Community Events

BMX bike fans gather in South Cheshire for annual social ride

BMX bike fans gather in South Cheshire for annual social ride

By Jonathan White
Old school BMX bike fans from around the UK converged on South Cheshire for a social ride.

BMXers gathered for breakfast at Crewe Truck Stop Café off Weston Road, near Crewe railway station, for the annual ‘Crewe and Cheshire old school ride out’ event, organised by the ‘Crewe and Cheshire old school BMX club’.

June 7, 2023
Nantwich man wins top award at Vintage Rally

Nantwich man wins top award at Vintage Rally

By Jonathan White
Nantwich man Gerald Newbrook has won an inaugural award for the replica World War 1 Boy Scout Ambulance that he built.

Gerald, aged 77 and from Blakelow, displayed his vehicle at the annual Smallwood Vintage Rally.

June 6, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to stage live music fundraising event

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to stage live music fundraising event

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC are to host a live music event on Saturday June 17.

The “Party on the Pitches”, which marks the club’s centenary year, will feature five live bands including ones that played at the Nantwich Jazz and Blues festival.

June 3, 2023
Walk the Wingate helps raise thousands for charity

Walk the Wingate helps raise thousands for charity

Wrenbury charity The Wingate Centre hosted another successful “Walk the Wingate 3.5km” at Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, raising more than £3,000.

More than 140 took part the event, including 18 from sponsors Swansway Motor Group.

May 31, 2023
Nantwich Food Festival to host rearranged Volunteer Evening

Nantwich Food Festival to host rearranged Volunteer Evening

Nantwich Food Festival organisers have re-scheduled a “Welcome Evening” for new volunteers.

The event will now take place on Monday May 22 at 7pm in the Red Cow pub on Beam Street, Nantwich.

May 18, 2023
PIC SPECIAL: Family-focused fun at Reaseheath College Festival

PIC SPECIAL: Family-focused fun at Reaseheath College Festival

Thousands of visitors enjoyed a day of family focused fun when Reaseheath College open its Nantwich campus for its annual Family Festival.

As well as offering hundreds of activities and displays, the action-packed festival introduced visitors to modern facilities and technical advancements which are part of study at Reaseheath.

May 15, 2023
Reaseheath Family Festival to be staged Sunday May 14

Reaseheath Family Festival to be staged Sunday May 14

The countdown is on to the Reaseheath College Family Festival which is being held this Sunday May 14.

The event promises to be a fun-filled day out for all the family with a wide range of entertainment and activities.

May 10, 2023
UPDATE: *Cancellation of Nantwich Food Festival Volunteer Event*

UPDATE: *Cancellation of Nantwich Food Festival Volunteer Event*

Nantwich Food Festival organisers have had to cancel tonight’s (May 9) Volunteer Event at The Red Cow pub.

May 9, 2023
Bob Hope Table Tennis Academy officially opens in Nantwich

Bob Hope Table Tennis Academy officially opens in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
The Bob Hope Table Tennis Academy based in Nantwich has officially opened.

The opening was part of an all day table tennis festival held at the club’s purpose built facility on London Road at the Elim Church site.

May 9, 2023
Volunteers at Nantwich food festival

Nantwich Food Festival to stage volunteer events

Nantwich Food Festival organisers are staging a “welcome” event to encourage new volunteers to come forward.

The event takes place on Tuesday May 9 at the Red Cow pub on Beam Street from 7pm.

May 8, 2023
Aqueduct Boating Event near Nantwich set for July

Aqueduct Boating Event near Nantwich set for July

The Aqueduct Marina Boating Event, last held in 2019, will return in July this year.

The event is being held at the marina at Church Minshull near Nantwich between 10am – 4pm for day visitors and from 6pm until later for those who want to enjoy the evening’s entertainment.

May 4, 2023
Gardens open up to help raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice

Gardens open up to help raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice

Some of Cheshire’s most beautiful gardens are being opened up to the public for all to enjoy in aid of St Luke’s Hospice.

Several hospice supporters are opening their gardens this summer, while others who already open their gardens as part of the National Garden Scheme will raise money for the hospice through the sale of afternoon teas.

May 3, 2023
Nantwich Roots Festival to feature Ukraine Women’s Choir

Nantwich Roots Festival to feature Ukraine Women’s Choir

Nantwich Roots Festival – which runs from May 15 to 21 inclusive – is to stage a one-off event in aid of Ukraine featuring a Ukrainian choir!

Festival organisers were keen to dedicate one night of this year’s festival to a fundraiser, with all profits going to the Disasters Emergency Committee for the ongoing Humanitarian work in Ukraine.

May 2, 2023