What’s On & Reviews

Review: Nantwich Players and ‘The God of Carnage’

Review: Nantwich Players and ‘The God of Carnage’

By Claire Faulkner
Tickets are still available for Nantwich Players latest production ‘The God of Carnage’.

Written by Yasmina Reza and directed by Simon Porter, this comedy tells the story of two couples who meet to discuss the behaviour of their children following a fight in a local park.

May 7, 2016
Cheshire Wildlife Trust farm at Cholmondeley to stage Open Day

Cheshire Wildlife Trust farm at Cholmondeley to stage Open Day

Cheshire Wildlife Trust will throw open its farm gates to the public in June.

The trust’s 210-acre Bickley Hall Farm site will take part in LEAF’s (Linking Environment and Farming) national Open Farm Sunday event on June 5.

May 7, 2016
Singer Hannah White wows customers at Nantwich Bloom shop

Singer Hannah White wows customers at Nantwich Bloom shop

By Jonathan White
Hungry customers at a Nantwich shop were treated to more than a just a tasty sandwich when they were wowed by a talented singer.

London-based songwriter Hannah White performed at the Bloom sandwich shop on Pillory Street.

May 6, 2016
Hilarious “Puppetry of the Penis” show arrives at Crewe Lyceum

Hilarious “Puppetry of the Penis” show arrives at Crewe Lyceum

The hilarious “Puppetry of the Penis” live show is set to pull in the crowds at Crewe Lyceum on May 20.

Puppetry of the Penis is an evening of puppetry with its pants off.

May 5, 2016
NanoCon comic event entertains Nantwich Civic crowds

NanoCon comic event entertains Nantwich Civic crowds

By Jonathan White
‘NanoCon’ comic returned to the Nantwich Civic Hall after the success of the inaugural event last November.

The main hall featured a collectors market of stalls, selling a host of collectable merchandise, handmade goods and artwork, and ample autograph and opportunities with stars of TV and the movies.

May 4, 2016
Reaseheath College Family Festival set for Nantwich

Reaseheath College Family Festival set for Nantwich

Reaseheath College’s Family Festival is gearing up for its annual event on May 15.

The action-packed festival, on the college’s Nantwich campus, will offer hundreds of activities and displays which appeal to all ages.

May 3, 2016
Review: South West Cheshire Scouts “Crewe Gang Show”

Review: South West Cheshire Scouts “Crewe Gang Show”

By Claire Faulkner
South West Cheshire Scouts have been riding along on the crest of a wave producing theatre for 78 years.

This year, The Crewe Gang Show at The Lyceum had the traditional variety show feel.

May 1, 2016
Four top acts line up for Nantwich Very Best in Stand Up

Four top acts line up for Nantwich Very Best in Stand Up

The Very Best In Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall this week with a top bill of live comedy.

And two of the acts playing on May 6 are performing in Nantwich for the first time.

May 1, 2016
Nantwich Film Club to host town’s first film festival in May

Nantwich Film Club to host town’s first film festival in May

Nantwich Film Club will be hosting the town’s first annual Film Festival from May 20 to May 22.

Screenings will take place at Nantwich Civic Hall, the club’s regular venue.

April 30, 2016
150 vehicles set for Weaver Wander 2016 in Nantwich

150 vehicles set for Weaver Wander 2016 in Nantwich

Around 150 classic cars are expected to line up next month for the popular Nantwich event, the Weaver Wander.

The event, organised by the Rotary Club of Crewe & Nantwich Weaver, is set to take place on Saturday May 28.

April 27, 2016
Crewe family’s concert raises £1,500 in aid of muscular dystrophy

Crewe family’s concert raises £1,500 in aid of muscular dystrophy

The family of a South Cheshire boy with life-limiting muscular dystrophy, have raised £1,500 at an annual concert.

The fifth ‘Voice and Brass’ charity performance was held in honour of Neil and Karen Robinson’s eight-year-old son Thomas (pictured).

April 26, 2016
Crewe & Nantwich U3A celebrate 21st birthday with MP

Crewe & Nantwich U3A celebrate 21st birthday with MP

Members of Crewe & Nantwich U3A were joined by MP Edward Timpson at the group’s 21st birthday celebrations – which raised £660 in the process.

Mr Timpson was joined by Cllr Dennis Straine-Frances, Mayor of Crewe, and more than 150 U3A members and friends at the event at Crewe Alex FC.

April 25, 2016
New Lowry theatre piece heads for Faddiley and Tattenhall venues

New Lowry theatre piece heads for Faddiley and Tattenhall venues

A psychological thriller developed by The Lowry theatre is heading to two rural venues in South Cheshire.

Animikii Theatre’s founders Henry McGrath and Adam Davies will stage “Origins” at the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall, and The Goodwill Hall, in Faddiley.

April 24, 2016