Clubs & Societies

Wrenbury Model Railway Club to stage Open Doors event

Wrenbury Model Railway Club to stage Open Doors event

Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club are to stage an Open Doors event on July 4 and 5.

Members are planning to show off Wrenmere – their 22ft long 0 gauge layout – with the two new extension boards under construction.

June 13, 2025
Nantwich Players to compete in All-England Theatre Festival final

Nantwich Players to compete in All-England Theatre Festival final

Nantwich Players will represent the North of England at the All-England Theatre Festival Final on Saturday June 7.

Their Studio production of “Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons” by Sam Steiner, directed by Bethany Gail, has made it to the national final after winning three consecutive rounds: Cheshire, Leverhulme, and the Northern Area competitions.

June 4, 2025
Right at Home launches new Senior’s Social Cafe in Nantwich

Right at Home launches new Senior’s Social Cafe in Nantwich

A new “Senior’s Social Café” has been launched in Nantwich by local care organisation, Right at Home.

The café aims to help tackle feelings of loneliness and isolation that some older people who live alone suffer from.

June 3, 2025
Pauline Quirk Academy in Nantwich to stage first performance

Pauline Quirk Academy in Nantwich to stage first performance

The new Pauline Quirk Academy in Nantwich is preparing to stage its first live performance.

The performing arts organisation was launched last year and is based in Malbank School in Nantwich.

May 30, 2025
Peacock Railway Open Day pulls in hundreds to Willaston venue

Peacock Railway Open Day pulls in hundreds to Willaston venue

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed a sunny Open Day at the popular Peacock Railway attraction in Willaston.

Guests were treated to miniature steam and battery-electric train rides for two laps around the impressive 5-inch gauge track which is nearly a quarter of a mile long.

May 24, 2025
Nantwich Concert Band unveils midsummer show details

Nantwich Concert Band unveils midsummer show details

Nantwich Concert Band will be staging its Midsummer Concert 2025 on Sunday June 29.

The concert will take place at Nantwich Civic Hall from 7pm and will feature special guests “Together We Dance” and “Six in Harmony”.

May 23, 2025
‘First of its kind’ running festival heads to Nantwich

‘First of its kind’ running festival heads to Nantwich

A new running festival is to be held near Nantwich in July.

Crewe-based organisers “Protein Rebel” are staging the event at Aqueduct Marina, at Church Minshull, on July 5th and tickets are now on sale.

May 20, 2025
Nantwich Running Club to launch new “Couch to 5K” programme

Nantwich Running Club to launch new “Couch to 5K” programme

Nantwich Running Club is launching its new “Couch to 5K” programme starting this Saturday (May 17).

It is a nine-week programme and participants will be guided and supported by Nantwich Running Club members each week.

May 14, 2025
New group launches in Nantwich for neurodiverse ladies

New group launches in Nantwich for neurodiverse ladies

A new group to support women in Nantwich with neurodivergent conditions has launched.

The group aims to help ladies aged 18 and over who find socialising awkward.

May 4, 2025
Peacock Railway in Willaston to stage VE celebration

Peacock Railway in Willaston to stage VE celebration

The Peacock Railway in Willaston is throwing open its doors this Sunday (May 4) for a special VE celebration public open day.

The railway, behind The Peacock pub off Crewe Road, is home to the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society.

April 30, 2025
Cheshire Wildlife Trust launches photography competition

Cheshire Wildlife Trust launches photography competition

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is looking for the best photos of wildlife and wild places across Cheshire for their photography competition.

From all of the entries, 12 winners and 12 runners up will feature in the Trust’s 2026 calendar.

April 24, 2025
Elvis is back in town with Crewe Vagrants show

Elvis is back in town with Crewe Vagrants show

Crewe Vagrants Cricket Club in Willaston is hosting a one-off Elvis spectacular next month.

JD King will return as Elvis for a “one night only” performance on Saturday May 3rd at the club on Newcastle Road.

April 21, 2025
The Farmer’s Pants cycle rides return to Ravensmoor

The Farmer’s Pants cycle rides return to Ravensmoor

By Jonathan White
“The Farmer’s Pants” free 11-mile cycle rides are returning to Ravensmoor near Nantwich.

They take place every Friday evening from Marsh Lane in the village of Ravensmoor.

April 17, 2025