Community Events

“Ramblers Wellbeing Walks” events by Everybody Health and Leisure

“Ramblers Wellbeing Walks” events by Everybody Health and Leisure

Everybody Health and Leisure are organising free “Ramblers Wellbeing Walks” to mark National Walking Month.

And it will include the relaunch of weekend walks from Nantwich Leisure Centre starting this Sunday May 26.

May 22, 2024
Deva Fest Cholmondeley Castle

Deva Fest line up update for Cholmondeley Castle event

Organisers of summer concert weekend Deva Fest at Cholmondeley Castle have announced new additions to its line-up for 2024.

Set against the backdrop of Cholmondeley Castle, Deva Fest takes place from August 8-11.

May 20, 2024
Cheshire College to open its doors for community fun day

Cheshire College to open its doors for community fun day

Cheshire College is to open its doors tomorrow to host a Community Fun Day.

The event will take place at Cheshire College’s Crewe campus on Dane Bank Avenue as well as campuses in Ellesmere Port and Chester from 11am-2pm.

May 17, 2024
Nantwich Museum launches “two talks” evening in June

Nantwich Museum launches “two talks” evening in June

Nantwich Museum is set to launch its “two talks” evening in the venue’s Millennium Gallery on Wednesday June 12.

The talks, from 7pm – 9pm, are titled ‘Baddiley – an ancient parish’ by Graham Dodd, and ‘Helen Macfarlane – the revolutionary of Baddiley’ by Helen Cooke.

May 16, 2024
Thousands of visitors enjoy Marbury Merry Days festival

Thousands of visitors enjoy Marbury Merry Days festival

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people basked in warm sunshine as they enjoyed the 43rd annual Marbury Merry Days country fair.

The fair, organised by St Michael & All Angels Parochial Church Council, was opened by the Cheshire Dairy Queen Team – Charlotte Kinsey, Hannah Reade and Olivia Wain – who are ambassadors for Cheshire Young Farmers.

May 15, 2024
Salt-making demonstration day on Nantwich Town Square

Salt-making demonstration day on Nantwich Town Square

Experts will be holding a special salt-making demonstration in Nantwich to show people how the town became famous for it!

Specialists from Nantwich Museum will be on the town square on Thursday May 9 to see how salt was made during the medieval period using brine from the Old Biot.

May 1, 2024
Nantwich Food Festival invites new volunteers to event

Nantwich Food Festival invites new volunteers to event

Nantwich Food Festival organiser are to stage a “welcome” event for new volunteers helping out at the 2024 show.

The festival can only go ahead thanks to the hundreds of volunteers who devote their time each year.

April 30, 2024
Top acts lined up for third Nantwich Roots Festival in May

Top acts lined up for third Nantwich Roots Festival in May

Organisers have lined up a variety of top acts to perform at the 3rd Nantwich Roots Festival next month.

Famous bands and musicians will be in town between May 13-19 to perform folk, indie, blues and pop gigs at different venues.

April 27, 2024
Castle Artisan Events to stage new Artisan Market in Nantwich

Castle Artisan Events to stage new Artisan Market in Nantwich

A new Artisan Market is coming to Nantwich this weekend.

It is being organised by Castle Artisan Events, known for award-winning Castle Artisan Market and the Potteries Artisan Market.

April 22, 2024
Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes ready to roll in 2024

Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes ready to roll in 2024

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes’ will take place on Saturday June 8.

The popular event is organised by the Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust and opens at 1pm with the pie rolling from 3pm.

April 20, 2024
Reaseheath College to stage annual Family Festival in Nantwich

Reaseheath College to stage annual Family Festival in Nantwich

A day of discovery and entertainment takes place at Reaseheath College’s annual Family Festival on its Nantwich campus next month.

The popular event highlights the college’s diverse offerings and celebrating the local community and takes place on Sunday May 12.

April 15, 2024
Crewe Gang Show returns to Crewe Lyceum in May

Crewe Gang Show returns to Crewe Lyceum in May

More than 70 scouts from across South Cheshire will star in the Crewe Gang Show perform at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre from May 1-4.

The bi-annual variety performance, a tradition since 1938, promises an evening of entertainment and talent featuring Scouts from South West Cheshire.

April 13, 2024
Nantwich outdoor brine pool to open for new season on April 20

Nantwich outdoor brine pool to open for new season on April 20

Nantwich’s famous outdoor brine pool will be opening for the 2024 season on April 20.

The pool at Nantwich Leisure Centre – believed to the only inland brine pool left in the UK – is a popular draw for many in the region.

April 11, 2024