What’s On & Reviews

Steam & Vintage Rally in Nantwich enjoyed by hundreds

Steam & Vintage Rally in Nantwich enjoyed by hundreds

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the annual Steam & Vintage Rally at The Peacock Railway in Nantwich.

The free entry event was organised by the members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society and took place on their premises at the rear of The Peacock Inn in Willaston.

July 26, 2024
Indoor craft and gift fair in Nantwich

Indoor craft and gift fair in Nantwich

An indoor craft and gift fair will be held in Nantwich Civic Hall this weekend.

The event is on Saturday July 27 and there will be more than 45 stalls.

July 23, 2024
The ArtMixer’s “paint and sip” session at Loco in Nantwich

The ArtMixer’s “paint and sip” session at Loco in Nantwich

A local artist is staging a “paint and wine” night at Loco restaurant in Nantwich.

Jo Gilbert, known as “The ArtMixer”, wanted to put on the event to encourage more people to take up painting.

July 23, 2024
Nantwich Players to stage audition workshop for production

Nantwich Players to stage audition workshop for production

Nantwich Players Studio are on the look out for more talent at their next open audition workshop.

The audition is for characters in their production, “Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons” by Sam Steiner.

July 22, 2024
Hundreds attend Nantwich Pride event in town

Hundreds attend Nantwich Pride event in town

Hundreds of people attended the annual Nantwich Pride event in the town centre on Saturday (July 20).

The colourful event aimed to be a “vibrant celebration of love, acceptance, and inclusivity”.

July 21, 2024
Church House in Austerson to host summer fete

Church House in Austerson to host summer fete

A Summer Fete and Open Day will be held at Church House on Coole Lane in Austerson on Saturday July 27.

The family event, from 2pm to 4.30pm, will feature activities and entertainment while supporting a great cause.

July 20, 2024
REVIEW: Shavington Drama Group’s one act plays

REVIEW: Shavington Drama Group’s one act plays

By Claire Faulkner
Directed by Gail Cornell, Shavington Drama Group present two one-act plays this week.

“Last Tango in Little Grimley” and “Little Grimley Presents Strictly Sex Factor (On Ice!)” have been written by David Tristram.

July 19, 2024
Rotary event in Nantwich raises funds for Chance Changing Lives

Rotary event in Nantwich raises funds for Chance Changing Lives

More than 50 people attended a wine tasting event in Nantwich to help raise more than £1,000 for Chance Changing Lives charity.

The “Whose Wine is it anyway” event was hosted at Richmond Village Nantwich by Wych-Malbank Rotary.

July 16, 2024
Hundreds of people enjoy Crewe Krazy Races event

Hundreds of people enjoy Crewe Krazy Races event

Hundreds turned out for South Cheshire’s own version of “Wacky Races” and helped raise funds for charity.

A range of soapbox machines took part in the first ever Crewe Krazy Races derby yesterday (July 14).

July 15, 2024
Dog rescue centre in Nantwich to hold Open Day

Dog rescue centre in Nantwich to hold Open Day

Dog rescue centre Pawprints to Freedom is to stage an Open Day at its Nantwich base on Saturday July 20.

The event will take place at the charity’s Our Safe Haven kennels at Mickley Hall Lane on the outskirts of Nantwich.

July 14, 2024
Nantwich Museum to open “Our High Street” exhibition

Nantwich Museum to open “Our High Street” exhibition

Nantwich Museum is to open a new exhibition called “Our High Street, its history, buildings and people”.

The exhibition tells the fascinating story of the High Street from its earliest development in the 12th century.

July 13, 2024
REVIEW: The Last of the Pelican Daughters, Nantwich Players

REVIEW: The Last of the Pelican Daughters, Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
The latest production produced by The Nantwich Players Studio team is The Last of The Pelican Daughters by Wardrobe Ensemble.

A one act play which tells the story of a grieving family trying to reconcile their differences and come to terms with the loss of their Mother.

July 12, 2024
Canine companions celebrated at Nantwich home’s Dog Show

Canine companions celebrated at Nantwich home’s Dog Show

Young and old celebrated their favourite canine companions at the first ever dog show at a Nantwich care home.

The event was held at Richmond Village Nantwich in collaboration with Wych-Malbank Rotary.

July 11, 2024