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Thousands enjoy annual Spooktacular event in Nantwich

Thousands enjoy annual Spooktacular event in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people attended the 16th annual Alpha Omega Halloween Spooktacular at Dorfold Showground in Nantwich.

Shuttle buses carried passengers to and from the venue from the designated pickup points in Nantwich.

October 27, 2024
Nantwich traders plan Christmas Late Night Shopping event

Nantwich traders plan Christmas Late Night Shopping event

Nantwich’s independent traders are to host a Christmas Late Night Shopping event on Thursday November 28.

Those stores involved will be open until 8pm on that day to help shoppers hunting for local bargains.

October 26, 2024
Halloween and Bonfire events in and around Nantwich

Halloween and Bonfire events in and around Nantwich

Sparklers at the ready, the Halloween and Bonfire Night season in and around Nantwich is set to go off with a bang!

So we’ve pulled together a list of the organised events taking place where you can take family and friends to enjoy local fireworks fun.

October 22, 2024
“Step into Christmas” event heads for Crewe Lyceum

“Step into Christmas” event heads for Crewe Lyceum

It’s almost time to “Step Into Christmas” with a festive show that stops off in South Cheshire on its 35 venue tour next month.

The show, which features music from all the favourite Christmas songs, comes to Crewe Lyceum Theatre on Tuesday November 12.

October 6, 2024
Author Kate Mosse returns for Nantwich Bookshop talk

Author Kate Mosse returns for Nantwich Bookshop talk

By Jonathan White
International best-selling author Kate Mosse will return to Nantwich next month for the launch of her new novel “The Map of Bones”.

The event, organised by Nantwich Bookshop, will take place at Malbank School on Tuesday November 5. Doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pm start.

October 1, 2024
Lighting up Nantwich with Christmas Tree Festival

Lighting up Nantwich with Christmas Tree Festival

Nantwich is set to shine this November as St Luke’s Hospice hosts its Christmas Tree Festival once again.

Organisers say the festive celebration will be bigger and better than ever.

September 25, 2024
Brine Leas Academy in Nantwich to stage Open Evenings

Brine Leas Academy in Nantwich to stage Open Evenings

Brine Leas School in Nantwich is to stage two open evenings for year 7 and 12 admissions.

The year 7 admissions open evening takes place on Wednesday September 25, from 6.30-8.30pm.

September 20, 2024
Queen and ABBA to feature at Candlelight Concert in Nantwich

Queen and ABBA to feature at Candlelight Concert in Nantwich

A special Candlelight Concert celebrating the music of Queen and ABBA is to take place in St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

The church has teamed up with string quartet “Egerton Strings” to stage the concert planned for October 19.

September 5, 2024
Nantwich Food Festival set for bumper crowds next week

Nantwich Food Festival set for bumper crowds next week

Organisers of the Nantwich Food Festival are bracing themselves for bumper crowds when the event opens next week.

The three-day festival opens on Friday August 30 and runs until Sunday September 1.

August 21, 2024
Nantwich town square stages Societies Spectacular

Nantwich town square stages Societies Spectacular

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people packed in to Nantwich town square for the annual “Societies Spectacular” event on Saturday.

The event aims to give local voluntary groups and societies a chance to open stalls and promote what they do to a large audience.

August 19, 2024
Nantwich Food Festival welcome new exhibitors for 2024

Nantwich Food Festival welcome new exhibitors for 2024

Nantwich Food Festival organisers have unveiled a new set of exhibitors for the 2024 show later this month.

The festival takes place in Nantwich between August 30 and September 1, with tens of thousands of people expected to flock to the town.

August 5, 2024
Nantwich Food Festival steps out with new history walking tour

Nantwich Food Festival steps out with new history walking tour

Nantwich Food Festival has unveiled a tasty new attraction taking visitors on a walking tour of the town’s foodie heritage.

The Food History Walking Tour will take place over the festival weekend, August 30-September 1, and include visits to Nantwich Museum on Pillory Street, The Cheese Shop on Hospital Street, Nantwich Market on Market Street and The Black Lion on Welsh Row.

July 29, 2024
Steam & Vintage Rally in Nantwich enjoyed by hundreds

Steam & Vintage Rally in Nantwich enjoyed by hundreds

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the annual Steam & Vintage Rally at The Peacock Railway in Nantwich.

The free entry event was organised by the members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society and took place on their premises at the rear of The Peacock Inn in Willaston.

July 26, 2024