What’s On & Reviews

Audlem RNLI Festival to be staged at Overwater Marina

Audlem RNLI Festival to be staged at Overwater Marina

The Audlem RNLI Festival will take place at the Overwater Marina near Nantwich on September 3 and 4.

A Boatshare Event takes place on the Saturday where there will be refreshments, licensed bar, cream teas, ice cream and more.

August 29, 2016
“Whispering” Bob Harris set for Nantwich Words and Music Festival return

“Whispering” Bob Harris set for Nantwich Words and Music Festival return

By Kirsty Rollings
Radio and TV presenter “Whispering” Bob Harris says he can’t wait to return to Nantwich as a headline act at the Words & Music Festival.

The legendary Radio 2 DJ will be returning to Nantwich nine years after he first appeared at the festival.

August 28, 2016
‘Rockney’ duo Chas and Dave to perform at Crewe Lyceum

‘Rockney’ duo Chas and Dave to perform at Crewe Lyceum

‘Rockney’ duo Chas and Dave visit Crewe Lyceum with The Full Story Live on Sunday September 4.

Chas Hodges and Dave Peacock, better known as Chas and Dave, have been friends for over 50 years .

August 27, 2016
Vintage markets set to light up Nantwich in autumn

Vintage markets set to light up Nantwich in autumn

Specialist market firm Vintage Escapades is to stage three events in Nantwich this Autumn.

The events give people a chance to view and buy hand-made goods from local artists.

August 21, 2016
Art exhibition by four local groups held in Nantwich

Art exhibition by four local groups held in Nantwich

A fine art exhibition by four local art groups will be held this weekend in Nantwich.

The event, at Nantwich Parish Rooms by St Mary’s Church, will see work from ARTSupport, Pastel Club, Wybunbury Art Group and Shavington Art Group.

August 17, 2016
Shavington Drama Group to stage award-winning mystery

Shavington Drama Group to stage award-winning mystery

Shavington Drama Group is to stage an award-winning American mystery “The Game’s Afoot” in September.

The production – winner of Best Play! in 2012 Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allen Poe Awards – will be staged at Shavington Village Hall September 21-24.

August 15, 2016
Dorothy Clive Garden to host fifth annual Chilli Festival

Dorothy Clive Garden to host fifth annual Chilli Festival

The 5th Annual Chilli Festival will take place on September 17-18 at the Dorothy Clive Garden near Nantwich.

The fundraising event attracts hundreds of visitors and families from the local area and will take place from 10am to 5.30pm on both days.

August 14, 2016
Rare 360-year-old journal on display at Nantwich Museum

Rare 360-year-old journal on display at Nantwich Museum

Visitors to Nantwich Museum can see a rare 360-year-old journal of events in the town during the English Civil War.

The author was Thomas Malbon, a lawyer and sometime Registrar and Churchwarden, who lived in Welsh Row.

August 12, 2016
Very Best in Stand Up live comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

Very Best in Stand Up live comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

The Very Best In Stand Up live comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on September 2 with a star-studded show to kick off a new season.

And comedy fans will enjoy top comedians from around the globe in the first show.

August 10, 2016
Nantwich Museum hosts summer fun workshops

Nantwich Museum hosts summer fun workshops

Summer fun is the aim of the forthcoming children’s workshops at Nantwich Museum.

Crafts and activities include weaving, windmills, the seaside, quizzes, really slimy sea creatures and much more.

August 8, 2016
Death Toll thriller comes to Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Death Toll thriller comes to Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Death Toll, the latest offering from thriller playwright James Cawood, is to play at Crewe Lyceum next week.

The show stars Corrinne Wicks (Doctors, Emmerdale) and Tom Butcher (Doctors, The Bill).

August 2, 2016
St Mary’s Church Nantwich to host hospice gala concert

St Mary’s Church Nantwich to host hospice gala concert

St Mary’s Church in Nantwich will host the annual gala concert organised by St Luke’s Hospice.

The concert is being held in association with the Nantwich Food and Drink Festival, on September 3.

August 1, 2016
Nantwich Show 2016 spectacular captured in pictures

Nantwich Show 2016 spectacular captured in pictures

Tens of thousands of visitors packed into another hugely successful Nantwich Show at Dorfold Park.

And the incredible annual event was also captured in these spectacular pictures.

July 29, 2016