Arts & Entertainment

Nantwich Museum “Foodbank” talk conludes Nantwich Eats exhibition

Nantwich Museum “Foodbank” talk conludes Nantwich Eats exhibition

Nantwich Museum is to host a talk called “Foodbank – a sign of the times” by Barbara Phillips on Wednesday October 30. The talk, starting at 3pm, is the final one of the series accompanying the Nantwich Eats exhibition at the Pillory Street venue.

October 28, 2013
St Mary’s Church to host Nantwich Singers Choral Celebration

St Mary’s Church to host Nantwich Singers Choral Celebration

St Mary’s Parish Church in Nantwich will host a Choral Celebration of St Cecilia on Saturday November 23. The performance will feature the Nantwich Singers (pictured), the Nantwich Singers Orchestra and organist Simon Russell.

October 25, 2013
Ultimate 80s Christmas Party planned for Nantwich Civic Hall

Ultimate 80s Christmas Party planned for Nantwich Civic Hall

The Ultimate 80s Christmas Party will take place at Nantwich Civic Hall on Saturday December 7. Nantwich Town Council has teamed up with local entertainment group Warble Events to stage the party in the run up to the festive season.

October 24, 2013
Nantwich shoppers “bedazzled” by Spooktacular event organisers

Nantwich shoppers “bedazzled” by Spooktacular event organisers

Nantwich shoppers were bedazzled by “witches” selling tickets to a massive community bonfire and fireworks night. Staff of Blitz Fireworks, in Crewe, were busy dealing with hundreds of people looking forward to Spooktacular 2013 at Dorfold Park.

October 22, 2013
Crewe and Nantwich based Redshift Radio submits Ofcom FM licence bid

Crewe and Nantwich based Redshift Radio submits Ofcom FM licence bid

Crewe and Nantwich community station RedShift Radio has submitted a formal bid to Ofcom for a full time FM licence. If granted, it will see the station broadcasting on the airwaves to thousands of listeners across South Cheshire.

October 21, 2013
Nantwich Library stage “Gnomes and Fairies” day for half-term youngsters

Nantwich Library stage “Gnomes and Fairies” day for half-term youngsters

Youngsters on half-term can enjoy a “Gnomes and Fairies Day” at Nantwich Library tomorrow (October 22) Children between the ages of 4-8 can go along dressed in their favourite fairy or gnome outfit and enjoy an enchanting morning of stories and craft.

October 21, 2013
Live comedy night returns to Nantwich with four top acts

Live comedy night returns to Nantwich with four top acts

The “Very Best in Stand Up” is back at Nantwich Civic Hall on November 1 with four more live comedy acts to cherish. Compere and host for the evening is Bristol’s own Mark Olver, a mainstay at all the large comedy clubs.

October 19, 2013
Wrenbury residents boost church funds with “Treasures” scheme

Wrenbury residents boost church funds with “Treasures” scheme

Talented Wrenbury residents near Nantwich have helped grow £20.13 into a staggering £1,500 as part of a new scheme. The  idea began at St Margaret’s Church, in Wrenbury, where members of the congregation were given just over £20 to launch with.

October 17, 2013
Words and Music Festival in Nantwich hailed a big success

Words and Music Festival in Nantwich hailed a big success

Performers have been thrilling audiences across Nantwich over the past week as part of the town’s Words and Music Festival. Musicians, poets, comedians and writers held a series of live shows at various venues during  the week-long festival.

October 15, 2013
Nantwich Town Council agrees entertainment deal for Civic Hall

Nantwich Town Council agrees entertainment deal for Civic Hall

Nantwich Town councillors have agreed a deal to bring more events to town – including a “boy band” tribute during the World Cup! The council has joined with Cheshire-based Warble Entertainment to offer more varied entertainment at Nantwich Civic Hall.

October 14, 2013
Nantwich Museum to stage more talks and activities in October

Nantwich Museum to stage more talks and activities in October

Nantwich Museum is to stage a number of events over the next two weeks after welcoming special guests to the venue. Mayor of Cheshire East Council Cllr Dorothy Flude visited the Pillory Street facility.

October 14, 2013
Hundreds of visitors enjoy Reaseheath Apple Festival in Nantwich

Hundreds of visitors enjoy Reaseheath Apple Festival in Nantwich

By Jonathan White The annual Reaseheath Apple Festival has been attracting hundreds of visitors  to the Nantwich college. This weekend was the 21st holding of the festival and featured scores of types of our favourite fruit.

October 13, 2013
Nantwich Bookshop to launch new “Civil War” Nantwich novel

Nantwich Bookshop to launch new “Civil War” Nantwich novel

A Nantwich man’s new novel set in the town during the Civil War is to launch at Nantwich Bookshop later this month. David Wilson’s story, “The Winter Siege”, is set in Nantwich when Civil War raged through the country.

October 11, 2013