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Halloween and Bonfire events in and around Nantwich

Halloween and Bonfire events in and around Nantwich

Sparklers at the ready, the Halloween and Bonfire Night season in and around Nantwich is set to go off with a bang!

So we’ve pulled together a list of the organised events taking place where you can take family and friends to enjoy local fireworks fun.

October 22, 2024
Very Best in Stand Up promises fireworks at Nantwich Civic

Very Best in Stand Up promises fireworks at Nantwich Civic

Things are set to go off with a bang at November’s “Very Best in Stand Up” show at Nantwich Civic Hall on November 1.

The show returns to Nantwich with four top acts lined up – and compering will be Edinburgh funnyman Liam Withnail.

October 22, 2024
Nantwich Singers to take part in Organ Prom event

Nantwich Singers to take part in Organ Prom event

The Nantwich Singers have been invited to take part in the Victoria Hall’s Organ Prom series this year.

The group will be making its debut in Hanley on Saturday November 23 at midday.

October 20, 2024
Nantwich Players to stage auditions for 2025 production

Nantwich Players to stage auditions for 2025 production

Nantwich Players are to stage auditions for their production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Simon Stephens, adapted from the award-winning novel by Mark Haddon.

October 15, 2024
South Cheshire George Formby Society marks 30th anniversary

South Cheshire George Formby Society marks 30th anniversary

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire George Formby Society has marked its 30th anniversary.

The group performed a lively ukulele concert at Wistaston Memorial Hall as part of their celebrations.

October 10, 2024
Nantwich Words & Music Festival hits the notes next week

Nantwich Words & Music Festival hits the notes next week

Nantwich’s popular Words & Music Festival returns next week with a bumper line-up of live performers at town venues.

And this year’s eclectic headliners include Julia Fordham, Afro Celt Sound System and Bernard Butler!

October 9, 2024
Nantwich Players Studio to present latest two-hander play

Nantwich Players Studio to present latest two-hander play

Nantwich Players Studio is to present their next two-hander play “Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons”.

The captivating and thought-provoking play is by Sam Steiner, directed by Bethany Gail.

October 7, 2024
“Step into Christmas” event heads for Crewe Lyceum

“Step into Christmas” event heads for Crewe Lyceum

It’s almost time to “Step Into Christmas” with a festive show that stops off in South Cheshire on its 35 venue tour next month.

The show, which features music from all the favourite Christmas songs, comes to Crewe Lyceum Theatre on Tuesday November 12.

October 6, 2024
Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich to stage Mind fundraiser

Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich to stage Mind fundraiser

A fundraising night of experimental post punk will take place at The Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich.

The event, which aims to raise money for Mid Cheshire Mind, will take place at the venue on Welsh Row on October 26.

October 4, 2024
Cheshire Life 90th anniversary exhibition at Nantwich Museum

Cheshire Life 90th anniversary exhibition at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum is staging an exhibition to mark the 90th anniversary of Cheshire Life magazine.

It is the longest-running and most commercially successful regional magazine in the UK.

October 3, 2024
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at Nantwich Players

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at Nantwich Players

Dare you step into the dark world of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde?

Nantwich Players is staging its own adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novella, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher.

October 2, 2024
Author Kate Mosse returns for Nantwich Bookshop talk

Author Kate Mosse returns for Nantwich Bookshop talk

By Jonathan White
International best-selling author Kate Mosse will return to Nantwich next month for the launch of her new novel “The Map of Bones”.

The event, organised by Nantwich Bookshop, will take place at Malbank School on Tuesday November 5. Doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pm start.

October 1, 2024
New Christmas Calligraphy workshops launched in Stapeley

New Christmas Calligraphy workshops launched in Stapeley

A Stapeley artist is to stage special Christmas Calligraphy workshops as part of her INKspire business.

Sarah Bloor hopes the workshops will offer people something different to try in the lead up to the festive season.

September 28, 2024