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Words & Music- HAZEL O’CONNOR

Hazel O’Connor rose to fame in 1980 starring in the iconic punk film, Breaking Glass. There were smash hits, Top 10 albums and Top of The Pops appearances aplenty along the way. Hazel’s ageless songs seem even more relevant in our present times. Accompanied by virtuoso saxophonist Clare Hirst (The Belle Stars, Communards, David Bowie) and Sarah Fisher (Eurythmics) on[Read More…]

August 24, 2019

Words & Music- GILMORE & ROBERTS

Folk duo Gilmore & Roberts combine award-winning songwriting with astounding musicianship & tight harmonies to create a powerful wall of sound. Nominated 3 times at the BBC Folk Awards, Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts met while students & released their debut album in 2008. Since then, the duo has toured abroad, played the UK’s biggest festivals, toured with Fairport Convention[Read More…]

August 24, 2019

Words & Music- SALENA GODDEN

Salena Godden is a highly respected poet, author and broadcaster. She has published two poetry collections; Under the Pier and Fishing in the Aftermath, and a collection of essays entitled The Good Immigrant. Her live poetry album, LIVEwire, was shortlisted for the Ted Hughes Award. Her latest book, Pessimism is for Lightweights – 13 Pieces of Courage and Resistance, was[Read More…]

August 23, 2019

Words & Music- SCOTT MATTHEWS

Singer-songwriter Scott Matthews who grew up listening to Led Zeppelin, Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan, got his first guitar when he was seven and knew then that music was his future. His first album Passing Stranger caught the attention of Janice Long, Mark Radcliffe and Lauren Laverne and won him the Ivor Novello award for the single Elusive. He’s toured[Read More…]

August 22, 2019

Words & Music- THEA GILMORE

Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter and Words & Music co-founder, Thea Gilmore, performs her annual ‘homecoming’ show in the beautiful St Mary’s Church. The show will include material from all stages of her unique career, including her new album Small World Turning, which features The Fuse (Let it all Come Down) This chance to hear the celebrated, exquisite voice of one of[Read More…]

August 22, 2019

Words & Music- LINDISFARNE

Recently reformed legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers, Lindisfarne, are back on top form with a classic five-piece line-up fronted by founding member, Rod Clements. Their repertoire includes unforgettable songs like Meet Me on the Corner, Fog on the Tyne, Lady Eleanor and Run for Home. With a live reputation second to none, Lindisfarne’s power to galvanise festival and concert audiences remains[Read More…]

August 22, 2019

Words & Music- LUCY SPRAGGAN

Lucy started out as a singer-songwriter performing at open-mic nights around the country. At just 19-years-old she took the brave decision to perform her self-penned hit ‘Last Night (Beer Fear)’ on the X Factor and secured a Top 20 single and Top 30 self-released album whilst still competing in the show. Through relentless touring, her innate song writing ability and[Read More…]

August 22, 2019

Words & Music- LEMN SISSAY

Lemn Sissay is an award-winning poet, playwright and broadcaster. He has performed throughout the world from The Library of Congress in The United States to The University of Addis Ababa. Awarded an MBE for services to literature in 2010, Lemn is Chancellor of The University of Manchester and holds an Honorary Doctorate from The University of Huddersfield. He is the[Read More…]

August 22, 2019

Words & Music- HOLY MOLY & THE CRACKERS

Holy Moly & The Crackers make riotous party music for the masses. Their upcoming album, Take a Bite, is a concise, passionate take on folk, blues and indie rock. Formed in Newcastle in 2011, the group began as little more than a laugh, an excuse to busk through some foot-stomping folk pop. VENUE The Crown Hotel Ballroom Monday, October 14th[Read More…]

August 22, 2019

Beeston Castle August Bank Holiday

Beeston Castle Warriors at Beeston Castle Sunday 25 August – Monday 26 August 11am – 5pm Experience the sights, sounds and smells of life as a 13th-century warrior as the Garrison set up camp at Beeston Castle. Meet the mighty armoured soldiers as they train for war, and marvel at their skills as they wield spears, shields and bows. An[Read More…]

August 22, 2019

Wrenbury Model Railway Club Whitchurch display

Wrenbury and District Model Railway Club, in conjunction with Whitchurch Museum and Archives, will be holding a model railway display as part of the Heritage Open Days event on Friday the 13th and Saturday the 14th of September. On display you will find working models in various gauges, some of which form part of the modular sections of the club[Read More…]

August 22, 2019

Tiptoe through the tombstones

A classic comedy thriller brought to you by Shavington Drama Group! This show will have you on the edge of your seats, with deaths and disappearances aplenty. Can you guess who did it? 18th – 21st September from 7.30pm at Wistaston Memorial Hall Buy your tickets online now at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/shavington-drama-group Find us on Facebook for more information!

August 22, 2019

Nantwich Litter Group pick August 28

The next Nantwich Litter Group pick is on Wednesday 28th August at 10am. Meeting outside The Wilbraham Arms on Welsh Row, and picking in and around Queens Drive, the car parks and riverside area. Coffee will be at Harrison’s afterwards.

August 22, 2019