Community Events

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
Combermere Abbey opens restored gardens to visitors

Combermere Abbey opens restored gardens to visitors

Combermere Abbey is re-opening its historic walled gardens to the public first the first time after a five-year break.

The abbey, between Nantwich and Whitchurch, will be open between Tuesday May 13 and Tuesday June 17.

May 5, 2025
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Children of No 1, Wood Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, taken on 8 May 1945, Victory in Europe Day

VE Day anniversary celebrations at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum is staging a special exhibition this week to mark the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

VE Day was declared on May 8th 1945, the day after Germany surrendered unconditionally marking the end of World War Two in the west.

May 5, 2025
Peacock Railway in Willaston to stage VE celebration

Peacock Railway in Willaston to stage VE celebration

The Peacock Railway in Willaston is throwing open its doors this Sunday (May 4) for a special VE celebration public open day.

The railway, behind The Peacock pub off Crewe Road, is home to the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society.

April 30, 2025
First Nantwich Youth Centre Rock Fest hailed big success

First Nantwich Youth Centre Rock Fest hailed big success

More than 100 youngsters enjoyed the first “Rock Fest” staged at the newly revamped Nantwich Youth & Community Centre (NYCC).

The event was organised and run by NYCC youth workers George and Eli and staged in collaboration with Applestump Records in Nantwich.

April 24, 2025