What’s On & Reviews

Review: Nantwich Players, “Entertaining Angels”

Review: Nantwich Players, “Entertaining Angels”

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players latest production is the wonderful and thoughtful comedy ‘Entertaining Angels’.

Written by Richard Everett and directed by Garth Jones, this production once again highlights the skill and dedication which The Players put into each play.

May 12, 2015
RSPCA Crewe & Nantwich to stage Family Fun Dog Show

RSPCA Crewe & Nantwich to stage Family Fun Dog Show

RSPCA Crewe & Nantwich District Branch is staging a Family Fun Dog Show on Sunday May 17, 11am to 4pm.

The show is taking place at Santosha Boarding Kennels & Cattery, in Hankelow, near Nantwich.

May 12, 2015
Nantwich Christie Hospital group holds FIZZ fashion show

Nantwich Christie Hospital group holds FIZZ fashion show

There are a few tickets left for the Nantwich Christie Hospital Support Group FIZZ Fashion Show tomorrow (May 12).

The show is due to take place at The Southlands, on Newcastle Road, Blakelow, Nantwich.

May 11, 2015
Anglo-Saxon talk to be held at Nantwich Museum

Anglo-Saxon talk to be held at Nantwich Museum

A talk called England’s Beginnings: The Anglo-Saxon Achievement will be staged by Rev John Whitehead at Nantwich Museum.

The illustrated talk will demonstrate the diverse cultural influences which came together through the Anglo-Saxon occupation of our land.

May 11, 2015
Tyrone the T-Rex to star at Reaseheath College Family Festival

Tyrone the T-Rex to star at Reaseheath College Family Festival

A giant Tyrannosaurus Rex called Tyrone will be roaming Reaseheath College’s campus in Nantwich.

The T-Rex will be seen by hundreds when the college holds its action-packed Family Festival this Sunday May 17.

May 11, 2015
Hundreds of young and old enjoy Nantwich VE Day celebrations

Hundreds of young and old enjoy Nantwich VE Day celebrations

By Kirsty Rollings
VE Day Celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, took place in Nantwich town centre.

Union Jack flags lined the streets and shop windows of the town centre, with rain moving the celebrations from the town square to St Mary’s Church.

May 9, 2015
Review: The History Boys, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: The History Boys, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Lyceum’s programme of productions has gone from strength to strength this year.

And it was a real treat to be at opening night for The History Boys on Tuesday night (May 5).

May 6, 2015
Highfields Primary to stage Fizz Fashion Show

Highfields Primary to stage Fizz Fashion Show

Highfields Community Primary School in Nantwich will host a Fizz Fashion Show in aid of school funds on Wednesday June 10.

A catwalk show starts at 8pm showcasing a selection of ladies clothing and accessories including bags, scarves and shoes.

May 4, 2015
Crewe Lyceum to stage Alan Bennett’s classic The History Boys

Crewe Lyceum to stage Alan Bennett’s classic The History Boys

Alan Bennett’s comic masterpiece The History Boys is to be staged at Crewe Lyceum next week.

The production – recently voted “the nation’s favourite play” – will run from May 5 to 9.

April 30, 2015
VE Day events in Nantwich town centre unveiled

VE Day events in Nantwich town centre unveiled

Organisers of VE Day celebrations in Nantwich have unveiled plans to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Commemorations will begin at 12.30pm on Friday May 8 in Nantwich town centre, opening with Redshift Radio and music from the era.

April 29, 2015
Review: The Sound of Music, by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

Review: The Sound of Music, by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

By Claire Faulkner
The Lyceum in Crewe was alive with ‘The Sound of Music’ as Crewe Amateur Musicals Society presented the opening night of their latest production.

If you’re a fan of the classic story of the Von Trapp family, then you’ll really enjoy this show.

April 29, 2015
Gardening guru Bob Flowerdew to give Nantwich talk

Gardening guru Bob Flowerdew to give Nantwich talk

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is to stage an evening with Bob Flowerdew in Nantwich next month.

Bob Flowerdew is well known to listeners of Gardeners’ Question Time and followers of Gardeners’ World.

April 27, 2015
New Nantwich art gallery to exhibit local artists

New Nantwich art gallery to exhibit local artists

An art gallery in Nantwich is preparing to show a two-week exhibition of works by local artists Amanda Challoner.

The exhibition at Love Art Gallery on Pillory Street will run from May 9 to 23.

April 26, 2015