Community Events

Wyche Primary School in Nantwich to stage summer fair

Wyche Primary School in Nantwich to stage summer fair

A primary school in Nantwich is staging its summer fair this weekend. The event at Wyche Primary, on Manor Road, is being organised by “Friends of Wyche” PTA group.

June 18, 2013
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight hits skies above Nantwich

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight hits skies above Nantwich

This Avro Lancaster World War Two plane was captured on camera above Nantwich as part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. The Lancaster, photographed by Jonathan White, was with a Supermarine Spitfire and a Hawker Hurricane.

June 16, 2013
Cheerbrook Big Taste event in Nantwich shines for the crowds

Cheerbrook Big Taste event in Nantwich shines for the crowds

The sun emerged as hundreds of visitors gathered to enjoy Cheerbrook’s Big Taste event in Nantwich. And families were treated to a fine range of culinary delights on offer as the event displayed local produce at its best.

June 16, 2013
Barclays Premier League Trophy to visit Nantwich town centre

Barclays Premier League Trophy to visit Nantwich town centre

The most coveted football prize in England will be in Nantwich this week. The Barclays Premier League Trophy will be in the town just 24 hours after the new 2013-14 league fixtures are announced.

June 15, 2013
Nantwich volunteer groups give town centre a Spring Clean

Nantwich volunteer groups give town centre a Spring Clean

Nantwich Civic Society members were joined by volunteers for the town’s third annual Spring Clean. People from groups like Nantwich in Bloom, Nantwich Litter Group, Reaseheath College Horticultural Students and Barclays Bank Knutsford staff, took part.

June 14, 2013
Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich unveils plan for Family Fun Day

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich unveils plan for Family Fun Day

Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich will stage its fourth annual Family Fun Day on Sunday July 21. The day will follow the successful formula of last year’s event, showcasing boats, crafts and local companies.

June 13, 2013
Nantwich village gears up for 34th World Worm Charming Championships

Nantwich village gears up for 34th World Worm Charming Championships

Villagers in Nantwich are gearing up for one of the wackiest events of the year – the World Worm Charming Championships. Willaston Primary School will host the 34th annual Championships from 2pm on Saturday June 22.

June 12, 2013
SkoolsFest 2013 celebration set to take over Nantwich

SkoolsFest 2013 celebration set to take over Nantwich

Schools across Nantwich are preparing for a one-off special festival to celebrate their talented pupils. SkoolsFest 2013 is being organised by the Nantwich Education Partnership (NEP) to show off the artistic side of pupils in primary and secondary schools.

June 12, 2013
Cheerbrook in Nantwich to stage second Big Taste event

Cheerbrook in Nantwich to stage second Big Taste event

Cheerbrook Farm Shop in Nantwich is planning an even bigger Big Taste event next weekend. Thousands are expected to flock to the event off Newcastle Road on June 14 and 15, which features foods and drinks produced by Cheshire companies.

June 10, 2013
Pic special – Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes serve up a Nantwich treat!

Pic special – Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes serve up a Nantwich treat!

By Jonathan White Hundreds of people packed a Nantwich village to watch the traditional Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes in glorious sunshine. The 200-year-old event, organised by the Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust, saw several races involving all ages.

June 10, 2013
Wybunbury gears up for annual Fig Pie Wakes event

Wybunbury gears up for annual Fig Pie Wakes event

Thousands of people are expected to flood the Nantwich village of Wybunbury this weekend for the annual Fig Pie Wakes. The event, which starts at 1pm on Saturday (June 8), will feature dozens of entrants trying to roll their fig pies the furthest down the village’s main road.

June 6, 2013
St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice hails “dedicated” volunteers

St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice hails “dedicated” volunteers

St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice is using National Volunteers Week to thank all its helpers. Organisations across Cheshire are celebrating the week from June 1 to 7, and St Luke’s bosses know the hospice could not function without them.

June 6, 2013
Nantwich PCSOs to stage summer fishing contest for youngsters

Nantwich PCSOs to stage summer fishing contest for youngsters

Nantwich Police officers will be armed with rods when they stage a fishing match for children in the area. PCSOs at the Beam Street station are planning the event for Thursday July 25 at Coole Acres Fisheries, on Coole Lane, Nantwich.

June 4, 2013