Arts & Entertainment

Free public lecture series returns to Reaseheath College

Free public lecture series returns to Reaseheath College

Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich is opening up its campus to the public for a series of free evening lectures.

The lectures aim to explore the natural world, animal behaviour, environmental science, and food production.

September 3, 2025
Very Best in Stand Up returns for new Nantwich season

Very Best in Stand Up returns for new Nantwich season

The Very Best in Stand Up live comedy returns for a new season at Nantwich Civic Hall in September.

Compering the first show back on September 5th is Jamie Sutherland – a versatile performer, mixing a modern style of observational comedy with plenty of old-style jokes peppered right through.

August 31, 2025
Aerial shot of St Mary's Church in Nantwich

Charity concert planned for St Mary’s Church in Nantwich

Two Cheshire musical groups have teamed up to stage a charity concert at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich later this year.

The concert will feature Lions Youth Brass and Phoenix Voices and take place on December 13.

August 31, 2025
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Nantwich Museum – series of Autumn talks planned

Nantwich Museum have launched a series of Autumn talks which will all take place in the Museum’s Millennium Gallery.

The talks are designed to support the current free exhibition “Ancient Villages – Seven Miles round Nantwich”.

August 29, 2025
The Blue Yellows band gear up for launch of new EP

The Blue Yellows band gear up for launch of new EP

By Jonathan White
The Blue Yellows are gearing up to release their vibrant new five-track EP “Scribble on a Cheat Sheet”.

The band, which includes Nantwich guitarists Jonathan Tarplee, has put together a mix of new songs recorded at Fox Barn Studios near Winsford with producer Daniel J. Logan at the helm.

August 20, 2025
Nantwich Food Festival set to wow crowds next week

Nantwich Food Festival set to wow crowds next week

Nantwich Food Festival returns to the town next week for another three-day extravaganza of food, drink and live entertainment.

The festival will be held in a number of locations with other town venues joining in to offer activities and sessions between August 29-31.

August 19, 2025
Wistaston Singers appeal for new members to join choir

Wistaston Singers appeal for new members to join choir

Mixed community choir Wistaston singers are on the lookout for new members of all ages.

The 60-strong choir – ranging in age from 20s to 80s – is wants more men to get involved to balance the harmonies.

August 19, 2025
Music Festival returns to The White Lion in Hankelow

Music Festival returns to The White Lion in Hankelow

The “Sounds of Summer” music festival is returning to community pub The White Lion in Hankelow this weekend.

The event is this Saturday August 16 from midday to late and will feature a range of live acts.

August 12, 2025
Crewe Lyceum to stage “Annie” as part of Summer Youth Project

Crewe Lyceum to stage “Annie” as part of Summer Youth Project

The Summer Youth Project has returned to Crewe Lyceum and will be showing a production of “Annie” this month.

The project is back for its third year and will see around 90 young people taking part during August to bring the hard knock tale of Annie to life.

August 9, 2025
Nantwich to mark VJ 80 Day with events on August 15

Nantwich to mark VJ 80 Day with events on August 15

Nantwich is to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day next Friday August 15.

VJ 80 Day will be commemorated as it signifies the real end of the Second World War after Japan’s surrender on August 15, 1945.

August 6, 2025
‘Nantwich at War’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

‘Nantwich at War’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

A “Nantwich at War” exhibition considering life in the town and its contribution to World War II has opened at Nantwich Museum.

It is being held in the Community Gallery and is due to run until Saturday 11 October.

August 4, 2025
Aerial view of the Peacock Railway in Willaston

Peacock Railway in Willaston hosts first mid-week running day

By Jonathan White
History was made this week at one of South Cheshire’s best-kept secrets, as the Peacock Railway welcomed visitors for its first-ever Mid-week Running Day.

The miniature railway behind The Peacock Inn in Willaston – run by the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society – offered rides around its picturesque quarter-mile 5-inch gauge track.

August 2, 2025
Nantwich band Unit 17 mark new single with live gigs

Nantwich band Unit 17 mark new single with live gigs

Popular Nantwich band Unit 17 have released a new single which they will mark at a series of gigs in August.

It will culminate in the band performing two sets at the Nantwich Food festival between August 29-31.

July 30, 2025