Arts & Entertainment

International Women’s Day celebration hailed a huge success

International Women’s Day celebration hailed a huge success

International Women’s Day was celebrated in style with fashion, music and dance taking centre stage at an event organised by Motherwell Cheshire.

The women’s charity welcomed hundreds of people to Cheshire College, South & West where a day of entertainment included choirs, dance troupes and cheerleaders and a new *Women of the World* fashion parade celebrating the history of national costume.

March 6, 2023
Nantwich Museum – programme of Spring talks launched

Nantwich Museum – programme of Spring talks launched

Nantwich Museum have launched five Spring talks which will all take place in the Museum’s Millennium Gallery at the Pillory Street venue.

The first talk is on Thursday March 16 at 7pm, titled ‘Civil War coin hoards in Cheshire’ by Keith Lawrence.

March 4, 2023
Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival gears up for 25th anniversary

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival gears up for 25th anniversary

Tickets are running out fast for the Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival headline shows as organisers prepare for the 25th anniversary of the event.

The Easter weekend event, which attracts thousands of visitors to Nantwich, is taking place this year from April 6-10.

March 3, 2023
Date set for milestone Nantwich concert

Date set for milestone Nantwich concert

Rehearsals are in full swing for Nantwich Choral Society’s spring concert marking a milestone anniversary for the popular singing group.

It is 50 years since the Society formed as a local authority evening class and down the decades its concerts have been a highlight on the town’s social calendar.

March 2, 2023
Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich

Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich

The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday March 3 with four more top acts from the UK comedy circuit.

The compere for the evening is Pete Otway, a multi-award nominated comedian, presenter and former dairy farmer.

February 22, 2023
“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