Community Events

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
Hospital to stage Remembrance Service for children who died

Hospital to stage Remembrance Service for children who died

A remembrance service will take place to celebrate the lives of Crewe and Nantwich children and babies who have died.

The annual service is organised by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT), which manages Crewe’s Leighton Hospital.

November 4, 2017
RallyFest at Cholmondeley Castle delights massive crowds

RallyFest at Cholmondeley Castle delights massive crowds

By Jonathan White
RallyFest returned to Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire after its debut at the venue last year.

The event provided a family-friendly full day of thrilling entertainment for visitors of all ages.

November 1, 2017
PICTURE SPECIAL: Thousands enjoy another sparkling Nantwich Spooktacular

PICTURE SPECIAL: Thousands enjoy another sparkling Nantwich Spooktacular

Thousands of people young and old marvelled at a stunning firework display and enjoyed Halloween fancy dress at another successful Nantwich Spooktacular.

The weather was kind and visitors from across the region packed in to Dorfold Park showground to enjoy the annual event.

October 29, 2017
Thousands expected for Nantwich Spooktacular at Dorfold Park

Thousands expected for Nantwich Spooktacular at Dorfold Park

Families young and old are expected to descend on Nantwich Show Ground this weekend for the annual Nantwich Spooktacular.

The show features a funfair and 3,000-firework display at Dorfold Park.

October 26, 2017
Strictly fans can enjoy free dance sessions at Nantwich Civic Hall

Strictly fans can enjoy free dance sessions at Nantwich Civic Hall

Strictly fans can put their best foot forward and take advantage of free dancing sessions in Nantwich.

The Civic Hall is inviting customers to join their Wednesday afternoon Tea Dance sessions for free until January 2018.

October 25, 2017
Nantwich Museum to host half-term workshops

Nantwich Museum to host half-term workshops

Autumn craft workshops including quizzes and trails will take place at Nantwich Museum during school half-term.

The workshops will be held on Wednesday and Thursday October 25-26.

October 14, 2017
Words and Music Festival wows audiences in Nantwich

Words and Music Festival wows audiences in Nantwich

The tenth Words and Music Festival in Nantwich is hitting all the right notes with fans, say organisers.

The week-long festival has pulled in crowds to eight venues around the town, with tickets still available for some shows.

October 12, 2017
Newly formed South and West Cheshire College to stage three-campus event

Newly formed South and West Cheshire College to stage three-campus event

The recently formed West Cheshire College and South Cheshire College are hosting an Open Evening across all three of its campuses.

Young people from Nantwich and Crewe can find out more about courses and apprenticeships at the evening, on October 9 from 5.30pm to 8pm at its Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester bases.

October 5, 2017
Nantwich Singers team up with children’s choir for special concert

Nantwich Singers team up with children’s choir for special concert

The Nantwich Singers are teaming up with local children’s choir SING!@StMary’s and young singers from Brine Leas School for a one-off performance.

They will perform together John Rutter’s “Mass of the Children” at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich on October 14.

October 3, 2017
Beeston Castle to stage Autumn Fair this weekend

Beeston Castle to stage Autumn Fair this weekend

A celebration of autumn comes to Beeston Castle and Woodland Park this weekend as the castle celebrates its annual Autumn Fair.

Falconry displays, music and other outdoor entertainments are on offer as well as a chance to explore the castle’s 4,000-year history and 40 acres of woodland park.

October 2, 2017
Crewe singer Oli Ng to perform at Nantwich Words & Music Festival

Crewe singer Oli Ng to perform at Nantwich Words & Music Festival

Crewe based singer-songwriter Oli Ng is set to open Nantwich’s iconic Words & Music Festival, by supporting indie rock trio, Little Comets.

The week-long festival hosts live and original music and poetry, welcoming the likes of The Magic Numbers, Echo and the Bunneymen’s Ian Mchulloch and Dr John Cooper Clarke over its ten-year history.

October 2, 2017