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Magical Woodland hosts Christmas Light Trail launch event

Magical Woodland hosts Christmas Light Trail launch event

More than 1,000 guests entered the Christmas spirit for a spectacular festive launch event for The Magical Woodland at Blakemere Village in Cheshire.

Stars of stage, television, radio and football were among the first to see this year’s stunning light trail set in 15 acres of stunning countryside.

November 28, 2023
Nantwich Christmas Tree Festival raises money for hospice

Nantwich Christmas Tree Festival raises money for hospice

By Jonathan White
An inaugural ‘Christmas Tree Festival’ at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich has helped raise valuable funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

There were 48 Christmas trees on display inside the church during the three-day event at the weekend.

November 27, 2023
Nantwich Singers to stage Christmas Concert on December 10

Nantwich Singers to stage Christmas Concert on December 10

The Nantwich Singers are to stage their Christmas Concert at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

The concert, called ‘O Nata Lux’, will take place at 3pm on Sunday December 10.

November 23, 2023
St Luke’s Hospice lights up Nantwich with Christmas Tree Festival

St Luke’s Hospice lights up Nantwich with Christmas Tree Festival

A Christmas Tree Festival is taking place in Nantwich this weekend in aid of St Luke’s Hospice.

The festival of 40 twinkling trees will also feature a “Christmas Cinema”.

November 22, 2023
Drone expert unveils aerial photography book at Nantwich event

Drone expert unveils aerial photography book at Nantwich event

By Jonathan White
Aerial photographer Rob Higgins has unveiled his new book “Britain’s Railways from the Air” at an event at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge.

For his book Rob captured dozens of aerial photographs, taken with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone, to provide a unique perspective of the history and workings of Britain’s railways.

November 22, 2023
“Rules for Living” production to be staged by Nantwich Players

“Rules for Living” production to be staged by Nantwich Players

Nantwich Players are to stage an uproarious Christmas family production of “Rules for Living” by Sam Holcroft.

Directed by Jeremy Acklam, this comedy will have you laughing, nodding in recognition, and reflecting on your own family’s quirks.

November 20, 2023
Magical Woodland Christmas experience to launch at Blakemere

Magical Woodland Christmas experience to launch at Blakemere

The festive Magical Woodland experience is all set to be opened at Blakemere Village in Cheshire.

The ‘Magical Woodland’ is the region’s biggest and best Christmas Light Trail

November 18, 2023
Cheshire choir Decibellas appoints new assistant director

Cheshire choir Decibellas appoints new assistant director

Liv Westhead has been appointed the first ever assistant musical director for Cheshire upper voices choir, Decibellas.

Liv, 30, a singer and singing teacher in the county, will support Marcus Williams, musical director with Decibellas since 2016.

November 16, 2023
Santa’s Sleigh route for 2023 revealed for Nantwich!

Santa’s Sleigh route for 2023 revealed for Nantwich!

It’s unveiled! Santa’s Sleigh Route for 2023 has been unveiled by Crewe & Nantwich Round Table.

Families can now start to plan so youngsters can meet Santa on the ever-popular Christmas Float.

November 15, 2023
Nantwich Library to stage Ukrainian teens art exhibition

Nantwich Library to stage Ukrainian teens art exhibition

Nantwich Library is to stage a Ukrainian teens art exhibition called “Sublimation of Emotions”.

The event will take place at the Beam Street venue from November 25 to December 9.

November 14, 2023
Crewe Library Creative Writers Group stages competition

Crewe Library Creative Writers Group stages competition

A poetry competition is being held by Crewe Library Creative Writers’ Group.

The group, which has been established for many years, is encouraging budding poets to get involved and send in entries by the closing date of Tuesday 5th December 6pm.

November 14, 2023
Author promotes latest book at Nantwich Bookshop event

Author promotes latest book at Nantwich Bookshop event

by Jonathan White
Local author Kiley Dunbar talked about her latest book ‘The Gingerbread Christmas Village’ at a sold-out evening event at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge.

She also spoke about her background, her writing techniques and read extracts from the book.

November 11, 2023
Italian art on sale at Nantwich Museum

Italian art on sale at Nantwich Museum

An exhibition of concrete sculptures by acclaimed Italian artist Mario Loprete is running in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum until Saturday December 2.

The exhibition, called In Cemento Veritas, retraces Mario’s artistic production of the last five years.

November 11, 2023