Arts & Entertainment

Boxing star Johnny Nelson backs celebrity boxing night in Nantwich

Boxing star Johnny Nelson backs celebrity boxing night in Nantwich

Sky Sports boxing presenter Johnny Nelson is the latest celebrity to throw his weight behind a boxing night in Nantwich in aid of The Christie charity and British Heart Foundation.

The former world boxing champion will be at the South Cheshire ABC Club in Crewe on February 19 for a promotional event flagging up the big event in Nantwich on March 29.

February 6, 2019
Liverpool legend John Barnes to appear at Nantwich event

Liverpool legend John Barnes to appear at Nantwich event

Football legend John Barnes will be in Nantwich later this month for a special St Luke’s Hospice fundraiser.

The former Liverpool and England winger will be the star of “An Evening with John Barnes” at Nantwich Civic Hall on February 28.

February 5, 2019
Nantwich Players to stage more One Act plays in February

Nantwich Players to stage more One Act plays in February

Nantwich Players are to stage more of their unique “one act” plays this month as part of the ‘Winter Mini Season’.

Two contrasting plays in February promise to provide a fun, interesting and diverse evening of entertainment at their Love Lane theatre in Nantwich.

February 3, 2019
What’s On at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

What’s On at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Elephant conservationist Saba Douglas-Hamilton will be at Crewe Lyceum in April to perform her UK show, “A Life with Elephants”.

Saba tells stories of her life and highlights from her decade as a BBC wildlife presenter while emphasizing the important role each of us can play in protecting the natural world.

January 29, 2019
Railway Hotel in Nantwich to host “Cancer On The Rocks” blues festival

Railway Hotel in Nantwich to host “Cancer On The Rocks” blues festival

By Jonathan White
The 2nd annual “Cancer On The Rock” rock and blues music festival takes place at The Railway Hotel in Nantwich next month.

All profits from the weekend of live music featuring a range of acts will go to Macmillan Cancer Support.

January 29, 2019
Nantwich Film Club to screen “The Guardians in February

Nantwich Film Club to screen “The Guardians in February

The Nantwich Film Club is to show the hit movie “The Guardians” at its February screening.

The film will be screened on Monday February 11 at Nantwich Civic Hall.

January 28, 2019
Sixth Holly Holy Day author event proves hit in Nantwich

Sixth Holly Holy Day author event proves hit in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
The 6th annual ‘Holly Holy Day author event’run by the Nantwich Book Shop & Coffee Lounge proved another big success.

The event, held last night (January 25) at Nantwich Methodist Church, comes on the eve of the annual “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment in the town.

January 26, 2019
South Cheshire Military Modelling Club to stage Universal show in Nantwich

South Cheshire Military Modelling Club to stage Universal show in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire Military Modelling Club’s annual ‘Universal Model Show’ is on Sunday February 24 at Malbank School & Sixth Form College in Nantwich.

Universal Model Show is organised by South Cheshire Military Modelling Club and will feature more than 100 exhibitors.

January 25, 2019
Nantwich Players to run first ‘Mini Season’ of performances

Nantwich Players to run first ‘Mini Season’ of performances

Nantwich Players are to stage their first ‘Mini Season’ between February 11-24.

The Mini Season provides four plays over two weeks, giving the audience more chances to see exciting theatre.

January 23, 2019
New season of live comedy kicks off at Nantwich Civic Hall

New season of live comedy kicks off at Nantwich Civic Hall

“The Very Best In Stand Up” live comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday February 1.

And promoters Civic Comedy have lined up a stellar cast for the first show of 2019.

January 23, 2019
Nantwich Museum stages exhibition on Battle of Nantwich

Nantwich Museum stages exhibition on Battle of Nantwich

The 17th Century siege and Battle of Nantwich is remembered in an exhibition.

It opens in the Your Space Gallery in Nantwich Museum on Tuesday January 22.

January 21, 2019
Doodlers competition and giveaway for Tom Gates fans at Crewe Lyceum

Doodlers competition and giveaway for Tom Gates fans at Crewe Lyceum

Calling all sketchers and doodlers, young and old!

Crewe Lyceum Theatre is looking for you to Doodle Your Town and win tickets to see Tom Gates: Live on Stage at the Lyceum.

January 19, 2019
Nantwich Museum’s “Inspired by…” exhibition to run until March 16

Nantwich Museum’s “Inspired by…” exhibition to run until March 16

“Inspired by – – “, an exhibition of contemporary textile art by local group Intastitch, has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum and will run until Saturday March 16.

It displays a wide range of influences, interests and techniques used in textile art.

January 18, 2019