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Review: Sherlock Holmes and Ripper Murders, Crewe Lyceum

Review: Sherlock Holmes and Ripper Murders, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Theatre fans have been delighted with the latest production from ‘talking Scarlet’ at Crewe Lyceum this week.

The company’s performance of ‘Sherlock Holmes and The Ripper Murders’ by Brian Clemens, has proved a real hit.

August 8, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich U3A display to be held in Wistaston

Crewe & Nantwich U3A display to be held in Wistaston

An exhibition of paintings, drawings, photographs, needlework, craft, creative writing and floristry will be staged by Crewe and Nantwich branch of the University of the Third Age (U3A).

The display will be opened next Wednesday (August 12) in St Mary’s Church Hall, Church Lane, Wistaston.

August 5, 2015
Tony Christie to perform live at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Tony Christie to perform live at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Legendary singer Tony Christie will be singing at Crewe Lyceum Theatre as part of his UK tour this year.

Christie had a string of hits in the 1960s, and returned to fame 10 years ago with the re release of “Is This the Way to Amarillo?” for Comic Relief.

August 4, 2015
Charity football game will raise leukaemia research funds

Charity football game will raise leukaemia research funds

A charity football match to raise money for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research is taking place this week.

The game, this Saturday August 8, will be held at the Cumberland Sports Ground (all-weather pitch) in Crewe.

August 3, 2015
Gala concert in Nantwich to raise St Luke’s Hospice funds

Gala concert in Nantwich to raise St Luke’s Hospice funds

A gala concert night will bring the sound of the valleys to Nantwich Parish Church.

Tickets are on sale for the concert staged by St Luke’s Hospice and featuring the internationally-acclaimed Rhos Orpheus Male Choir and Roberts Bakery Band.

August 1, 2015
Sherlock Holmes performs at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Sherlock Holmes performs at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

One of Britain’s best-loved detectives is live on-stage in a new case at Crewe Lyceum next week.

Sherlock Holmes and the Ripper Murders, will play at the venue from Monday August 3 to Wednesday August 5.

July 31, 2015
Car boot sale in aid of RSPCA Stapeley Grange & Cattery

Car boot sale in aid of RSPCA Stapeley Grange & Cattery

A charity car boot sale will be held on August 15 to raise money for RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre & Cattery.

The event is being held at the centre in London Road, Nantwich, from 11am to 3pm.

July 31, 2015
Nantwich at Play exhibition now showing at Museum

Nantwich at Play exhibition now showing at Museum

Fun is the key note of the Nantwich at Play exhibition which has opened at Nantwich Museum until September 19.

The exhibition, with a theme on changing social influences, illustrates how people of Nantwich have spent their leisure time through the ages.

July 30, 2015
Cocktail party lifts spirit of Richmond Village Nantwich residents

Cocktail party lifts spirit of Richmond Village Nantwich residents

You’re never too old to party – as these residents of Richmond Village Nantwich showed!

They joined in the spirit when the Village threw a cocktail party for residents and guests from across Nantwich.

July 28, 2015
International Cheese Awards 2015 judged at Nantwich Show ground

International Cheese Awards 2015 judged at Nantwich Show ground

Cheese makers from Nantwich to the Netherlands packed in to the giant marquee at Nantwich Show ground today for the 2015 International Cheese Awards.

More than 4,600 cheeses from 26 different countries all competed for a plethora of prizes in the 83,000 sq ft marquee at Dorfold Park.

July 28, 2015
Nantwich Very Best in Stand Up lines up top acts for new season

Nantwich Very Best in Stand Up lines up top acts for new season

The Very Best in Stand Up is gearing up for a return to Nantwich in five weeks – with a host of top stars lined up for a new season.

Live comedy fans will pack out Nantwich Civic Hall again when the new season kicks off on September 4.

July 27, 2015
Annual Golf Day planned for Leighton Hospital MRI appeal

Annual Golf Day planned for Leighton Hospital MRI appeal

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity will host its third annual golf day to raise money for Leighton Hospital’s MRI Scanner Appeal.

The event will be held at Vale Royal Abbey in Whitegate, Cheshire, on Friday September 18.

July 26, 2015
Big Day Out set to be big hit on Nantwich Show ground

Big Day Out set to be big hit on Nantwich Show ground

This year’s Big Day Out in Nantwich is a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party in aid of St Luke’s Hospice and Macmillan.

The event will be held at the Nantwich Show ground on Sunday August 2 from 11am to 4pm.

July 24, 2015