Community Events

Redshift Radio and Lyceum Theatre to stage Christmas gift fair

Redshift Radio and Lyceum Theatre to stage Christmas gift fair

South Cheshire community station RedShift Radio is teaming up with the Crewe Lyceum Theatre to host a festive Christmas Gift Fair. The event at the theatre will take place on Saturday November 30 from 10am-3pm.

November 27, 2013
Highfields Community Primary in Nantwich to stage Christmas Fayre

Highfields Community Primary in Nantwich to stage Christmas Fayre

An afternoon of festive fun is set to take place at Highfields Community Primary School in Nantwich. The school is staging its Christmas Fayre this Sunday December 1, from 1pm to 4pm.

November 26, 2013
Large crowds expected for Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on

Large crowds expected for Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on

Organisers of this weekend’s Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on are urging families to get to town early. Thousands are expected to pack the town centre for the festive event which starts at 5.30pm in the town square.

November 25, 2013
Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich bids for £1,500 fund-raising target

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich bids for £1,500 fund-raising target

Staff and visitors at a marina near Nantwich have helped to raise more than £1,000 for charities. Aqueduct Marina, at Church Minshull, has staged a number of events to raise the cash in the marina café and reception area.

November 22, 2013
Nantwich Library to host National Careers Service Roadshow

Nantwich Library to host National Careers Service Roadshow

Nantwich Library will be hosting the National Careers Service Roadshow this Thursday, November 21. The National Careers Service, based throughout Cheshire, is free and available to customers aged 18 or over, both employed or unemployed.

November 19, 2013
Nantwich Singers to stage Benjamin Britten tribute at St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Singers to stage Benjamin Britten tribute at St Mary’s Church

The Nantwich Singers will mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Britten with a concert at St Mary’s Church. They will be performing works by the celebrated English composer and also Henry Purcell this Saturday November 23.

November 19, 2013
Christmas boards unveiled across Nantwich promote Lights switch-on

Christmas boards unveiled across Nantwich promote Lights switch-on

Christmas has come early in Nantwich after 40 advertising hoardings promoting the town’s traders were unveiled. The boards, which also promote the November 30 Christmas lights switch on, are  a joint project by Nantwich Town Council and local businesses.

November 18, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich Community Awards nominations sought

Crewe & Nantwich Community Awards nominations sought

The Crewe & Nantwich Community Awards 2014 are seeking nominations. The awards, run by Nantwich-based community radio station The Cat, aim to celebrate people who dedicate their time to help others.

November 12, 2013
Wistaston “Holly Fair” helps raise £1,500 for good causes

Wistaston “Holly Fair” helps raise £1,500 for good causes

By Jonathan White Fund-raisers amassed almost £1,500 for local causes at a popular “Holly Fair” in Wistaston. Hundreds turned out for the  annual fair at Wells Green Methodist Church on Brookland Avenue.

November 11, 2013
Students join veterans to sell poppies in Nantwich store

Students join veterans to sell poppies in Nantwich store

Nantwich students took time out to join war veterans selling poppies at a town supermarket. They bought poppies and spent time with the Royal British Legion representatives at Sainsbury’s on Middlewich Road where they had called in for lunch.

November 7, 2013
Nantwich Christian Council seeks Christmas Day chef

Nantwich Christian Council seeks Christmas Day chef

The Nantwich Christian Council has issued an appeal for help – to find a Christmas Day chef! The group is staging its usual Christmas Day lunch at Nantwich Methodist Church, on Hospital Street.

November 6, 2013
14 quiz teams battle it out for Wistaston Fred Lorimer Trophy

14 quiz teams battle it out for Wistaston Fred Lorimer Trophy

Fourteen teams of four people battled it out in six rounds of questions at Wistaston’s annual quiz for the Fred Lorimer Trophy. Quiz-masters Peter and Christina Wainwright took charge of the event for the first time at Wistaston Memorial Hall, after Geoff and Sheila Armitage stepped down after more than 20 years.

November 6, 2013
Hundreds enjoy Wistaston Fireworks at Eric Swan Sports Ground

Hundreds enjoy Wistaston Fireworks at Eric Swan Sports Ground

By Jonathan White The 36th annual Wistaston Fireworks Display went off with a bang as hundreds of villagers came out to support the events. The event began with the judging of the children’s best pumpkin and best fancy dress competitions.

November 3, 2013