Arts & Entertainment

“Doggy People” book to launch at Nantwich Bookshop event

“Doggy People” book to launch at Nantwich Bookshop event

Michael Worboys will present ‘Doggy People’, an account of how the Victorians made the modern dog, at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge on Friday March 17.

Worboys is Emeritus Professor at the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine (CHSTM) at the University of Manchester.

February 22, 2023
Nantwich Concert Band to stage “Songs From The Shows” event

Nantwich Concert Band to stage “Songs From The Shows” event

Nantwich Concert Band is to stage a performance of “Songs From The Shows” next month.

The concert will take place at Nantwich Methodist Church on Hospital Street on Saturday March 25.

February 21, 2023
Monthly Crewe “classic car meet” enjoyed by visitors

Monthly Crewe “classic car meet” enjoyed by visitors

By Jonathan White
A monthly ‘Off The Rails Classic Car Meet’ was enjoyed by hundreds at the Crewe Heritage Centre on Vernon Way in Crewe.

The event was free entry and featured dozens of cars, vans, and motorbikes and took place in dry weather.

February 18, 2023
Blood Brothers comes to Crewe Lyceum Theatre in March

Blood Brothers comes to Crewe Lyceum Theatre in March

Bill Kenwright’s award-winning production of smash hit musical Blood Brothers arrives at Crewe Lyceum in March.

It will perform between March 14-18 as part of 14-week tour of the UK.

February 17, 2023
Fundraising quiz for Nantwich Town’s “New Future Vision”

Fundraising quiz for Nantwich Town’s “New Future Vision”

The Ultimate Quiz Night will be held in Nantwich Town’s Atherton & Associates Suite in March to raise funds for the club.

The March 17 event will have a St Patrick’s Day theme two-hour quiz followed by live music, Indian buffet and a raffle to win prizes donated by local businesses.

February 16, 2023
Reaseheath College to stage its annual “Lambing Weekends” in March

Reaseheath College to stage its annual “Lambing Weekends” in March

Reaseheath College in Nantwich will be staging its popular annual “Lambing” events on the weekends of March 4-5 and March 11-12.

The fun starts at 10am each day, until 4pm, and offers families the chance to see newborn lambs and even a live birth.

February 14, 2023
Dance Anthems DJ star Dave Pearce to return to Nantwich

Dance Anthems DJ star Dave Pearce to return to Nantwich

Dance legend Dave Pearce is to return to The Studio Nightclub in Nantwich on Friday March 31, writes Jonathan White.

He was a massive success on his previous two visits in 2019.

February 13, 2023
Nantwich author E M Lily releases new novel

Nantwich author E M Lily releases new novel

By Jonathan White
Nantwich author E. M. Lily has recently released a third novel.

Lily’s latest novel ‘What Do You Think?’ explores the twin themes of parental love and parental protection through fictional characters.

February 11, 2023
Universal Model Show makes return to Nantwich after pandemic

Universal Model Show makes return to Nantwich after pandemic

By Jonathan White
The ‘Universal Model Show’ returns to Nantwich this month for the first time since 2020 due to the pandemic.

It will take place at Malbank School & Sixth Form College on Welsh Row on February 26.

February 7, 2023
Reaseheath College to host world famous floral designer

Reaseheath College to host world famous floral designer

Florists and flower arrangers will have a chance to watch world famous floral designer and author Gregor Lersch at a lecture demonstration at Reaseheath College in Nantwich on Monday April 3.

Gregor is a Master of Master Florists, the highest possible accolade.

February 1, 2023
Political author in Nantwich talks about fall of Boris Johnson

Political author in Nantwich talks about fall of Boris Johnson

By Jonathan White
Political journalist and author Sebastian Payne was interviewed about his latest book about Boris Johnson in a conversation and book signing event in Nantwich.

Steve Lawson, co-owner of Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge, spoke to Sebastian about his book “The Fall of Boris Johnson”.

January 30, 2023
Brine Leas pupils set to stage “Grease” at Crewe Lyceum

Brine Leas pupils set to stage “Grease” at Crewe Lyceum

Young pupils at Brine Leas School are set to take the stage and perform their production of “Grease” at Crewe Lyceum next month.

Staff and students have been working tirelessly on the show for several months.

January 29, 2023
Nantwich Players to present “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest”

Nantwich Players to present “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest”

Nantwich Players are to stage their adaptation of the classic “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” based on the novel by Ken Kesey.

The story was made famous by Jack Nicholson’s portrayal of Randle McMurphy in the legendary film adaption in the 1970s.

January 22, 2023