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More acts lined up for fundraising “Hitchfest” festival near Nantwich

More acts lined up for fundraising “Hitchfest” festival near Nantwich

More top name acts have been added to the line-up for “Hitchfest” – a new music festival taking place near Nantwich next month.

The festival is being held at The Bickerton Poacher over the weekend of July 7-9.

June 28, 2023
Competitors get twanging at World Worm Charming Championships

Competitors get twanging at World Worm Charming Championships

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people twanged for fun at the latest World Worm Charming Championships in Willaston.

The 44th annual event took place in warm weather in the grounds of Willaston Primary Academy on Derwent Close.

June 25, 2023
Voting opens for Nantwich Food Festival Awards!

Voting opens for Nantwich Food Festival Awards!

Local outlets have been shortlisted in the Nantwich Food Festival Awards 2023 – and voting is now open!

The public has until September 3 to vote for their favourite venues in a range of categories, including “Best Customer Engagement” sponsored by Nantwich News.

June 23, 2023
World Worm Charming Championship returns to Willaston

World Worm Charming Championship returns to Willaston

The quirky famous World Worm Charming Championships are back at Willaston this Saturday June 24!

The event, which has attracted international attention in the past, takes place at Willaston Primary Academy on Derwent Close.

June 21, 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
Crewe Pride 2023 event line up of performers unveiled

Crewe Pride 2023 event line up of performers unveiled

The Crewe Pride 2023 line-up of performers and activities has been unveiled by organisers.

The event, in partnership with local employers Radius, Bentley Motors and Body Positive, will see local stars topping the bill at the Pride celebration in Lyceum Square on Saturday 8 July.

June 18, 2023
Rail fans enjoy Crewe “Rail Riders Show” event

Rail fans enjoy Crewe “Rail Riders Show” event

By Jonathan White
Hundreds enjoyed a “Rail Riders Railway Show” at Crewe Heritage Centre.

Rail Riders is a railway club for everyone and promotes travel on heritage and mainline trains.

June 15, 2023
Wingate Centre Family Fete and Teddy Bears Picnic set for July

Wingate Centre Family Fete and Teddy Bears Picnic set for July

The Wingate Centre’s Family Fete is set to take place in the grounds of Cholmondeley Castle next month.

The vital fundraiser will be on Sunday 9th July from 10am – 4pm and include the popular Teddy Bears Picnic.

June 15, 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
Armed Forces Day weekend set for Queens Park in Crewe

Armed Forces Day weekend set for Queens Park in Crewe

Cheshire East Council is supporting the armed forces community at a two-day event at Queens Park in Crewe on June 24-25.

The weekend will feature memorabilia, military vehicle and Army displays, recruitment support, a fun fair and refreshments and food stalls.

June 8, 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
Nantwich man wins top award at Vintage Rally

Nantwich man wins top award at Vintage Rally

By Jonathan White
Nantwich man Gerald Newbrook has won an inaugural award for the replica World War 1 Boy Scout Ambulance that he built.

Gerald, aged 77 and from Blakelow, displayed his vehicle at the annual Smallwood Vintage Rally.

June 6, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to stage live music fundraising event

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to stage live music fundraising event

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC are to host a live music event on Saturday June 17.

The “Party on the Pitches”, which marks the club’s centenary year, will feature five live bands including ones that played at the Nantwich Jazz and Blues festival.

June 3, 2023