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Words and Music Festival set for return to Nantwich

Words and Music Festival set for return to Nantwich

The 15th Words And Music Festival is returning to Nantwich bringing with it internationally acclaimed musicians, bands and poets.

The festival, which first launched in 2008, will run at various venues around the town from October 10 to 16.

September 23, 2022
Crewe Pride event returns in October at Crewe Market Hall

Crewe Pride event returns in October at Crewe Market Hall

Crewe Pride returns to Cheshire East next month with an event being held at Crewe Market Hall on Saturday October 22.

This year’s event will be Halloween-themed and will feature family-friendly entertainment, live music and stalls, located both inside and outside Crewe Market Hall.

September 23, 2022
Nantwich restaurant offers chance to win wedding worth more than £4,000

Nantwich restaurant offers chance to win wedding worth more than £4,000

A Nantwich pub restaurant has offered couples a chance to win a free wedding worth more than £4,000.

The Boars Head, in Walgherton, has announced the competition to coincide with new season of events in its outdoor tipi.

September 20, 2022
Princess Elizabeth vehicle leads way at Malpas Yesteryear Rally

Princess Elizabeth vehicle leads way at Malpas Yesteryear Rally

By Jonathan White
A vehicle built by a Nantwich man and named after Princess Elizabeth before she became Queen, was the star attraction at the 47th Malpas Yesteryear Rally.

The Rally, organised by Malpas Vintage Machinery Association Limited, features steam engines, miniature steam engines, commercial vehicles, military vehicles, cars, tractors, stationary engines, motorcycles, pedal cycles, and working demonstrations.

September 19, 2022
Cheshire Wildlife Trust to host “wilder weekend” at Queens Park

Cheshire Wildlife Trust to host “wilder weekend” at Queens Park

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is hosting a Wilder Weekend at Queens Park in Crewe on Saturday and Sunday September 24-25.

Visitors can experience and connect with nature through a range of wildlife themed activities, from outdoor yoga to a Big Wild Bug Hunt, storytelling, seed bomb making and more.

September 13, 2022
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