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Nantwich Civic Comedy returns with top line-up for April 5

Nantwich Civic Comedy returns with top line-up for April 5

Four more top comedy acts take to the stage at Nantwich Civic Hall this Friday April 5 as “The Very Best In Stand Up” returns.

First up and making his debut in Nantwich is Ali Woods.

April 1, 2024
Mind Charity event at Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich

Mind Charity event at Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich

An event showcasing alternative pop acts will take place at the Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich next month.

The event will help raise funds for Mind Charity and Mid Cheshire Mind, says organiser Tim Dougill.

March 31, 2024
Nantwich Players Studio to stage audition workshop

Nantwich Players Studio to stage audition workshop

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Players Studio are inviting people to join their next audition workshop for ‘The Last of the Pelican Daughters’ by Wardrobe Ensemble.

The audition workshop will take place on Sunday April 21 at Nantwich Players Theatre on Love Lane at 11am.

March 28, 2024
REVIEW: The Mousetrap at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

REVIEW: The Mousetrap at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Lynne Lomax
The greatest mystery of the world’s longest running stage play must surely be why its author, the best selling novelist of all time Agatha Christie, initially gave it a life span of only eight months.

Seventy years later The Mousetrap remains one of the great ‘who dunnit’ tales of the 20th century and continues to deliver and delight, judging from the reaction of the audience at the opening performance at the Lyceum Theatre, Crewe.

March 27, 2024
Crewe Hall to host WPS unisex fashion show

Crewe Hall to host WPS unisex fashion show

Plans have been unveiled for a glamorous fashion show raising funds for a South Cheshire organisation dedicated to increasing security for women and girls.

Organisers at Alpha Omega Women Peace and Security (WPS) Foundation are inviting businesses to be part of their very special event at Crewe Hall in May.

March 23, 2024
‘Nude not Rude’ Exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

‘Nude not Rude’ Exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

A new “Nude not Rude” exhibition has opened at Nantwich Museum of life drawings by members of the Nantwich Life Drawing Group.

The group has more than 300 members who all share a love of drawing the human figure.

March 21, 2024
REVIEW: Nantwich Players Youth Theatre – “The Visit”

REVIEW: Nantwich Players Youth Theatre – “The Visit”

By Claire Faulkner
This year’s production from the Youth Theatre at Nantwich Players is The Visit, a tragicomedy written by Friedrich Durrenmatt and directed by Ben Willis.

The Youth Theatre gave an exceptional performance and this production highlights the ability and talent of the young cast.

March 21, 2024
Nantwich Food Festival set to wow crowds for 2024

Nantwich Food Festival set to wow crowds for 2024

The countdown to Nantwich Food Festival 2024 is underway with the three-day event now confirmed for Friday August 30, Saturday 31st and Sunday 1st September.

Festival exhibitor manager Julian Thompson revealed three quarters of available exhibitor spaces have already been booked.

March 20, 2024
Free activities for children across Cheshire East in April

Free activities for children across Cheshire East in April

Everybody Health & Leisure in Cheshire East are to stage free gym and swim membership and free places on their multi activity days during the Easter holidays.

These are for children and young people in receipt of benefits-related free school meals.

March 19, 2024
PIC SPECIAL: More than 1,200 take part in Nantwich 10K

PIC SPECIAL: More than 1,200 take part in Nantwich 10K

By Jonathan White
More than 1,200 runners took part in the third annual ‘Nantwich 10k’ road race yesterday (March 17).

The event, organised by RunThrough, took part in a loop on closed roads starting and finishing close to Nantwich town square.

March 18, 2024
Rock and roll author Suzan Holder to launch Nantwich Jazz Festival

Rock and roll author Suzan Holder to launch Nantwich Jazz Festival

Rock ‘n roll author Suzan Holder will be appearing in Nantwich to help launch this year’s Jazz Festival.

TV presenter Suzan, wife of Slade star Noddy, has written two romantic comedies with a musical theme, one featuring a Beatles fan and the other involving a mystery about Elvis Presley.

March 16, 2024
Nantwich Players Studio presents “The White Bike”

Nantwich Players Studio presents “The White Bike”

Nantwich Players Studio are to stage their next production this April, called “The White Bike” by Tamara von Werthern.

Millions of people cycle to work every day. And every week, some of them don’t make it home.

March 15, 2024
Bluebell Wood At Combermere Abbey

Combermere Abbey bluebell walks and house tours return

Combermere Abbey is opening up to run its popular Bluebell Walks and guided tours in 2024.

Visitors can explore Combermere by booking onto a tour of the house or a late spring trip to see the bluebells in its ancient woodlands.

March 9, 2024