Arts & Entertainment

Nantwich Camera Club 2014 photo exhibition opens at museum

Nantwich Camera Club 2014 photo exhibition opens at museum

The Nantwich Camera Club 2014 Photographic Exhibition has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum. The ever popular annual event features print and projected image work of club members.

February 10, 2014
Four top stand-up acts line up for Nantwich comedy night

Four top stand-up acts line up for Nantwich comedy night

The Very Best In Stand Up is back in town with the latest Nantwich Civic Hall show set for February 7. And promoters have lined up four quality comedy acts for the first gig of 2014.

January 28, 2014
What’s On: Forthcoming shows at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

What’s On: Forthcoming shows at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Music fans in Crewe and Nantwich are in for a treat as the Lyceum Theatre prepares to host top tribute acts next month. Acts for legendary performers like Phil Collins and Abba, as well as a variety rock music night, are all planned.

January 27, 2014
Holly Holy Day organisers say rain won’t spoil Nantwich event

Holly Holy Day organisers say rain won’t spoil Nantwich event

Organisers of the “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day are confident it will go ahead despite more heavy rain. The event, which end with the re-enactment of the Roundheads v Cavaliers battle on Mill Island, is set to pull in thousands of visitors to the town tomorrow (January 25).

January 24, 2014
Launch of new Nantwich cinema project hailed huge success

Launch of new Nantwich cinema project hailed huge success

More than 80 people enjoyed the launch of “Nantwich Family Films@4” – a community cinema project in Nantwich. There was a party atmosphere at Nantwich Methodist Church as children let off party poppers as Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson formally opened the project.

January 22, 2014
Nantwich children to parade on “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day

Nantwich children to parade on “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day

Scores of Nantwich youngsters will take part in a historical parade as part of the “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day event. Children aged from just two to 16 will be involved in the parade which sets off from Nantwich Museum.

January 20, 2014
Brownies exhibition at Nantwich Museum celebrates centenary

Brownies exhibition at Nantwich Museum celebrates centenary

The Brownies are celebrating their centenary with an exhibition in the community gallery at Nantwich Museum. The display runs until Thursday January 23.

January 16, 2014
Nantwich rock band Blitz Kids to launch new album

Nantwich rock band Blitz Kids to launch new album

Popular Nantwich band Blitz Kids release a new studio album “The Good Youth” through Red Bull Records on January 20. The album has been hailed by producers as “a rebirth” for the band made up of Joe James, Jono Yates, Nic Montgomery and Matt Freer.

January 15, 2014
Crewe Lyceum Theatre unveils more shows for 2014 line-up

Crewe Lyceum Theatre unveils more shows for 2014 line-up

More productions have been added to the new spring season at Crewe Lyceum Theatre. These include stand-up from Jon Richardson, a comedy musical with Lesley Joseph, and children’s entertainment by The Sooty Show and Bananas in Pyjamas.

January 13, 2014
“Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day set to be biggest in Nantwich

“Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day set to be biggest in Nantwich

This month’s Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment is set to be the largest celebration yet, say organisers. The event, scheduled for Saturday January 25, includes the biggest programme of events than any other year.

January 6, 2014
Nantwich Museum unveils Redshift Radio partnership

Nantwich Museum unveils Redshift Radio partnership

Nantwich Museum has teamed up with community radio station Redshift to boost the venue’s profile. The Pillory Street museum will regularly feature on the internet radio station and its website as part of the partnership.

January 6, 2014
Nantwich Town Council plans “60s Mania” after 80s party success

Nantwich Town Council plans “60s Mania” after 80s party success

Nantwich Town Council is planning another Civic Hall party after hailing its first 80s night a huge success. The council teamed up with Warble Entertainment  to stage The 80’s Party Night, and the event was a sell-out.

December 20, 2013
Nantwich Museum stages family festive events

Nantwich Museum stages family festive events

Nantwich Museum is staging two festive events as the Christmas holidays begin. There is a Children’s Workshop tomorrow (December 20) where youngsters can enjoy Christmas craft and quizzes.

December 19, 2013