Acton

Acton church to take part in Heritage Open Days

Acton church to take part in Heritage Open Days

By Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church in Acton is participating in ‘Heritage Open Days’ – England’s largest festival of history and culture.

The Grade 1 listed building on Monks Lane is opening its doors to welcome all.

September 2, 2024
Charity movie night to take place in Acton

Charity movie night to take place in Acton

By Jonathan White
An inaugural ‘Acton Movie Night’ will take place in Acton near Nantwich on Friday September 6.

The event, a 7:30pm start, will be held in Acton Parish Hall on Chester Road.

August 30, 2024
Acton church charity concert raises money for Mary’s Meals

Acton church charity concert raises money for Mary’s Meals

By Jonathan White
A charity concert at St Mary’s Church in Acton has helped raise vital funds for the ‘Mary’s Meals’ charity.

The concert featured Mary’s Meals musicians – Caroline Morris, Jane Alcock, John Rowell, Tracey-Anne Green, Elfin Bow – who performed a mix of classical baroque music and folk songs.

June 3, 2024
Homes and pub scheme for Acton refused by Cheshire East councillors

Homes and pub scheme for Acton refused by Cheshire East councillors

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A scheme to build 53 new homes and a pub in the open countryside at Acton near Nantwich has been refused by councillors.

Nine members of the southern planning committee voted to turn down the application on land south of Monks Lane and west of Chester Road, and one abstained.

April 8, 2024
Acton church charity concert in support of Mary’s Meals

Acton church charity concert in support of Mary’s Meals

By Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church in Acton is to host an evening of musical entertainment in aid of the charity ‘Mary’s Meals’.

The event will take place on Saturday May 25 starting at 7pm.

April 4, 2024
Plan for 53 new homes and pub at Acton set to be refused by CEC

Plan for 53 new homes and pub at Acton set to be refused by CEC

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for 53 homes and a pub in open countryside at Acton near Nantwich have been recommended for refusal.

The application, for the development on land south of Monks Lane and west of Chester Road, was originally submitted in 2019.

March 22, 2024
Visitors attend ‘Holly Holy Day’ events in Acton

Visitors attend ‘Holly Holy Day’ events in Acton


St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton staged several events during the annual ‘Holly Holy Day’ on Saturday.

The events took place on the same day as The Sealed Knot Battle of Nantwich re-enactment in Nantwich

January 28, 2024
Holly Holy Day Battle of Nantwich 2024 events at St Mary’s Acton

Holly Holy Day Battle of Nantwich 2024 events at St Mary’s Acton

By Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church in Acton have organised ‘Holly Holy Day’ Battle of Nantwich events on Saturday 27th January 2024.

They will take place on the same day as The Sealed Knot stage their parade and battle re-enactment in Nantwich.

January 18, 2024
Groves Singers entertain audience at Acton church

Groves Singers entertain audience at Acton church

By Jonathan White
Local choir The Groves Singers performed a special re-telling of the Dickens’ classic, ‘A Christmas Carol’ at St Mary’s Church in Acton.

The well-known story, written by Charles Dickens, was told in song, interwoven with some familiar old carols.

December 22, 2023
Visitors enjoy magical Christmas Tree Festival at Acton church

Visitors enjoy magical Christmas Tree Festival at Acton church

By Jonathan White
The seventh annual ‘Christmas Tree Festival’ took place at St Mary’s Church in Acton near Nantwich.

The free event welcomed visitors to view over 30 dressed 6ft Christmas trees.

December 18, 2023
Acton church to host Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol”

Acton church to host Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol”

By Jonathan White
Local choir The Groves Singers will perform a special re-telling of the Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” on Saturday December 16 at St Mary’s Church in Acton.

The well-known story written by Charles Dickens will be told in song, interwoven with familiar old carols.

December 3, 2023
Proms concert at Acton church raises funds for Royal British Legion

Proms concert at Acton church raises funds for Royal British Legion

By Jonathan White
A “Proms Acton” fund-raising concert at St Mary’s Church in Acton has helped raise vital funds for the Royal British Legion.

The concert took place in front of a sold-out audience on November 12.

November 19, 2023
Christmas fund-raising concert to take place at Acton church

Christmas fund-raising concert to take place at Acton church

By Jonathan White
A fund-raising ‘Christmas Concert’ will take place on Saturday December 9 at St Mary’s Church in Acton.

The concert will feature the highly acclaimed Acton Operatic Society, performing a medley of Christmas favourites.

November 13, 2023