Arts & Entertainment

Nantwich Young Actors to run kids “creepy house” drama at library

Nantwich Young Actors to run kids “creepy house” drama at library

Nantwich Young Actors will be staging a “Creepy House” drama workshop as part of the Summer Reading Challenge. The workshop will be at Nantwich Library on Beam Street on Thursday August 8, between 10am and midday.

July 24, 2013
Nantwich children’s photographer to stage launch weekend

Nantwich children’s photographer to stage launch weekend

A Nantwich photographer is to stage a one-off children’s photo weekend at Regents Park. Ben Cassidy, who has just launched his business as a children’s photographer, is holding an introductory offer at The Funky Monkey Cafe on July 26 and 27.

July 23, 2013
Theatre company to stage Jane Austen anniversary Nantwich show

Theatre company to stage Jane Austen anniversary Nantwich show

A popular theatre company will be celebrating the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice with a performance in Nantwich. Chapterhouse Theatre Company will stage their own version of the Austen’s most popular novel in the grounds of Reaseheath College.

July 22, 2013
NantwichN’Ukes take part in Cheshire N’Ukefest 2013

NantwichN’Ukes take part in Cheshire N’Ukefest 2013

Local ukulele group NantwichN’Ukes are starring at the eagerly awaited Cheshire N’Ukfest 2013 this weekend. The festival is a gathering of ukulele fans, friends or those interested in the ukulele from across Cheshire and further afield.

July 19, 2013
120 traders sign up to Nantwich Food & Drink Festival 2013

120 traders sign up to Nantwich Food & Drink Festival 2013

Organisers of this year’s Nantwich Food & Drink Festival are urging more local businesses to come forward and join in the event. More than 120 different traders have already pledged to get involved during the three-day festival which brings £2 million into the town.

July 16, 2013
Nantwich children face spine-tingling library reading challenge

Nantwich children face spine-tingling library reading challenge

There’s a spine-tingling adventure waiting for children at Nantwich Library this summer. The Beam Street venue is inviting children to take part in the 2013 Summer Reading Challenge.

July 15, 2013
Funky Monkey Cafe plans Family Fun Day in Nantwich

Funky Monkey Cafe plans Family Fun Day in Nantwich

Funky Monkey Cafe in Nantwich is staging a fund-raising Family Fun Day this weekend. The free entry event, on Saturday July 20, will help to raise vital funds for AT Society.

July 15, 2013
Town’s rare Roman artefacts go on display at Nantwich Museum

Town’s rare Roman artefacts go on display at Nantwich Museum

A selection of artefacts dug up during the Kingsley Fields excavation in Nantwich have gone on display at the town’s museum. The Roman dig was carried out in 2002 by Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit, funded by developers Bellway Homes.

July 15, 2013
Bickerton Village Hall near Nantwich takes part in “Our Big Gig”

Bickerton Village Hall near Nantwich takes part in “Our Big Gig”

A village hall near Nantwich is the venue for a concert as part of the national “Our Big Gig” initiative. Bickerton Village Hall, which is to stage the concert this Sunday July 14, is one of several venues across Cheshire taking part.

July 11, 2013
New “Nantwich Life II” book to be unveiled in town bookshop

New “Nantwich Life II” book to be unveiled in town bookshop

A second new book about life in Nantwich is set to be unveiled this weekend. “Nantwich Life II” has been compiled by local author Gareth Roberts.

July 10, 2013
Vintage Escapades plans two summer fairs in Nantwich

Vintage Escapades plans two summer fairs in Nantwich

A local entrepreneur is to help stage two vintage fairs in Nantwich this summer. Alexis Beech (pictured) is bringing her Vintage Escapades Handmade and Vintage fairs to Nantwich for two events on July 20 and August 17.

July 8, 2013
Nantwich SkoolsFest artwork now on show at town’s museum

Nantwich SkoolsFest artwork now on show at town’s museum

Artwork from Nantwich youngsters taking part in Sk0olsFest 2013 is now on show at Nantwich Museum. “Our Town” is the latest exhibition in the Millennium Gallery featuring the artwork of pupils from 14 Nantwich primary and secondary schools.

July 1, 2013
Nantwich Town Council to stage town square Dance Showcase

Nantwich Town Council to stage town square Dance Showcase

Nantwich Town Council is to host a “Dance Showcase” on the town square. It’s the latest part of the council’s programme of Saturday Street Entertainment taking place through the summer.

July 1, 2013