Charity events

Musicians promote Christmas album in aid of local charity

Musicians promote Christmas album in aid of local charity

By Jonathan White
A ‘Winter Party’ was held at Crewe Library with a mixture of music and poetry.

The festive treat was organised by Angus Varley from Crewe Library, with assistance from Deborah Edgeley and Mark Sheeky.

December 21, 2023
Nantwich Christmas Tree Festival raises money for hospice

Nantwich Christmas Tree Festival raises money for hospice

By Jonathan White
An inaugural ‘Christmas Tree Festival’ at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich has helped raise valuable funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

There were 48 Christmas trees on display inside the church during the three-day event at the weekend.

November 27, 2023
Nantwich Singers to stage Christmas Concert on December 10

Nantwich Singers to stage Christmas Concert on December 10

The Nantwich Singers are to stage their Christmas Concert at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

The concert, called ‘O Nata Lux’, will take place at 3pm on Sunday December 10.

November 23, 2023
St Luke’s Hospice lights up Nantwich with Christmas Tree Festival

St Luke’s Hospice lights up Nantwich with Christmas Tree Festival

A Christmas Tree Festival is taking place in Nantwich this weekend in aid of St Luke’s Hospice.

The festival of 40 twinkling trees will also feature a “Christmas Cinema”.

November 22, 2023
Santa’s Sleigh route for 2023 revealed for Nantwich!

Santa’s Sleigh route for 2023 revealed for Nantwich!

It’s unveiled! Santa’s Sleigh Route for 2023 has been unveiled by Crewe & Nantwich Round Table.

Families can now start to plan so youngsters can meet Santa on the ever-popular Christmas Float.

November 15, 2023
Willaston pub to stage fundraiser for St Luke’s Hospice

Willaston pub to stage fundraiser for St Luke’s Hospice

The new landlord of a Willaston pub is set to stage a fundraiser in aid of St Luke’s Hospice.

Neil Turner, of The Nag’s Head on Wistaston Road, is hosting the event on November 18.

November 8, 2023
Thousands enjoy charity fireworks event at Queens Park in Crewe

Thousands enjoy charity fireworks event at Queens Park in Crewe

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people attended the annual Crewe Lions Club ‘Charity Fireworks Display’ at Queens Park in Crewe on Sunday.

The park gates were opened at 5pm, the bonfire (making a return this year) was lit at 6:30pm and the fireworks started at 8pm.

November 8, 2023
Money raised in memory of Seahorse Swimming Club founder

Money raised in memory of Seahorse Swimming Club founder

By Jonathan White
The family of Barbara Warrington, one of Seahorse Swimming Club’s founder members, visited Crewe Lifestyle Centre to present a cheque to the club in her memory.

Barbara, who died in August, volunteered at Seahorse from 1956 until 2001, where she spent most of her time in the role of chief instructor.

November 6, 2023
Nantwich Buddies volunteers celebrate milestone event

Nantwich Buddies volunteers celebrate milestone event

Nantwich Buddies volunteer group which started by accident during the pandemic, has celebrated a milestone event after being selected to benefit from a major fundraiser.

The Cheshire Police Federation chose Nantwich Buddies to be the sole beneficiaries of their annual dinner

October 30, 2023
Nantwich Food Awards winners announced at Civic Hall ceremony

Nantwich Food Awards winners announced at Civic Hall ceremony

The best Nantwich pubs, restaurants and other food outlets were celebrated last night at the 2023 Nantwich Food Awards 2023.

Dozens of popular eateries and food places were celebrated at the event last night at Nantwich Civic Hall.

October 21, 2023
Fire & Ice Charity Ball to raise funds for Wingate Centre

Fire & Ice Charity Ball to raise funds for Wingate Centre

The Fire & Ice Ball returns this year to raise much-needed funds for The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury, near Nantwich.

The event, co-hosted by Training Bytesize and Atherton & Associates Wealth Management, will be a fun-filled evening with a three-course meal, live music and entertainment.

October 12, 2023
Bonfire night to go with a bang at The Bickerton Poacher

Bonfire night to go with a bang at The Bickerton Poacher

A popular Nantwich pub has supported three high-profile charities as it plans another crowd-pulling bonfire and fireworks night spectacular.

The Bickerton Poacher has presented donations from its summer Hitchfest music festival to Nantwich Lions, St John’s Ambulance and Wistaston-based women’s health and wellbeing charity Motherwell Cheshire

October 2, 2023
Peacock Railway charity day raises money for Nantwich Foodbank

Peacock Railway charity day raises money for Nantwich Foodbank

By Jonathan White
A charity open day held at the miniature-gauge Peacock Railway in Nantwich has raised vital funds.

The rides were organised by the members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society and took place on their premises behind The Peacock Inn in Willaston.

September 28, 2023