Community Events

Residents invited to Jubilee Proms Concert in Wistaston

Residents invited to Jubilee Proms Concert in Wistaston

Residents are being invited to a special Jubilee Proms Concert in Wistaston, near Nantwich. The event takes place in Wistaston Memorial Hall, on Church Lane, on Thursday October 18.

October 8, 2012
Nantwich’s Brine Leas School to host primary pupil Activity Day

Nantwich’s Brine Leas School to host primary pupil Activity Day

Brine Leas School in Nantwich is set to host around 250 primary school students from Crewe and Nantwich at its annual “Activity Day”. Children will take part in a wide range of activities, from kite-making to sweet making, science to technology.

October 5, 2012
Nantwich Litter Group action day targets town’s carparks

Nantwich Litter Group action day targets town’s carparks

Nantwich Litter Group’s next day of action takes place on Wednesday October 17. The team of volunteers will meet outside Nantwich Civic Hall at 10am for a “group pick”.

October 3, 2012
Highfields Community School to stage annual Family Fireworks event

Highfields Community School to stage annual Family Fireworks event

Friends of Highfields Community Primary School PTA in Nantwich are to host another “Family Fireworks” night. The event, organised with Crewe-based Blitz Fireworks, follows the success of the school’s first one last year.

October 2, 2012
Nantwich anti-housing campaigners to join Sandbach protest march

Nantwich anti-housing campaigners to join Sandbach protest march

Nantwich campaigners fighting large housing developments are joining forces with residents facing similar issues in a neighbouring town. Dozens are expected to attend a mass protest march in the centre of Sandbach tomorrow (September 29).

September 28, 2012
Stapeley Broad Lane to stage Nantwich fireworks extravaganza

Stapeley Broad Lane to stage Nantwich fireworks extravaganza

Stapeley Broad Lane School is to stage a fireworks night for families on October 20. The Nantwich primary school is organising the fireworks extravaganza which will include fairground rides and a display organised by Blitz Fireworks.

September 27, 2012
Nantwich Library stages annual Big Book sale

Nantwich Library stages annual Big Book sale

Nantwich Library is staging its annual Big Book sale this week. Library boss Tom Appleby said it promises to be the biggest so far with adult and children’s books, and audio visual items for sale at bargain prices.

September 25, 2012
Willaston Village Green to be renamed after late councillor Mike Heywood

Willaston Village Green to be renamed after late councillor Mike Heywood

A village green in Nantwich is to be officially renamed in honour of a late council stalwart. Willaston village green is to be called Mike Heywood Green in tribute to the former parish council chairman (pictured).

September 24, 2012
Councillors clash over controversial Stapeley Village Hall

Councillors clash over controversial Stapeley Village Hall

Parish councillors clashed with the leader of Cheshire East over the  long-running Stapeley Village Hall saga. The delays and dithering over opening the hall next to Pear Tree Primary School were laid bare at a packed public meeting.

September 21, 2012
International stars set for Nantwich Words and Music Festival

International stars set for Nantwich Words and Music Festival

International stars are set to perform at Nantwich Words and Music Festival 2012 next month. The festival, to run from October 8 to 14, will host unique performances in intimate venues around the town.

September 19, 2012
Corrie star Michelle Keegan to open Nantwich Halloween spectacular

Corrie star Michelle Keegan to open Nantwich Halloween spectacular

Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan will add glamour to a spectacular bonfire and fireworks display in Nantwich. The pin-up, who plays Rovers barmaid Tina McIntyre in the ITV soap, will be at the “Spooktacular” Halloween family fun night at Dorfold Park on October 27.

September 18, 2012
Nantwich to earn £2 million from Food and Drink Festival

Nantwich to earn £2 million from Food and Drink Festival

Organisers of the Nantwich Food and Drink Festival have been stunned at the success of this weekend’s event. More than 30,000 visitors have flocked to Nantwich and the weekend is set to generate more than £2 million for the town.

September 16, 2012
Nantwich Town Council to stage “town strategy” meeting for residents

Nantwich Town Council to stage “town strategy” meeting for residents

Nantwich Town Council is to hold a special consultation evening for the public on the Draft Nantwich Town Strategy. The strategy, part of the consultation process on the new Cheshire East Local Plan, gives people a chance to shape how Nantwich should grow up to the year 2030.

September 13, 2012