Community Events

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
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