Arts & Entertainment

Author promotes latest book at Nantwich Bookshop event

Author promotes latest book at Nantwich Bookshop event

by Jonathan White
Local author Kiley Dunbar talked about her latest book ‘The Gingerbread Christmas Village’ at a sold-out evening event at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge.

She also spoke about her background, her writing techniques and read extracts from the book.

November 11, 2023
Italian art on sale at Nantwich Museum

Italian art on sale at Nantwich Museum

An exhibition of concrete sculptures by acclaimed Italian artist Mario Loprete is running in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum until Saturday December 2.

The exhibition, called In Cemento Veritas, retraces Mario’s artistic production of the last five years.

November 11, 2023
Willaston pub to stage fundraiser for St Luke’s Hospice

Willaston pub to stage fundraiser for St Luke’s Hospice

The new landlord of a Willaston pub is set to stage a fundraiser in aid of St Luke’s Hospice.

Neil Turner, of The Nag’s Head on Wistaston Road, is hosting the event on November 18.

November 8, 2023
Firework displays taking place in and around Nantwich this weekend

Firework displays taking place in and around Nantwich this weekend

A number of local firework displays are taking place in and around Nantwich this weekend, weather permitting!

This list has been compiled by writer and photographer Jonathan White.

November 2, 2023
Fireworks set for live comedy night at Nantwich Civic Hall

Fireworks set for live comedy night at Nantwich Civic Hall

Fireworks are guaranteed at the next Very Best In Stand Up live comedy show in Nantwich this coming Friday November 3.

At the helm on compere duties at Nantwich Civic Hall is Toby Hadoke.

October 28, 2023
Nantwich Museum to host autumn talks and workshop

Nantwich Museum to host autumn talks and workshop

Nantwich Museum has launched some autumn talks and a workshop which will all take place in the Museum’s Millennium Gallery.

The full list of talks and workshop at the Pillory Street venue is listed below:

October 25, 2023
Nantwich Food Awards winners announced at Civic Hall ceremony

Nantwich Food Awards winners announced at Civic Hall ceremony

The best Nantwich pubs, restaurants and other food outlets were celebrated last night at the 2023 Nantwich Food Awards 2023.

Dozens of popular eateries and food places were celebrated at the event last night at Nantwich Civic Hall.

October 21, 2023
Nantwich singer hits stage in support of Brit star Rumer

Nantwich singer hits stage in support of Brit star Rumer

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people enjoyed a range of live shows during another successful Nantwich “Words and Music Festival”.

The 16th annual festival took place across different venues, ending on Sunday night with headliners Ocean Colour Scene at Nantwich Civic Hall.

October 17, 2023
Haydn Jones centenary exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

Haydn Jones centenary exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“The Street is my Studio” exhibition celebrating the centenary of local artist J. Haydn Jones (1923-2023), has opened at Nantwich Museum.

It is being staged in the Community Gallery of the Pillory Street venue and will run until Saturday 11 November.

October 14, 2023
Nantwich Players to host new show “Anything is Possible if You Think About It Hard Enough”

Nantwich Players to host new show “Anything is Possible if You Think About It Hard Enough”

Nantwich Players Studio are to perform a new two-hander production next month, called “Anything is possible if you think about it hard enough”.

The play is written by Cordelia O’Neill and directed by Anastasia Newton.

October 13, 2023
Sculpture Exhibitions open at Nantwich Museum

Sculpture Exhibitions open at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum has announced a season of sculpture exhibitions.

In Cemento Veritas, an exhibition of sculptures based upon concrete, plaster and resin by acclaimed Italian artist Mario Loprete has opened in the Millennium Gallery running until Saturday 2 December.

October 5, 2023
Eve Parsons to play title role at Crewe Lyceum panto

Eve Parsons to play title role at Crewe Lyceum panto

Eve Parsons is to play the title role in Crewe Lyceum’s family Christmas pantomime Cinderella from December 8-31, it has been confirmed.

Her previous credits include ensemble in Sleeping Beauty at the Yvonne Arnaud, the UK arena tour of the L.O.L surprise live VIP Party in 2021, and Summer the Donna Summer musical in 2022.

October 3, 2023
Bonfire night to go with a bang at The Bickerton Poacher

Bonfire night to go with a bang at The Bickerton Poacher

A popular Nantwich pub has supported three high-profile charities as it plans another crowd-pulling bonfire and fireworks night spectacular.

The Bickerton Poacher has presented donations from its summer Hitchfest music festival to Nantwich Lions, St John’s Ambulance and Wistaston-based women’s health and wellbeing charity Motherwell Cheshire

October 2, 2023