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Nantwich Museum lines up Autumn activities

Nantwich Museum lines up Autumn activities

Nantwich Museum has had a hectic summer – and is now gearing up for new activities from September.

The venue has held workshops and run its summer exhibition ‘Our High Street’ which tells the story of Nantwich High Street over the years, which ends on 21st September.

August 29, 2024
Nantwich Concert Band to stage open rehearsals

Nantwich Concert Band to stage open rehearsals

Nantwich Concert Band is to stage a series of open rehearsals in a bid to attract new members.

The rehearsal nights will take place on Wednesdays throughout September at Highfields Academy on Cumberland Avenue in Nantwich.

August 27, 2024
Nantwich Food Festival set for bumper crowds next week

Nantwich Food Festival set for bumper crowds next week

Organisers of the Nantwich Food Festival are bracing themselves for bumper crowds when the event opens next week.

The three-day festival opens on Friday August 30 and runs until Sunday September 1.

August 21, 2024
Nantwich Players to stage auditions for December show

Nantwich Players to stage auditions for December show

Nantwich Players are to host auditions for the upcoming production of “The Flint Street Nativity” by Tim Firth.

Directed by Adam Goode, the festive comedy will be performed from December 6-14 at the Nantwich Players Theatre on Love Lane.

August 21, 2024
Nantwich bakery Chatwins backs Lyceum summer project

Nantwich bakery Chatwins backs Lyceum summer project

Nantwich bakery Chatwins has proven it’s the cream of the crop after showing support for Crewe Lyceum Theatre’s Summer Youth Project.

The theatre is currently in the final throes of rehearsals for Bugsy Malone – its summer youth production.

August 16, 2024
Nantwich band Unit 17 to perform at Vagrants

Nantwich band Unit 17 to perform at Vagrants

Popular Nantwich band Unit 17 are to perform a live show at The Vagrants sports club in Willaston on Friday.

They will be headlining a gig which is being supported by Twitches Rats.

August 14, 2024
Nantwich Players present “One Man, Two Guvnors”

Nantwich Players present “One Man, Two Guvnors”

Nantwich Players are to perform a production of the comedy “One Man, Two Guvnors”.

The show, written by Richard Bean with music by Grant Olding, will run from September 6-14 at Nantwich Players Theatre on Love Lane.

August 12, 2024
“A gathering of strangers” quilt on display at Nantwich Museum

“A gathering of strangers” quilt on display at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum is showcasing a new quilt made by Jan Aldersay of local textile group ‘Connected Threads’ which has been donated to the museum.

Making of the quilt was inspired by the Art Fund podcast “Meet Me At The Museum”, as well as her personal visits to museums and galleries over many years.

July 30, 2024
Nantwich Food Festival steps out with new history walking tour

Nantwich Food Festival steps out with new history walking tour

Nantwich Food Festival has unveiled a tasty new attraction taking visitors on a walking tour of the town’s foodie heritage.

The Food History Walking Tour will take place over the festival weekend, August 30-September 1, and include visits to Nantwich Museum on Pillory Street, The Cheese Shop on Hospital Street, Nantwich Market on Market Street and The Black Lion on Welsh Row.

July 29, 2024
The ArtMixer’s “paint and sip” session at Loco in Nantwich

The ArtMixer’s “paint and sip” session at Loco in Nantwich

A local artist is staging a “paint and wine” night at Loco restaurant in Nantwich.

Jo Gilbert, known as “The ArtMixer”, wanted to put on the event to encourage more people to take up painting.

July 23, 2024
Nantwich Players to stage audition workshop for production

Nantwich Players to stage audition workshop for production

Nantwich Players Studio are on the look out for more talent at their next open audition workshop.

The audition is for characters in their production, “Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons” by Sam Steiner.

July 22, 2024
Hundreds attend Nantwich Pride event in town

Hundreds attend Nantwich Pride event in town

Hundreds of people attended the annual Nantwich Pride event in the town centre on Saturday (July 20).

The colourful event aimed to be a “vibrant celebration of love, acceptance, and inclusivity”.

July 21, 2024
REVIEW: Shavington Drama Group’s one act plays

REVIEW: Shavington Drama Group’s one act plays

By Claire Faulkner
Directed by Gail Cornell, Shavington Drama Group present two one-act plays this week.

“Last Tango in Little Grimley” and “Little Grimley Presents Strictly Sex Factor (On Ice!)” have been written by David Tristram.

July 19, 2024