Clubs & Societies

Nantwich Historical Society seeks new committee members

Nantwich Historical Society seeks new committee members

Nantwich Historical Society has launched its new season with the next meeting scheduled for Wednesday November 1 from 7.30pm.

The society seeks new volunteers for its committee, with positions to suit the experience and interests of new members.

October 12, 2023
Miniature railway in Nantwich commemorates Crewe 180th anniversary

Miniature railway in Nantwich commemorates Crewe 180th anniversary

by Jonathan White
A special ‘Display & Running Models of Crewe Built Locos’ event took place at The Peacock Railway in Nantwich.

It was held as part of the 180th anniversary celebrations of the Grand Junction Railway Engineering Works moving from Edge Hill to Crewe.

September 13, 2023
Scooter fans enjoy “Smell The 2 Stroke” event in Nantwich

Scooter fans enjoy “Smell The 2 Stroke” event in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of scooter owners flocked to Nantwich for a get-together organised by Dabbers Scooter Club.

The 15th annual ‘Smell The 2 Stroke’ event took place at The Railway Hotel – on Pillory Street in Nantwich.

September 5, 2023
Flower Arranging session at Nantwich community garden

Flower Arranging session at Nantwich community garden

A one-off free Flower Arranging workshop is being held at Nantwich Growing Health Community Garden tomorrow (August 31).

The session starts at 5.30pm at the garden on Brookfield Park allotments.

August 30, 2023
New female support group HerSpace launches in Nantwich

New female support group HerSpace launches in Nantwich

A Nantwich woman has launched a new support group for females in the town, called HerSpace.

The network, which already has groups in Sandbach, Congleton and Macclesfield, aims to give women a space to socialise and focus on mental wellbeing.

August 30, 2023
Peacock Railway to commemorate Crewe 180th anniversary

Peacock Railway to commemorate Crewe 180th anniversary

By Jonathan White
Peacock Railway volunteers are to commemorate the 180th anniversary of the Grand Junction Railway Engineering Works moving from Edge Hill to Crewe.

When the Grand Junction Railway company opened its works there in 1843, Crewe was a village with a few hundred residents.

August 21, 2023
Nantwich Show at Reaseheath hailed success by organisers

Nantwich Show at Reaseheath hailed success by organisers

By Jonathan White
The return of the Nantwich Show for the second year at Reaseheath Old Hall has been hailed a huge success by organisers.

There were almost 8,000 attendees arriving by midday to enjoy what the show had to offer

August 2, 2023
38th Scout group to appear at Ravenfest in aid of new Nantwich base

38th Scout group to appear at Ravenfest in aid of new Nantwich base

Members of the 38th Scouts on Davenport Avenue in Nantwich are to stage a fundraiser today (July 29) to help towards finding a new base.

The group aims to raise thousands towards a total of £300,000 needed to build a new headquarters.

July 29, 2023
Book launch celebrates 100 years of Crewe Amateur Musical Society

Book launch celebrates 100 years of Crewe Amateur Musical Society

By Claire Faulkner
A book has been published to mark the 100th anniversary celebrations of Crewe Amateur Musical Society.

CAMS is marking its centenary by looking back at its history by publishing a book detailing their first 50 years.

July 26, 2023
Steam & Vintage Rally enjoyed by hundreds of people in Nantwich

Steam & Vintage Rally enjoyed by hundreds of people in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the annual ‘Steam & Vintage Rally’ at The Peacock Railway in Nantwich.

The free family event was organised by the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society and took place at the rear of The Peacock Inn on Crewe Road, in Willaston.

July 25, 2023
Youth Theatre Group creates “The Invisible” mental health production

Youth Theatre Group creates “The Invisible” mental health production

By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Lyceum’s Senior Youth Theatre Group is to perform an original piece of theatre exploring mental health called The Invisible.

The Senior Youth Theatre aims to give young people aged 14 – 18 a chance to forge friendships, build self-esteem, and provide a safe place to explore ideas and creativity.

July 15, 2023
Eight artists to exhibit “Bare Essentials” life drawings in Nantwich

Eight artists to exhibit “Bare Essentials” life drawings in Nantwich

Eight artists from the Nantwich Life Drawing group in Nantwich Civic Hall are exhibiting in a show called ‘Bare Essentials’.

Members of the group are sharing four works each in a range of media and styles at the exhibition in Nantwich Library.

July 3, 2023
Crewe & District Writers’ Circle to hold Open Day

Crewe & District Writers’ Circle to hold Open Day

By Jonathan White
Crewe and District Writers’ Circle are to stage a Writers’ Day on Saturday July 8.

It will take place at the Hope and Beams Centre, on Broad Street, Crewe.

June 27, 2023