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Nantwich Pride set to return with two-day celebration in July

Nantwich Pride set to return with two-day celebration in July

Nantwich Pride 2026 arrives in the town in July for a two-day celebration.

The event starts on Friday 17th July with a special opening event featuring Elvis (Paul Larcombe) at Nantwich Civic Hall.

June 14, 2026
Thousands attend Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes 2026

Thousands attend Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes 2026

By Jonathan White
The 31st Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes attracted thousands of visitors to the village for a day celebrating local heritage, community spirit and family entertainment.

Organised by the Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust, the event took place in warm, sunny weather and welcomed residents and visitors from across the region to the village near Nantwich.

June 7, 2026
Combermere Abbey welcomes summer with June Garden Open Day

Combermere Abbey welcomes summer with June Garden Open Day

Combermere Abbey near Nantwich will open the gates to its historic gardens for a special Garden Open Day on June 11th.

Open to the public from 11am to 3pm, guests can explore 10 acres of the 12th Century estate’s gardens.

June 6, 2026
RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre to host summer fair

RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre to host summer fair

Animal lovers, families, and Nantwich residents are invited to join RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre for its Summer Fair 2026 on Sunday June 14th.

The annual fundraising event will take place from 11am to 4pm at the wildlife centre on London Road, Nantwich.

June 5, 2026
Panto queen Su Pollard joins cast for Crewe Lyceum Christmas show

Panto queen Su Pollard joins cast for Crewe Lyceum Christmas show

National treasure and “Queen of Pantomime” Su Pollard is heading to Crewe Lyceum this Christmas to star in the family pantomime Sleeping Beauty.

Celebrating 52 years in showbusiness this year, Su joins previously announced panto favourites Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston.

June 4, 2026
“Across the Tracks” footbridge exhibition launches at Nantwich Museum

“Across the Tracks” footbridge exhibition launches at Nantwich Museum

A new exhibition called “Across the Tracks – The Art of Nantwich Station Footbridge” is to be held at Nantwich Museum between June 9th-20th.

The footbridge – its design, construction and condition – is the subject of the temporary exhibition, curated by Malcolm Reid.

June 2, 2026
Aerial view of Worm Charming Championships at Willaston Primary

Worm Charming World Championships return to Willaston

By Jonathan White
The annual Worm Charming Annual Championships are set to take place in Willaston on Saturday June 13th.

The event is one of the UK’s quirkier competitions which attracts participants and media from around the world.

June 1, 2026
Peacock Railway charity open day fundraiser steams into Nantwich

Peacock Railway charity open day fundraiser steams into Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Families are invited to climb aboard for a day of miniature railway rides, refreshments and fundraising when the Peacock Railway in Nantwich hosts a charity open day.

The miniature railway, behind The Peacock Inn on Crewe Road, will host the event on Sunday 31st May from 11am until 4pm.

May 22, 2026
Ukulele Fun Nights strike chord across South Cheshire

Ukulele Fun Nights strike chord across South Cheshire

By Jonathan White
Music lovers are being invited to tune up and turn out for a packed programme of Ukulele Fun Nights with the next toe-tapping evening set for Friday (May 22nd).

The events are hosted by the South Cheshire Branch of the George Formby Society on the fourth Friday of every month from 7pm to 10pm at Wistaston Memorial Hall, Church Lane.

May 20, 2026
Very Best in Stand Up ends live comedy season on high with June show

Very Best in Stand Up ends live comedy season on high with June show

The Very Best In Stand Up will ends its current season on a high with four top comedians set to entertain at Nantwich Civic Hall on June 5th.

Promoters have saved one of their strongest line-ups for the final show before the annual summer break.

May 19, 2026
Nantwich Concert Band performs at Nantwich Civic Hall

Nantwich Concert Band to perform spring concert in Civic Hall

By Jonathan White
Music lovers in Nantwich are in for a treat as Nantwich Concert Band joins forces with the award-winning Lions Youth Brass for a Spring Concert at Nantwich Civic Hall.

The event on Sunday 14th June promises an uplifting evening celebrating the best of concert band and brass music.

May 19, 2026
Vicar of Dibley review

REVIEW: “Vicar of Dibley” by Audlem Theatre Company

By Claire Faulkner
Last week I was lucky enough to be invited to attend the dress rehearsal of Audlem Theatre Community’s production of The Vicar of Dibley, and it proved to be a wonderfully funny, light-hearted and nostalgic evening.

May 16, 2026

Charity football match at Crewe Alexandra in aid of CALM

A charity football match is being staged at the Crewe Alexandra Stadium in aid of suicide prevention charity CALM.

A team called CALM 84 FC Crewe will play an Arena XI in the fundraiser at the Mornflake Stadium on Friday night (May 15th), kick off 7pm.

May 12, 2026