By Jonathan White
Four talented local artists played socially distanced solo sets to entertain Nantwich Christmas shoppers.
The event was set up by Nantwich Morrisons Community Champion Nikki Allen and local community radio station The Cat 107.9 FM.
Santa’s annual Grotto in the attic of Nantwich Bookshop has had to take an enforced year off!
But he plans to return in 2021 – and is inviting youngsters to use his replacement postbox instead to write to him.
The launch of the Weston Christmas Lights “Drive Thru” has been so popular it’s caused traffic problems!
Local officers had to help with traffic control as cars queued all the way back down Jack Lane.
The Nantwich Singers are presenting two free Christmas performances in St Mary’s Church to help lift the spirits of the community.
After over six months in lockdown, the Nantwich Singers return to their home to give a pair of informal performances on December 12.
Nantwich Town Council has teamed up with traders to launch a “find the nutcracker” competition to encourage shoppers into independent stores.
From tomorrow (December 3) families are encouraged to hunt for 10 Nutcracker figures dotted in independent shops around the town.
Big-hearted fundraiser Graham Witter is putting the final touches to this year’s Weston Christmas Light Display ahead of its launch on December 2.
Graham and his family are once again transforming their family farm in Weston into a magical Winter Wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights and decorations, to raise money for The Donna Louise Hospice.
Volunteers of Crewe & Nantwich Round Table have been extra busy in the lead up to Christmas and have unveiled their annual Santa’s Float timetable.
They have pulled together a “Covid compliant” schedule for Santa to tour the streets and continue a tradition of more than 40 years.
Crewe and Nantwich radio station The Cat 107.9FM has launched a monthly award which follows the Community Hero Awards given out during Covid-19 pandemic.
The Local Legend Award looks to recognise the work of local individuals and organisations who have gone the extra mile in support of their communities.
Crewe and Nantwich families “going big” on Christmas decorations this year are being urged to sign up to St Luke’s Hospice new festive fundraiser “Dazzling Displays”.
The aim is to light up the gloomy winter nights, bring Christmas cheer and community spirit, and help raise vital funds for patient care at the Hospice at the same time.
Reaseheath College staff and students in Nantwich united to mark Remembrance Day despite the disruption posed by Covid-19.
The college’s campus displayed tributes in honour of the people and animals who made and continue to make sacrifices during conflict.
The Hope House Children’s Hospice annual Santa Dash in Nantwich is going virtual this year because of Covid-19.
The usual sight of hundreds of Santas running together through the town centre will not be seen this year.
Lumen festive lights display in Crewe has been postponed for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The month-long attraction will come back in 2021, say town councillors.
Leighton Hospital’s charity has launched a virtual festive fun run as a way for people to safely raise money during lockdown.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity, part of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, normally holds a festive “Merry Mile” in Crewe’s Queens Park every December.
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