Arts & Entertainment

The Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic

The Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic

The Very Best In Stand Up live comedy returns to Nantwich on Friday June 2 for the final show of the current season.

And the organisers have lined up a top line-up before the event takes a break until September.

May 24, 2023
Nantwich Concert Band to stage 40th anniversary show

Nantwich Concert Band to stage 40th anniversary show

Nantwich Concert Band are to stage a 40th anniversary concert on Sunday June 25.

The event will be at Nantwich Civic Hall from 7pm, and will also feature Nantwich Young Voices.

May 24, 2023
“Nantwich and Beyond” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Nantwich and Beyond” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Nantwich and Beyond” an exhibition by A. R. Creative Art Group has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

The exhibition will run until Saturday July 15.

May 23, 2023
Solo female Atlantic rower to give talk at Crewe Lyceum

Solo female Atlantic rower to give talk at Crewe Lyceum

A woman who swam the length of the UK and is also the youngest solo female to row the Atlantic is coming to give a talk at Crewe Lyceum.

Jasmine Harrison set off on July 1 2022 to break a world record of becoming the first female to swim the full length of the country.

May 18, 2023
PIC SPECIAL: Family-focused fun at Reaseheath College Festival

PIC SPECIAL: Family-focused fun at Reaseheath College Festival

Thousands of visitors enjoyed a day of family focused fun when Reaseheath College open its Nantwich campus for its annual Family Festival.

As well as offering hundreds of activities and displays, the action-packed festival introduced visitors to modern facilities and technical advancements which are part of study at Reaseheath.

May 15, 2023
REVIEW: Handbagged – latest production by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: Handbagged – latest production by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Handbagged written by Moira Buffini is the latest production by Nantwich Players.

Directed by Chris Ridge, this comedy had the audience completely transfixed on Saturday night.

May 15, 2023
Reaseheath Family Festival to be staged Sunday May 14

Reaseheath Family Festival to be staged Sunday May 14

The countdown is on to the Reaseheath College Family Festival which is being held this Sunday May 14.

The event promises to be a fun-filled day out for all the family with a wide range of entertainment and activities.

May 10, 2023
Aqueduct Boating Event near Nantwich set for July

Aqueduct Boating Event near Nantwich set for July

The Aqueduct Marina Boating Event, last held in 2019, will return in July this year.

The event is being held at the marina at Church Minshull near Nantwich between 10am – 4pm for day visitors and from 6pm until later for those who want to enjoy the evening’s entertainment.

May 4, 2023
REVIEW: Calendar Girls, by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

REVIEW: Calendar Girls, by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Lyceum is filled with sunflowers and “considerably bigger buns” this week as Crewe Amateur Musicals Society present Calendar Girls.

You may know the film, but just wait until you see the musical. Directed by Sean Johnson-Hargreaves with songs by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth.

May 3, 2023
Wrenbury Model Railway Club to stage “Open Doors” event

Wrenbury Model Railway Club to stage “Open Doors” event

Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club will hold a free to enter Open Doors event in the Village Hall on Cholmondeley Road, Wrenbury in June.

And it will be officially opened by local Youtube and TV personality, Jackie Weaver.

May 3, 2023
Nantwich Roots Festival to feature Ukraine Women’s Choir

Nantwich Roots Festival to feature Ukraine Women’s Choir

Nantwich Roots Festival – which runs from May 15 to 21 inclusive – is to stage a one-off event in aid of Ukraine featuring a Ukrainian choir!

Festival organisers were keen to dedicate one night of this year’s festival to a fundraiser, with all profits going to the Disasters Emergency Committee for the ongoing Humanitarian work in Ukraine.

May 2, 2023
Oxley's window coronation display

Nantwich town centre gets dressed up for King’s Coronation weekend

Nantwich businesses and St Mary’s Church are getting ready for the King’s Coronation weekend.

Independent stores in the town centre have been dressing up their windows with Coronation-themed displays.

April 29, 2023
Lindisfarne to play at Nantwich Roots Festival

Lindisfarne to play at Nantwich Roots Festival

Folk rock legends Lindisfarne will continue their 2023 UK tour with a performance at Nantwich Roots Festival in the Civic Hall next month.

The band, who’s album ‘Fog on The Tyne’ gave them their breakthrough in the UK, will play in Nantwich on May 19.

April 26, 2023