Community Events

Nantwich Museum to stage Pancake Day and workshops

Nantwich Museum to stage Pancake Day and workshops

Nantwich Museum will be having some flipping fun when it joins in on Pancake Day.

Pancakes and refreshments will be available from 11am until 1pm in the Millennium Gallery at the museum on Pillory Street.

February 13, 2015
Shavington Village to stage “Pantomime Voyages of Sinbad”

Shavington Village to stage “Pantomime Voyages of Sinbad”

The annual Shavington village pantomime is set to entertain audiences when it stages a week of performances.

“The Pantomime Voyages of Sinbad” is this year’s epic show presented by Shavington Village Festival Committee.

January 22, 2015
Holly Holy Day’s “Battle of Nantwich” to pull in thousands of visitors

Holly Holy Day’s “Battle of Nantwich” to pull in thousands of visitors

Thousands of people and hundreds of soldiers are set to descend on Nantwich for Holly Holy Day.

The annual event, this Saturday January 24, celebrates the Battle of Nantwich of 1644 – a key battle during the English Civil War.

January 17, 2015
Nantwich Toy and Train Fair planned for Civic Hall

Nantwich Toy and Train Fair planned for Civic Hall

Nantwich Toy and Train Fair will take place in the town next month.

The event will be staged at Nantwich Civic Hall, on Market Street, on Saturday February 28.

January 16, 2015
Carers Centre to raise awareness in Nantwich and Crewe

Carers Centre to raise awareness in Nantwich and Crewe

A carers charity is to set up a stall in Nantwich and Crewe libraries to raise awareness.

Cheshire & Warrington Carers Centre has been providing information, advice and support to carers across Cheshire for 20 years.

January 15, 2015
Wistaston Singers and Crewe Concert Band stage Christmas concerts

Wistaston Singers and Crewe Concert Band stage Christmas concerts

By Jonathan White
The Wistaston Singers annual Christmas Carol Concert takes place this Saturday December 13.

It will be held from 3pm at St Stephen’s Methodist Church, Gainsborough Road, Crewe.

December 12, 2014
Nantwich carols concert celebrates 25 years of Marie Curie group

Nantwich carols concert celebrates 25 years of Marie Curie group

A concert is being staged in Nantwich to celebrate 25 years of the South Cheshire Support Group of Marie Curie Cancer Care.

The group, started by Ray Stafford, is the longest-established, continuously-running support group in the country.

December 10, 2014
Nantwich to host traditional Christmas market on December 13

Nantwich to host traditional Christmas market on December 13

Nantwich will host a traditional Christmas market in the town square this Saturday December 13.

There will be a range of stalls selling alternative vintage and handmade items, clothing and decorations at the market.

December 9, 2014
Highfields School in Nantwich to stage Christmas Fayre

Highfields School in Nantwich to stage Christmas Fayre

It’s time for some festive fun at the Highfields School Christmas Fayre on Sunday December 7.

Santa will be in his grotto and his helpers will be manning lots of stalls including “Guess the name of the Chatwins gingerbread man”, the “secret present wrapping room”, and “adopt a teddy bear”.

December 3, 2014
RSPCA in Nantwich to stage Christmas Fair November 30

RSPCA in Nantwich to stage Christmas Fair November 30

The RSPCA centre in Nantwich is staging its Christmas Fair in Stapeley tomorrow (November 30).

The event, at the wildlife centre and cattery on London Road, will run from 11am to 3pm.

November 29, 2014
Hundreds turn out for Crewe Christmas lights switch-on

Hundreds turn out for Crewe Christmas lights switch-on

By Jonathan White
The Crewe Christmas lights switch-on took place on the Crewe Town Square.

Entertainment included Ruskin Soul Band, Ruskin Blue Bin Drummers, Matrix Cheer Squad, and Nantwich-based TheFunkyChoir.com

November 28, 2014
UK Triathlon backs Festive Fun Run at Queens Park

UK Triathlon backs Festive Fun Run at Queens Park

Father Christmas will be joined by hundreds of friends at the Festive Fun Run in Queens Park on Sunday December 7.

The event, organised by Friends of Queens Park, will see young and old taking part in a 3k or 5k run – or enjoy a gentle stroll with youngsters and a giant Snowman!

November 27, 2014
Heritage Opera to stage festive treat at St Mary’s Church

Heritage Opera to stage festive treat at St Mary’s Church

Heritage Opera is in Nantwich to stage a festive performance at St Mary’s Church.

Their “Passion for Christmas” show will include seasonal operatic arias, carols, and classic songs.

November 27, 2014