Community Events

Nantwich runners urged to tackle Mow Cop Killer Mile

Nantwich runners urged to tackle Mow Cop Killer Mile

Nantwich runners of all ages and abilities are being invited to take on the challenge of Mow Cop Killer Mile as the famous event returns for 2023.

The mile-long road race, which features 550 feet of continuous climbing and a 25% gradient in places, takes place on Thursday, May 11.

April 24, 2023
Everybody launches “This Girl Can” classes in South Cheshire

Everybody launches “This Girl Can” classes in South Cheshire

Everybody Health and Leisure has launched “This Girl Can” classes in Cheshire East.

The organisation has partnered with EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, to run the sessions.

April 19, 2023
South Cheshire Harriers Easter 10km attracts special guest

South Cheshire Harriers Easter 10km attracts special guest

South Cheshire Harriers’ annual Easter Sunday 10km race attracted special guest Port Vale Club President, John Rudge, as well as more than 300 runners from across the region.

The race, supported by Avanti West Coast, was a sell out event with male winner Alun Dight completing the course in 31:53 and female winner Donna Sherwin in 37:06.

April 17, 2023
Packed venues enjoy bumper Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival

Packed venues enjoy bumper Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival

Packed venues across Nantwich enjoyed a bumper Jazz & Blues Festival over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, which police say passed “largely peacefully”.

The festival featured more than 100 gigs at pubs, restaurants, and other sites across Nantwich.

April 11, 2023
Runners get up to speed at Nantwich 10 kilometre road race

Runners get up to speed at Nantwich 10 kilometre road race

By Jonathan White
Hundreds took place in the second annual “Nantwich 10k” road race to help raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK.

The race took more than 1,000 participants on a 10k (6.2 miles) loop on closed roads, starting and finishing close to Nantwich town square.

April 6, 2023
Spring return for rural touring theatre in Cheshire East

Spring return for rural touring theatre in Cheshire East

The Cheshire Rural Touring Arts season is underway in spring with the touring theatre set to perform in villages across the county.

There will be high-quality performances in communities including Audlem, Plumley and Macclesfield over the spring season.

March 30, 2023
Marbury Merry Days two-day traditional country fair 2023

Marbury Merry Days two-day traditional country fair 2023

By Jonathan White
The 42nd ‘Marbury Merry Days’ two-day traditional country fair will take place on Saturday and Sunday May 13-14.

Gates open at 12.30pm and the fair takes places in the field next to St Michael & All Angels Parish Church and Marbury Big Mere, located three miles from Wrenbury and three miles from Whitchurch.

March 28, 2023
Nantwich Food Festival books Celebrity Chefs for 2023 event

Nantwich Food Festival books Celebrity Chefs for 2023 event

Organisers of Nantwich Food Festival have booked celebrity chefs ready for the 2023 event in September.

And these will include Simon Rimmer, co host of Sunday Brunch show on TV among other shows.

March 26, 2023
Murder detective author returns to Nantwich for talk

Murder detective author returns to Nantwich for talk

By Jonathan White
Retired Detective Superintendent Steve Wilkins will be in Nantwich in April talking about his book ‘The Pembrokeshire Murders’.

The book tells the full story Operation Ottawa and the painstaking investigation which resulted in the conviction of the serial killer, John William Cooper.

March 17, 2023
Miniature train rides return to Nantwich for 2023 season

Miniature train rides return to Nantwich for 2023 season

By Jonathan White
Train rides for all ages are returning to The Peacock Railway as South Cheshire Model Engineering Society launches its 2023 season.

The first rides will take place on Sunday April 2 between 12pm and 3pm.

March 16, 2023
Crewe Lyceum unveil 2023 Panto stars for “Cinderella” production

Crewe Lyceum unveil 2023 Panto stars for “Cinderella” production

Panto stars Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnson will be returning to Crewe Lyceum next Christmas to star in the 2023 Panto, Cinderella.

Following a successful pantomime season last year, the Lyceum and pantomime producer Imagine Theatre have confirmed the stars for this year’s magical family treat.

March 14, 2023
Crewe car meet supports local model show

Crewe car meet supports local model show

By Jonathan White
The next popular ‘Weekend runaways meet’ car event at The Sydney Arms pub in Crewe is scheduled to take place on March 26.

The meets are free entry to all and open to owners of classic and American cars, vans, trucks, and motorbikes.

March 10, 2023
Record Store Day returns to Nantwich at Applestump Records

Record Store Day returns to Nantwich at Applestump Records

Applestump Records on Barker Street in Nantwich is bringing Record Store Day to the town for a second year.

Now in its 16th year, Record Store Day celebrates the unique culture of the independent record shop.

March 7, 2023