By Jonathan White The 36th annual Wistaston Fireworks Display went off with a bang as hundreds of villagers came out to support the events. The event began with the judging of the children’s best pumpkin and best fancy dress competitions.
A Nantwich primary school is gearing up for its third annual Fireworks celebration. St Anne’s Catholic Primary School, on Wellington Road, will stage the event next Friday November 8.
Thousands of people are set to enjoy Halloween and Bonfire Night events in and around Nantwich over the next two weeks. One of the biggest events takes place this Saturday (October 26) with the Nantwich Spooktacular at Dorfold Park.
Nantwich shoppers were bedazzled by “witches” selling tickets to a massive community bonfire and fireworks night. Staff of Blitz Fireworks, in Crewe, were busy dealing with hundreds of people looking forward to Spooktacular 2013 at Dorfold Park.
The Wistaston Community Council fireworks display takes place on November 2. The event, which starts at 6.30pm, is being staged at the Eric Swan Sports Ground (The Brittles) behind Wistaston Church Lane Primary School.
Youngsters on half-term can enjoy a “Gnomes and Fairies Day” at Nantwich Library tomorrow (October 22) Children between the ages of 4-8 can go along dressed in their favourite fairy or gnome outfit and enjoy an enchanting morning of stories and craft.
Talented Wrenbury residents near Nantwich have helped grow £20.13 into a staggering £1,500 as part of a new scheme. The idea began at St Margaret’s Church, in Wrenbury, where members of the congregation were given just over £20 to launch with.
Teams are being invited to enter the annual quiz for the Fred Lorimer Trophy in Wistaston, near Nantwich. The quiz will take place in Wistaston Memorial Hall and Community Centre on Church Lane, Wistaston, on Tuesday October 22.
Nantwich Town councillors have agreed a deal to bring more events to town – including a “boy band” tribute during the World Cup! The council has joined with Cheshire-based Warble Entertainment to offer more varied entertainment at Nantwich Civic Hall.
Nantwich Museum is to stage a number of events over the next two weeks after welcoming special guests to the venue. Mayor of Cheshire East Council Cllr Dorothy Flude visited the Pillory Street facility.
A Nantwich man’s new novel set in the town during the Civil War is to launch at Nantwich Bookshop later this month. David Wilson’s story, “The Winter Siege”, is set in Nantwich when Civil War raged through the country.
Cheshire fire crews will be rolling into Nantwich next week to offer drivers some winter advice. They are teaming up with other agencies to carry out free safety checks on cars as part of their campaign for safer roads in Cheshire.
Pubs, shops and residents across Nantwich are celebrating as winners of the latest Nantwich in Bloom competition. Judges spent days visiting the scores of entries to the 2013 event which celebrates those who have gone the extra mile to add colour to their premises.
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