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Northern Soul weekender raises money for kidney cancer charity

Northern Soul weekender raises money for kidney cancer charity

By Jonathan White
A fund-raising ‘Charity Weekender’ Northern Soul music and dance event in Nantwich has helped raise thousands for charity.

The weekender, held at Nantwich Town’s stadium, featured DJs from the local area and beyond.

September 8, 2022
2022 Nantwich Food Festival hailed huge success with 40,000+ visitors

2022 Nantwich Food Festival hailed huge success with 40,000+ visitors

Organisers of the 2022 Nantwich Food Festival have hailed the three-day event a huge success.

They say it attracted 40,000+ visitors and 200 exhibitors and resulted in a town full of contented businesses.

September 5, 2022
White Lion pub in Weston unveils £45,000 new garden area

White Lion pub in Weston unveils £45,000 new garden area

Owners of the White Lion pub and hotel in Weston have invested £45,000 to transform its outdoor space.

And they will be unveiling the new “alfresco dining” area this weekend with a Family Fun Day at the Main Road venue.

August 24, 2022
Cheerbrook Farm Shop to stage demo at Nantwich Museum

Cheerbrook Farm Shop to stage demo at Nantwich Museum

Popular Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook will feature in activities at Nantwich Museum during the 2022 Nantwich Food Festival.

Staff from Cheerbrook, based on Newcastle road, will give a free talk and a practical demonstration with samples on the making of their Scotch Eggs at Nantwich Museum.

August 18, 2022
Nantwich Food Festival set to wow crowds on its return

Nantwich Food Festival set to wow crowds on its return

Organisers say this year’s Nantwich Food Festival will be bigger and better than ever before, despite rising prices and a three-year absence due to Covid.

They say backing from Nantwich Town Council and Cheshire East Council as well as a range of sponsors mean the festival, including chef demonstrations, can continue to be free.

August 17, 2022
Nantwich and Crewe Police to stage fishing and football events

Nantwich and Crewe Police to stage fishing and football events

Officers in Crewe and Nantwich have organised activities this summer to keep children busy over the holidays.

Crewe Local Policing Unit have organised a Football Fun Day and a Fishing Competition to occupy children in August.

August 11, 2022
Nantwich Food Festival announces new local sponsor

Nantwich Food Festival announces new local sponsor

Organisers of the Nantwich Food Festival have landed a new sponsor for next month-s three-day event.

Crewe-based The Boulton Group have become a “Gold Festival Sponsor” of the town centre festival which will be held September 2-4.

August 4, 2022
Summer holiday workshops at Nantwich Museum

Summer holiday workshops at Nantwich Museum

Summer Holiday workshops will run at Nantwich Museum on four separate days in August. The drop-in workshops are inspired by the Pillory Street venue’s new “A Spectacle of Sport” exhibition and will take place on August 10, 11, 17 and 18. There will be a chance to make medals, design sporting kits, try some games and complete trails and puzzles.[Read More…]

August 3, 2022
PIC SPECIAL: Thousands enjoy ‘Audlem Festival of Transport’

PIC SPECIAL: Thousands enjoy ‘Audlem Festival of Transport’

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people packed in to Audlem yesterday to enjoy the 23rd annual ‘Audlem Festival of Transport’.

The day began with a spectacular parade of more than 250 cars, commercial vehicles, tractors and motorcycles.

August 1, 2022
Nantwich Show returns with more than 230 stands

Nantwich Show returns with more than 230 stands

This Wednesday sees the return of the Nantwich Show after a three-year break due to poor weather and the pandemic.

The show’s new Showground is now off Wettenhall Road, behind the Reaseheath College campus in Nantwich.

July 24, 2022
Nantwich Police to stage free fishing and football events

Nantwich Police to stage free fishing and football events

Nantwich Police are staging free fishing and football events during the summer break.

Local officers will be holding their annual fishing match on August 18, between 10am and 3pm.

July 23, 2022
Nantwich Clinic launches children’s “health” summer courses

Nantwich Clinic launches children’s “health” summer courses

The Nantwich Clinic is running summer courses for children aimed at boosting healthy habits.

The courses aim to promote “wellness” for youngsters and teens by running a number of activities.

July 22, 2022
Run the rainbow with St Luke’s Colour Rush in Nantwich

Run the rainbow with St Luke’s Colour Rush in Nantwich

St Luke’s Hospice will be holding its “brightest event of the year” in Nantwich this September with their first ever “Colour Rush”.

The Colour Rush is a “colourful” twist on a family day out taking place in the parkland of Dorfold Hall, Nantwich, on Sunday September 18.

July 21, 2022