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Reaseheath College to host world famous floral designer

Reaseheath College to host world famous floral designer

Florists and flower arrangers will have a chance to watch world famous floral designer and author Gregor Lersch at a lecture demonstration at Reaseheath College in Nantwich on Monday April 3.

Gregor is a Master of Master Florists, the highest possible accolade.

February 1, 2023
King Charles ready for 50th Battle of Nantwich this weekend!

King Charles ready for 50th Battle of Nantwich this weekend!

King Charles I will be making a special “Royal” appearance at the 50th anniversary of the “Battle of Nantwich” this Saturday.

The Monarch who sat on the throne back in 1644 at the real Battle of Nantwich between the Cavaliers and Roundheads is making a comeback!

January 19, 2023
Combermere Abbey to host delayed Platinum Jubilee concert

Combermere Abbey to host delayed Platinum Jubilee concert

The medieval panelled library at Combermere Abbey near Nantwich is to host a special Platinum Jubilee event on January 20.

One hundred guests will enjoy a programme created by two local musical legends, conductor/composer John Moore and pianist/organist Richard James.

January 15, 2023
English Civil War author to talk at bookshop in Nantwich

English Civil War author to talk at bookshop in Nantwich

by Jonathan White
Historical fiction author Charles Cordell will talk about his debut novel “God’s Vindictive Wrath” at Nantwich Bookshop on January 20.

The novel is set in the first weeks of the English Civil War in October 1642, Warwickshire, where 30,000 men gathered to determine the fate of nations and to pursue their own ideals and enmities through brutal and bloody combat.

January 11, 2023
Everybody and Motherwell to launch “Menopause Cafes”

Everybody and Motherwell to launch “Menopause Cafes”

Everybody Health and Leisure and Motherwell Cheshire are to launch Menopause Cafes at local leisure facilities in Nantwich, Crewe, Holmes Chapel and Macclesfield.

They aim to provide visitors a chance to discuss menopausal symptoms, tips and worries in a confidential environment.

January 10, 2023
Meditation classes to launch at Crewe Lifestyle Centre

Meditation classes to launch at Crewe Lifestyle Centre

Odiyana Buddhist Centre is running a 11-week meditation course at Crewe Lifestyle Centre.

The course is based on the renowned “8 Verses of Training the Mind” which was composed in the 11th century.

January 5, 2023
Christmas Tree collection services help to raise funds

Christmas Tree collection services help to raise funds

Well, it’s over for another year – which means thousands of Christmas trees across South Cheshire set to be turfed out!

Fund-raising organisations are offering their services to collect and dispose of trees over the next couple of weeks.

December 30, 2022
Hundreds enjoy Crib Service at Nantwich St Mary’s Church

Hundreds enjoy Crib Service at Nantwich St Mary’s Church

ByJonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the annual Crib Service held at St Mary’s Church Nantwich on Christmas Eve.

This re-telling of the Christmas story was performed by adults and young people at 2pm, 3.30pm and 5pm with each performance attracting up to 500 people.

December 26, 2022
Free “Let’s Walk” events planned for Nantwich by Canals trust

Free “Let’s Walk” events planned for Nantwich by Canals trust

The Canals and Rivers Trust is staging free “Let’s Walk” healthy walks in January in and around Nantwich.

The aim is to offer easy walking for those keen to get fitter in 2023 and to meet new people.

December 24, 2022
Battle of Nantwich “Holly Holy Day” set for January 21

Battle of Nantwich “Holly Holy Day” set for January 21

Nantwich is set to host the annual “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment once again on January 21.

The “Holly Holy Day” celebration marks the 1644 Battle in the town, which proved to be one of the key events in the English Civil War between the Royalists and Parliamentarians.

December 20, 2022
Turn your Christmas tree into cash for St Luke’s Hospice

Turn your Christmas tree into cash for St Luke’s Hospice

St Luke’s Hospice is again collecting and recycling Christmas trees in South Cheshire in return for donations towards patient care.

Registration for the annual Christmas Tree Collection service is now open.

December 9, 2022
St Mary's Church in snow

Brine Leas School to stage Christmas Carol concert

Brine Leas School in Nantwich is staging a Christmas Carol concert on Tuesday December 13.

The concert is being held at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich and starts at 7pm, with free entry.

December 7, 2022
Universal Model Show to return to Nantwich after pandemic

Universal Model Show to return to Nantwich after pandemic

By Jonathan White
The ‘Universal Model Show’ returns to Nantwich on February 26 2023 for the first time since 2020 due to the pandemic.

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

November 28, 2022