Archive for February, 2017

David Walliams children’s tale to be staged at Crewe Lyceum

David Walliams children’s tale to be staged at Crewe Lyceum

A stage version of David Walliams’ children’s tale The First Hippo On The Moon is to be performed at Crewe Lyceum Theatre.

The endearing show will visit South Cheshire during its full-scale UK tour on Sunday March 5.

February 13, 2017
Review: The Big Top rolls into Nantwich for week of performances

Review: The Big Top rolls into Nantwich for week of performances

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of visitors are enjoying the latest Big Top shows which rolled into town over the weekend.

The ‘Circus Vladimir’ is staging its first-ever visit to Nantwich, based on the grounds of Nantwich Town FC.

February 13, 2017

‘Keep Calm and Dance’ charity dinner and dance (Sat 18-3-17)

‘Keep Calm and Dance’ charity dinner and dance takes place on Saturday 18th March 2017 at Nantwich Civic Hall, Market Street, Nantwich. Doors open at 6:30pm and food is served at 7pm. Ticket price includes a 3 course meal, along with a live performance and Q&A from professional dancers AJ & Chloe. They both recently appeared on the BBC’s Strictly[Read More…]

February 12, 2017
Rising number of Nantwich coffee shops led to Swirlys closure, says hospice

Rising number of Nantwich coffee shops led to Swirlys closure, says hospice

The Swirly Whirlys hospice outlet in Nantwich is being closed because of increased competition from the town’s coffee shops, St Luke’s admits.

We revealed earlier this week how the Pillory Street outlet, first opened in 2012, is closing its doors next month.

February 12, 2017
Nantwich Museum to stage new interactive ‘Civil War’ evening class

Nantwich Museum to stage new interactive ‘Civil War’ evening class

Nantwich Museum is to stage an interactive evening class aimed at examining local events during the First Civil War in Cheshire.

It has been arranged by Nantwich Museum’s Civil War Centre.

February 12, 2017
Nantwich Town earn hard-fought 1-1 draw at Sutton Coldfield

Nantwich Town earn hard-fought 1-1 draw at Sutton Coldfield

By Steven Sharman
Promotion-chasing Nantwich Town made it six unbeaten with a hard-fought 1-1 draw away at Sutton Coldfield.

The hosts took a sixth minute lead through Sean Geddes’ penalty after Curtis Jones had brought down David Howarth.

February 12, 2017
Review: Nantwich Players and ‘Hound of the Baskervilles’

Review: Nantwich Players and ‘Hound of the Baskervilles’

By Claire Faulkner
The latest production by Nantwich Players is a wonderful spoof of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic, ‘The Hound of The Baskervilles’.

Adapted by Steven Canny and John Nicholson, and directed by Chris Ridge, the cast of three actors perform up to a dozen characters in this fast moving comedy.

February 11, 2017
Two Nantwich butchers bag top Q Guild Smithfield awards

Two Nantwich butchers bag top Q Guild Smithfield awards

Two Nantwich butchers have scooped gold medals at the Butchers Q Guild Smithfield Awards – known as the industry ‘Oscars’.

H Clewlow Butchers, on Pepper Street, won gold for their Pork Sausage, and Pork & Leek Gluten Free Sausage.

February 11, 2017
Ride to Remember raises £360 for dementia garden at Leighton Hospital

Ride to Remember raises £360 for dementia garden at Leighton Hospital

Hospital staff in South Cheshire took part in the ‘Ride to Remember’ and helped raise more than £360 for a dementia-friendly garden.

Trust staff at Leighton Hospital, Victoria Infirmary, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre cycled on a stationary bike for 10 minutes.

February 11, 2017
Shavington to stage Cinderella as annual panto performance returns

Shavington to stage Cinderella as annual panto performance returns

Shavington Village Festival is to host its 39th annual Pantomime, and this year it’s Cinderella.

The family show with a classic story and laughs a plenty will star a local cast ranging from seven-years-old to 76.

February 11, 2017
Brine Leas School to hold ‘extraordinary’ meeting over funding crisis

Brine Leas School to hold ‘extraordinary’ meeting over funding crisis

The headteacher of Brine Leas School in Nantwich has called an extraordinary meeting to outline the funding crisis it faces under the new National Funding Formula.

Andrew Cliffe has invited parents and community members to attend the “Future Funding of Brine Leas School” meeting on Monday February 13.

February 10, 2017
Nantwich Police ‘winning’ fight against night-time economy crime

Nantwich Police ‘winning’ fight against night-time economy crime

Nantwich Police are winning the battle to reduce town centre crime at night.

In the past 12-18 months, the police have seen a drop in the number of arrests.

February 10, 2017
Family blasts Nantwich hotel owners after being hit by Norovirus bug

Family blasts Nantwich hotel owners after being hit by Norovirus bug

An angry family has blasted Alvaston Hall Hotel owners after they suffered the Norovirus bug – despite the hotel being “deep cleaned” days before.

Stephen Launchbury said several members of his family and guests were struck down, including his disabled brother Jim, who was left in hospital.

February 10, 2017