Charity events

Nantwich Voices gear up for Last Choir Standing contest

Nantwich Voices gear up for Last Choir Standing contest

Members of Nantwich Voices are warming their vocal chords ready for the Last Choir Standing competition.

They will compete against seven other choirs from around the region at the Crewe Lyceum on Sunday February 5 in aid of St Luke’s Hospice.

January 30, 2017
Mayor of Cheshire East charity dance set for Nantwich Civic Hall

Mayor of Cheshire East charity dance set for Nantwich Civic Hall

Nantwich Cllr Arthur Moran is organising a charity dance featuring Todd Miller and The Joe Loss Orchestra.

The popular group will perform at The Mayor of Cheshire East, Cllr Olivia Hunter Charity Dance on Friday March 10 at Nantwich Civic Hall.

January 17, 2017
Todd Miller and Joe Loss Orchestra return to Nantwich Civic

Todd Miller and Joe Loss Orchestra return to Nantwich Civic

Todd Miller and the Joe Loss Orchestra return to Nantwich for a fundraising Christmas concert next month.

The orchestra, who take to the stage on Friday December 16, has been performing for decades to audiences young and old.

November 28, 2016
Nantwich Santa Dash on December 11 in aid of Hope House

Nantwich Santa Dash on December 11 in aid of Hope House

Nantwich Santa Dash will be held on December 11 to help raise funds for Hope House.

Scores of Santas young and old will dress in red coats and beards and charge through Nantwich town centre.

November 23, 2016
Nantwich fire officers to stage Brake road safety event

Nantwich fire officers to stage Brake road safety event

Nantwich firefighters will host a dedicated ‘Brake road safety event’ in the town this week.

The event, part of the National Road Safety week, will take place at Morrisons supermarket in Nantwich on November 24, from 2pm to 4pm.

November 20, 2016
Wych Malbank Lodge raises £800 at Wybunbury event for Bloodwise

Wych Malbank Lodge raises £800 at Wybunbury event for Bloodwise

By Jonathan White
The Lodge of Wych Malbank helped raise £1,600 at a hog roast fund-raising event at Corner Farm in Wybunbury.

The money has been given to Bloodwise, formerly known as Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research, and the Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

November 14, 2016
Electro 80s kick off fund-raising Studio concerts in Nantwich

Electro 80s kick off fund-raising Studio concerts in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Electronica tribute band ‘Electro 80s’ helped raise hundreds of pounds at a charity concert at The Studio in Nantwich.

The venue on Mill Street is staging a series of shows by local bands to raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

October 3, 2016
Elvis tribute Paul Larcombe to perform at Railway Hotel

Elvis tribute Paul Larcombe to perform at Railway Hotel

Award-winning Elvis Tribute Show Paul Larcombe will perform at a Nantwich pub for charity.

Paul will be singing at The Railway Hotel tomorrow (September 11) to raise funds for cancer charities.

September 10, 2016
Fifth Audlem RNLI Festival hailed big success

Fifth Audlem RNLI Festival hailed big success

By Jonathan White
The fifth Audlem RNLI Festival at Overwater Marina near Nantwich has been hailed another success.

The festival featured a packed two-day programme, attracting hundreds of people.

September 10, 2016
Audlem RNLI Festival to be staged at Overwater Marina

Audlem RNLI Festival to be staged at Overwater Marina

The Audlem RNLI Festival will take place at the Overwater Marina near Nantwich on September 3 and 4.

A Boatshare Event takes place on the Saturday where there will be refreshments, licensed bar, cream teas, ice cream and more.

August 29, 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
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
Garden Party in Wistaston raises funds for Diabetes UK

Garden Party in Wistaston raises funds for Diabetes UK

A garden party to be held by a Wistaston couple will help raise hundreds of pounds for Diabetes UK.

Sheena and Ken Sambrook, of the Crewe and South Cheshire Voluntary Group of Diabetes UK, are opening up their garden in Wistaston for a fund-raising bash.

July 1, 2016