Arts & Entertainment

Rare 360-year-old journal on display at Nantwich Museum

Rare 360-year-old journal on display at Nantwich Museum

Visitors to Nantwich Museum can see a rare 360-year-old journal of events in the town during the English Civil War.

The author was Thomas Malbon, a lawyer and sometime Registrar and Churchwarden, who lived in Welsh Row.

August 12, 2016
Very Best in Stand Up live comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

Very Best in Stand Up live comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

The Very Best In Stand Up live comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on September 2 with a star-studded show to kick off a new season.

And comedy fans will enjoy top comedians from around the globe in the first show.

August 10, 2016
Nantwich Museum hosts summer fun workshops

Nantwich Museum hosts summer fun workshops

Summer fun is the aim of the forthcoming children’s workshops at Nantwich Museum.

Crafts and activities include weaving, windmills, the seaside, quizzes, really slimy sea creatures and much more.

August 8, 2016
Death Toll thriller comes to Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Death Toll thriller comes to Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Death Toll, the latest offering from thriller playwright James Cawood, is to play at Crewe Lyceum next week.

The show stars Corrinne Wicks (Doctors, Emmerdale) and Tom Butcher (Doctors, The Bill).

August 2, 2016
St Mary’s Church Nantwich to host hospice gala concert

St Mary’s Church Nantwich to host hospice gala concert

St Mary’s Church in Nantwich will host the annual gala concert organised by St Luke’s Hospice.

The concert is being held in association with the Nantwich Food and Drink Festival, on September 3.

August 1, 2016
Nantwich Show 2016 spectacular captured in pictures

Nantwich Show 2016 spectacular captured in pictures

Tens of thousands of visitors packed into another hugely successful Nantwich Show at Dorfold Park.

And the incredible annual event was also captured in these spectacular pictures.

July 29, 2016
Nantwich Library to stage summer of events in school holidays

Nantwich Library to stage summer of events in school holidays

Nantwich Library has unveiled its programme of summer events to keep youngsters entertained in summer holidays.

It all starts this Monday (July 25) when 6-11 year olds are invited to “Revolting Rhymes” workshop with Helen Chapman, 10-11am.

July 24, 2016
Hot weather pulls hundreds in to Nantwich Outdoor Pool

Hot weather pulls hundreds in to Nantwich Outdoor Pool

Nantwich Outdoor Pool has been basking in the glory of the hot weather this week.

And hundreds of visitors have also been taking advantage of the facility’s new outdoor cafe.

July 22, 2016
New local history booklets on display at Nantwich Museum

New local history booklets on display at Nantwich Museum

A range of booklets detailing local Nantwich history has been extended and is on display at the town’s museum.

Four new titles have been added to the collection.

July 21, 2016
Volunteer appeal issued for Nantwich Food Festival

Volunteer appeal issued for Nantwich Food Festival

Nantwich Food Festival organisers are calling for volunteers to help at this year’s event.

The festival, which is run entirely by volunteers, is set to take place in September.

July 20, 2016
Nantwich Players entertain Richmond Village residents

Nantwich Players entertain Richmond Village residents

Nantwich Players put on an open air performance to entertain the elderly residents at a local care home.

The successful run of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by the Players ended with a special one-off production at Richmond Village Nantwich.

July 13, 2016
Big Day Out event takes shape at Nantwich Showground

Big Day Out event takes shape at Nantwich Showground

The third South Cheshire Big Day Out will take place on July 31 at the Nantwich Show Ground.

And this year there will be a Play Zone for children and Outdoor Arena sponsored by Car Transplants with donkey rides, sporting challenges, mini football, a fun dog show and more.

July 12, 2016
Top TV chefs head for Nantwich Food Festival

Top TV chefs head for Nantwich Food Festival

Food lovers will be served a treat when Nantwich welcomes two celebrated TV chefs to the town for the annual Nantwich Food Festival.

The annual culinary event will also showcase local and student chefs who will be cooking up recipes using locally sourced Cheshire ingredients.

July 11, 2016