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Aerial photo Brookfield park Nantwich

Wildflower planting at Brookfield Park, Nantwich

An appeal has gone out for volunteers to take part in wildflower plug planting session at Brookfield Park in Nantwich this Saturday.

Sustainable Nantwich are organising the event and want volunteers to help plant hundreds of wildflower plants which have been grown by Cheshire Wildlife Trust.

January 17, 2024
Milldale Scouts to run Christmas Tree collection service

Milldale Scouts to run Christmas Tree collection service

Milldale Scouts will be running their annual Christmas Tree collection service in January.

The group has been collecting and environmentally disposing of Christmas trees in the area for more than 20 years.

December 21, 2023
Christmas fundraising concert at Acton church hits high note

Christmas fundraising concert at Acton church hits high note

By Jonathan White
A Christmas concert featuring the Acton Operatic Society at St Mary’s Church in Acton proved a big hit.

Kevin Whitfield, Director of Acton Operatic Society, introduced each piece of music to a sold-out audience.

December 20, 2023
Nantwich Choral Society to spread festive joy with family concert

Nantwich Choral Society to spread festive joy with family concert

Nantwich Choral Society is limbering up for its popular Family Christmas Concert at St Mary’s Church.

It takes place 6.30 pm on Wednesday December 20.

December 9, 2023
Nantwich Concert Band to stage December 10 performance

Nantwich Concert Band to stage December 10 performance

Nantwich Concert Band are to perform their annual Christmas Concert in the town on December 10.

It will take place in Nantwich Civic Hall at starts at 2.30pm.

November 28, 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
Cheshire choir Decibellas appoints new assistant director

Cheshire choir Decibellas appoints new assistant director

Liv Westhead has been appointed the first ever assistant musical director for Cheshire upper voices choir, Decibellas.

Liv, 30, a singer and singing teacher in the county, will support Marcus Williams, musical director with Decibellas since 2016.

November 16, 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
Crewe Library Creative Writers Group stages competition

Crewe Library Creative Writers Group stages competition

A poetry competition is being held by Crewe Library Creative Writers’ Group.

The group, which has been established for many years, is encouraging budding poets to get involved and send in entries by the closing date of Tuesday 5th December 6pm.

November 14, 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 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