Community Events

Hardy Nantwich folk complete Santa Dash in aid of Hope House Hospice

Hardy Nantwich folk complete Santa Dash in aid of Hope House Hospice

Scores of Santas young and old braved the wind and rain to complete the annual Nantwich Santa Dash.

Families donned their best Christmas outfits for the event in aid of Hope House Children’s Hospice.

December 18, 2017
Nantwich Jazz Festival 2018 to go ahead in memory of founder Phillip Martin

Nantwich Jazz Festival 2018 to go ahead in memory of founder Phillip Martin

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival organisers are pressing ahead with plans for next year’s event and hope to make it the ‘biggest and best yet’ in memory of its founder Phillip Martin.

Mr Martin, who was proprietor of The Crown Hotel, established the festival in 1996 and was well ahead with plans for Easter’s music programme when he died of a heart attack aged 65 in November.

December 14, 2017
Nantwich Museum to welcome Wistaston Singers at Christmas

Nantwich Museum to welcome Wistaston Singers at Christmas

Nantwich Museum will host a sing-a-long concert with Wistaston Singers.

The Wistaston Singers will lead the drop-in event of Christmas music at 11am on Saturday December 16.

December 10, 2017
Santa Claus kept busy in Nantwich Bookshop Grotto

Santa Claus kept busy in Nantwich Bookshop Grotto

By Jonathan White
Santa Claus has taken time off from his busy schedule to meet and hand out presents to boys and girls in Nantwich.

He has set up a town centre branch of his Grotto upstairs in the attic of the Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge on High Street in the centre of Nantwich.

December 6, 2017
Nantwich Civic Society celebrates 50 years at museum event

Nantwich Civic Society celebrates 50 years at museum event

More than 60 members and guests gathered in Nantwich Museum to celebrate 50 years of Nantwich Civic Society.

The organisation has been serving the community and town to ensure conservation, good design and practical volunteering thrives.

November 29, 2017
More Christmas events for Nantwich families in December

More Christmas events for Nantwich families in December

More Christmas events are coming your way as Nantwich families see in the festive month of December.

Santa returns to Nantwich Civic Hall with another fun-filled Christmas Show this Saturday December 2.

November 28, 2017
Crewe Christmas lights switch on hailed big success

Crewe Christmas lights switch on hailed big success

By Jonathan White
Families young and old packed in to Crewe town centre for the annual Christmas lights switch on.

Entertainment on the Market Square included music from TheFunkyChoir.com, Ruskin High School Choir and Ruskin High School Dance Team.

November 25, 2017
Nantwich Museum to stage Christmas Craft Fayre

Nantwich Museum to stage Christmas Craft Fayre

Nantwich Museum’s popular Christmas Craft Fayre will take place this weekend, November 25.

The event will feature goods made by the museum’s Craft Group, and will take place 10.30am to 3pm.

November 20, 2017
Acclaimed children’s author Matt Buckingham to visit Nantwich Library

Acclaimed children’s author Matt Buckingham to visit Nantwich Library

Top children’s author Matt Buckingham will be telling stories when he visits Nantwich Library later this month.

Something fishy will be going on when Matt drops in on Saturday November 25, when he will be bringing his much-loved character Bright Stanley to the Beam Street venue.

November 16, 2017
Reaseheath College to stage Christmas Artisan Market in Nantwich

Reaseheath College to stage Christmas Artisan Market in Nantwich

Shoppers have the chance to buy original gifts from local craftspeople at a Christmas Artisan Market being held at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

The market will be staged on Saturday December 2, when the college’s mini zoo will also be open with a special visit from Father Christmas.

November 15, 2017
Remembrance Sunday service in Nantwich town centre

Remembrance Sunday service in Nantwich town centre

The traditional Remembrance Sunday parade and service will take place in Nantwich town centre this weekend.

There will be a parade of dignitaries and representatives from Royal British Legion starting at Nantwich Civic Hall at 2.30pm on Sunday, November 12.

November 10, 2017
Nantwich youngsters can win chance to turn on town’s Christmas lights

Nantwich youngsters can win chance to turn on town’s Christmas lights

Youngsters in Nantwich are being given the chance to turn on the town’s Christmas Lights later this month.

Nantwich Town Council is staging a competition with one lucky winner joining town Mayor Cllr Penny Butterill for the big switch-on.

November 7, 2017
Thousands enjoy Bonfire and fireworks celebrations across Crewe and Nantwich

Thousands enjoy Bonfire and fireworks celebrations across Crewe and Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people enjoyed traditional Bonfire Night celebrations over the weekend, including large organised displays at Queens Park in Crewe, Willaston and Audlem.

Crewe and Nantwich Lions staged their annual Bonfire and Fireworks Display at Queens Park last night (November 5).

November 6, 2017