Arts & Entertainment

Holly Holy Day Society’s “Battle of Nantwich” plans all set

Holly Holy Day Society’s “Battle of Nantwich” plans all set

The Holly Holy Day Society is putting together the final plans ahead of this month’s “Battle of Nantwich” on January 26. It promises to be another action-packed event with the Sealed Knot’s re-enactment of the 1644 battle on Mill Island the highlight.

January 4, 2013
Nantwich Museum unveils 2013 exhibition programme

Nantwich Museum unveils 2013 exhibition programme

Nantwich Museum has unveiled a programme of exhibitions for 2013 in the Millennium and Community Galleries. Current exhibitions include “Yes we CAN Paint” and “The Breakaway Textile Group” exhibition at the Pillory Street venue.

December 31, 2012
Beth Tweddle to star in “Dancing on Ice 2013” TV show

Beth Tweddle to star in “Dancing on Ice 2013” TV show

South Cheshire Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle is to take part in the 2013 Dancing on Ice TV show. The former Crewe & Nantwich club star, based in Bunbury, told fans on social media her place on the ITV reality show was confirmed.

December 19, 2012
Nantwich Film Club unveils winter season of screenings

Nantwich Film Club unveils winter season of screenings

Nantwich Film Club has announced its winter season of films. And it kicks off on Monday December 10 with “Rare Exports”  – a dark, Festive comedy from Finland.

December 7, 2012
Jason Cook to star in Nantwich “Very Best in Stand Up” show

Jason Cook to star in Nantwich “Very Best in Stand Up” show

Comedy fans can grab some of the few tickets left to witness the last ‘The Very Best in Stand Up” night of 2012 in Nantwich. Three acts will make their debuts this Friday December 7 in a show compered by John Robins, straight from his smash Edinburgh hit.

December 5, 2012
Local acts shine at Nantwich Mayor’s Talent Showcase

Local acts shine at Nantwich Mayor’s Talent Showcase

By Claire Faulkner A string of local performers shone when they appeared live at a Talent Showcase in Nantwich Civic Hall. The event, organised by Nantwich Town Council and community radio The Cat, attracted acts who volunteered their time to raise money for the Mayor’s charities.

November 27, 2012
“Strictly Learn to Dance” charity contest returns to Nantwich

“Strictly Learn to Dance” charity contest returns to Nantwich

Wannabe Strictly stars in Nantwich can now sign up to compete in the 2013 “Strictly Learn to Dance” competition. The event, to help raise funds for St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice, proved a big hit last year with the final at Nantwich Civic Hall.

November 21, 2012
Nantwich Singers to stage St Mary’s Church concert

Nantwich Singers to stage St Mary’s Church concert

An evening of choral contrasts will be hosted by the Nantwich Singers this weekend. The group will be performing live at St Mary’s Church, Nantwich on Saturday November 24.

November 20, 2012
Nantwich Museum craft group to stage Christmas sale

Nantwich Museum craft group to stage Christmas sale

Nantwich Museum’s craft group will be selling Christmas items, decorations, and cushions in the Millennium Gallery next week. The sale is to help raise funds for the Pillory Street venue on November 24 from 10.30am until 4.30pm.

November 17, 2012
Nantwich author’s new book tells story of country music couple

Nantwich author’s new book tells story of country music couple

A Nantwich author has released a new book telling the story of two award-winning music stars she made friends with online! Moragh Carter’s new book “In Harmony” is the biography of  country music stars Jack Blanchard and Misty Morgan from Florida.

November 15, 2012
Olympic star Beth Tweddle to switch on Nantwich Christmas Lights

Olympic star Beth Tweddle to switch on Nantwich Christmas Lights

London 2012 bronze medallist Beth Tweddle will be turning on the Christmas Lights in Nantwich next month, it has emerged. The Bunbury-based Olympic gymnast will be one of the highlights of a packed programme for the December 1 Lights Switch On event.

November 9, 2012
Nantwich Choral Society “Messiah” concert at St Mary’s heads for sell-out

Nantwich Choral Society “Messiah” concert at St Mary’s heads for sell-out

Nantwich Choral Society is heading for a sell-out with its special anniversary performance of Messiah. More than 100 voices will sing out loud against the backdrop of St Mary’s Church in Nantwich this Saturday November 10.

November 7, 2012
Nantwich “Book of Photographs” to be launched at town museum

Nantwich “Book of Photographs” to be launched at town museum

A book of photographs chronicling more than a century of life in Nantwich is to be launched at the town’s museum. Nantwich is the subject of the latest Britain in Old Photographs series of books, published by The History Press.

November 5, 2012