Cross for residential purposes – including a local centre. Details of the proposals are given in the Appleton Cross Development Statement. Delyse Bailey, Senior Area Manager (Cheshire and Warrington) for the HCA, has written to Appleton Ward […]


St Cross Church 130th Anniversary

St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn – sometimes known as Holy Cross Church – celebrates its 130th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the church will be open on Saturday 10th September from 10:00AM to 5:00PM. There will be displays of the church’s history and refreshments on offer. On the […]