Community Events

Organisers cancel Nantwich Show after site is left flooded

Organisers cancel Nantwich Show after site is left flooded

Organisers of the biggest annual events in Nantwich have called off the event because of the wet weather. Nantwich Show will not go ahead as planned on July 25 as Dorfold Park is waterlogged, with forecasts predicting more rain over the next 10 days.

July 13, 2012
“Societies Spectacular” event set for Nantwich town square

“Societies Spectacular” event set for Nantwich town square

An event to raise awareness among residents of local societies will be staged in Nantwich Town Square on July 21. The ‘Societies Spectacular’ will see around 30 clubs and groups giving displays and demonstrations in the town square.

July 11, 2012
Second “Nantwich under two Elizabeths” talk at town’s museum

Second “Nantwich under two Elizabeths” talk at town’s museum

“Are we better off than the Tudors?” is the second in a series of four themed talks at Nantwich Museum. The series forms part of the “Nantwich under the two Elizabeths” exhibition at the Pillory Street venue.

July 10, 2012
Aqueduct Marina to stage charity open day near Nantwich

Aqueduct Marina to stage charity open day near Nantwich

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich is to stage a charity fun day and open day. A host of entertainment is planned for the event on July 22 at the marina on the B5074 between Worleston and Church Minshull.

July 8, 2012
New school planned for “Nantwich South” 600-home development

New school planned for “Nantwich South” 600-home development

Plans a for controversial 600-home development in Stapeley, Nantwich, will come under the spotlight again next week. And now updated “Nantwich South” proposals include a new village school to cater for hundreds more families.

July 4, 2012
Nantwich to host national Town Crier Shield competition

Nantwich to host national Town Crier Shield competition

Nantwich is to host a competition to crown Britain’s champion Town Crier. Criers from across the country will descend on the town to compete for the coveted Town Crier Shield on Saturday July 28.

July 1, 2012
Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre warning after mystery fox deaths

Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre warning after mystery fox deaths

Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre bosses have urged people not to bring pets to an annual fun day after the mystery death of four foxes. Tests are being carried out but the cause has not been established prior to tomorrow’s (July 1) fun day at the Nantwich RSPCA centre.

June 30, 2012
Nantwich Litter Group’s helper plea for Barony Park “pick”

Nantwich Litter Group’s helper plea for Barony Park “pick”

Nantwich Litter Group will be holding a “Group Pick” on Tuesday July 3 on Barony Park. Volunteers are asked to meet at 10am in the car park on Barony Road and make a clean sweep around the area.

June 27, 2012
Nantwich Transport Festival held at Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Transport Festival held at Weaver Stadium

Nantwich Transport Festival pulled in the car fans when it was staged at Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium. The festival was due to be held at Barony Park but had to be switched because the park was waterlogged.

June 27, 2012
Nantwich Show organisers aim for record-breaking event in 2012

Nantwich Show organisers aim for record-breaking event in 2012

Organisers of next month’s Nantwich Show are promising another record-breaking event. Around 36,000 visitors poured through the gates of the show at Dorfold Park in 2011, and directors hope this year’s remains the top one day event in the UK.

June 26, 2012
Audlem to stage “Party on the Park” Jubilee event in July

Audlem to stage “Party on the Park” Jubilee event in July

Audlem is keeping the Jubilee celebrations going with a “Party on the Park” picnic concert on Audlem Playing Field. The event, on Saturday July 7, has been organised by the Audlem Special Events Team.

June 25, 2012
PIC SPECIAL – 33rd World Worm Charming Championships, Willaston

PIC SPECIAL – 33rd World Worm Charming Championships, Willaston

By Jonathan White & Claire Faulkner Hundreds descended on Willaston to take part in the 33rd World Worm Charming Championships. More than 140 plots witnessed frantic activity for 30 minutes as teams tried to vibrate as many worms out of the ground as possible.

June 24, 2012
Wulvern Housing staff transform Derby Docks community plot

Wulvern Housing staff transform Derby Docks community plot

Staff from Nantwich housing provider Wulvern Housing joined residents to transform a community allotment. The team got stuck in to tackle the overgrown plot on Crewe’s Derby Docks estate.

June 24, 2012