The town will be marking VE Day 80 in Nantwich with a series of moving events and speeches on May 8 2025.
It will start with a Proclamation at 9.00am, read by Joe O’Leary and Jake Johns of Nantwich branch of Royal British Legion.
Nantwich is not noted for its links to the ocean!
But this week manta rays, the ocean’s gentle giants, will be making a rare appearance in the town thanks to a local expert.
Nantwich Museum is turning back the clock to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Everyone is welcome to attend a drop in event at the museum celebrating Victory in Europe Day on May 8 when there will be themed refreshments in the Millennium Gallery from 10am and 4pm.
By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the first public running day of 2025 at the popular Peacock Railway in Willaston.
The miniature-gauge railway, behind The Peacock Inn on Crewe Road, is run by the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society.
Living Lines is a new exhibition at Nantwich Museum showcasing the talent and creativity of local artists through life drawing and figurative works.
The exhibition has been curated from pieces created by members of the Nantwich Life Drawing Group (NLDG).
More big acts are set to plat at The Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich as the town’s music scene goes from strength-to-strength.
One band is fresh from supporting the Libertines and another act is a New York City hip-hop star!
By Jonathan White
The iconic Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will pass over the 44th annual Marbury Merry Days country fair, organisers have confirmed.
This year’s fair takes place on May 10-11, the weekend which will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Nantwich Library is to host a number of benefits and financial support drop-in sessions.
They are aimed at helping people find out what you are entitled to as families across the borough face rising bills.
Members of the Military Vehicle Trust are set to attend two Nantwich events in April.
The largest organisation of ex-military vehicle owners and enthusiasts will be at the Hack Green secret bunker near Nantwich on April 6 and weekend of April 19-20.
Nantwich Museum has announced a new programme of guided walks.
Options include a Riverside Walk, Nantwich Town Tour, Nantwich East Tour, Welsh Row Tour, along with a new walk for 2025 – Pubs of Nantwich Walking Tour.
theFUNKYchoir is spearheading a “musical extravaganza” event to be staged in Nantwich town centre on April 5.
The community choir, formed in 2012, performs throughout South Cheshire and at events like Nantwich Show, Nantwich Food Festival, Crewe Remembrance Service and fund-raising events.
Railway enthusiasts and families are in for a treat as The Peacock Railway in Nantwich is set to stage its 2025 season opener.
The railway, behind the Peacock Inn in Willaston, is operated by the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society.
Nantwich Museum is holding a general knowledge quiz at the Vagrants Sport Centre in Willaston to raise funds.
The quiz takes place on Thursday 27th March. Doors will open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
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