Arts & Entertainment

Nantwich Museum stages half-term drawing workshops

Nantwich Museum stages half-term drawing workshops

School half-term workshops are taking place at Nantwich Museum this week. The “Lets Draw” workshops will explore a number of different styles and techniques, will be held on Wednesday and Thursday February 19 and 20.

February 18, 2014
Rare Lucie Rie vase could fetch £1,500 at Nantwich auction

Rare Lucie Rie vase could fetch £1,500 at Nantwich auction

A Lucie Rie vase bought from the famed studio potter over tea and cake, could sell for up to £1,500 in a Nantwich auction. The vase is one of many items due under the hammer at Peter Wilson auctioneers on Market Street.

February 14, 2014
Budding Nantwich writers invited to new Crewe Library workshop

Budding Nantwich writers invited to new Crewe Library workshop

A new Novella Creative Writers Workshop is to be staged at Crewe Library on Tuesday February 18. Crewe Library will be hosting the workshop run by Robert Graham between 10.30am-12pm.

February 12, 2014
Nantwich Camera Club 2014 photo exhibition opens at museum

Nantwich Camera Club 2014 photo exhibition opens at museum

The Nantwich Camera Club 2014 Photographic Exhibition has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum. The ever popular annual event features print and projected image work of club members.

February 10, 2014
Four top stand-up acts line up for Nantwich comedy night

Four top stand-up acts line up for Nantwich comedy night

The Very Best In Stand Up is back in town with the latest Nantwich Civic Hall show set for February 7. And promoters have lined up four quality comedy acts for the first gig of 2014.

January 28, 2014
What’s On: Forthcoming shows at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

What’s On: Forthcoming shows at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Music fans in Crewe and Nantwich are in for a treat as the Lyceum Theatre prepares to host top tribute acts next month. Acts for legendary performers like Phil Collins and Abba, as well as a variety rock music night, are all planned.

January 27, 2014
Holly Holy Day organisers say rain won’t spoil Nantwich event

Holly Holy Day organisers say rain won’t spoil Nantwich event

Organisers of the “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day are confident it will go ahead despite more heavy rain. The event, which end with the re-enactment of the Roundheads v Cavaliers battle on Mill Island, is set to pull in thousands of visitors to the town tomorrow (January 25).

January 24, 2014
Launch of new Nantwich cinema project hailed huge success

Launch of new Nantwich cinema project hailed huge success

More than 80 people enjoyed the launch of “Nantwich Family Films@4” – a community cinema project in Nantwich. There was a party atmosphere at Nantwich Methodist Church as children let off party poppers as Crewe & Nantwich MP Edward Timpson formally opened the project.

January 22, 2014
Nantwich children to parade on “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day

Nantwich children to parade on “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day

Scores of Nantwich youngsters will take part in a historical parade as part of the “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day event. Children aged from just two to 16 will be involved in the parade which sets off from Nantwich Museum.

January 20, 2014
Brownies exhibition at Nantwich Museum celebrates centenary

Brownies exhibition at Nantwich Museum celebrates centenary

The Brownies are celebrating their centenary with an exhibition in the community gallery at Nantwich Museum. The display runs until Thursday January 23.

January 16, 2014
Nantwich rock band Blitz Kids to launch new album

Nantwich rock band Blitz Kids to launch new album

Popular Nantwich band Blitz Kids release a new studio album “The Good Youth” through Red Bull Records on January 20. The album has been hailed by producers as “a rebirth” for the band made up of Joe James, Jono Yates, Nic Montgomery and Matt Freer.

January 15, 2014
Crewe Lyceum Theatre unveils more shows for 2014 line-up

Crewe Lyceum Theatre unveils more shows for 2014 line-up

More productions have been added to the new spring season at Crewe Lyceum Theatre. These include stand-up from Jon Richardson, a comedy musical with Lesley Joseph, and children’s entertainment by The Sooty Show and Bananas in Pyjamas.

January 13, 2014
“Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day set to be biggest in Nantwich

“Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day set to be biggest in Nantwich

This month’s Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment is set to be the largest celebration yet, say organisers. The event, scheduled for Saturday January 25, includes the biggest programme of events than any other year.

January 6, 2014