Community Events

Revamped Venetian Marina near Nantwich plans Open Day

Revamped Venetian Marina near Nantwich plans Open Day

The Venetian Marina near Nantwich is to hold am open day for narrowboat novices and old hands alike! The event at the Cholmondeston venue will feature industry experts, value for money narrowboats, refreshments, trips up the Shropshire Union Canal and entertainment.

March 3, 2014
David Wilson Homes to unveil latest plans at Nantwich meeting

David Wilson Homes to unveil latest plans at Nantwich meeting

Housing developers are to present their second phase plans for land at the former Stapeley Water Gardens site in Nantwich. Representatives of David Wilson Homes will be attending a meeting of Stapeley Parish Council later this week.

March 3, 2014
Nantwich St Mary’s Church to stage St John Passion concert

Nantwich St Mary’s Church to stage St John Passion concert

Nantwich St Mary’s Church will host the North West ‘s premier performance of St John Passion in April. The performance, by renowned composer Bob Chilcott, will take place on Sunday April 6 (Passion Sunday) at 7.30pm.

February 28, 2014
Nantwich Museum offers pancake treat on Shrove Tuesday

Nantwich Museum offers pancake treat on Shrove Tuesday

Nantwich Museum will be joining in the Pancake Day fun on Shrove Tuesday. The Pillory Street venue will be offering home made pancakes and refreshments from 11am until 1pm on March 4.

February 27, 2014
New Nantwich coffee club launches at Broad Lane Methodist

New Nantwich coffee club launches at Broad Lane Methodist

A new coffee morning club is launching in Nantwich. The Monday Morning Coffee Club, aimed at older residents, will be hosted by Broad Lane Methodist Chapel on Audlem Road.

February 20, 2014
Nantwich Museum stages half-term drawing workshops

Nantwich Museum stages half-term drawing workshops

School half-term workshops are taking place at Nantwich Museum this week. The “Lets Draw” workshops will explore a number of different styles and techniques, will be held on Wednesday and Thursday February 19 and 20.

February 18, 2014
Thousands expected at Reaseheath College Nantwich lambing weekends

Thousands expected at Reaseheath College Nantwich lambing weekends

Nantwich families can enjoy twice the fun if they visit the town’s Reaseheath College in March. Preparations are in hand for the college’s popular lambing events and the campus zoo will also be open to the public on the first two weekends in March.

February 7, 2014
Pic special: Thousands enjoy “Battle of Nantwich” despite storms

Pic special: Thousands enjoy “Battle of Nantwich” despite storms

By Jonathan White Thousands braved thunder and lightning in Nantwich to enjoy the Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich & Winter Fayre”. Sealed Knot troops paraded down Welsh Row to the town centre where they lined up for inspection.

January 26, 2014
Holly Holy Day organisers say rain won’t spoil Nantwich event

Holly Holy Day organisers say rain won’t spoil Nantwich event

Organisers of the “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day are confident it will go ahead despite more heavy rain. The event, which end with the re-enactment of the Roundheads v Cavaliers battle on Mill Island, is set to pull in thousands of visitors to the town tomorrow (January 25).

January 24, 2014
Nantwich children to parade on “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day

Nantwich children to parade on “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day

Scores of Nantwich youngsters will take part in a historical parade as part of the “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day event. Children aged from just two to 16 will be involved in the parade which sets off from Nantwich Museum.

January 20, 2014
Nantwich Town Council to commemorate Holocaust Day

Nantwich Town Council to commemorate Holocaust Day

Nantwich Town Council is to commemorate Holocaust Day with a Book of Remembrance. The book will be based at Nantwich Civic Hall and open for anyone to sign.

January 14, 2014
“Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day set to be biggest in Nantwich

“Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day set to be biggest in Nantwich

This month’s Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment is set to be the largest celebration yet, say organisers. The event, scheduled for Saturday January 25, includes the biggest programme of events than any other year.

January 6, 2014
Nantwich Methodist Church to house town’s first community cinema

Nantwich Methodist Church to house town’s first community cinema

Church volunteers in Nantwich have clubbed together to launch the town’s first community cinema! Nantwich Methodist Church in Hospital Street is behind the “Nantwich Family Films@4” project.

December 27, 2013