Community Events

St Anne’s School Nantwich to stage Blitz Fireworks display

St Anne’s School Nantwich to stage Blitz Fireworks display

St Anne’s School in Nantwich is to host its firework night on Friday October 28.

The event will start at 5.30pm and run until 8pm, with a barbecue, drinks and a fairground.

October 23, 2016
Nantwich Christmas lights competition for youngster to help switch-on

Nantwich Christmas lights competition for youngster to help switch-on

A Nantwich youngster has the chance to help Olympic stars Bryony Page and Andrew Small switch on the town’s Christmas lights.

Nantwich Town Council is to hold a competition for youngsters, with the winner going on stage alongside the Rio medal winners on the night of switch-on.

October 22, 2016
Reaseheath College to stage Apple Festival in Nantwich

Reaseheath College to stage Apple Festival in Nantwich

Reaseheath College is to stage its popular Apple Festival this weekend.

Hundreds of local families will get to the core of fruit growing at the Nantwich college’s annual event on October 22 and 23.

October 20, 2016
Thousands expected at Nantwich Spooktacula on Dorfold Park

Thousands expected at Nantwich Spooktacula on Dorfold Park

Thousands of people are expected to cram in to Dorfold Park in Nantwich for the town’s annual Spooktacula.

Labelled as ‘Cheshire’s Premier Haunting Event’, the Spooktacula will be held on Saturday October 29 at the Nantwich Showground off the A534.

October 19, 2016
FA Skills football sessions for girls organised for Nantwich

FA Skills football sessions for girls organised for Nantwich

A free FA skills girls-only football session is being staged in Nantwich.

The training session will be held during the half-term, on Wednesday October 26, 2-4pm at Nantwich Town FC.

October 12, 2016
Nantwich Words and Music Festival ticket sales soar

Nantwich Words and Music Festival ticket sales soar

Organisers of Nantwich’s Words & Music Festival predict the best Festival yet, as ticket sales rocket.

Fans of original music and literature from across the region will travel to Nantwich for the ninth annual event from October 10-16.

October 4, 2016
Beeston Castle to stage popular Autumn Fair

Beeston Castle to stage popular Autumn Fair

A celebration of autumn comes to Beeston Castle and Woodland Park on October 1 and 2.

The English Heritage castle near Nantwich celebrates its annual Autumn Fair with falconry displays, music, foraging, local craftsmen, wildlife groups, and even a dog show.

September 26, 2016
Third NanoCon entertains hundreds at Nantwich Civic Hall

Third NanoCon entertains hundreds at Nantwich Civic Hall

Hundreds of sci-fi fans flocked to Nantwich for the third NanoCon event at the Civic Hall.

The main hall featured a collectors market of stalls, selling collectable merchandise, hand-made goods and artwork, and ample autograph and photo opportunities with stars of TV and the movies.

September 21, 2016
Nantwich Pre-School Playgroup celebrates 50th anniversary

Nantwich Pre-School Playgroup celebrates 50th anniversary

Staff at Nantwich Pre-School Playgroup will be celebrating their half century with a special birthday bash.

The group, which opened back in 1966, is staging a 50th anniversary at Nantwich Cricket Club on Whitehouse Lane on September 25.

September 20, 2016
Mr Dabber Trail winners taste success at Nantwich Food Festival

Mr Dabber Trail winners taste success at Nantwich Food Festival

Mr Dabber Trail winners at Nantwich Food Festival are all smiles after collecting their prizes.

The trail was organised as part of the three-day foodie spectacular around the town.

September 17, 2016
Audlem RNLI Festival to be staged at Overwater Marina

Audlem RNLI Festival to be staged at Overwater Marina

The Audlem RNLI Festival will take place at the Overwater Marina near Nantwich on September 3 and 4.

A Boatshare Event takes place on the Saturday where there will be refreshments, licensed bar, cream teas, ice cream and more.

August 29, 2016
“Whispering” Bob Harris set for Nantwich Words and Music Festival return

“Whispering” Bob Harris set for Nantwich Words and Music Festival return

By Kirsty Rollings
Radio and TV presenter “Whispering” Bob Harris says he can’t wait to return to Nantwich as a headline act at the Words & Music Festival.

The legendary Radio 2 DJ will be returning to Nantwich nine years after he first appeared at the festival.

August 28, 2016
Nantwich Show 2016 spectacular captured in pictures

Nantwich Show 2016 spectacular captured in pictures

Tens of thousands of visitors packed into another hugely successful Nantwich Show at Dorfold Park.

And the incredible annual event was also captured in these spectacular pictures.

July 29, 2016