Community Events

BBC’s Beccy Meehan to switch on Nantwich Christmas Lights

BBC’s Beccy Meehan to switch on Nantwich Christmas Lights

BBC newsreader Beccy Meehan will be switching on the Nantwich Christmas Lights this year with thousands expected at the event on November 21.

Beccy will join Nantwich Mayor Cllr Andrew Martin and Father Christmas to flick the switch and light up the town square.

November 10, 2015
Thousands enjoy Queens Park bonfire and fireworks show

Thousands enjoy Queens Park bonfire and fireworks show

By Jonathan White
Thousands turned out to enjoy a bonfire and firework spectacular organised by Crewe and Nantwich Lions Club.

The event took place at Queens Park in Crewe, with fireworks supplied and choreographed by Blitz Fireworks of Crewe.

November 7, 2015
St Mary’s in Nantwich to stage Poppy Spectacular for Remembrance

St Mary’s in Nantwich to stage Poppy Spectacular for Remembrance

St Mary’s Church in Nantwich will stage a ‘poppy spectacular’ Remembrance to honour those killed in action.

The church has teamed up with the British Legion and Nantwich Town Council in memory of those who sacrificed themselves to secure and protect the nation.

November 3, 2015
St Luke’s Hospice to stage Community Christmas fair

St Luke’s Hospice to stage Community Christmas fair

St Luke’s Hospice is to hold its annual Community Christmas Fair on November 28.

The event, organised by St Luke’s nurses, will feature 60 stalls offering foods, clothes, games, children’s toys, treats and trinkets.

November 3, 2015
Thousands flock to Dorfold Park’s Nantwich Spooktacular

Thousands flock to Dorfold Park’s Nantwich Spooktacular

Kirsty Rollings
Thousands of people flocked to Dorfold Hall Park in Nantwich for Spooktacular 2015.

Frankenstein, jesters, witches and other spooky characters of all ages converged at the event for the fancy dress competition, fairground rides, a bonfire and fireworks.

November 1, 2015
Tickets selling fast for Nantwich Spooktacula fireworks event

Tickets selling fast for Nantwich Spooktacula fireworks event

Hundreds of families are lining up to join the Nantwich Spooktacula event – branded the North West’s largest Halloween themed fireworks display.

The show, on October 31, is organised by Blitz Fireworks and Nantwich Agricultural Society, who run the Nantwich Show.

October 25, 2015
St Anne’s School to stage Fireworks Night in Nantwich

St Anne’s School to stage Fireworks Night in Nantwich

St Anne’s School fireworks night in Nantwich takes place on Friday November 6.

There will be a barbecue, drinks and a fairground on the night, with gates opening at 5.30pm until 8pm.

October 24, 2015
Nantwich Museum to stage half-term workshops for children

Nantwich Museum to stage half-term workshops for children

Nantwich Museum is to stage workshops for youngsters during October half-term.

Autumn Crafts and Halloween are the topics for the workshops at the Pillory Street venue next week.

October 20, 2015
Highfields School in Nantwich to stage Fireworks and Fun night

Highfields School in Nantwich to stage Fireworks and Fun night

A Nantwich school is staging an evening of “Fireworks & Fun” tomorrow (October 16).

Highfields Primary, on Cumberland Avenue, will stage their annual fireworks display and family fun night from 6.30pm.

October 15, 2015
Movie heroes in Nantwich to promote town’s NANOCON event

Movie heroes in Nantwich to promote town’s NANOCON event

Comic heroes and movie characters arrived in Nantwich to help promote the town’s first ever comic-con event, called NANOCON.

Star Wars characters among others stormed the Civic Hall where Nantwich Mayor, Cllr Andrew Martin joined Shadow Trooper, Tusken Raider and Imperial Guard.

October 15, 2015
Words and Music Festival launches at Enzo in Nantwich

Words and Music Festival launches at Enzo in Nantwich

The 2015 Words and Music Festival was launched in a blaze of tasty pizza and foot-tapping tunes at Enzo last night (October 12)

The coffee shop on Nantwich town square hosted festival organisers, dignitaries, performers, local media and friends and family for the launch.

October 13, 2015
Nantwich and Crewe Libraries to stage ‘digital’ coffee mornings

Nantwich and Crewe Libraries to stage ‘digital’ coffee mornings

Crewe and Nantwich Libraries will be holding special digital coffee mornings to celebrate the 9th annual Get Online campaign.

The events will take place on Thursday October 15 at Nantwich and Friday October 16 at Crewe.

October 6, 2015
Nantwich-born author unveils latest work at Nantwich Bookshop

Nantwich-born author unveils latest work at Nantwich Bookshop

A Nantwich-born author will re-tell the story of the greatest ever attempted fraud in a talk at Nantwich Bookshop.

Nicholas Booth has spent five years researching and writing his new book, The Thieves of Threadneedle Street.

October 3, 2015