Clubs & Societies

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
Crewe car meet supports local model show

Crewe car meet supports local model show

By Jonathan White
The next popular ‘Weekend runaways meet’ car event at The Sydney Arms pub in Crewe is scheduled to take place on March 26.

The meets are free entry to all and open to owners of classic and American cars, vans, trucks, and motorbikes.

March 10, 2023
Nantwich Museum – programme of Spring talks launched

Nantwich Museum – programme of Spring talks launched

Nantwich Museum have launched five Spring talks which will all take place in the Museum’s Millennium Gallery at the Pillory Street venue.

The first talk is on Thursday March 16 at 7pm, titled ‘Civil War coin hoards in Cheshire’ by Keith Lawrence.

March 4, 2023
Date set for milestone Nantwich concert

Date set for milestone Nantwich concert

Rehearsals are in full swing for Nantwich Choral Society’s spring concert marking a milestone anniversary for the popular singing group.

It is 50 years since the Society formed as a local authority evening class and down the decades its concerts have been a highlight on the town’s social calendar.

March 2, 2023
Nantwich Concert Band to stage “Songs From The Shows” event

Nantwich Concert Band to stage “Songs From The Shows” event

Nantwich Concert Band is to stage a performance of “Songs From The Shows” next month.

The concert will take place at Nantwich Methodist Church on Hospital Street on Saturday March 25.

February 21, 2023
Monthly Crewe “classic car meet” enjoyed by visitors

Monthly Crewe “classic car meet” enjoyed by visitors

By Jonathan White
A monthly ‘Off The Rails Classic Car Meet’ was enjoyed by hundreds at the Crewe Heritage Centre on Vernon Way in Crewe.

The event was free entry and featured dozens of cars, vans, and motorbikes and took place in dry weather.

February 18, 2023
Universal Model Show makes return to Nantwich after pandemic

Universal Model Show makes return to Nantwich after pandemic

By Jonathan White
The ‘Universal Model Show’ returns to Nantwich this month for the first time since 2020 due to the pandemic.

It will take place at Malbank School & Sixth Form College on Welsh Row on February 26.

February 7, 2023