Community Events

St Luke’s Hospice “Midnight Walk” in Nantwich returns in June

St Luke’s Hospice “Midnight Walk” in Nantwich returns in June

The popular St Luke’s Hospice “Midnight Walk” fundraiser will return in June, organisers have confirmed.

The event is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the hospice, but had to be held “virtually” in 2020 because of the pandemic.

May 11, 2021
Audlem Festival of Transport set to go ahead in July

Audlem Festival of Transport set to go ahead in July

The popular Audlem Festival of Transport is set to go ahead on July 25, organisers have confirmed.

The event, which pulls in hundreds of visitors to the village, will take place subject to all the relevant Government and local guidelines.

May 10, 2021
Cheshire Police to stage Crewe roadshow to tackle domestic abuse

Cheshire Police to stage Crewe roadshow to tackle domestic abuse

Cheshire Police officers are working with Crimestoppers to stage a series of roadshows aimed at tackling domestic abuse.

The series of “Our Door Is Open” roadshows are being held with partners from criminal justice and health, victim support and advocacy service.

May 3, 2021
Young Sustainable Nantwich volunteer collects plastic rubbish

Sustainable Nantwich participates in Million Mile Clean

By Jonathan White
Community group Sustainable Nantwich will be participating in the “Million Mile Clean” litter pick campaign on May 16.

They are hosting an event at Brookfield Park, Shrewbridge Road in Nantwich from 11am on the day.

May 3, 2021
Nantwich Museum to deliver online talks this spring

Nantwich Museum to deliver online talks this spring

Nantwich Museum is to stage a series of online talks considering different aspects of life in and around the town over several centuries.

They are designed to welcome in the re-opening of the museum on Pillory Street after the latest lockdown.

April 13, 2021
Online mental health sessions launched for South Cheshire residents

Online mental health sessions launched for South Cheshire residents

Residents in South Cheshire are being offered virtual mental health and wellbeing sessions thanks to a funding boost.

Local policing team and volunteer group Nantwich Buddies have received the funding from the Police Commissioner’s Community Police Fund.

April 10, 2021
Crewe Live event to be staged this Saturday at market hall

Crewe Live event to be staged this Saturday at market hall

The new-look Crewe Market Hall is hosting a virtual gig experience to support local artists and give customers a taste of what is to come.

The venue aims to stage weekly “Crewe Live” music and family-friendly entertainment.

April 9, 2021
Nantwich Library launches new e-reading service

Nantwich Library launches new e-reading service

Cheshire East libraries including Nantwich have launched a new app called BorrowBox, which allows residents to read e-books and listen to audiobooks at any time.

By downloading the ‘BorrowBox’ app on digital devices, people will be able to access best-selling titles 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

April 5, 2021
Nantwich St Mary’s Church sets up free photo-trail competition

Nantwich St Mary’s Church sets up free photo-trail competition

By Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church in Nantwich has launched a free photo-trail competition.

Susie Boxhall, Youth and Children’s Worker, has organised three versions of Nantwich Riverside photo-trail loops – North (19 photos in total), Middle (17 photos) and South (18 photos).

April 3, 2021
Police Commissioner and Crewe West elections: have your say

Police Commissioner and Crewe West elections: have your say

Residents in Nantwich will get to vote on who should be their Police and Crime Commissioner at local elections on May 6.

There are also a small number of Cheshire East Council Ward councillor elections taking place, including Crewe West by-election.

April 3, 2021
Nantwich Words and Music weekend planned for June

Nantwich Words and Music weekend planned for June

Organisers of the annual Nantwich Words and Music festival are to hold a three-day event in June.

They say the event is taking place in The Crown Ballroom in Nantwich town centre on June 25-27.

April 1, 2021
Crewe Parkrun - Queens Park parkrun - pic by Jonathan White

Popular Crewe Parkrun at Queens Park to return on June 5

Organisers of the popular Crewe Park Run held in Queens Park say the community event is set to return on June 5.

The weekly get-together for hundreds of people had to be cancelled during the Covid pandemic lockdowns.

March 22, 2021
Crewe Brass looks forward to successful 2021

Crewe Brass looks forward to successful 2021

By Jonathan White
Crewe Brass is planning a return to action in 2021 to coincide with a move a new base in the town.

Crewe Brass will be moving to the Exhibition Hall at Crewe Heritage Centre on Vernon Way and from June 21 they will use the premises for rehearsals and as the band in residence.

March 20, 2021