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Nantwich artist Tony donates artwork to Nantwich Town FC

Nantwich artist Tony donates artwork to Nantwich Town FC

By Jonathan White
Nantwich artist Tony Denton has donated his painting of the Nantwich Town FC crest being painted to the club.

Tony, accompanied by son Harvey, presented his 2ft by 3ft canvas artwork to Nantwich Town FC chairman Jon Gold on the pitch at the Optimum Pay Group Stadium earlier this week.

July 18, 2021
Captain Sir Tom Moore painting back on display in Nantwich

Captain Sir Tom Moore painting back on display in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
A painting of Captain Sir Tom Moore has been placed back on display in the shop window of Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge in his memory.

The country has been paying tribute to Captain Moore following his death yesterday. He was being treated for pneumonia and had tested positive for coronavirus.

February 3, 2021
Poppies painted on roads to commemorate Remembrance Sunday

Poppies painted on roads to commemorate Remembrance Sunday

Highways teams have painted specially designed poppy markings across roads in Cheshire East to mark Remembrance Sunday.

The iconic poppies, including one outside Nantwich Civic Hall, have been painted in honour of the service and sacrifice provided by our Armed Forces, veterans and their families.

November 7, 2020
Nantwich canvas to be auctioned for NHS Charity

Nantwich canvas to be auctioned for NHS Charity

By Jonathan White
A one-of-a-kind canvas on display in Nantwich is being auctioned off with the proceeds going towards an NHS charity.

The artwork, entitled ‘Support the NHS’ was created by talented Nantwich-based artist Tony Denton

May 17, 2020
LETTER: Great to view Captain Tom painting in Nantwich Bookshop

LETTER: Great to view Captain Tom painting in Nantwich Bookshop

Dear Editor
I saw the fabulous ‘Captain Tom’ painting on slate by talented artist Tony Denton on display at Nantwich town square by the War Memorial for the first-time today.
The painting was reinstated to its original location following pressure from your readership.

April 28, 2020
Captain Tom painting to be reinstated on Nantwich town square

Captain Tom painting to be reinstated on Nantwich town square

The slate painting of Captain Tom Moore is to be reinstated on the town square in Nantwich after readers clamoured for its return.

The stunning picture, by Tony Denton, was awarded to the town as a tribute to the 99-year-old who has raised more than £28 million for NHS charities.

April 27, 2020
Painting of “Captain Tom” added to Nantwich Civic Hall time capsule

Painting of “Captain Tom” added to Nantwich Civic Hall time capsule

The stunning painting of national hero “Captain Tom” which was left on display in Nantwich town square has gone.

But don’t worry – it’s safe for many years to come after being donated by the artist to the Civic Hall’s time capsule!

April 25, 2020
Stunning painting of “Captain Tom” left in Nantwich town square

Stunning painting of “Captain Tom” left in Nantwich town square

This stunning painting of national hero “Captain Tom” was left on display in Nantwich town square today.

The painting is a tribute to the incredible 99-year-old who single-handedly raise millions of pounds for NHS charities.

April 23, 2020
Nantwich Museum to host “Art in Action” painting demonstration

Nantwich Museum to host “Art in Action” painting demonstration

Nantwich Museum is to host an “Art in Action” painting demonstration by local artist David Jewkes next week.

It will form part of David’s successful exhibition “A Life in Colour” running in the Millennium Gallery until Saturday July 14.

May 24, 2018
Pebbleart makes an artistic impact in Willaston

Pebbleart makes an artistic impact in Willaston

By Jonathan White
Pebbleart participants are bringing a smile to Willaston residents – by painting rocks and then hiding them for strangers to find.

Pebbles from craft shops or public places are being painted with acrylic paints or permanent pens.

April 5, 2018
Recognise this house? Family seeks help to identify Nantwich painting

Recognise this house? Family seeks help to identify Nantwich painting

A family has appealed for help to identify a house featured in a painting believed to be based in Nantwich area.

Mark Robinson says the painting has been in his family for more than 50 years.

December 5, 2017
Former Nantwich Museum volunteer honoured for 23 years service

Former Nantwich Museum volunteer honoured for 23 years service

A former Nantwich Museum volunteer was honoured for his 23 years’ service when he re-visited the Pillory Street venue.

Allan Whatley, now aged 104, was presented with a painting of Nantwich Medieval Market by chair of the museum trust Nick Dyer in recognition of his service.

May 29, 2017
Nantwich art publisher unveils partnership with Joshua Tree charity

Nantwich art publisher unveils partnership with Joshua Tree charity

Nantwich art firm Blutulip Publishing has teamed up with children’s cancer charity The Joshua Tree to launch The Life Tree painting.

Every copy of The Life Tree sold, a donation of £5 will be made to the charity which supports families living with the childhood cancer.

March 22, 2017