Community Events

Walk-in booster Covid vaccine in Nantwich Civic Hall

Walk-in booster Covid vaccine in Nantwich Civic Hall

Residents can get a booster Covid vaccine dose as a walk-in from the Nantwich Civic Hall tomorrow (December 21)

They will be available on Tuesday December 21 between 2pm and 7pm.

December 20, 2021
Acton Christmas Tree Festival to make welcome return

Acton Christmas Tree Festival to make welcome return

By Jonathan White
The indoor ‘Christmas Tree Festival’ returns to St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton this weekend.

The Christmas Tree Festival takes place on Saturday December 11 (10am-4:30pm) and Sunday December 12 (12-5pm).

December 7, 2021
PICTURE SPECIAL: Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On

PICTURE SPECIAL: Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On

By Jonathan White
The Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On was enjoyed by thousands of people last night.

The event, organised by Nantwich Town Council, took place in the Town Square with community radio station The Cat 107.9 FM compering from 3pm.

November 20, 2021
PICTURE SPECIAL: Local Remembrance Sunday Services 2021

PICTURE SPECIAL: Local Remembrance Sunday Services 2021

Remembrance Sunday Services were held in Nantwich and nearby villages yesterday.

The services and parades commemorated the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts.

November 15, 2021
Christmas Craft Fair at Nantwich Museum

Christmas Craft Fair at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum’s popular Christmas Craft Fair will take place next Saturday November 20.

It will feature goods made by the museum’s Craft Group and will take place from 10.30am to 3pm.

November 14, 2021
Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch-On event

Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch-On event

Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on event will take place in the town square on Friday November 19.

With Christmas just around the corner, the town is already preparing for the festive season.

November 12, 2021
Crewe Lions Club charity fireworks display proves a cracker

Crewe Lions Club charity fireworks display proves a cracker

By Jonathan White
The annual Crewe Lions Club Charity Fireworks Display proved a big hit with visitors at Queens Park in Crewe.

The park gates were opened at 5pm and the fireworks started at 8pm.

November 6, 2021
Hen charity to stage adoption day in Nantwich

Hen charity to stage adoption day in Nantwich

South Cheshire residents are being urged to think outside the box when it comes to picking their next family pet.

The British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) is holding an adoption day for ex-commercial chickens in Nantwich on Saturday November 13.

November 4, 2021
Thousands enjoy spooktacular event at Nantwich Showground

Thousands enjoy spooktacular event at Nantwich Showground

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people packed in to Nantwich Showground to witness the “Alpha Omega Halloween Spooktacular”.

The event last night (October 30) returned after being cancelled last year because of the Covid pandemic.

October 31, 2021
Roving Canal Traders to stage Christmas floating market in Nantwich

Roving Canal Traders to stage Christmas floating market in Nantwich

Canal boat traders will be gathering in Nantwich in November and December to stage a Christmas floating market.

Members of the Roving Canal Traders Association (RCTA) will run the market on the embankment of the Shropshire Union Canal Canal in Nantwich.

October 29, 2021
Author full steam ahead with crime book launch in Nantwich

Author full steam ahead with crime book launch in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
A Reverend has launched his latest crime story book at an event at Nantwich Bookshop.

Rev Malcolm G Lorimer’s “Murder on the Ribblehead Viaduct” is part crime and part autobiographical.

October 28, 2021
Public invited to Mid Cheshire Hospitals annual trust meeting

Public invited to Mid Cheshire Hospitals annual trust meeting

Members of the public are invited to find out more about local NHS services as part of an open meeting of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The Trust, which runs Leighton Hospital in Crewe, will be holding its Annual Members’ Meeting on Thursday November 4.

October 25, 2021
Nantwich Comic Con Market is hit with the public

Nantwich Comic Con Market is hit with the public

Nantwich’s Comic Con returned as a Comic Con Market this year at Nantwich Civic Hall, writes Jonathan White.

Due to the pandemic, it was not the full Nanocon Comic Con convention but a free entry Comic Con Market in the main hall.

October 24, 2021