Community Events

Hospice marks 20th Midnight Walk with Robbie Williams act

Hospice marks 20th Midnight Walk with Robbie Williams act

St Luke’s Hospice will be staging its 20th Midnight Walk event in June between Nantwich and Crewe.

And this year it will feature an evening of entertainment with a concert by popular Robbie Williams tribute act, Scott Borley.

April 8, 2024
Spitfires to take to the skies over Marbury Merry Days

Spitfires to take to the skies over Marbury Merry Days

By Jonathan White
A Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is set to fly overhead during the Marbury Merry Days festival in May.

The two-day traditional country fair will take place on Saturday and Sunday May 11-12.

April 7, 2024
Crewe Hall to host WPS unisex fashion show

Crewe Hall to host WPS unisex fashion show

Plans have been unveiled for a glamorous fashion show raising funds for a South Cheshire organisation dedicated to increasing security for women and girls.

Organisers at Alpha Omega Women Peace and Security (WPS) Foundation are inviting businesses to be part of their very special event at Crewe Hall in May.

March 23, 2024
Nantwich Food Festival set to wow crowds for 2024

Nantwich Food Festival set to wow crowds for 2024

The countdown to Nantwich Food Festival 2024 is underway with the three-day event now confirmed for Friday August 30, Saturday 31st and Sunday 1st September.

Festival exhibitor manager Julian Thompson revealed three quarters of available exhibitor spaces have already been booked.

March 20, 2024
Free activities for children across Cheshire East in April

Free activities for children across Cheshire East in April

Everybody Health & Leisure in Cheshire East are to stage free gym and swim membership and free places on their multi activity days during the Easter holidays.

These are for children and young people in receipt of benefits-related free school meals.

March 19, 2024
PIC SPECIAL: More than 1,200 take part in Nantwich 10K

PIC SPECIAL: More than 1,200 take part in Nantwich 10K

By Jonathan White
More than 1,200 runners took part in the third annual ‘Nantwich 10k’ road race yesterday (March 17).

The event, organised by RunThrough, took part in a loop on closed roads starting and finishing close to Nantwich town square.

March 18, 2024
Rock and roll author Suzan Holder to launch Nantwich Jazz Festival

Rock and roll author Suzan Holder to launch Nantwich Jazz Festival

Rock ‘n roll author Suzan Holder will be appearing in Nantwich to help launch this year’s Jazz Festival.

TV presenter Suzan, wife of Slade star Noddy, has written two romantic comedies with a musical theme, one featuring a Beatles fan and the other involving a mystery about Elvis Presley.

March 16, 2024
Bluebell Wood At Combermere Abbey

Combermere Abbey bluebell walks and house tours return

Combermere Abbey is opening up to run its popular Bluebell Walks and guided tours in 2024.

Visitors can explore Combermere by booking onto a tour of the house or a late spring trip to see the bluebells in its ancient woodlands.

March 9, 2024
Marbury Merry Days country fair set for May date

Marbury Merry Days country fair set for May date

By Jonathan White
The 43rd ‘Marbury Merry Days’ two-day traditional country fair will take place on Saturday and Sunday May 11 and 12.

Gates will open at 12.30pm and the fair takes place in the field next to St Michael & All Angels Parish Church and Marbury Big Mere, near Wrenbury.

February 28, 2024
Next Dabbers Dash to mark Women’s History Month

Next Dabbers Dash to mark Women’s History Month

By Jonathan White
The next Dabbers Dash event in Nantwich will mark Women’s History Month.

The popular free event sees scores of participants walking, running and cycling around Barony Park and Sandford Road in Nantwich one Saturday each month.

February 25, 2024
Final chance to view exhibition on Crewe suffragist Ada Chew

Final chance to view exhibition on Crewe suffragist Ada Chew

An exhibition paying tribute to Crewe suffragist Ada Chew is moving to a final venue in the town before leaving the area.

Hundreds of people have visited the display since it opened at Crewe Market Hall last July and then moved to the town library and Queen’s Park café.

February 12, 2024
Student Ruby Pytlasinska  with a Reaseheath lamb

Sheep virus forces change to popular Reaseheath lambing event

A virus affecting flocks of sheep has forced Reaseheath College in Nantwich to change plans for its popular lambing event.

The virus can lead to complications in pregnancy and cause some lambs to be born deformed.

February 7, 2024
Battle of Nantwich – “Holly Holy Day” – schedule

Battle of Nantwich – “Holly Holy Day” – schedule

Activities begin at 10am today (January 27) for the annual Battle of Nantwich re-enactment.

There are general activities around the town centre between 10am and 12.45pm.

January 27, 2024