Arts & Entertainment

Nantwich to host its first “Roots Festival” this May

Nantwich to host its first “Roots Festival” this May

By Courtney Davies
Nantwich’s first Roots Festival – a ‘sister’ festival to Words & Music – is being held this May.

The new event is taking place over the weekend of May 11-15 a venues like Nantwich Civic Hall and Crown Hotel.

February 14, 2022
Shavington Village Festival to stage “Robinson Crusoe” panto

Shavington Village Festival to stage “Robinson Crusoe” panto

Shavington Village Festival Committee are to stage their 43rd annual pantomime with “Robinson Crusoe and The Adventures of Skull Island”.

The group return to entertain after two years away from the stage due to the pandemic.

February 12, 2022
Nantwich Jazz Blues and Music Festival returns this Easter

Nantwich Jazz Blues and Music Festival returns this Easter

The Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival is back after a two-year gap due to the pandemic.

And organisers say the 2022 line-up is bigger and better than ever.

February 9, 2022
Beeston Castle and Woodland Walk half-term events

Beeston Castle and Woodland Walk half-term events

Beeston Castle and Woodland Walk near Nantwich will be hosting an outdoor explorer quest at half-term from February 19-27.

Visitors will roam around the grounds and gardens to find games and activities inspired by soldiers and exotic animals.

February 8, 2022
Nantwich Museum to run more popular guided walks

Nantwich Museum to run more popular guided walks

Nantwich Museum has announced a new programme of its highly popular guided walks.

Options include a Riverside Walk, Nantwich Town Tour, Welsh Row Tour and a Lake and Woodland Tour.

February 4, 2022
Nantwich Players Theatre to open “Lovesong” production

Nantwich Players Theatre to open “Lovesong” production

Nantwich Players are about to open their new production Lovesong, by Abi Morgan.

It opens today (Friday February 4) and taking on the challenge of this play was pushing boundaries for any local amateur theatre company.

February 4, 2022
Crewe car meet features more than 100 vehicles

Crewe car meet features more than 100 vehicles

By Jonathan White
The first monthly ‘Off the rails car meet’ of 2022 took place at the Crewe Heritage Centre.

The event was free entry and featured more than 100 cars, vans, trucks, and motorbikes.

February 1, 2022
Man who ran across America five times comes to Nantwich

Man who ran across America five times comes to Nantwich

By Jonathan White
One of Britain’s best-known ultra-athletes was in Nantwich to promote his book – ‘Becoming Forrest’ – at a sold-out event.

Rob Pope was introduced by Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge co-owner Steve Lawson.

January 31, 2022
Texas to play Delamere Forest Live in Cheshire in June

Texas to play Delamere Forest Live in Cheshire in June

By Courtney Davies
Texas will be playing at Delamere Forest in Cheshire as part of Forest Live.

Texas, formed in Glasgow by singer Sharleen Spiteri and bassist Johnny McElhone, will be playing at the event in June.

January 30, 2022
From Prejudice to Pride exhibition at Nantwich Museum

From Prejudice to Pride exhibition at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum is to host “From Prejudice to Pride” exhibition throughout February to mark LGBT History Month.

With the earliest recorded marriage in 1707 of Hannah Wright and Anne Gaskill in Prestbury to the game changing contribution to modern equal rights of Antony Grey, Cheshire has many things to take pride in.

January 29, 2022
South Cheshire adventure park BeWILDerwood to reopen

South Cheshire adventure park BeWILDerwood to reopen

By Courtney Davies
Cheshire’s outdoor adventure park, BeWILDerwood, is reopening this February.

The woodland park is reopening on February 19 next to Cholmondeley Castle, off the A49.

January 23, 2022
New year of live comedy kicks off in Nantwich next month

New year of live comedy kicks off in Nantwich next month

A new season of stand up live comedy kicks off at Nantwich civic hall on Friday February 4 with a line-up offering some of the UK’s top talent.

Compere will be marvellous Barry Dodds.

January 21, 2022
‘Holly Holy Day’ Battle of Nantwich events at St Mary’s Church, Acton

‘Holly Holy Day’ Battle of Nantwich events at St Mary’s Church, Acton

St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton have organised ‘Holly Holy Day’ Battle of Nantwich events this Saturday January 22.

The church will be open from 9am until 11:30am serving hot drinks and buttered toast.

January 17, 2022