Clubs & Societies

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
Nantwich singers add French flavour to summer concert

Nantwich singers add French flavour to summer concert

Nantwich Choral Society is celebrating its special friendship with counterparts in France with a summer concert.

The singers are set to welcome a choir from Macon in France, Arpège à Coeur Joie, who will perform with them at St Mary’s Church on June 24 at 7.30pm.

June 20, 2023
Nantwich Singers to stage summer concert in July

Nantwich Singers to stage summer concert in July

The Nantwich Singers will be performing their summer concert “Music for a Summer’s Day” on July 13.

The concert will take place in St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

June 12, 2023
Scooter fans rev-up to Festival in Nantwich

Scooter fans rev-up to Festival in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
The 2nd annual ‘Nantwich Scooter Festival’ took place in Nantwich town centre on Sunday.

Hundreds of scooter owners from Nantwich and all over England and north Wales converged on the town.

June 7, 2023
BMX bike fans gather in South Cheshire for annual social ride

BMX bike fans gather in South Cheshire for annual social ride

By Jonathan White
Old school BMX bike fans from around the UK converged on South Cheshire for a social ride.

BMXers gathered for breakfast at Crewe Truck Stop Café off Weston Road, near Crewe railway station, for the annual ‘Crewe and Cheshire old school ride out’ event, organised by the ‘Crewe and Cheshire old school BMX club’.

June 7, 2023
Peacock Railway open day raises vital funds for another club

Peacock Railway open day raises vital funds for another club

By Jonathan White
A special open day of miniature-gauge train rides at the Peacock Railway in Nantwich has raised vital funds for a similar club in need of help.

The rides were organised by the members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society at the rear of The Peacock Inn in Willaston.

May 25, 2023
Bob Hope Table Tennis Academy officially opens in Nantwich

Bob Hope Table Tennis Academy officially opens in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
The Bob Hope Table Tennis Academy based in Nantwich has officially opened.

The opening was part of an all day table tennis festival held at the club’s purpose built facility on London Road at the Elim Church site.

May 9, 2023
Wrenbury Model Railway Club to stage “Open Doors” event

Wrenbury Model Railway Club to stage “Open Doors” event

Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club will hold a free to enter Open Doors event in the Village Hall on Cholmondeley Road, Wrenbury in June.

And it will be officially opened by local Youtube and TV personality, Jackie Weaver.

May 3, 2023
Series of Cheshire Virtuosi concerts set for Nantwich Civic Hall

Series of Cheshire Virtuosi concerts set for Nantwich Civic Hall

A series of five Cheshire Virtuosi (RNCM professors and alumni) concerts kicks off in Nantwich Civic Hall later this month.

The series of five chamber music concerts, which will raise funds for families of Ukraine war, will feature professional wind and string players.

April 7, 2023
Miniature train rides return to Nantwich for 2023 season

Miniature train rides return to Nantwich for 2023 season

By Jonathan White
Train rides for all ages are returning to The Peacock Railway as South Cheshire Model Engineering Society launches its 2023 season.

The first rides will take place on Sunday April 2 between 12pm and 3pm.

March 16, 2023