Clubs & Societies

BMX bike fans reunite in South Cheshire for annual social ride

BMX bike fans reunite in South Cheshire for annual social ride

By Jonathan White
Old school BMX bike fans from around the UK converged on South Cheshire for their annual social ride in and around Crewe.

BMXers gathered for breakfast at Brewers Fayre Brocklebank on Weston Road, near Crewe railway station before their “Crewe and Cheshire old school ride out” event organised by Crewe and Cheshire old school BMX club.

September 19, 2021
Crewe Photographic Society to celebrate 75th season

Crewe Photographic Society to celebrate 75th season

Crewe Photographic Society is celebrating its 75th season this year in style – with a programme of talks and demonstrations.

It all starts on September 16 with an introductory evening and it is all happening online.

September 13, 2021
Nantwich Piece Makers “Needles and Natter” group restarts

Nantwich Piece Makers “Needles and Natter” group restarts

A social group called “Nantwich Piece Makers: Needles and Natter” is back up and running after being closed during the pandemic.

The group is for those who enjoy needle crafts such as quilting, knitting and embroidery.

September 11, 2021
South Cheshire Model Engineering Society back on track after pandemic

South Cheshire Model Engineering Society back on track after pandemic

Members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society are back on track after staging their first event since the outbreak of Covid pandemic.

They held a “Track Open Day” on Sunday (August 22) which allowed the first visitors to their site Willaston in 18 months.

August 25, 2021
Nantwich Library relaunches language groups as restrictions ease

Nantwich Library relaunches language groups as restrictions ease

Nantwich Library has relaunched language groups as Covid restrictions have eased.

These will include Welsh language groups on Mondays 2-3pm (beginners) and 3-4pm (intermediate).

August 16, 2021
Clubs and activities return to Nantwich Civic Hall

Clubs and activities return to Nantwich Civic Hall

Nantwich Civic Hall will see a return of weekly clubs and activities as the final Covid pandemic restrictions are lifted on July 19.

From Monday, a programme of activities will restart during the daytime and followed by the welcome return of evening classes/clubs in the near future.

July 17, 2021
Nantwich mum relaunches child-friendly network group

Nantwich mum relaunches child-friendly network group

Nantwich mum and business owner Charlotte Goodwin is relaunching child-friendly networking events in the town.

Charlotte, who runs her own nature and ethically inspired cosmetics business, says she has always benefited from networking with other women.

July 16, 2021
Countdown on to Everybody Awards 2021 as deadline looms

Countdown on to Everybody Awards 2021 as deadline looms

It’s not too late to nominate people for this year’s Everybody Awards in Cheshire East.

But time is running out, with the deadline for nominations on July 25.

July 10, 2021
Nantwich “mumpreneurs” launch new arts and wellbeing holiday club

Nantwich “mumpreneurs” launch new arts and wellbeing holiday club

Two performing arts specialists and educators have launched a new Ofsted-approved arts and wellbeing holiday club at Nantwich Cricket Club.

Rachel Sinden, CEO of award-winning Play Pizzazz and Felicity Finch, owner of Stage Stars Cheshire, saw how the pandemic had challenged children’s mental health.

July 5, 2021
Nantwich Museum extends opening hours and resumes Walking Tours

Nantwich Museum extends opening hours and resumes Walking Tours

Nantwich Museum is to extend its opening hours this month, it has announced.

The Pillory Street venue had to close to the public during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and re-opened in May for just three days a week.

July 5, 2021
Full steam ahead as Crewe Brass welcomes new director

Full steam ahead as Crewe Brass welcomes new director

Crewe Brass has welcomed new Associate Musical Director Adam Shilton to the group.

Adam has been brought in to assist the Bands Musical Director, Matt Pithers.

June 30, 2021
Free organised “health walks” return to Nantwich

Free organised “health walks” return to Nantwich

Everybody Sport and Recreation are re-launching its “Health Walks”.

The walks are being organised by trained volunteers, and will leave from Nantwich Swimming Pool and the Barony Sports Complex.

June 22, 2021
Nantwich Camera Club – celebrates 40th anniversary in 2021

Nantwich Camera Club – celebrates 40th anniversary in 2021

Nantwich Camera Club is celebrating its 40 anniversary this year – and hoping to meet again in person after a year of “remote” meetings.

The club held its first meeting in The Gables on Beam Street on February 3, 1981.

June 9, 2021