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Hundreds enjoy South Cheshire Model Engineering Society open day

Hundreds enjoy South Cheshire Model Engineering Society open day

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of visitors enjoyed the late summer sun at the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society open day in Nantwich.

Train rides, displays and demonstrations were held during the event held at the society’s base behind the Peacock Hotel, on Crewe Road, Willaston.

September 14, 2014
Second antiques market set for Nantwich town square

Second antiques market set for Nantwich town square

A second antiques market of the summer will be staged in Nantwich Town Square tomorrow (September 13).

Organised by V&A Fairs, the event is being put on in conjunction with Nantwich Town Council.

September 12, 2014
First World War food talk to be held at Nantwich Museum

First World War food talk to be held at Nantwich Museum

A second talk in a series accompanying the “Nantwich and the First World War” exhibition will be staged today (September 3) at 3pm.

Bill Pearson, of Reaseheath College, will speak at Nantwich Museum on Food Production around the time of World War 1.

September 3, 2014
Nantwich Museum creates buzz over Food and Drink Festival event

Nantwich Museum creates buzz over Food and Drink Festival event

A Nantwich Museum exhibition during the town’s Food and Drink Festival is sure to create a buzz – with the focus on bees!

The Pillory Street venue, which will be open 10.30-4.30pm during the three-day festival, has a First World War exhibition on show.

August 29, 2014
Camra three-day Nantwich Beer Festival to open – in Crewe!

Camra three-day Nantwich Beer Festival to open – in Crewe!

Beer lovers will be in heaven this weekend at the Camra Nantwich Beer festival.

The festival is now relocated and will be staged at the Railway Heritage Centre in Crewe.

August 28, 2014
Nantwich Library to host free “Learn My Way” computer sessions

Nantwich Library to host free “Learn My Way” computer sessions

Nantwich Library is offering people a chance to learn computer skills in a relaxed environment.

New “Learn My Way” sessions funded by Government will offer support by professional staff and IT buddies.

August 25, 2014
Brit pop giants Dodgy to play at Nantwich Words and Music Festival

Brit pop giants Dodgy to play at Nantwich Words and Music Festival

More big name performers have been signed up to play at the Nantwich Words and Music Festival.

The latest addition is Dodgy (pictured), the Brit Pop giants from the early 1990s.

August 22, 2014
Nantwich Food and Drink Festival will give town £2 million boost

Nantwich Food and Drink Festival will give town £2 million boost

Nantwich’s eagerly-awaited Food and Drink Festival will boost the town’s economy by £2 million, say organisers.

They say the event, over the first weekend in September, promises to be bigger and better with more attractions, late night opening and larger marquees housing delicacies from across the globe.

August 15, 2014
Nantwich Family Films @4 to show The Incredibles after Facebook vote

Nantwich Family Films @4 to show The Incredibles after Facebook vote

Organisers of Nantwich Family Films @ 4 are asking people to come dressed up to their next screening!

A Facebook vote gave families a chance to choose from five modern classic family films.

August 13, 2014
Nantwich Litter Group to stage latest crackdown in Pillory Street

Nantwich Litter Group to stage latest crackdown in Pillory Street

Nantwich Litter Group volunteers will be holding a Group Pick this Saturday August 16.

Volunteers will be meeting at the end of Pillory Street, outside Laura Ashley, at 10am.

August 12, 2014
Oxfam store in Nantwich to join in Food and Drink Festival

Oxfam store in Nantwich to join in Food and Drink Festival

Nantwich’s Oxfam Books and Music shop will be joining in this year’s Food and Drink Festival.

Volunteers who run the store on Pepper Street are opening throughout the festival from Friday September 5 to Sunday September 7.

August 7, 2014
Richmond Village Nantwich opens vintage tea-room for August

Richmond Village Nantwich opens vintage tea-room for August

Staff and Residents of Richmond Village Nantwich will welcome the Mayor of Nantwich to open the centre’s new vintage tea-room.

Mayor Cllr Christine Farrall will be present with vice chairman of Crewe & Nantwich Royal British Legion and chairman elect for Cheshire Phil Dean at the opening tomorrow (August 1).

July 31, 2014
Nantwich all set for International Cheese Awards and annual Show

Nantwich all set for International Cheese Awards and annual Show

It’s all things cheese in Nantwich today – as hundreds from around the world compete at the International Cheese Awards.

A giant marquee set up on Dorfold Park showground is hosting the world’s biggest cheese competition.

July 29, 2014