Community Events

Wrenbury residents boost church funds with “Treasures” scheme

Wrenbury residents boost church funds with “Treasures” scheme

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.

October 17, 2013
Fred Lorimer Trophy up for grabs at annual Wistaston quiz

Fred Lorimer Trophy up for grabs at annual Wistaston quiz

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.

October 17, 2013
Nantwich Town Council agrees entertainment deal for Civic Hall

Nantwich Town Council agrees entertainment deal for Civic Hall

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.

October 14, 2013
Nantwich Museum to stage more talks and activities in October

Nantwich Museum to stage more talks and activities in October

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.

October 14, 2013
Nantwich Bookshop to launch new “Civil War” Nantwich novel

Nantwich Bookshop to launch new “Civil War” Nantwich novel

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.

October 11, 2013
Cheshire fire crews in Nantwich to stage winter driving event

Cheshire fire crews in Nantwich to stage winter driving event

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.

October 10, 2013
Residents and businesses celebrate Nantwich in Bloom prizes

Residents and businesses celebrate Nantwich in Bloom prizes

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.

October 4, 2013
Thousands expected at Nantwich Spooktacular Halloween event

Thousands expected at Nantwich Spooktacular Halloween event

Thousands of people are expected to descend on the Nantwich Spooktacular – one of the largest themed Halloween events in the region. Organisers of the night are laying on a range of activities during the event at Dorfold Park on Saturday October 26.

October 3, 2013
Royal British Legion needs Poppy Appeal help in Nantwich

Royal British Legion needs Poppy Appeal help in Nantwich

Volunteers are needed to help collect for the annual Poppy Appeal in Nantwich. This year, The Royal British Legion is calling on people to offer two hours of their time to help make 2013 appeal the biggest ever.

September 30, 2013
Nantwich Preschool Playgroup to stage Open Day for families

Nantwich Preschool Playgroup to stage Open Day for families

Nantwich Preschool Playgroup is staging an open day next month for parents to see what it has on offer. The group, based at Nantwich Cricket Club on Whitehouse Lane, will open its doors on Wednesday October 9 between 10am and 3pm.

September 27, 2013
Highfields School in Nantwich to stage annual fireworks night

Highfields School in Nantwich to stage annual fireworks night

The annual Blitz Fireworks display and family fun evening at Highfields School in Nantwich takes place on Friday October 4. As well as the fireworks display, there will be a BBQ provided by Grants Butchers, refreshments, games and stalls.

September 26, 2013
TV vet Steve Leonard to switch on Nantwich Christmas lights

TV vet Steve Leonard to switch on Nantwich Christmas lights

TV vet Steve Leonard is the celebrity lined up to switch on the Christmas Lights in Nantwich this year. Leonard (pictured), who lives in Cheshire, is famous for hosting BBC shows including ”Orangutan Diaries” and “Vets in Practice”.

September 20, 2013
South Cheshire model engineers stage open day in Nantwich

South Cheshire model engineers stage open day in Nantwich

Train fans gathered to enjoy the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society annual open day in Nantwich. The free event took place on the society’s premises at the rear of the Peacock Hotel, Crewe Road, in Willaston.

September 17, 2013