Community Events

Cheshire East “Virtual Pride” event returns this August

Cheshire East “Virtual Pride” event returns this August

Cheshire East Virtual Pride is returning for its second year, with this year’s event taking place on Saturday August 14 from 2-6pm.

There will be a mix of interviews, music, competitions, performances and information supporting the LGBTQ+ community, with live presenters featuring throughout the day

June 26, 2021
Richmond Village in Nantwich to host open day

Richmond Village in Nantwich to host open day

Retirement complex Richmond Village Nantwich is hosting an open day to discover what life at the centre.

The open day will take place on Wednesday June 30, where the village manager will stage tours of apartments currently available and offer afternoon cream tea served in the restaurant.

June 22, 2021
Free organised “health walks” return to Nantwich

Free organised “health walks” return to Nantwich

Everybody Sport and Recreation are re-launching its “Health Walks”.

The walks are being organised by trained volunteers, and will leave from Nantwich Swimming Pool and the Barony Sports Complex.

June 22, 2021
Nantwich Library to run Summer Reading Challenge 2021

Nantwich Library to run Summer Reading Challenge 2021

Nantwich Library is joining libraries across Cheshire East to stage the 2021 Summer Reading Challenge.

The challenge is organised by The Reading Agency in partnership with local libraries across the UK.

June 20, 2021
Marbury Merry Days fair aerial view

Marbury Merry Days 2021 cancelled due to Covid

The annual ‘Marbury Merry Days’ two-day traditional country fair has been cancelled for 2021 due to Covid-19, writes Jonathan White.

The fair is organised by St Michael & All Angels Parochial Church Council and would have taken place in the field next to the church and Marbury Big Mere, near Wrenbury.

June 16, 2021
Words and Music Festival organisers to stage special workshops

Words and Music Festival organisers to stage special workshops

The organisers of Words and Music Festival in Nantwich are urging more people to sign up to special creative arts and music workshops.

The community sessions are being run on Saturday June 26 to give youngsters a chance to experience dance, writing, singing, beatboxing, carton drawing, and poetry.

June 14, 2021
The Team - drop off and go Foodbank collection

Sixth Nantwich Foodbank “drop and go” collection to be held

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers have organised an early summer “Drop-off and Go” collection event in aid of the Foodbank.

The event, this Saturday June 19 at Brine Leas School, follows the resounding success of the previous five collections.

June 14, 2021
WHAT’S ON: Scarecrow Festival at Cheshire’s Tatton Park

WHAT’S ON: Scarecrow Festival at Cheshire’s Tatton Park

Tatton Park is staging its annual Scarecrow Festival this half-term week.

This year it is dedicated to inspiring individuals and local heroes during the coronavirus pandemic.

June 2, 2021
Nantwich outdoor swimming pool to reopen on Friday

Nantwich outdoor swimming pool to reopen on Friday

Nantwich’s popular Outdoor Swimming Pool re-opens to the public on Friday.

And the timing looks good as weather forecasts suggest warmer temperatures and plenty of sunshine over the next two weeks.

May 26, 2021
Free Christians Against Poverty course to be run in Nantwich

Free Christians Against Poverty course to be run in Nantwich

A free course to help people manage money better and learn to budget, save and spend well is being run by Christians Against Poverty (CAP) in Nantwich.

May 20, 2021
Nantwich Museum to stage Plant Sale on May 29

Nantwich Museum to stage Plant Sale on May 29

A Plant Sale organised by Nantwich Museum Trust in aid of museum funds will take place at the Pillory Street venue on Saturday May 29.

A wide selection of keenly priced plants will be available.

May 20, 2021
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