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Brine Leas School to stage Christmas Carol concert

Brine Leas School in Nantwich is staging a Christmas Carol concert on Tuesday December 13.

The concert is being held at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich and starts at 7pm, with free entry.

December 7, 2022
2022 Nantwich Poppy Appeal raises more than £48,000

2022 Nantwich Poppy Appeal raises more than £48,000

By Jonathan White
Nantwich people have helped raise more than £48,000 during this year’s Poppy Appeal for the Royal British Legion.

Poppies were bought and worn with pride by thousands of people across the Nantwich area during the Remembrance period in November.

December 4, 2022
Nantwich choristers wow packed audience to milestone concert

Nantwich choristers wow packed audience to milestone concert

Music-lovers flocked to an autumn concert marking the start of a year of celebration for Nantwich Choral Society.

They packed St Mary’s Church in Nantwich for an evening of classical music against the 14th century backdrop.

December 1, 2022
Series of Christmas concerts and shows set for Nantwich

Series of Christmas concerts and shows set for Nantwich

A number of Christmas concerts and performances are set to take place in and around Nantwich as the festive season kicks in.

First up is Concordia – a chamber choir which formed when a group of singers met outside to sing during lockdown

November 27, 2022
Christmas weekend of events at St Mary’s Church Acton

Christmas weekend of events at St Mary’s Church Acton

By Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church in Acton near Nantwich will host several Christmas-themed events over the first weekend in December.

An indoor ‘Christmas Tree Festival’ takes place on Saturday December 3 (9am to 5pm) and Sunday December 4 (12pm to 5.30pm).

November 23, 2022
Nantwich Tree of Light illuminated at ceremony

Nantwich Tree of Light illuminated at ceremony

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Tree of Light’ in Nantwich was illuminated at a ceremony on Sunday.

Several hundred people gathered outside the west doors to St Mary’s Church for a short service of prayers, a hymn, a poem, and a song.

November 8, 2022
Stunning Poppy Crown unveiled to launches Nantwich Poppy Appeal

Stunning Poppy Crown unveiled to launches Nantwich Poppy Appeal

By Jonathan White
Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion launched its annual Poppy Appeal when a “Poppy Crown” was unveiled by the Nantwich Mayor.

There are Poppy Appeal collection boxes in shops and pubs all over Nantwich.

October 30, 2022
New “King Arthur” show set for Nantwich performance

New “King Arthur” show set for Nantwich performance

King Arthur is set for a reappearance – this time in Nantwich!

Award-winning writer/director and Cheshire native Dan Freeman is bringing his version of the legendary story to St Mary’s Church.

August 19, 2022
Respects paid at Nantwich funeral of soldier killed in Ukraine

Respects paid at Nantwich funeral of soldier killed in Ukraine

Hundreds attended a moving service at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich today at the funeral of a local soldier killed while fighting in Ukraine.

Jordan Gatley, 24, from Church Minshull, died after leaving the British Army to help Ukrainian forces battle against the Russian invasion.

August 8, 2022
Nantwich Choral Society ends season on a high

Nantwich Choral Society ends season on a high

Nantwich Choral Society is planning a 50th anniversary programme of concerts after ending the season on a high with a sell-out concert at St Mary’s Church.

The choir was in fine voice for Gioachino Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle, an upbeat piece penned by the Italian composer in 1863 but never heard in his lifetime because he could not get permission to use female singers in church.

July 23, 2022
The Nantwich Singers to perform St Mary’s Church concert

The Nantwich Singers to perform St Mary’s Church concert

The Nantwich Singers will be giving a concert ‘Folksongs and Fancies – Joyful and whimsical songs for summer’ with pianist John Gough.

The concert is part of the Summer Lunchtime Concerts series at St Mary’s Church, Nantwich.

June 13, 2022
St Mary’s Church to perform Platinum Jubilee Peal

St Mary’s Church to perform Platinum Jubilee Peal

Nantwich bell-ringers will be in action today (June 3) as they perform a special three-hour Platinum Jubilee Peal at St Mary’s Church.

Starting at 10am, they will perform a peal of “Cambridge Surprise Major” in recognition of the Queen’s 70 years.

June 3, 2022
Singers flock to St Mary’s Church to support Ukraine

Singers flock to St Mary’s Church to support Ukraine

Singers across Cheshire combined their voices at a Nantwich concert to raise a sum “far beyond expectations” for the people of Ukraine.

Nantwich Choral Society raised £6,000 for the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal with a “Come and Sing” event at St Mary’s Church Nantwich.

June 1, 2022