Clubs & Societies

North West’s first Freerunning park opens at Nantwich’s Barony Park

North West’s first Freerunning park opens at Nantwich’s Barony Park

The first purpose-built Freerunning park in the North West has been opened in Nantwich. The facility on Barony Park was planned by The Nantwich Freerunners group with help from Cheshire East Council.

August 30, 2012
Guy Harvey Youth Club re-opening in 2012

MP Edward Timpson opens new-look Nantwich youth club

MP Edward Timpson has opened the doors of the newly renovated Guy Harvey Youth Club on Birchin Lane in Nantwich. He was joined by Nantwich Mayor Cllr Graham Fenton who has been a supporter of the Club for many years.

August 29, 2012
Nantwich Camera Club zooms in on new members

Nantwich Camera Club zooms in on new members

Nantwich Camera Club is expanding after proving a big hit at the “Societies Spectacular” day. Volunteers from the club manned a stall during the Nantwich town square event to promote what they do.

August 9, 2012
South Cheshire Young Musicians raise funds for The Dogs Trust

South Cheshire Young Musicians raise funds for The Dogs Trust

South Cheshire Young Musicians performed a fund-raising concert at Hough Village Hall. And founder of SCYM David Ketley was master of ceremonies and accompanist for the occasion.

August 3, 2012
Relaunch of Nantwich Big Cheese Film Club proves a big hit

Relaunch of Nantwich Big Cheese Film Club proves a big hit

Nantwich’s relaunched film club is proving a big hit now it’s being staged at the town’s Civic Hall. The Big Cheese Film Club is staging its second screening on August 13 when it shows “Midnight in Paris”.

August 2, 2012
Nantwich Litter Group plans crackdown before Britain in Bloom visit

Nantwich Litter Group plans crackdown before Britain in Bloom visit

Nantwich Litter Group is planning further blitzes on rubbish as the town prepares to welcome Britain in Bloom judges. The tean held its latest “Group Pick” in the Barony Park area, led by team leader Joyce Webb.

July 16, 2012
Nantwich Show organisers focused on International Cheese Awards

Nantwich Show organisers focused on International Cheese Awards

Nantwich Show organisers said all efforts are now focused on making The International Cheese Awards as big a success as possible. Secretary Adrian Lawrence confirmed they had to cancel the rest of Nantwich Show because of saturated ground conditions at Dorfold Park.

July 15, 2012
Nantwich-based TheFunkyChoir receives Wulvern backing

Nantwich-based TheFunkyChoir receives Wulvern backing

A Nantwich community choir has received a cash boost to kit its members out in funky new t-shirts! Members of faith-based TheFunkyChoir.com have received funding from local housing provider Wulvern.

July 12, 2012
“Societies Spectacular” event set for Nantwich town square

“Societies Spectacular” event set for Nantwich town square

An event to raise awareness among residents of local societies will be staged in Nantwich Town Square on July 21. The ‘Societies Spectacular’ will see around 30 clubs and groups giving displays and demonstrations in the town square.

July 11, 2012
Crewe and Nantwich OAPs attend 20th “Pensioner’s Parliament”

Crewe and Nantwich OAPs attend 20th “Pensioner’s Parliament”

Crewe and Nantwich branch of the Northern Pensioners Association visited the 20th Pensioners Parliament in Blackpool. The 36-strong group’s visit, funded by local housing provider Wulvern, included lively debates and discussions on transport, social care ‘granny tax’ and pension reforms.

July 9, 2012
Nantwich Library’s delight at new creative writers group interest

Nantwich Library’s delight at new creative writers group interest

Budding authors can now benefit from a new creative writers group run by Nantwich Library. The group will meet for the first time on Thursday July 26 at 5.30pm in the library and then every last Thursday of the month.

July 6, 2012
Nantwich N’Ukes to take part in Chester “Buskulele” event

Nantwich N’Ukes to take part in Chester “Buskulele” event

The “Nantwich N’Ukes” local ukulele group are taking part in a two-day “Buskulele” extravaganza this weekend. Members of the group (pictured), who play Sundays at The Black Lion in Nantwich, will join clubs across the North West.

July 3, 2012
Nantwich Library hopes to launch local creative writers group

Nantwich Library hopes to launch local creative writers group

Budding authors could benefit from a new creative writers group planned by Nantwich Library. Staff are keen to see if there is demand for the group before launching it, said library manager Tom Appleby.

June 29, 2012