Community Events

Worm charming fun draws crowds to championships in Willaston

Worm charming fun draws crowds to championships in Willaston

Hundreds of people attended the 46th Willaston World Worm Charming Championships in the grounds of Willaston Primary Academy yesterday (June 21), writes Jonathan White.

Festivities began with an official plot inspection by the International Federation of Charming Worms and Allied Pastimes (IFCWAP).

June 22, 2025
Nantwich Food Festival line up top chefs for 2025 event

Nantwich Food Festival line up top chefs for 2025 event

Nantwich Food Festival organisers have lined up a host of top chefs to perform at this year’s event.

Big names like Phil Vickery, Adam Purnell, Nigel Brown and Sam Widnall will be at the festival between August 29-31.

June 19, 2025
Nantwich Players Studio presents “The Last Quiz Night on Earth”

Nantwich Players Studio presents “The Last Quiz Night on Earth”

Nantwich Players Studio is inviting people to take part in “The Last Quiz Night on Earth”!

The production is a darkly comic and interactive play by Alison Carr.

June 16, 2025
Wrenbury Model Railway Club to stage Open Doors event

Wrenbury Model Railway Club to stage Open Doors event

Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club are to stage an Open Doors event on July 4 and 5.

Members are planning to show off Wrenmere – their 22ft long 0 gauge layout – with the two new extension boards under construction.

June 13, 2025
Reaseheath College stages weekend landscaping course

Reaseheath College stages weekend landscaping course

Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich has launched a hands-on landscaping short course.

It is designed to help adults gain practical skills, grow in confidence, and explore new career opportunities.

June 9, 2025
Return of cheese competition excites Nantwich Show organisers

Return of cheese competition excites Nantwich Show organisers

The big cheeses of Nantwich Show are celebrating – with the return of a major Cheese section!

After a successful pilot last year, The Nantwich Cheese Awards is returning and organisers couldn’t be more delighted.

June 9, 2025
Right at Home launches new Senior’s Social Cafe in Nantwich

Right at Home launches new Senior’s Social Cafe in Nantwich

A new “Senior’s Social Café” has been launched in Nantwich by local care organisation, Right at Home.

The café aims to help tackle feelings of loneliness and isolation that some older people who live alone suffer from.

June 3, 2025
Stapeley Grange wildlife centre to stage family fun day

Stapeley Grange wildlife centre to stage family fun day

Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich are to stage a family fun day on Saturday June 14.

The RSPCA centre, on London Road, will stage the event between 11am and 4pm.

May 29, 2025
Peacock Railway Open Day pulls in hundreds to Willaston venue

Peacock Railway Open Day pulls in hundreds to Willaston venue

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed a sunny Open Day at the popular Peacock Railway attraction in Willaston.

Guests were treated to miniature steam and battery-electric train rides for two laps around the impressive 5-inch gauge track which is nearly a quarter of a mile long.

May 24, 2025
‘First of its kind’ running festival heads to Nantwich

‘First of its kind’ running festival heads to Nantwich

A new running festival is to be held near Nantwich in July.

Crewe-based organisers “Protein Rebel” are staging the event at Aqueduct Marina, at Church Minshull, on July 5th and tickets are now on sale.

May 20, 2025
Nantwich Bookshop brings big names to town talks

Nantwich Bookshop brings big names to town talks

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Book Shop & Coffee Lounge has lined up a series of literary events with best-selling authors this summer.

First up tonight (May 19) is historian and broadcaster Kate Vigurs returning to Nantwich to launch her new book Mission Europe – The Secret History of the Women of SOE.

May 19, 2025
Reaseheath Family Festival to stage “The Calm Corner”

Reaseheath Family Festival to stage “The Calm Corner”

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is to stage a new “The Calm Corner” as part of its Family Festival tomorrow (May 18).

The addition is designed to provide a calm and inclusive space for those who may need a break from the busy event atmosphere.

May 17, 2025
Thousands flock to Marbury for a joy-packed ‘Merry Days’ weekend

Thousands flock to Marbury for a joy-packed ‘Merry Days’ weekend

By Jonathan White
Marbury was buzzing with excitement as thousands of visitors flocked to the village for the 44th annual Marbury Merry Days.

Organised by the St Michael & All Angels Parochial Church Council, the event transforms the fields beside the parish church and picturesque Marbury Big Mere just three miles from Wrenbury.

May 13, 2025