Community Events

Nantwich Words & Music Festival to stage songwriting contest

Nantwich Words & Music Festival to stage songwriting contest

Organisers of the Nantwich Words & Music Festival are to stage the event’s first songwriting competition to mark its tenth year.

And the contest will be judged by industry experts, including BBC Radio 6 Music’s Early Breakfast Show host Chris Hawkins (pictured).

July 26, 2017
Thousands expected at Nantwich Show on Dorfold Park

Thousands expected at Nantwich Show on Dorfold Park

Organisers are expecting another full house at the popular Nantwich Show tomorrow – despite less than favourable weather forecast.

Thousands will descend on Nantwich Showground at Dorfold Park tomorrow morning for the annual event.

July 25, 2017
Superheroes enjoy their day out at Dorfold Hall in Nantwich

Superheroes enjoy their day out at Dorfold Hall in Nantwich

Superheroes took over at Dorfold Hall in Nantwich for a special day out which raised a staggering £10,000.

More than 1,000 people flocked to the Superheroes Picnic in aid of The Donna Louise Children’s Hospice and Ray of Hope.

July 21, 2017
Hundreds of visitors enjoy Nantwich Societies Spectacular Day

Hundreds of visitors enjoy Nantwich Societies Spectacular Day

Visitors packed in to Nantwich town square for the popular Societies Spectacular event.

More than 30 local groups and societies opened up stalls to promote what they do to a large audience in an event organised by Nantwich Town Council.

July 16, 2017
Nantwich Societies Spectacular returns to town square July 15

Nantwich Societies Spectacular returns to town square July 15

Club and Society members across South Cheshire will gather in Nantwich town centre to stage the popular Societies Spectacular.

The event will run between 10am and 2pm this Saturday July 15, to show off the huge breadth of activities that take place locally – and to give everyone the chance to get involved.

July 9, 2017
Nantwich Police Youth Fishing Contest set for August

Nantwich Police Youth Fishing Contest set for August

Planning is in full swing for this year’s Nantwich Police Youth Fishing Competition.

The popular event returns on Tuesday August 15 and young people aged 10 to 16 from across the area are being encouraged to sign up.

July 7, 2017
Nantwich Museum to stage summer guided walks

Nantwich Museum to stage summer guided walks

Nantwich Museum are staging a series of guided summer walks around the town.

There will be guided Riverside Walks arranged to run in conjunction with the major summer exhibition “River Weaver – a meander through time”.

July 6, 2017
Snugburys in Nantwich to stage charity Peter Rabbit party

Snugburys in Nantwich to stage charity Peter Rabbit party

Snugburys in Nantwich is to stage a Peter Rabbit Party this weekend, to celebrate the unveiling of the new 40ft structure after the original was burnt down.

The new 40ft straw sculpture was installed last week after staff and volunteers pulled together to resurrect the favourite Beatrix Potter character.

July 5, 2017
Audlem ‘Party on the Park’ entertains more than 2,500 people

Audlem ‘Party on the Park’ entertains more than 2,500 people

By Jonathan White
More than 2,500 people enjoyed the annual ‘Audlem Party on the Park’ as revellers partied in true 80s style.

Signal Radio presenter Dave Johnson returned as compere and introduced each band with his usual panache and witty humour.

July 2, 2017
Stapeley Grange RSPCA centre to stage Summer Fair

Stapeley Grange RSPCA centre to stage Summer Fair

Stapeley Grange RSPCA wildlife centre in Nantwich will hold its biggest fundraising event of this year tomorrow (July 2).

The London Road centre’s Summer Fair will take place from 10am to 4pm.

July 1, 2017
Nantwich Library to set Summer Reading Challenge for youngsters

Nantwich Library to set Summer Reading Challenge for youngsters

Youngsters in Nantwich are being encouraged to visit the town’s library during the school holidays and take part in the Summer Reading Challenge.

The popular annual event, designed for children aged four to 11, challenges children to read six or more books of their choice and visit the library at least four times.

June 28, 2017
Nantwich Museum unveils summer events around ‘River Weaver’ exhibition

Nantwich Museum unveils summer events around ‘River Weaver’ exhibition

Nantwich Museum has unveiled a programme of events alongside its major summer exhibition “River Weaver – a meander through time”.

The exhibition, which opens on Wednesday July 12, charts the story of how the river has shaped local history.

June 26, 2017
Artistic pupils in Nantwich to exhibit work for Skoolzfest 2017

Artistic pupils in Nantwich to exhibit work for Skoolzfest 2017

The artistic talents of Nantwich school children are being displayed at Nantwich Museum in the fifth Skoolzfest exhibition.

This year’s Skoolzfest 17 exhibition in the Millennium Gallery runs until Saturday July 1, taking the theme of ‘New Beginnings’.

June 21, 2017