Community Events

Lumen – Crewe Night of Lights thrills thousands

Lumen – Crewe Night of Lights thrills thousands

Thousands enjoyed the second annual ‘Lumen – Crewe’s Night of Lights’ in Crewe town centre on Friday.

For one night only, crowds were treated to a spectacular Night of Lights in Crewe with a jaw-dropping performance by the Heliosphere.

December 1, 2019
Festive fundraisers gear up for Santa Dash in Nantwich

Festive fundraisers gear up for Santa Dash in Nantwich

Santas from across Cheshire will be donning their coats, hats and boots for the annual Nantwich Santa Dash in aid of charity.

This year’s event is on Sunday December 15 and will help raise thousands of pounds for Hope House Children’s Hospice.

November 27, 2019
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RSPCA Stapeley Grange to stage 25th anniversary Christmas fair

The RSPCA wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich is rounding off 2019 with a 25th Anniversary Christmas fair.

Stapeley Grange is holding the festive event on Sunday December 1 at the centre on London Road.

November 25, 2019
Little Cheshire Gallery in Nantwich to host local exhibition

Little Cheshire Gallery in Nantwich to host local exhibition

The Little Cheshire Gallery in Nantwich is to host an exhibition of local artists’ work for a week in December.

Visitors are welcome to the opening on Saturday December 7, with mulled wine and mince pies.

November 24, 2019
Graham Witter ready for seventh Weston Christmas Light Display

Graham Witter ready for seventh Weston Christmas Light Display

Big-hearted fundraiser Graham Witter and his family have been at it again!

And they are almost ready to open the seventh Weston Christmas Light Display – one of the most spectacular festive events in South Cheshire.

November 21, 2019
Nantwich Museum to stage Christmas Craft Fair

Nantwich Museum to stage Christmas Craft Fair

Nantwich Museum’s popular Christmas Craft Fair featuring goods made by the museum’s Craft Group will take place this Saturday November 23.

Items for sale in aid of museum funds include handmade Christmas gifts and decorations.

November 20, 2019
TV director David Parker to give “Laurie Lee” talk in Nantwich

TV director David Parker to give “Laurie Lee” talk in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Local TV director David Parker is giving an illustrated talk entitled ‘Laurie Lee – The Lost Recordings’ at the Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge.

The talk will take place on Thursday November 21 and will include reflections on love, landscape, writing, poetry, childhood, music and more from the voice of Laurie Lee – one of the great English writers of the last century.

November 16, 2019
Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On event

Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On event

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people young and old packed Nantwich town square to enjoy the annual Christmas Lights Switch On event.

Organised by Nantwich Town Council, the switch on involved several hours of entertainment before VIP youngsters took to the stage to turn on the festive lights.

November 16, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich Round Table unveils Santa journey!

Crewe & Nantwich Round Table unveils Santa journey!

That guy in red will soon be on his way!

Santa is getting ready – and thanks to Crewe & Nantiwch Round Table he will be calling at a wide range of places across South Cheshire this December.

November 15, 2019
Thousands enjoy Crewe & Nantwich Lions Bonfire and Fireworks event

Thousands enjoy Crewe & Nantwich Lions Bonfire and Fireworks event

By Jonathan White
Thousands of families packed Queens Park in Crewe to enjoy the annual Crewe and Nantwich Lions Bonfire & Fireworks Extravaganza.

The crowd was treated to a ten-minute display involving several hundred candles, cakes and one-shot fireworks.

November 6, 2019
Remembrance Sunday Service in Nantwich

Remembrance Sunday Service in Nantwich

Nantwich Town Council and British Legion will be staging a Remembrance Service in Nantwich Town Centre this Sunday, November 10.

The service will be led by Rev. Dr Mark Hart, of St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

November 6, 2019
Bonfire and Firework events in and around Nantwich

Bonfire and Firework events in and around Nantwich

Here’s our round-up of forthcoming Bonfire and Firework displays in around Nantwich are taking place over the next couple of weeks.

October 28, 2019
11th Nantwich Spooktacular takes place at rain-soaked Showground

11th Nantwich Spooktacular takes place at rain-soaked Showground

The 11th annual Signal 1 ‘Nantwich Spooktacular’  took place at Nantwich Show Ground last night, writes Jonathan White.

Despite 24 hours of rain beforehand, the evening weather was dry and clear for thousands who attended.

October 27, 2019