Arts & Entertainment

Nantwich Museum to stage Easter workshops for children

Nantwich Museum to stage Easter workshops for children

Nantwich Museum is to stage two Easter Fun workshops for children during the school holidays. Workshops on Wednesday April 3 and Thursday April 4 will have as their theme Easter spring time crafts.

March 25, 2013
Welsh Row in Nantwich to stage “Easter on the Row” festival

Welsh Row in Nantwich to stage “Easter on the Row” festival

Two venues in Nantwich’s historic Welsh Row are to stage their own festivities over the Easter weekend. Bosses of The Cat and Firenze have joined forces to stage the “Easter on the Row” between Thursday March 28 and Easter Monday.

March 23, 2013
Nantwich photographer’s work at new Tarporley exhibition

Nantwich photographer’s work at new Tarporley exhibition

These stunning pictures by a Nantwich photographer are part of a new exhibition opening at nearby Tarporley Gallery. Jan Wilson has six pieces on show as part of the display which features other photographers and students from Tarporley High School.

March 21, 2013
Nantwich Civic’s “Very Best in Stand Up” comedy line-up for April

Nantwich Civic’s “Very Best in Stand Up” comedy line-up for April

‘The Very Best in Stand Up” returns to Nantwich Civic Hall with a top bill of UK comedy acts on April 5. Compere and host is Matt Reed, who started comedy in 2001 and made the finals of the Daily Telegraph Open Mic award in 2002.

March 19, 2013
Nantwich Jazz Festival star Mike Peters reveals feature film role

Nantwich Jazz Festival star Mike Peters reveals feature film role

Musician Mike Peters is in the spotlight ahead of his appearance at this year’s Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival. The frontman of The Alarm is the focus of a new feature film starring Phil Daniels (Quadrophenia) and Keith Allen (Trainspotting).

March 18, 2013
Nantwich Museum to stage auction party with Peter Wilson

Nantwich Museum to stage auction party with Peter Wilson

Nantwich Museum is to stage a saleroom supper party in a joint event with Peter Wilson fine art auctioneers. The event will be held at the auction house’s Victoria Gallery on Market Street, Nantwich.

March 18, 2013
Circus Funtasia to stage five days of shows in Nantwich

Circus Funtasia to stage five days of shows in Nantwich

The circus is in town this week with Circus Funtasia putting up their big tent at the Weaver Stadium in Nantwich. All-human shows will be taking place each day from Wednesday March 13 through to Sunday afternoon March 17.

March 11, 2013
ABBA tribute band line up rugby club Vagrants gig in Nantwich

ABBA tribute band line up rugby club Vagrants gig in Nantwich

A top ABBA tribute band is heading to Nantwich for a top night of entertainment at the town’s rugby club. Crewe and Nantwich RUFC are staging the concert at their Vagrants venue off Newcastle Road, Willaston, on April 6.

March 11, 2013
Nantwich Olympic star Beth Tweddle wins “Dancing On Ice” final

Nantwich Olympic star Beth Tweddle wins “Dancing On Ice” final

Nantwich’s Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle has been crowned champion of ITV’s Dancing On Ice. Tweddle, from Bunbury, skated to victory with dance partner Dan Whiston in tonight’s final show.

March 10, 2013
New St Luke’s Hospice Nantwich shop to stage kids parties

New St Luke’s Hospice Nantwich shop to stage kids parties

The new St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice shop in Nantwich is to offer the venue for children’s parties. Swirly Whirlys creperie, ice cream parlour and sweet shop, opened its doors on Pillory Street in November.

March 7, 2013
St Anne’s Primary in Nantwich to stage fund-raising Fashion Show

St Anne’s Primary in Nantwich to stage fund-raising Fashion Show

Models will be strutting their stuff on the catwalk at a Nantwich primary school later this month. A fund-raising fashion show will take place at St Anne’s Primary School, on Wellington Road, on Tuesday March 19.

March 7, 2013
Heidi Browne lines up double act for Nantwich Jazz Festival

Heidi Browne lines up double act for Nantwich Jazz Festival

Singer-songwriter Heidi Browne will be doubling up at this year’s Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival. Talented Heidi is one of a number of upcoming local acts to be playing the Easter weekend event, but on this occasion will be performing twice.

March 6, 2013
Nantwich Choral Society tunes up for Chester Cathedral concert

Nantwich Choral Society tunes up for Chester Cathedral concert

Some of the finest voices from across Cheshire will be in harmony for a major concert led by Nantwich Choral Society. St Matthew Passion, one of the most ambitious concerts to be staged by the society in its 40-year history, will be performed at Chester Cathedral on March 23.

March 1, 2013