Community Events

Series of Christmas concerts and shows set for Nantwich

Series of Christmas concerts and shows set for Nantwich

A number of Christmas concerts and performances are set to take place in and around Nantwich as the festive season kicks in.

First up is Concordia – a chamber choir which formed when a group of singers met outside to sing during lockdown

November 27, 2022
RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich to stage Christmas Fair

RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich to stage Christmas Fair

The RSPCA Stapeley Grange wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich is urging local people to come along to their festive family fundraising event.

The centre on London Road will hold its traditional Christmas Fair on Sunday December 4.

November 26, 2022
Santa is on his way to Nantwich and Crewe!

Santa is on his way to Nantwich and Crewe!

Santa has unveiled his December calendar for visiting Nantwich, Crewe and surrounding villages this festive season.

The traditional Santa Float, organised by Crewe and Nantwich Round Table, starts its journey on December 1.

November 22, 2022
Food Festival to stage “Drop Off & Go” event for Foodbank

Food Festival to stage “Drop Off & Go” event for Foodbank

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers are staging a Drop-Off & Go event at Brine Leas School to collect donations for Nantwich Foodbank in time for Christmas.

The event is taking place this Saturday November 26 from 10am to 1pm.

November 22, 2022
Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas lights switch on

Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas lights switch on

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people packed into Nantwich town centre for the traditional Nantwich Christmas lights switch on.

The event in the town square last night (November 18) was organised by Nantwich Town Council.

November 19, 2022
Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook to host seasonal events

Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook to host seasonal events

Staff at Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook are preparing for a busy Christmas with a series of local events planned.

The Newcastle Road venue’s Christmas Tasting Evening will be held on Thursday November 17 (6-8pm), with £10 entry being donated to Nantwich District Nurses.

November 9, 2022
Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On set for November 18

Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On set for November 18

The Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch-On is set to take place on Friday November 18, council bosses have confirmed.

Town Council staff have been busy preparing for the traditional start to the festive season.

November 5, 2022
Connect With Crewe events run by Cheshire Wildlife Trust

Connect With Crewe events run by Cheshire Wildlife Trust

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is to run a “Connect with Crewe” series of themed events in Wistaston and Crewe parks between October and January.

The four nature inspired themes are Crafts, Photography, Helping Nature and Wellbeing.

November 4, 2022
Insights Bereavement Listening service marks first anniversary

Insights Bereavement Listening Service celebrates first anniversary

A listening service in Nantwich to help people suffering bereavement has marked its first anniversary.

The vital service has helped dozens of people struggling to cope with the loss of a spouse or partner, a child, parent, sibling or close friend.

November 2, 2022
Thousands enjoy Halloween Spooktacular event in Nantwich

Thousands enjoy Halloween Spooktacular event in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Thousands packed in to Dorfold Park in Nantwich to enjoy the 14th annual ‘Alpha Omega Halloween Spooktacular’.

Shuttle buses carried passengers from the designated Nantwich park and ride car parks to and from the venue.

October 30, 2022
Bonfire and Fireworks events – South Cheshire displays in 2022

Bonfire and Fireworks events – South Cheshire displays in 2022

Thousands of families are gearing up to enjoy local Bonfire and Firework displays over the next two weeks.

So writer and photographer Jonathan White has compiled this guide to your displays to visit!

October 25, 2022
Bonfire night to go with a bang at Bickerton Poacher

Bonfire night to go with a bang at Bickerton Poacher

A Nantwich organisation has teamed up with a landmark Cheshire pub to raise money for charity with a popular family bonfire night and fireworks display.

There will be plenty to entertain all ages at The Bickerton Poacher on Friday, November 4 when the charitable organisation Nantwich Lions returns with its biggest fundraiser of the year.

October 24, 2022
Three new acts named for Nantwich Spooktacular event at Dorfold

Three new acts named for Nantwich Spooktacular event at Dorfold

Three new acts will be performing at the Nantwich Spooktacular event on October 29, organisers have revealed.

Juggler Jay Rollins, Wanda Witchway, and The Dinosaur Invasion are lining up as part of the entertainment at Dorfold Park in Nantwich.

October 17, 2022