Community Events

Airman’s grave remembrance service to take place in Nantwich

Airman’s grave remembrance service to take place in Nantwich

A remembrance service will take place in Nantwich this weekend to honour the memory of airman Arthur Leslie Brown.

Residents are invited to join the Royal British Legion and Deputy Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Kim Jamson at the Airman’s Grave, by the river off Shrewbridge Road.

January 8, 2026
Applestump Records unveils Independent Venue Week programme

Applestump Records unveils Independent Venue Week programme

By Jonathan White
Nantwich music store Applestump Records has unveiled its full programme of live shows to celebrate Independent Venue Week in January.

There will be a series of performances including by Bryde, These Towns, Paul Molloy, Max Bianco and Amelia Coburn at the record shop on Oat Market.

December 28, 2025
English Civil War comes to Nantwich in museum events

English Civil War comes to Nantwich in museum events

Nantwich Museum is to host a Civil War exhibition as part of the Holly Holy Day Battle of Nantwich celebrations.

In 1643, the English Civil War arrived in Nantwich and by Christmas the town was under siege from the Royalist army.

December 23, 2025
Step back in time at St Mary’s Acton Holly Holy Day events

Step back in time at St Mary’s Acton Holly Holy Day events

St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton is stepping back in time to honour the historic Battle of Nantwich with a series of engaging events on Saturday 24th January 2026.

It will coincide with the popular Holly Holy Day celebrations and the Sealed Knot’s parade and battle re-enactment in Nantwich.

December 15, 2025
Dabbers Dash to host “Santa Fun Run” in aid of YMCA

Dabbers Dash to host “Santa Fun Run” in aid of YMCA

Nantwich residents are being encouraged to don their best festive gear for a Dabbers Dash in the form of a Santa Fun Run in support of YMCA Cheshire.

The free community event takes place next Saturday (December 20th) at 9am starting in Barony Park near the Cornthwaite Group John Deere dealership and finishing on Sandford Road.

December 14, 2025
New Nantwich fitness class tackling isolation set to expand

New Nantwich fitness class tackling isolation set to expand

A new fitness and feel good club aimed at tackling isolation among Nantwich residents has proved so popular it is set to expand in the New Year.

Instructor Clare Eaton launched her new “gentle fitness” club in September to help older people get fitter and offer a chance for people to socialise.

December 11, 2025
Help RSPCA Stapeley Grange raise funds for wildlife this winter

Help RSPCA Stapeley Grange raise funds for wildlife this winter

Stapeley Grange RSPCA centre will be staging two Christmas events this winter to raise vital funds for their work.

The London Road centre, which includes a wildlife centre and cattery, will be holding a Christmas Fair this Sunday December 7th between 12pm and 5pm.

December 4, 2025
Aerial shot of St Mary's Church in Nantwich

Christmas by Candlelight concert set for St Mary’s Church

A Christmas by Candlelight fundraising concert is set to be held in St Mary’s Church in Nantwich on December 13th.

The concert is being performed by Lions Youth brass and Phoenix Voices and starts at 7pm.

November 26, 2025
Nantwich shines bright at Christmas Tree Festival for St Luke’s Hospice

Nantwich shines bright at Christmas Tree Festival for St Luke’s Hospice

By Jonathan White
Nantwich sparkled with festive spirit as the St Luke’s Hospice Christmas Tree Festival filled St Mary’s Church with colour, light, and Christmas cheer.

The historic Church Lane church was transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland, featuring 53 beautifully decorated Premium Nordmann Fir trees.

November 26, 2025
Community joins together for Dabbers Dash in Barony Park

Community joins together for Dabbers Dash in Barony Park

By Jonathan White
Runners, walkers, and families with pushchairs gathered in Barony Park in Nantwich for the latest edition of Dabbers Dash.

The event, open to all ages and abilities, takes place at 9am one Saturday each month with participants taking on up to 3.5 laps of the park — a 5km route — at their own pace.

November 24, 2025
Enter festive spirit at Nantwich Concert Band Christmas Concert

Enter festive spirit at Nantwich Concert Band Christmas Concert

Nantwich Concert Band is to stage a Christmas Concert on Sunday December 21st starting at 2:30pm at Nantwich Civic Hall.

Tickets are £8, and under 12s go free.

November 22, 2025
Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch-On set for November 21

Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch-On set for November 21

Thousands of people are expected to pack Nantwich town centre next Friday for the popular Christmas Lights Switch-On event.

Star actor Ben Miller, who grew up and went to school in the town, will be performing the switch-on.

November 14, 2025
Thousands enjoy Lions Bonfire and Fireworks in Queens Park

Thousands enjoy Lions Bonfire and Fireworks in Queens Park

By Jonathan White
The annual Crewe Lions Club “Bonfire and Fireworks Night” lit up Queens Park delighting thousands of visitors.

The impressive roaring bonfire – complete with a traditional Guy Fawkes effigy – made for a spectacular centrepiece.

November 6, 2025