Community Events

Wingate Centre to stage Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Cholmondeley Castle

Wingate Centre to stage Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Cholmondeley Castle

The Wingate Children Centre’s popular Teddy Bear’s Picnic event is set to be held in the grounds of Cholmondeley Castle on July 8.

The family fun day is now in its eighth year and helps raise valuable funds for the Wrenbury-based charity near Nantwich.

June 22, 2018
Nantwich to host second Flower Market in town square

Nantwich to host second Flower Market in town square

A second Flower Market will be taking place in Nantwich town square this Saturday June 16.

Last year, the town welcomed hundreds of visitors to the new event, which saw stalls packed with an abundance of colour.

June 11, 2018
Superheroes Picnic returns to Dorfold Park in Nantwich this weekend

Superheroes Picnic returns to Dorfold Park in Nantwich this weekend

Picturesque Dorfold Park in Nantwich will be the backdrop for a major event raising money for children’s charity The Donna Louise Children’s Hospice.

Superheroes Picnic returns this Sunday June 17 after raising a staggering £12,000 for local causes last year including the hospice and Ray of Hope, which supports the maternity and neonatal wards at Leighton Hospital.

June 11, 2018
NANOCON returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on June 9

NANOCON returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on June 9

NANOCON is coming back to town with the latest popular Comic Con event to be held at Nantwich Civic Hall on June 9.

Organisers expect hundreds of fans of TV and film to “get their geek on” once again when the event runs from 10am to 4pm.

May 29, 2018
Artists encouraged to exhibit at ArtsPark event in Crewe

Artists encouraged to exhibit at ArtsPark event in Crewe

By Jonathan White
The Friends of Queens Park are urging South Cheshire artists to join the ArtsPark event as part of Art in Action Day.

It will be held in Queens Park on Sunday July 15, between 11am and 4pm.

May 29, 2018
Hundreds enjoy Rotary club’s annual Weaver Wander through Nantwich

Hundreds enjoy Rotary club’s annual Weaver Wander through Nantwich

Young and old packed into Nantwich town centre to enjoy the annual Weaver Wander vintage and classic car rally.

The event, organised by Crewe and Nantwich Weaver Rotary Club, saw hundreds of amazing vehicles from the last 100 years pass through the town.

May 27, 2018
HS2 Ltd to stage community information events in South Cheshire

HS2 Ltd to stage community information events in South Cheshire

Teams from HS2 Ltd will be staging community information events for residents keen to find out more about the high speed rail project and its impact on South Cheshire.

Three events will be held in the region during June and July 2018 as part of a wider engagement programme along the planned route between the West Midlands and Leeds, and Crewe and Manchester.

May 26, 2018
Beeston Castle to host Bank Holiday jousting tournament

Beeston Castle to host Bank Holiday jousting tournament

A Jousting Tournament & Melee will be held at Beeston Castle near Nantwich this Bank Holiday weekend.

Jousting goes back to its roots in this no-holds-barred contest of strength, skill and horsemanship.

May 22, 2018
Superheroes Picnic set to return to Dorfold Hall in Nantwich

Superheroes Picnic set to return to Dorfold Hall in Nantwich

Plans are underway for the return of charity money-spinner Superheroes Picnic in the grounds of Dorfold Hall in Nantwich.

The event, which returns on June 17, raised £12,000 for local causes last year including the Donna Louise Children’s Hospice and Ray of Hope, which supports the maternity and neonatal wards at Leighton Hospital.

May 21, 2018
St Luke’s Hospice spring concert to be held at St Mary’s Church, Nantwich

St Luke’s Hospice spring concert to be held at St Mary’s Church, Nantwich

The St Luke’s Hospice Spring Gala Concert promises a magical evening of music at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich on Saturday May 19.

The evening will include performances by the Rhos Orpheus Male Choir, the Roberts Bakery Band and soprano Jessica Thayer.

May 6, 2018
Reaseheath College Family Festival in Nantwich set for May 13

Reaseheath College Family Festival in Nantwich set for May 13

Reaseheath College’s Family Festival is gearing up to be one of the best value days out in Cheshire.

The action-packed festival, to be held on the college’s Nantwich campus on Sunday May 13, will offer hundreds of activities and displays which appeal to all ages.

May 3, 2018
International pianist Kathryn Stott to perform in Nantwich

International pianist Kathryn Stott to perform in Nantwich

International pianist Kathryn Stott is to give a one-off performance at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich in June.

Stott is a British classical pianist who performs as a concerto soloist, recitalist and chamber musician.

April 27, 2018
Nantwich Film Club to host third Nantwich Film Festival next month

Nantwich Film Club to host third Nantwich Film Festival next month

The Nantwich Film Club is hosting the 3rd Nantwich Film Festival between May 19 and 27.

This year’s “cinematic extravaganza” will be taking place at a variety of venues across the town.

April 24, 2018