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Fundraising community cafe returns to Acton St Mary’s Church

Fundraising community cafe returns to Acton St Mary’s Church

By Jonathan White
The “Tea at the Tower” community cafe in Acton makes a welcome return from Sunday August 29.

The cafe has remained closed since March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

August 18, 2021
Vital church funds raised at Acton September Serenade concert

Vital church funds raised at Acton September Serenade concert

By Jonathan White
A ‘September Serenade’ fund-raising music concert has helped raise vital funds for St Mary’s Church in Acton.

The concert featured soprano Jessica Thayer, accompanied by pianist Sally Birkett, who performed show-stopping hits from Puccini to Cole Porter.

October 9, 2019
Acton Church to stage September Serenade concert

Acton Church to stage September Serenade concert

A “September Serenade” fund-raising music concert will take place at St Mary’s Church in Acton on September 26.

The concert, starting at 7.30pm, will feature talented soprano Jessica Thayer, accompanied by pianist Sally Birkett, with show stopping hits from Puccini to Cole Porter.

September 21, 2019
Audience wowed at “Step into Christmas” concert in Nantwich

Audience wowed at “Step into Christmas” concert in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
A packed audience enjoyed the live music concert ‘Step into Christmas’ at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

The concert featured Crewe Brass, drummers from Cheshire Drums & Bugles, European mezzo soprano Emma Brown, and Acton CE Primary Academy Choir conducted by headteacher Rachael McKinley.

December 3, 2018
Live music Christmas concert set for St Mary’s Church Nantwich

Live music Christmas concert set for St Mary’s Church Nantwich

A live music ‘Step into Christmas’ concert will take place on Saturday December 1 at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

The concert will feature Crewe Brass, European mezzo soprano Emma Brown, and Acton CE Primary Academy Choir, accompanied by Lydia Price on piano.

November 23, 2018
Nantwich Concert Band team up with Soprano Jessica Thayer

Nantwich Concert Band team up with Soprano Jessica Thayer

Nantwich Concert Band is teaming up with Soprano Jessica Thayer to stage a mid-summer concert in the town.

Their “Midsummer Music” performance will be staged at Nantwich Civic Hall on Sunday June 24 at 7pm.

June 1, 2018
Singing star Milly Forrest to perform with Nantwich Choral Society

Singing star Milly Forrest to perform with Nantwich Choral Society

Nantwich is to welcome singing sensation Milly Forrest, a former cloakroom attendant who shot to fame after standing in for a soprano who was ill.

The 24-year-old wowed critics last year when she stepped into the spotlight at the world-famous chamber music venue Wigmore Hall in London where she worked evenings as an usher.

March 8, 2018
Soprano Lesley Garrett to perform at Crewe Lyceum

Soprano Lesley Garrett to perform at Crewe Lyceum

Famous soprano Lesley Garrett is to sing live on stage at Crewe Lyceum.

Garrett, star of Strictly Come Dancing and Loose Women, will be performing this Wednesday November 2.

October 29, 2016
Nantwich soprano helps save motorcyclist’s life after first aid course

Nantwich soprano helps save motorcyclist’s life after first aid course

A Nantwich soprano is singing the praises of first aid experts – after she saved the life of a motorcyclist in a road smash.

Jess Thayer used her training from St John Ambulance in a real emergency when she came across the accident just days after she completed her course.

March 21, 2016