Community Events

Millfields Primary summer fair plea to former staff and pupils

Millfields Primary summer fair plea to former staff and pupils

Past staff and students of a Nantwich school will be meeting up at the school’s summer fair. Millfields Primary School is celebrating its 50th anniversary and is looking for former teachers and pupils to get in contact.

June 3, 2014
Hundreds enjoy Audlem RNLI open day near Nantwich

Hundreds enjoy Audlem RNLI open day near Nantwich

By Jonathan White Hundreds of visitors enjoyed the outdoors at the Audlem RNLI Festival at OverWater Marina near Nantwich. Entertainment was staged during the two-day event which grows in popularity every year.

June 2, 2014
Nantwich Museum to stage plant and book sale

Nantwich Museum to stage plant and book sale

The popular plant and book sale organised by Nantwich Museum Trust will take place at the museum on June 7. A wide selection of keenly priced plants and books will be available for sale in aid of museum funds.

May 30, 2014
Surefire Media in Nantwich to stage free website workshops

Surefire Media in Nantwich to stage free website workshops

A Nantwich firm is to stage a free website workshop for local start-up businesses. Surefire Media is staging the event on Thursday June 5 at Regents House, on Beam Heath Way, Nantwich.

May 27, 2014
Thousands flock to Reaseheath College family festival in Nantwich

Thousands flock to Reaseheath College family festival in Nantwich

Bumper crowds flocked to Reaseheath College to enjoy its annual Family Festival. Thousands of visitors spent the day at the college’s Nantwich campus in warm sunshine and a carnival atmosphere.

May 20, 2014
St Mary’s Church Nantwich to stage free lunchtime concerts

St Mary’s Church Nantwich to stage free lunchtime concerts

A series of lunch-time concerts are to take place at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich over the next three months. The free summer-time music spectacles will be held every Thursday from 12.30pm in June, July and August.

May 19, 2014
Hundreds enjoy Marbury Merry Days fair near Nantwich

Hundreds enjoy Marbury Merry Days fair near Nantwich

By Jonathan White Hundreds enjoyed the 35th annual ‘Marbury Merry Days’ two-day traditional country fair near Nantwich. The event is organised by St Michael & All Angels Parochial Church Council.

May 19, 2014
New Nantwich Mayor Christine Farrall sworn in at Civic Hall ceremony

New Nantwich Mayor Christine Farrall sworn in at Civic Hall ceremony

A packed Nantwich Civic Hall welcomed in the new Mayor of Nantwich, Cllr Christine Farrall. The former headteacher was sworn in as the town council’s new chair, taking over from outgoing mayor Cllr John Lewis.

May 13, 2014
Nantwich Food and Drink Festival team’s plea for volunteers

Nantwich Food and Drink Festival team’s plea for volunteers

Organisers of the Nantwich Food and Drink Festival have issued a plea for volunteers to help at this year’s event. The three-day festival, in September, attracts thousands of people to the town.

May 7, 2014
Policing of Nantwich Jazz Festival a “success” after just seven arrests

Policing of Nantwich Jazz Festival a “success” after just seven arrests

Police chiefs have hailed this years’ Nantwich Jazz Festival a success after just seven arrests made during the five-day event. The number of arrests is a drop on previous years, which Cheshire Police say is down to planning, CCTV, and working with licensees.

April 22, 2014
Crewe and Nantwich transport strategy results to be unveiled

Crewe and Nantwich transport strategy results to be unveiled

The results of an extensive transport survey across Crewe and Nantwich are set to be unveiled. The Local Forum on Transport Strategy for Cheshire will be held tomorrow (April 23).

April 22, 2014
In pictures: The 18th Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

In pictures: The 18th Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

The 18th Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival came to end today (April 21) after a five-day extravaganza. Organisers believe the event has pulled in over 40,000 people to the town centre where 18 venues hosted scores of different live acts.

April 21, 2014
Nantwich Jazz Festival kicks off in style with live music across town

Nantwich Jazz Festival kicks off in style with live music across town

The Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival got off to a rip-roaring start at several venues in the town last night (April 17). The Studio Nightclub & Entertainment Venue welcomed hundreds of music fans to their Castle Street venue.

April 18, 2014