Arts & Entertainment

Wingate Children’s Centre to stage fete at Cholmondeley Castle

Wingate Children’s Centre to stage fete at Cholmondeley Castle

The Wingate Children’s Centre in Wrenbury will stage its annual “Wingate Family Fete” at Cholmondeley Castle on July 7.

It will be a day full of fun activities, community spirit, and fundraising for the centre which offers active holidays for disabled children.

June 3, 2024
Comedian Jack Dee set for Crewe Lyceum show on UK tour

Comedian Jack Dee set for Crewe Lyceum show on UK tour

Top comedian Jack Dee is to play live at Crewe Lyceum as part of his UK tour of smaller venues next year.

The “Jack Dee: Small World” tour Jack Dee will start in September through to the end 2025.

June 2, 2024
Applestump Records in Nantwich promotes more musicians

Applestump Records in Nantwich promotes more musicians

By Jonathan White

Nantwich independent music shop Applestump Records is throwing its support behind musicians performing in the town.

And these include big names such as former Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder in May next year.

May 28, 2024
Fundraising music festival returns to country pub near Nantwich

Fundraising music festival returns to country pub near Nantwich

A country pub near Nantwich has unveiled plans for a major summer music festival raising money for three Cheshire charities.

The Bickerton Poacher is returning with its second Hitchfest event featuring 10 top acts from the North West music scene.

May 27, 2024
Nantwich Concert Band to perform “Midsummer Music”

Nantwich Concert Band to perform “Midsummer Music”

Nantwich Concert Band will be performing a special “Midsummer Music” concert in the town next month.

The band is joining forces with Nantwich Players Youth Theatre and Nantwich Junior Theatre Group for the performance on June 23.

May 23, 2024
Deva Fest Cholmondeley Castle

Deva Fest line up update for Cholmondeley Castle event

Organisers of summer concert weekend Deva Fest at Cholmondeley Castle have announced new additions to its line-up for 2024.

Set against the backdrop of Cholmondeley Castle, Deva Fest takes place from August 8-11.

May 20, 2024
Nantwich Museum launches “two talks” evening in June

Nantwich Museum launches “two talks” evening in June

Nantwich Museum is set to launch its “two talks” evening in the venue’s Millennium Gallery on Wednesday June 12.

The talks, from 7pm – 9pm, are titled ‘Baddiley – an ancient parish’ by Graham Dodd, and ‘Helen Macfarlane – the revolutionary of Baddiley’ by Helen Cooke.

May 16, 2024
Thousands of visitors enjoy Marbury Merry Days festival

Thousands of visitors enjoy Marbury Merry Days festival

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people basked in warm sunshine as they enjoyed the 43rd annual Marbury Merry Days country fair.

The fair, organised by St Michael & All Angels Parochial Church Council, was opened by the Cheshire Dairy Queen Team – Charlotte Kinsey, Hannah Reade and Olivia Wain – who are ambassadors for Cheshire Young Farmers.

May 15, 2024
Final “Very Best in Stand Up” of season heads for Nantwich Civic

Final “Very Best in Stand Up” of season heads for Nantwich Civic

The final “Very Best In Stand Up” of the current season rolls into Nantwich on June 7.

And organisers have lined up four more top comedy acts to finish off the 14th season at Nantwich Civic Hall.

May 14, 2024
Nantwich Town FC to stage comedy night May 17

Nantwich Town FC to stage comedy night May 17

Nantwich Town will be staging a live comedy night on Friday May 17 with five acts performing.

The event is organised by Front Guy Gary Entertainment & Event Management and will take place in the club’s Atherton & Associates Suite.

May 12, 2024
New art gallery set to open in Nantwich town centre

New art gallery set to open in Nantwich town centre

A new art gallery is having its official opening tomorrow (May 11) in Nantwich.

Drift Art Gallery is opening in the old Union building on High Street from 3pm to 7pm.

May 10, 2024
“The Seasons” exhibition by Connected Threads at Nantwich Museum

“The Seasons” exhibition by Connected Threads at Nantwich Museum

An exhibition called “The Seasons” by local textile art group Connected Threads has opened in the Millennium Gallery, Nantwich Museum and runs until Saturday 6 July.

Connected threads are a lively, friendly group with a love of stitch their aim is to promote stitch as a way to relax, make friends and improve wellbeing.

May 9, 2024
Popular series of summer concerts returns to St Mary’s in Nantwich

Popular series of summer concerts returns to St Mary’s in Nantwich

The popular series of summer lunchtime concerts held at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich returns next week.

Each Thursday, there will be live performances by singers and musicians at the church.

May 3, 2024