Clubs & Societies

Platform Theatre seek public help to inspire new production

Platform Theatre seek public help to inspire new production

By Claire Faulkner
Platform Theatre are seeking inspired stories in Crewe and Nantwich for their next production.

In a new digital project, Platform want to celebrate how communities in Crewe and Nantwich have come together over the last year to support one another during such a difficult time.

February 18, 2021
Delayed photo exhibition at Nantwich Museum now online

Delayed photo exhibition at Nantwich Museum now online

A photographic exhibition at Nantwich Museum featuring work of Nantwich Camera Club has been delayed by Covid-19 restrictions. But now a selection of the work can be found online on the popular venue’s website. Visitors to the site can enjoy a variety of images including portraits, a train, a boat, a plane, wildlife and stunning landscapes. The club’s regular exhibitions[Read More…]

February 6, 2021
Universal Model Show 2021 cancelled due to Covid pandemic

Universal Model Show 2021 cancelled due to Covid pandemic

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire Military Modelling Club’s annual ‘Universal Model Show’ has been cancelled this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The event would have taken place at Malbank School & Sixth Form College, Nantwich in February 2021.

February 2, 2021
Crewe Photographic Society launches “Lockdown League”

Crewe Photographic Society launches “Lockdown League”

Crewe Photographic Society has launched a ‘Lockdown League’ as part of a new series of meetings taking place online for 2021.

Members log into Zoom meetings each Thursday evening to share their expertise, enjoy presentations from guest speakers and take part in a three-stage digital image competition.

January 30, 2021
Fundraising calendar raises thousands of pounds for Queens Park

Fundraising calendar raises thousands of pounds for Queens Park

By Jonathan White
A fundraising 2021 calendar for Queens Park in Crewe has raised an impressive £3,600.

The calendar was put together by members of the ‘Queens Park Crewe – The People’s Park’ Facebook group.

January 29, 2021
Nantwich Museum unveils new “Battle of Nantwich” video

Nantwich Museum unveils new “Battle of Nantwich” video

Nantwich Museum has unveiled a new “The Battle of Nantwich, 25 January 1644” video to commemorate the event.

Despite this year’s Holly Holy Day being cancelled by Covid, this video will help bring home the significance of the annual event.

January 22, 2021
Nantwich Town Wolves to raffle off artwork donation for vital funds

Nantwich Town Wolves to raffle off artwork donation for vital funds

Nantwich Town Wolves VIFC are to raffle off artwork donated to the club to help raise valuable funds.

The club, for visually impaired footballers, is hoping its followers/supporters will engage with the raffle for the commissioned artwork sketched by freelance artist, Rizwan.

January 17, 2021
Nantwich CAP Job Club launches two new courses

Nantwich CAP Job Club launches two new courses

Nantwich Christians Against Poverty Job Club are to run two free online courses from next week.

From January 12, there will be a 3-week CAP Money course aimed at helping people manage money better and learn to budget, save and spend well.

January 10, 2021
Community champion Angela awarded The Cat Local Legend award

Community champion Angela awarded The Cat Local Legend award

A community champion in Crewe has been awarded The Cat FM’s “local legend” award for November.

Angela Leighton, the Community Champion at ASDA Crewe, was hailed for her work with local charities and organising vital donations.

December 30, 2020
Opera company sings praises of South Cheshire sponsors

Opera company sings praises of South Cheshire sponsors

Clonter Opera has heaped praise on its long-term sponsors Mornflake as it raises the curtain on an exciting programme for 2021.

Support from the South Cheshire breakfast company helped the Swettenham Heath opera theatre secure a £100,000 Cultural Recovery Grant mitigating the huge loss of ticket revenue during the pandemic.

December 18, 2020
Crewe Brass band returns to town’s heritage with new venue

Crewe Brass band returns to town’s heritage with new venue

By Jonathan White
Crewe Brass band has been offered a lifeline with a new venue at the Crewe Heritage Centre.

The band, well known throughout South Cheshire and beyond, had bene left without a home due to the impact of Covid-19 pandemic.

December 14, 2020
Nantwich CAP Job Club returns in January with free courses

Nantwich CAP Job Club returns in January with free courses

Nantwich Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Job Club is returning in January with a limited capacity due to Covid restrictions.

The club has planned two free courses to run in January 2021.

December 13, 2020
Lymphoma Action online support group meetings in Cheshire

Lymphoma Action online support group meetings in Cheshire

Lymphoma Action is inviting anyone in Cheshire affected by Hodgkin, non Hodgkin lymphoma or CLL to join their local online support meeting.

In response to the COVID 19 pandemic, the charity has relaunched its monthly support meetings in a virtual format.

December 7, 2020