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Nantwich Museum plans VE and VJ Day 80th anniversary exhibition

Nantwich Museum plans VE and VJ Day 80th anniversary exhibition

Nantwich Museum is planning an exhibition to commemorate the 80th anniversary of both VE Day on May 8 and VJ Day on August 15.

And they have appealed for members of the public to help them!

January 11, 2025
Nantwich will pay annual tribute to brave airman Lt Brown

Nantwich will pay annual tribute to brave airman Lt Brown

By Jonathan White
Nantwich will hold its annual commemoration this weekend of the Second World War airman who gave his life to the town.

Lieutenant Arthur Brown was the heroic United States Army Air Force pilot who steered his out of control warplane away from the town.

January 9, 2025
English Civil War exhibition comes to Nantwich Museum

English Civil War exhibition comes to Nantwich Museum

“The Royal Rumble” exhibition opened today (January 7) at Nantwich Museum and runs until Saturday February 8.

The exhibition showcases the English Civil War collections of the Grosvenor Museum, Chester.

January 7, 2025
“Walking and Talking” men’s group in Nantwich in 2025

“Walking and Talking” men’s group in Nantwich in 2025

By Jonathan White
The first walk of the Nantwich ‘Men Walking and Talking’ group in 2025 took place on New Year’s Day.

The group aims to bring local men together for a community initiative aimed at improving mental health and physical wellbeing.

January 5, 2025
‘Tea at the Tower’ walks in Acton to continue in 2025

‘Tea at the Tower’ walks in Acton to continue in 2025

The popular ‘Tea at the Tower’ guided walks from St Mary’s Church in Acton are to continue in 2025.

The first walk is on Sunday (January 5) will take participants on a leisurely four-mile route.

January 3, 2025
New Year’s Day walk in Nantwich to boost men’s mental health

New Year’s Day walk in Nantwich to boost men’s mental health

Men in Nantwich are invited to kick off the New Year with a weekly walk designed to support mental health and wellbeing.

The next “Men Walking and Talking” group walk will take place this Wednesday New Year’s Day at 2pm, starting at the Nantwich War Memorial.

December 28, 2024
Richmond Villages named as main Battle of Nantwich sponsor

Richmond Villages named as main Battle of Nantwich sponsor

Richmond Villages Nantwich has been named as headline sponsor for the annual Battle of Nantwich re-enactment.

The event, to take place on January 25, draws thousands of visitors each year.

December 24, 2024
Nantwich Museum to stage January Civil War Talks

Nantwich Museum to stage January Civil War Talks

Nantwich Museum have launched four Civil War talks for January 2025, which will all take place in the Museum’s Millennium Gallery.

They start on Thursday January 9th at 7pm with “Communication and Propaganda in the English Civil War” by Helen Cooke.

December 21, 2024
Nantwich gears up for fundraising festive Dabbers Dash

Nantwich gears up for fundraising festive Dabbers Dash

The Dabbers Dash is set to bring festive cheer to Nantwich with a special “Elf Run” tomorrow (Sunday 22nd December) from 9am.

The informal and inclusive run, walk, or wheel event will raise vital funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

December 21, 2024
Nantwich Christmas shop windows enchanting shoppers

Nantwich Christmas shop windows enchanting shoppers

By Jonathan White
Nantwich traders have helped transform the town into a festive wonderland with their Christmas window displays.

The town’s shops have crafted magical shopfronts to entice visitors with displays featuring Father Christmas, festive wreaths, cascades of twinkling lights and snowy street scenes.

December 16, 2024
Pre-Christmas guided walk set for Acton

Pre-Christmas guided walk set for Acton

Residents and visitors can take part in a festive pre-Christmas stroll at the next St Mary’s Acton ‘Tea at the Tower’ Guided Walk on Sunday December 22.

The walk begins at St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane at 2pm. Participants are encouraged to arrive by 1.45pm to allow time to gather

December 14, 2024
Sink your teeth into University Centre Reaseheath’s new public lectures

Sink your teeth into University Centre Reaseheath’s new public lectures

The University Centre Reaseheath’s new public lecture series started with a mouth-watering event by marine expert Donovan Lewis.

His lecture “My Life with Sharks” launched the new series of talks being held by the Nantwich college over the next six months.

December 9, 2024
New ‘Men Walking and Talking’ group launches in Nantwich

New ‘Men Walking and Talking’ group launches in Nantwich

A new community initiative aimed at promoting men’s mental health and physical wellbeing is launching in Nantwich.

The group, part of the national ‘Men Walking and Talking’ network, will hold its first walk on Wednesday December 18 at 6.30pm from the Nantwich War Memorial in the town centre.

December 9, 2024