Peter Jolly’s Circus to wow Nantwich crowds
The big top will be rolling into Nantwich this week. Peter Jolly’s circus will stage performances for five days at Alvaston Business Park, off the A530 Middlewich Road.
Arts & Entertainment
African figures to fetch £20,000 at Nantwich auction
A prized collection of antique African carved figures could fetch £20,000 at auction in Nantwich this week. Leading Manchester artist Geoffrey Key is selling a host of tribal “Yoruba” art at the Peter Wilson sale because of a house move.
Rare Battle of Trafalgar medal on sale at Nantwich auction
A medal awarded to the man who aided Lord Nelson after he was shot and killed in the Battle of Trafalgar, could sell for £20,000 at a Nantwich auction. It was feared the Naval General Service Medal with Trafalgar clasp, awarded to James Sharman, would never come on the market again.
“Very Best in Stand Up” summer special for Nantwich Civic Hall
“The Very Best in Stand Up” returns to Nantwich Civic Hall for a Summer Special, featuring a top bill of acts. Four acts are making their Nantwich debuts on the night on July 6 – including compere and host Junior Simpson (pictured).
Nantwich Show organisers aim for record-breaking event in 2012
Organisers of next month’s Nantwich Show are promising another record-breaking event. Around 36,000 visitors poured through the gates of the show at Dorfold Park in 2011, and directors hope this year’s remains the top one day event in the UK.
Audlem to stage “Party on the Park” Jubilee event in July
Audlem is keeping the Jubilee celebrations going with a “Party on the Park” picnic concert on Audlem Playing Field. The event, on Saturday July 7, has been organised by the Audlem Special Events Team.
Nantwich Players to stage Elizabethan event for Jubilee
Nantwich Players are to stage an evening of readings from both Elizabethan eras as part of the Jubilee celebrations. “Elizabethan Words & Wine” will take place at Nantwich Museum at 7.30pm this Friday June 22.
Talented students in End of Year Show at South Cheshire College
Talented Nantwich and Crewe students will be celebrating their achievements at an annual End of Year Show next week. South Cheshire College’s Creative and Applied Arts faculty is staging a Visual Arts and Media exhibition alongside dance, drama, song and more, on June 14.
Nantwich Museum hosts half-term Jubilee fun for kids
Youngsters on half-term holiday can join in the Royal fun with special workshops at Nantwich Museum. The Pillory Street venue will be running a range of activities on June 6 and 7 this week, inspired by the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Diamond Jubilee Variety Concert at Wistaston Memorial Hall
A Diamond Jubilee Variety Concert will take place tomorrow (June 2) in Wistaston Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Wistaston. The concert features a host of performers including The Grove Singers, Jack Gresty and his trumpet, and a monologue by Tim Lloyd.
“Wheels on the Bus” UK show arrives in Crewe and Nantwich
The UK hit stage show “Wheels on the Bus” will be wowing Crewe and Nantwich families next month. Writer and director Marc Day’s national tour will be taking a stop at Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre.
Street fun will boost Nantwich visitors, town council hopes
Nantwich Town Counil is hoping to welcome visitors to the town with a programme of street entertainment this summer. Councillors and retailers hope the events will enhance the shopping experience in the town centre.
Hit stage play ‘Kiss Chase’ at Crewe Lyceum this month
Some familiar faces will be on stage at Crewe Lyceum later this month when a highly-acclaimed new play comes to town. Kiss Chase, which opens on May 28, stars Stephen Beckett, Jenny Funnell, Marcus Hutton and Ben Roddy.
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