Community Events

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival receives funding boost

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival receives funding boost

The Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival is expanding with a family carnival theme on Easter Monday after securing more backers. Now its 16th year, the festival attracts thousands of music-lovers to the town from across the UK.

February 17, 2012
Finalists in the The Cat Community Awards named

Finalists in the The Cat Community Awards named

The finalists for The Cat Community Awards for Crewe and Nantwich have been unveiled. The awards, designed to honour those who make a special contribution to the area, have been divided into a series of categories.

February 9, 2012
Reaseheath College to stage live lambing and zoo events

Reaseheath College to stage live lambing and zoo events

Families have two attractions to look forward to at Reaseheath College in Nantwich in the next few weeks. The college is staging live lambing events over two weekends, and is also opening its campus zoo to the public.

February 9, 2012
Nantwich folk urged to join Cheshire East’s Sport Relief campaign

Nantwich folk urged to join Cheshire East’s Sport Relief campaign

Nantwich residents are being urged to join in this year’s Sport Relief campaign. The charity looks to raise money for Comic Relief via sporting challenges, including the popular Sport Relief Mile.

February 8, 2012
Nantwich “Big Lunch” Jubilee party plans unveiled for town centre

Nantwich “Big Lunch” Jubilee party plans unveiled for town centre

Nantwich is planning to join in “The Big Lunch” Diamond Jubilee celebrations by staging a major event in the town on June 3. Councillors unveiled early plans to stage a Jubilee Civic Service and Parade in and around the town square and St Mary’s Church.

February 8, 2012
Nantwich Civic Hall race night for Motor Neurone Disease Association

Nantwich Civic Hall race night for Motor Neurone Disease Association

A charity race night is taking place at Nantwich Civic Hall to help raise money for people living with motor neurone disease. Cheshire branch of the MND Association is holding the race night and raffle on Friday February 17.

February 7, 2012
Nantwich Library invites in non members for Libraries Day

Nantwich Library invites in non members for Libraries Day

Nantwich Library is celebrating National Libraries Day by inviting non members in to see what’s on offer. People can call in throughout the day tomorrow (February 4) and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a cake.

February 3, 2012
Student hopes to raise Sands cash at Gregory’s charity boxing night

Student hopes to raise Sands cash at Gregory’s charity boxing night

A South Cheshire College student is gearing up for the fight of his life to raise cash for a good cause. Father-of-two Phil Jones is hoping to pack a punch when he steps into a boxing ring for charity at Gregory’s nightclub in Nantwich.

January 31, 2012
Richmond Village Nantwich to host Cat Radio Community Awards

Richmond Village Nantwich to host Cat Radio Community Awards

Richmond Village Nantwich is to host the 1st Cat Radio Community Awards night on February 25. The awards, in their inaugural year, aim to highlight the efforts of our local unsung heroes.

January 30, 2012
Richmond Village Nantwich to stage Mad Hatters Tea Party

Richmond Village Nantwich to stage Mad Hatters Tea Party

Richmond Village Nantwich is hosting a Mad Hatters Tea Party in association with the British Heart Foundation. Doors to Wonderland will be open on February 24 between 2pm and 4pm, with old or young invited to join in.

January 27, 2012
PIC SPECIAL – Holly Holy Day in Nantwich attracts thousands to town

PIC SPECIAL – Holly Holy Day in Nantwich attracts thousands to town

Thousands of people braved the strong winds in Nantwich to enjoy the annual Battle of Nantwich Holly Holy Day celebrations. Visitors marvelled in the traditional spectacle as hundreds of troops from The Sealed Knot performed their re-enactment on Mill Island.

January 22, 2012
Richmond Village Nantwich plans Burns Night celebration

Richmond Village Nantwich plans Burns Night celebration

Staff and residents at Richmond Village Nantwich are looking forward to all things Scottish when they host a Burns Night celebration. Crewe and Nantwich Scottish Dance Group will be at the centre to join the party on Wednesday January 25.

January 19, 2012
Willaston councillor’s party to raise cash for village causes

Willaston councillor’s party to raise cash for village causes

A Willaston councillor is staging a birthday celebration to help raise money for village causes. Cllr Brian Silvester’s party on the evening of January 21 takes place at Willaston Social Club.

January 19, 2012