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“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
Nantwich Museum plans Holly Holy Day events in January

Nantwich Museum plans Holly Holy Day events in January

Nantwich Museum is planning a series of events to help celebrate Holly Holy Day in the town on January 25. The venue has lined up speakers and exhibitions to commemorate the 370th anniversary of the Battle of Nantwich.

December 23, 2013
Hundreds enjoy Wistaston Community Christmas concert

Hundreds enjoy Wistaston Community Christmas concert

By Jonathan White Hundreds enjoyed Wistaston Community Council’s annual Christmas Concert took place at St Mary’s Church Hall in Wistaston. It featured Wells Green Choir and musicians from Shavington High School’s Concert Band.

December 20, 2013
Nantwich Education Partnership to stage child online safety workshop

Nantwich Education Partnership to stage child online safety workshop

Nantwich schools are to host a workshop to help parents keep youngsters safe from the dangers of the internet. The Nantwich Education Partnership (NEP) is to stage the one-off CEOP event at Wyche Primary School.

December 16, 2013
Small Business Saturday backed by Nantwich campaigners

Small Business Saturday backed by Nantwich campaigners

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce and Nantwich Town Council have joined forces in support of Small Business Saturday. The campaign is aimed at encouraging people to keep using their small local businesses and traders in Nantwich.

December 11, 2013
Organisers of Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on hail event huge success

Organisers of Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on hail event huge success

Organisers of the Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on have hailed this year’s event as a big success. Thousands packed into the town centre for the traditional switch on last weekend.

December 6, 2013
Wistaston Singers latest performances unveiled

Wistaston Singers latest performances unveiled

Wistaston Singers are performing two events in the next few days. They will be singing on Crewe Town Square by Marks & Spencer later today (December 5) in aid of St Luke’s Hospice.

December 5, 2013
NSPCC to stage Carols by Candlelight at St Mary’s in Nantwich

NSPCC to stage Carols by Candlelight at St Mary’s in Nantwich

The NSPCC is inviting people to a Carols by Candlelight concert in Nantwich to raise funds for the children’s charity. The concert takes place in St Mary’s Church, Nantwich, tomorrow (December 5).

December 4, 2013
Santa sets up his busy Grotto at Nantwich Bookshop

Santa sets up his busy Grotto at Nantwich Bookshop

By Jonathan White Santa has been busy in his Grotto created by the Rotary Club of Nantwich. He’s taken time off from his busy schedule to meet and hand out presents to children in the town.

December 3, 2013
Nantwich to stage “Santa Dash” fun run in aid of Hope House Hospice

Nantwich to stage “Santa Dash” fun run in aid of Hope House Hospice

Hundreds of Santas will be dashing around Nantwich this weekend – in aid of Hope House Children’s Hospice. The traditional Nantwich Festive Fun Run takes place this Sunday December 8 through the town centre, starting in the town square.

December 2, 2013
Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Christmas Lights event

Thousands pack Nantwich town centre for Christmas Lights event

Thousands of people packed into Nantwich town square to celebrate the Christmas Lights switch-on. TV vet Steve Leonard switched on the lights and families gathered together to watch a Blitz fireworks show.

December 1, 2013
Christmas Lights switch-on creates a big bang in Crewe

Christmas Lights switch-on creates a big bang in Crewe

The Crewe Christmas lights switch-on took place on the town square in front of hundreds of excited families. There was entertainment from Shavington-based jazz musician Tom Seals and Katy Perry tribute K T Perry.

November 29, 2013