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PIC SPECIAL: More than 1,200 take part in Nantwich 10K

PIC SPECIAL: More than 1,200 take part in Nantwich 10K

By Jonathan White
More than 1,200 runners took part in the third annual ‘Nantwich 10k’ road race yesterday (March 17).

The event, organised by RunThrough, took part in a loop on closed roads starting and finishing close to Nantwich town square.

March 18, 2024
Rock and roll author Suzan Holder to launch Nantwich Jazz Festival

Rock and roll author Suzan Holder to launch Nantwich Jazz Festival

Rock ‘n roll author Suzan Holder will be appearing in Nantwich to help launch this year’s Jazz Festival.

TV presenter Suzan, wife of Slade star Noddy, has written two romantic comedies with a musical theme, one featuring a Beatles fan and the other involving a mystery about Elvis Presley.

March 16, 2024
Nantwich Players Studio presents “The White Bike”

Nantwich Players Studio presents “The White Bike”

Nantwich Players Studio are to stage their next production this April, called “The White Bike” by Tamara von Werthern.

Millions of people cycle to work every day. And every week, some of them don’t make it home.

March 15, 2024
Bluebell Wood At Combermere Abbey

Combermere Abbey bluebell walks and house tours return

Combermere Abbey is opening up to run its popular Bluebell Walks and guided tours in 2024.

Visitors can explore Combermere by booking onto a tour of the house or a late spring trip to see the bluebells in its ancient woodlands.

March 9, 2024
Pokemon Go Nantwich community goes from strength to strength

Pokemon Go Nantwich community goes from strength to strength

A Nantwich Pokemon community group has gone from strength to strength, and now attracts hundreds of players.

In just seven years, it has become a popular new social group in the town – and leaders are inviting more to join them.

March 8, 2024
Peacock Railway in Nantwich on track for year ahead

Peacock Railway in Nantwich on track for year ahead

By Jonathan White
The Peacock Railway in Nantwich has unveiled the weekends it will be open to the public this spring and summer.

The popular attraction, run by members of South Cheshire Model Engineering Society, operates at the rear of the Peacock Inn on Crewe Road, Willaston.

March 6, 2024
Nantwich Players announce 2024/25 season of productions

Nantwich Players announce 2024/25 season of productions

Nantwich Players have unveiled their 2024/25 season of 10 productions.

It will kick off in September with their production of “One Man, Two Guvnors” to run from September 6-14.

March 4, 2024
Nantwich Singers to perform live concert March 16

Nantwich Singers to perform live concert March 16

Nantwich Singers will be performing a live concert “A Little Night Music” at St Mary’s Church on March 16.

The concert is described as “illuminating a journey from dusk to dawn” and will take place from 7.30pm.

March 4, 2024
Hundreds enjoy annual Nantwich model show

Hundreds enjoy annual Nantwich model show

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the annual ‘Universal Model Show’ at Malbank School & Sixth Form College in Nantwich.

This family-friendly show was organised by the South Cheshire Military Modelling Club.

March 1, 2024
Marbury Merry Days country fair set for May date

Marbury Merry Days country fair set for May date

By Jonathan White
The 43rd ‘Marbury Merry Days’ two-day traditional country fair will take place on Saturday and Sunday May 11 and 12.

Gates will open at 12.30pm and the fair takes place in the field next to St Michael & All Angels Parish Church and Marbury Big Mere, near Wrenbury.

February 28, 2024
Nantwich Camera Club photographic exhibition opens at museum

Nantwich Camera Club photographic exhibition opens at museum

A photographic exhibition featuring work by members of Nantwich Camera Club has opened at Nantwich Museum running until Saturday April 27.

It is a welcome return to the museum of a popular exhibition, which is always well received attracting visitors from throughout the region.

February 26, 2024
Next Dabbers Dash to mark Women’s History Month

Next Dabbers Dash to mark Women’s History Month

By Jonathan White
The next Dabbers Dash event in Nantwich will mark Women’s History Month.

The popular free event sees scores of participants walking, running and cycling around Barony Park and Sandford Road in Nantwich one Saturday each month.

February 25, 2024
The Studio in Nantwich to host fundraising festival concerts

The Studio in Nantwich to host fundraising festival concerts

By Jonathan White
The Studio nightclub in Nantwich are to stage two charity fundraising concerts during the Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival.

The two concerts will take place in their Bank Stage covered marquee on Bowers Row car park on the Thursday and Friday (March 28-29) of the festival.

February 23, 2024