St Luke’s Hospice lights up Nantwich with Christmas Tree Festival
A Christmas Tree Festival is taking place in Nantwich this weekend in aid of St Luke’s Hospice.
The festival of 40 twinkling trees will also feature a “Christmas Cinema”.
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Drone expert unveils aerial photography book at Nantwich event
By Jonathan White
Aerial photographer Rob Higgins has unveiled his new book “Britain’s Railways from the Air” at an event at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge.
For his book Rob captured dozens of aerial photographs, taken with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone, to provide a unique perspective of the history and workings of Britain’s railways.
Magical Woodland Christmas experience to launch at Blakemere
The festive Magical Woodland experience is all set to be opened at Blakemere Village in Cheshire.
The ‘Magical Woodland’ is the region’s biggest and best Christmas Light Trail
Santa’s Sleigh route for 2023 revealed for Nantwich!
It’s unveiled! Santa’s Sleigh Route for 2023 has been unveiled by Crewe & Nantwich Round Table.
Families can now start to plan so youngsters can meet Santa on the ever-popular Christmas Float.
Thousands enjoy charity fireworks event at Queens Park in Crewe
By Jonathan White
Thousands of people attended the annual Crewe Lions Club ‘Charity Fireworks Display’ at Queens Park in Crewe on Sunday.
The park gates were opened at 5pm, the bonfire (making a return this year) was lit at 6:30pm and the fireworks started at 8pm.
Firework displays taking place in and around Nantwich this weekend
A number of local firework displays are taking place in and around Nantwich this weekend, weather permitting!
This list has been compiled by writer and photographer Jonathan White.
Nantwich Food Awards winners announced at Civic Hall ceremony
The best Nantwich pubs, restaurants and other food outlets were celebrated last night at the 2023 Nantwich Food Awards 2023.
Dozens of popular eateries and food places were celebrated at the event last night at Nantwich Civic Hall.
Nantwich singer hits stage in support of Brit star Rumer
By Jonathan White
Thousands of people enjoyed a range of live shows during another successful Nantwich “Words and Music Festival”.
The 16th annual festival took place across different venues, ending on Sunday night with headliners Ocean Colour Scene at Nantwich Civic Hall.
Haydn Jones centenary exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum
“The Street is my Studio” exhibition celebrating the centenary of local artist J. Haydn Jones (1923-2023), has opened at Nantwich Museum.
It is being staged in the Community Gallery of the Pillory Street venue and will run until Saturday 11 November.
Nantwich Players to host new show “Anything is Possible if You Think About It Hard Enough”
Nantwich Players Studio are to perform a new two-hander production next month, called “Anything is possible if you think about it hard enough”.
The play is written by Cordelia O’Neill and directed by Anastasia Newton.
Peacock Railway charity day raises money for Nantwich Foodbank
By Jonathan White
A charity open day held at the miniature-gauge Peacock Railway in Nantwich has raised vital funds.
The rides were organised by the members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society and took place on their premises behind The Peacock Inn in Willaston.
Cheshire Wildlife Trust to stage Big Wild Walk initiative
Cheshire Wildlife Trust’s Big Wild Walk is back and takes place from October 16-30.
The trust’s new ambassador Rhiane Fatinikun, founder of Black Girls Hike, and TV presenter Steve Brown are championing the Big Wild Walk this year.
Nantwich Words and Music Festival returns in October
October sees the return of Nantwich’s popular Words and Music Festival, with massive names like Ocean Colour Scene, Rumer and PP Arnold performing live.
The event, which runs from October 9-15 inclusive, has been bringing household names from music and poetry to the town since 2008
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