Reaseheath College hosts virtual lambing and zoo event
Reaseheath College in Nantwich is inviting visitors to join its popular lambing and zoo weekends virtually this year while its campus remains closed due to Covid restrictions.
Arts & Entertainment
“Connected Threads” online exhibition at Nantwich Museum
“Connected Threads” South Cheshire branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild has created an online exhibition for Nantwich Museum.
During the current pandemic restrictions, the group wanted to keep connected by all working on the same project.
Platform Theatre seek public help to inspire new production
By Claire Faulkner
Platform Theatre are seeking inspired stories in Crewe and Nantwich for their next production.
In a new digital project, Platform want to celebrate how communities in Crewe and Nantwich have come together over the last year to support one another during such a difficult time.
Reaseheath College Family Festival cancelled due to Covid pandemic
Reaseheath College’s Family Festival in Nantwich has been cancelled for the second year due to uncertainty over the Covid pandemic.
The action-packed festival, held on the college’s Nantwich campus in mid-May, will return in 2022 as part of a celebration of the college’s centenary.
Crewe-born author launches debut novel aged 50
By Jonathan White
South Cheshire writer Jed Cope has launched his debut novel at the age 50.
Writing under his pen name Jeddy McClownFace, ‘The Chair Who Loved Me’ is a fantasy/comedy/sci-fi story for older children and adults.
Delayed photo exhibition at Nantwich Museum now online
A photographic exhibition at Nantwich Museum featuring work of Nantwich Camera Club has been delayed by Covid-19 restrictions. But now a selection of the work can be found online on the popular venue’s website. Visitors to the site can enjoy a variety of images including portraits, a train, a boat, a plane, wildlife and stunning landscapes. The club’s regular exhibitions[Read More…]
Cheshire East Council launches free online webinars to support parents
Cheshire East Council is running a series of free online webinars for parents offering support during home-schooling and helping children catch up on their education.
The sessions are being held in association with Literacy Counts – an experienced training provider for promoting literacy skills in young children.
New booklet on Nantwich’s role in English Civil War is unveiled
A newly published downloadable booklet “Visiting the Nantwich English Civil War Battlefields” is now available from the Nantwich Museum.
The booklet by Keith Lawrence, Director of the Cheshire Civil War Centre at the museum, considers the four battles which took place in the area in 1643 and 1644, and details routes by which the sites can be visited.
Two Nantwich fundraisers join forces to support mental health charity
By Hannah Youds
A Nantwich author and a children’s boutique owner have teamed up to provide parents with virtual storytelling sessions.
Sarah Mellor and Mandy Platt have teamed up for National Storytelling Week as well as Place2be’s children’s mental health week.
Crewe Photographic Society launches “Lockdown League”
Crewe Photographic Society has launched a ‘Lockdown League’ as part of a new series of meetings taking place online for 2021.
Members log into Zoom meetings each Thursday evening to share their expertise, enjoy presentations from guest speakers and take part in a three-stage digital image competition.
Bag sells for more than £1,500 at Nantwich auction!
A shoulder bag sold for a staggering £1,500 at an online auction in Nantwich.
The sale, staged by Peter Wilson on Market Street, was the auctioneer’s first Winter Fashion Sale of 2021.
Popular South Cheshire band launch new EP record
By Jonathan White
South Cheshire band The Blue Yellows are launching a new EP (extended play) record in 2021.
The Blue Yellows play a range of music from folk to grunge and the band consists of Jonathan Tarplee (Guitar/Vocals), Emma Alcock (Keyboards/Accordion/Backing vocals), Simon Taylor (Bass), and Dave Coomer (Drums).
Second “GUESS WHAT ALF” book launched in Nantwich
A Nantwich writer and retired actor has released his second GUESS WHAT ALF book.
Called “Growing Young”, Roger Hinde’s work is now available from Nantwich Bookshop and Nantwich Museum.
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