Community Events

Bunbury village welcomes home Olympic hero Beth Tweddle

Bunbury village welcomes home Olympic hero Beth Tweddle

Hundreds of residents in a Nantwich village turned out to welcome home local Olympic hero Beth Tweddle. The bronze medal gymnast returned to her home in Bunbury to a rowsing reception – and a road named after her!

September 3, 2012
30,000 visitors expected for Nantwich Food and Drink Festival

30,000 visitors expected for Nantwich Food and Drink Festival

Eat, drink and be merry! That’s the message from Nantwich Food and Drink Festival organisers as the town prepares to host thousands of ‘foodies’ next month.

August 27, 2012
Nantwich families invited to Crewe Fire Station open day

Nantwich families invited to Crewe Fire Station open day

Nantwich families will have a burning desire to get down to Crewe Fire Station next week for their open day. The station will be open to the public on Sunday, September 2 from 12pm until 4pm on Macon Way.

August 25, 2012
Nantwich Food and Drink Festival unveils new backers

Nantwich Food and Drink Festival unveils new backers

Nantwich Food and Drink Festival organisers have welcomed two major sponsors onboard. Event management specialist and training provider ESTC is supporting the event by providing security.

August 24, 2012
Nantwich Museum to stage “Elizabethan Food” event

Nantwich Museum to stage “Elizabethan Food” event

Nantwich Museum will stage a costumed event on “Elizabethan Food” this weekend. The demonstrations are part of the Pillory Street venue’s “Nantwich under the two Elizabeths” exhibition.

August 20, 2012
“Walking Football” event to be staged at Nantwich Town FC

“Walking Football” event to be staged at Nantwich Town FC

Football fans who like to play at a gentler pace can sign up to a one-off session being staged at Nantwich Town FC. The “Walking Football” event at the Weaver Stadium is aimed at the older generation still keen on playing the sport they love.

August 14, 2012
Richmond Village Nantwich residents scoop “Olympic” prizes

Richmond Village Nantwich residents scoop “Olympic” prizes

Richmond Village Nantwich rounded off a week of competition as it celebrated the Olympics in its own style. Different events were held at the Care Home and Retirement Village off London Road involving residents and staff.

August 13, 2012
Council leader to meet public over “Nantwich South” housing row

Council leader to meet public over “Nantwich South” housing row

Nantwich residents concerned at new housing developments will get a chance to quiz Cheshire East Council’s leader. Cllr Michael Jones (pictured) has agreed to attend a “public debate” evening organised by Stapeley Parish Council.

August 10, 2012
Wulvern residents in Nantwich invited to summer fun day

Wulvern residents in Nantwich invited to summer fun day

Wulvern Housing residents in Nantwich can visit the seaside in neighbouring Crewe at a summer fun day next week. The local housing provider is staging a summer fun day for its residents on Wednesday August 15 from 1pm at the Oakley Building, Victoria Centre.

August 10, 2012
Nantwich Litter Group sweeps streets clean for Bloom judges

Nantwich Litter Group sweeps streets clean for Bloom judges

Nantwich Litter Group volunteers helped clean up the town ahead of the Royal Horticultural Society National Finals Judging. More than 20 helpers used pickers and bags to clear litter from the outskirts of Nantwich and into the town square.

August 9, 2012
TV vet Steve Leonard’s Wistaston show in aid of Scout group

TV vet Steve Leonard’s Wistaston show in aid of Scout group

TV vet Steve Leonard will be in town to stage a one-off talk in aid of a local Scout group. The BBC presenter will discuss the ups and downs of teaching students while working with South Africa’s most dangerous wildlife.

August 8, 2012
New London Olympic workshops aimed at Nantwich youngsters

New London Olympic workshops aimed at Nantwich youngsters

Workshops focussed on “footwear” form part of the Olympic Summer at Nantwich Museum celebrating the London 2012 Olympics. The sessions for children will take place at the Pillory Street museum this Wednesday and Thursday August 8 and 9.

August 6, 2012
Nantwich Litter Group cleans town for RHS National Finals

Nantwich Litter Group cleans town for RHS National Finals

Nantwich Litter Group will hold a “Group Pick” tomorrow (Thursday August 2) to prepare the town for a key event. Volunteers will be sweeping up to ensure Nantwich is looking its best for the Royal Horticultural Society National Finals on Friday.

August 1, 2012