Charity events

Thousands attend Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes 2026

Thousands attend Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes 2026

By Jonathan White
The 31st Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes attracted thousands of visitors to the village for a day celebrating local heritage, community spirit and family entertainment.

Organised by the Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust, the event took place in warm, sunny weather and welcomed residents and visitors from across the region to the village near Nantwich.

June 7, 2026
RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre to host summer fair

RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre to host summer fair

Animal lovers, families, and Nantwich residents are invited to join RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre for its Summer Fair 2026 on Sunday June 14th.

The annual fundraising event will take place from 11am to 4pm at the wildlife centre on London Road, Nantwich.

June 5, 2026
Aerial view of Worm Charming Championships at Willaston Primary

Worm Charming World Championships return to Willaston

By Jonathan White
The annual Worm Charming Annual Championships are set to take place in Willaston on Saturday June 13th.

The event is one of the UK’s quirkier competitions which attracts participants and media from around the world.

June 1, 2026
Peacock Railway charity open day fundraiser steams into Nantwich

Peacock Railway charity open day fundraiser steams into Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Families are invited to climb aboard for a day of miniature railway rides, refreshments and fundraising when the Peacock Railway in Nantwich hosts a charity open day.

The miniature railway, behind The Peacock Inn on Crewe Road, will host the event on Sunday 31st May from 11am until 4pm.

May 22, 2026

Charity football match at Crewe Alexandra in aid of CALM

A charity football match is being staged at the Crewe Alexandra Stadium in aid of suicide prevention charity CALM.

A team called CALM 84 FC Crewe will play an Arena XI in the fundraiser at the Mornflake Stadium on Friday night (May 15th), kick off 7pm.

May 12, 2026
Big turnout in the sunshine for Dabbers Dash in Nantwich

Big turnout in the sunshine for Dabbers Dash in Nantwich

Runners, walkers and families gathered at Barony Park in Nantwich for the latest Dabbers Dash, with another strong turnout highlighting the event’s popularity.

Nantwich News joined in the free, informal monthly gathering yesterday (April 25th) which attracts people of all ages and abilities.

April 26, 2026
Nantwich Museum April quiz evening fundraiser at Vagrants

Nantwich Museum April quiz evening fundraiser at Vagrants

Nantwich Museum is holding a general knowledge quiz at the Vagrants Sport Centre in Willaston on Wednesday 22 April.

Doors will open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

March 20, 2026
Spring into March at inclusive Dabbers Dash in Nantwich

Spring into March at inclusive Dabbers Dash in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Runners, walkers and wheelers are being invited to Barony Park in Nantwich on Saturday 21st March for the next instalment of Dabbers Dash.

The free, monthly community event gets underway at 9am, starting next to the Barony Park tennis courts and finishing on Sandford Road.

March 13, 2026
St Luke’s Hospice to stage fundraising Twilight Walk

St Luke’s Hospice to stage fundraising Twilight Walk

St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire is inviting supporters to lace up their walking shoes for the return of the Twilight Walk at Delamere Forest on March 21st.

The challenging but fun 10K route winds through the woodland at dusk, surrounded by the glow of the setting sun and the community spirit of St Luke’s supporters.

March 4, 2026
Crewe & Nantwich Round Table launches recruitment drive

Crewe & Nantwich Round Table launches recruitment drive

Crewe and Nantwich District Round Table have launched a recruitment drive over the next few months.

The club has arranged a number of events nights in the hope of attracting new potential members or interested parties.

March 4, 2026
90s nostalgia to strike chord at Nantwich Concert Band Show

90s nostalgia to strike chord at Nantwich Concert Band Show

Music lovers are invited to rewind to the decade of Britpop and blockbuster soundtracks as Nantwich Concert Band prepares to stage “Nantwich’s Nineties Playlist”.

The concert will take place on Sunday March 22nd from 2pm to 3pm in The Atherton & Associates Function Suite at Nantwich Town Football Club.

March 1, 2026
St Mary's Church Acton

Comic song night in Acton to raise funds for hospice

By Jonathan White
Music lovers and comedy fans are invited to an evening of witty and wonderful storytelling at a “Let’s Do It!” classic comic song night comes to St Mary’s Church, Acton.

The charity fundraising event will take place on Saturday March 21st at 7pm at the Grade I listed church on Monks Lane with all proceeds supporting St Luke’s Hospice.

February 2, 2026
Rock & Roll live music nights in aid of Nantwich Mayor’s charities

Rock & Roll live music nights in aid of Nantwich Mayor’s charities

Nantwich Town Council is to stage two fundraising rock and roll nights of live music in aid of the Mayor’s charities.

The Elvis Tribute Night and Slade UK Tribute Show will help raise funds for Cllr Mary Slinn’s chosen causes – The Thursday Dementia Club and The Dogs Trust.

January 13, 2026