Charity events

“Grow Your Own” sessions at Nantwich community garden

“Grow Your Own” sessions at Nantwich community garden

New “Grow Your Own” taster session are being launched at Nantwich’s community garden.

The blossoming venue, a hidden gem at the heart of the historic town, will run free taster sessions on how to grow your own veg.

August 26, 2023
Pokemon event in Nantwich to raise Alder Hey funds

Pokemon event in Nantwich to raise Alder Hey funds

A Pokemon event is taking place in Nantwich tomorrow (August 26) to help raise funds for Alder Hey children’s hospital.

Nantwich Collectables are staging the “family fun day” event at The Railway Hotel in Nantwich, from 10am to 4pm.

August 25, 2023
New Nantwich Running Bear shop to host “The Track Mile” event

New Nantwich Running Bear shop to host “The Track Mile” event

Staff at the new Running Bear store in Nantwich have organised “The Track Mile” event for charity.

The shop, which opened in the town over summer, has proved a big hit and bosses are keen to organise a community event.

August 22, 2023
Tough Mudder returns to Cholmondeley Castle in September

Tough Mudder returns to Cholmondeley Castle in September

Tough Mudder North West returns to Cholmondeley Castle near Nantwich in September with a weekend full of challenges and surprises.

The event will take place on September 9-10 and up to 10,000 participants are expected to sign up and push themselves to the limits.

July 1, 2023
Wingate Centre Family Fete and Teddy Bears Picnic set for July

Wingate Centre Family Fete and Teddy Bears Picnic set for July

The Wingate Centre’s Family Fete is set to take place in the grounds of Cholmondeley Castle next month.

The vital fundraiser will be on Sunday 9th July from 10am – 4pm and include the popular Teddy Bears Picnic.

June 15, 2023
Walk the Wingate helps raise thousands for charity

Walk the Wingate helps raise thousands for charity

Wrenbury charity The Wingate Centre hosted another successful “Walk the Wingate 3.5km” at Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, raising more than £3,000.

More than 140 took part the event, including 18 from sponsors Swansway Motor Group.

May 31, 2023
New music festival to boost funds for South Cheshire charities

New music festival to boost funds for South Cheshire charities

Plans have been unveiled for a major new festival near Nantwich featuring music and family activities against one of Cheshire’s most scenic backdrops.

Hitchfest, taking place this summer in the grounds of The Bickerton Poacher, will have a line-up of popular bands and top class tribute acts as well as many attractions for young families.

May 30, 2023
Peacock Railway open day raises vital funds for another club

Peacock Railway open day raises vital funds for another club

By Jonathan White
A special open day of miniature-gauge train rides at the Peacock Railway in Nantwich has raised vital funds for a similar club in need of help.

The rides were organised by the members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society at the rear of The Peacock Inn in Willaston.

May 25, 2023
Fill a bag for St Luke’s Hospice on Bring a Bag to Work Day

Fill a bag for St Luke’s Hospice on Bring a Bag to Work Day

St Luke’s Hospice is launching its annual donation drive “Bring a Bag to Work Day” and South Cheshire businesses are being urged to get involved.

Volunteers from the hospice will collect donation bags from workplaces across the area on June 7 to help stock local St Luke’s charity shops.

May 16, 2023
Volunteers at Nantwich food festival

Nantwich Food Festival to stage volunteer events

Nantwich Food Festival organisers are staging a “welcome” event to encourage new volunteers to come forward.

The event takes place on Tuesday May 9 at the Red Cow pub on Beam Street from 7pm.

May 8, 2023
Gardens open up to help raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice

Gardens open up to help raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice

Some of Cheshire’s most beautiful gardens are being opened up to the public for all to enjoy in aid of St Luke’s Hospice.

Several hospice supporters are opening their gardens this summer, while others who already open their gardens as part of the National Garden Scheme will raise money for the hospice through the sale of afternoon teas.

May 3, 2023
Nantwich Roots Festival to feature Ukraine Women’s Choir

Nantwich Roots Festival to feature Ukraine Women’s Choir

Nantwich Roots Festival – which runs from May 15 to 21 inclusive – is to stage a one-off event in aid of Ukraine featuring a Ukrainian choir!

Festival organisers were keen to dedicate one night of this year’s festival to a fundraiser, with all profits going to the Disasters Emergency Committee for the ongoing Humanitarian work in Ukraine.

May 2, 2023
Nantwich runners urged to tackle Mow Cop Killer Mile

Nantwich runners urged to tackle Mow Cop Killer Mile

Nantwich runners of all ages and abilities are being invited to take on the challenge of Mow Cop Killer Mile as the famous event returns for 2023.

The mile-long road race, which features 550 feet of continuous climbing and a 25% gradient in places, takes place on Thursday, May 11.

April 24, 2023