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Plastic Free Nantwich art exhibition launches

Plastic Free Nantwich art exhibition launches

A Plastic Free Nantwich Art Exhibition at St Mary’s Church, Nantwich has opened.

The exhibition was officially opened by Rector of St Mary’s Church Revd Dr Mark Hart.

June 24, 2019
Wistaston author launches debut novel in Nantwich event

Wistaston author launches debut novel in Nantwich event

By Jonathan White
Local author Karen Kelly has launched her debut novel at an event at Nantwich Bookshop.

Karen, 51, from Wistaston, hopes her book “Lillian White’s Journey” will be a big hit with fans.

June 24, 2019
“Study of Nantwich” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Study of Nantwich” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“A Study of Nantwich”, an exhibition by local artist Christian Turner, has opened in Your Space at Nantwich Museum.

Christian was born in Reading, and moved to Cheshire in 2006 at the age of 13.

June 23, 2019
Nantwich Film Club returns with “Wajib – The Wedding Invitation”

Nantwich Film Club returns with “Wajib – The Wedding Invitation”

Nantwich Film Club returns in July when it screens “Wajib – The Wedding Invitation”.

The screening will take place on Monday July 8 at Nantwich Civic Hall.

June 22, 2019
Preview: Riot Act at Crewe Lyceum

Preview: Riot Act at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
The critically acclaimed play Riot Act will be performed by Alexis Gregory at The Lyceum Studio on June 27 as part of its Stonewall 50th anniversary and Pride season tour.

June 21, 2019
Inaugural Nantwich Arts Day to be held on June 29

Inaugural Nantwich Arts Day to be held on June 29

The first ever Nantwich Arts Day takes place on Saturday June 29.

The event initiated by members of the towns Words And Music Festival team.

June 20, 2019
Plastic Free Nantwich exhibition to open at St Mary’s Church

Plastic Free Nantwich exhibition to open at St Mary’s Church

A Plastic Free Nantwich exhibition is to be opened at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

“Subversive Plasticity” is an inspired plastic waste art show in one of Cheshire’s most beautiful medieval buildings.

June 20, 2019
Riot Act comes to Crewe Lyceum as part Pride Festival

Riot Act comes to Crewe Lyceum as part Pride Festival

A powerful theatre piece exploring the history of the LGBTQ rights movement will visit South Cheshire as part of a UK tour.

Riot Act embarks on a Pride season tour and comes to Crewe Lyceum on Thursday June 27 for one performance only.

June 14, 2019
Cheshire East Council to provide Pride in the Park bus service

Cheshire East Council to provide Pride in the Park bus service

Visitors to this year’s Pride in the Park in South Cheshire will be able to use free transport to and from the event.

The service, provided by Cheshire East Council’s Transport Service Solutions company, will offer free buses from both Cheshire College South and West and Crewe train station into Queens Park, Crewe.

June 10, 2019
Nantwich Players unveil final show of the season, The Ladykillers

Nantwich Players unveil final show of the season, The Ladykillers

Nantwich players final play of the current season will be an adaption of The Ladykillers, the group says.

The unforgettable Ealing comic thriller first appeared in local cinemas with legendary stars such as Alec Guinness, Jack Warner and Peter Sellers, and Frankie Howard had a part as a barrow boy.

June 6, 2019
“Castles and Roses” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Castles and Roses” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

A “Castles and Roses” exhibition by textile and art group Threadmill has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

The exhibition, which runs until August 3, was inspired by the busy life around the Shropshire Union Canal that runs past the town.

June 5, 2019
Very Best in Stand Up final show of season at Nantwich Civic

Very Best in Stand Up final show of season at Nantwich Civic

“The Very Best In Stand Up” returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on June 7 with another top line-up for the final show of the season.

The first act of the evening is Junior Simpson, a circuit favourite.

June 1, 2019
New art gallery to open on Cocoa Yard in Nantwich

New art gallery to open on Cocoa Yard in Nantwich

A new art gallery is opening in Nantwich, aimed at supporting many Nantwich and north west based artists.

The Little Cheshire Gallery is opening its doors in a former hairdressers on the Cocoa Yard in the heart of the town.

May 29, 2019