Community Events

Reaseheath College opens its Lambing and Zoo weekends

Reaseheath College opens its Lambing and Zoo weekends

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is welcoming visitors back for two Lambing and Zoo Weekends, starting today (March 1)

The popular lambing experience takes place today and tomorrow (March 1-2) and again on March 8-9.

March 1, 2025
Community workshop offers chance to join Ada design

Community workshop offers chance to join Ada design

A community workshop is taking place offering a chance to share ideas on the design of a statue commemorating Ada Nield Chew, South Cheshire unsung hero of the suffragist movement.

‘Designing Ada’ takes place from 11.30am on Friday (February 7) at the St Mary’s Caritas Centre, Delamere Street, Crewe.

February 3, 2025
PICTURE SPECIAL: Thousands enjoy Battle of Nantwich ‘Holly Holy Day’ re-enactment

PICTURE SPECIAL: Thousands enjoy Battle of Nantwich ‘Holly Holy Day’ re-enactment

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people witnessed the 52nd annual Battle of Nantwich ‘Holly Holy Day’ English Civil War re-enactment in glorious winter sunshine.

Activities took place during the day at St Mary’s Acton, St Mary’s Nantwich, Nantwich Museum, Pillory Street pillory, and the town square.

January 26, 2025
Award-winning acts to play at Nantwich Independent Venue Week

Award-winning acts to play at Nantwich Independent Venue Week

Big names in music are heading to Nantwich to celebrate the town’s first ever involvement in the UK’s Independent Venue Week.

The line up for the six-night event includes a Mercury Music Prize nominee, a rising hip-hop star who has graced Glastonbury and a selection of the best new and rising artists locally.

January 17, 2025
Dabbers Dash participants before a dash in 2024

Nantwich first Dabbers Dash of year set for January 25

By Jonathan White
Nantwich’s popular Dabbers Dash returns for its first event of 2025 on Saturday January 25.

Participants will gather at 9am for an inclusive run, walk, or wheel around Barony Park in Nantwich.

January 17, 2025
Town set for “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment 2025

Town set for “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment 2025

By Jonathan White
The town is gearing up for the annual “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day event which takes place on Saturday January 25.

The Sealed Knot troops will gather to re-enact the original battle which took place in 1644, marking the end of the siege of the town during the English Civil War.

January 14, 2025
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