What’s On & Reviews

“Landscapes to Surrealism” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Landscapes to Surrealism” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

An exhibition called “Landscapes to Surrealism” by local artist Ray Perez has opened at Nantwich Museum and is due to run until Saturday February 15.

The exhibition has a penchant for strong colours employing a variety of techniques including water colour, gouache, oil, acrylic and coloured pencil to portray a wide variety of subjects from local landscapes to abstract and surrealism.

December 3, 2024
All aboard for Santa steam train rides in Nantwich

All aboard for Santa steam train rides in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Families are in for a festive treat this December as Santa steam train rides return to Nantwich Methodist Church.

The rides will run every Saturday morning (10am to noon) on December 7th, 14th, and 21st on the outdoor miniature-gauge 7 ¼” track next to the church on Hospital Street.

December 2, 2024
Richmond Village Nantwich to stage FREE Christmas Lunch

Richmond Village Nantwich to stage FREE Christmas Lunch

Richmond Village in Nantwich is once again laying on a FREE Christmas lunch for people in the community looking for companionship during the festive season.

The free meal will be held at the care village on St Joseph’s Way, Nantwich, on Friday December 13 from 12.30pm.

November 29, 2024
Nantwich Christmas Tree Festival set to raise money for hospice

Nantwich Christmas Tree Festival set to raise money for hospice

By Jonathan White
The 2nd annual Christmas Tree Festival in aid of St Luke’s Hospice, takes place at St Mary’s Church  in Nantwich today through to Sunday November 24.

The opening times for viewings are Friday (10am-8pm), Saturday (9:30am-3pm) and Sunday (1-5pm). Entry fee = £3 per person (no booking required).

November 22, 2024
Nantwich Singers to stage Christmas Concert on December 15

Nantwich Singers to stage Christmas Concert on December 15

The Nantwich Singers will be giving their Christmas Concert “The Ivy and the Holly?” in St Mary’s Church in Nantwich on December 15.

Starting at 3pm, the concert will help put residents in a festive mood with new twists on old favourites, carols to join in with, poetry, and some new classics.

November 22, 2024
REVIEW: “Elf” at Crewe Lyceum, by Curtain Call Productions

REVIEW: “Elf” at Crewe Lyceum, by Curtain Call Productions

Not feeling very festive yet? Then head to the Lyceum theatre this week to watch Elf.

Presented by Curtain Call Productions, this family friendly show will warm your heart and fill you with Christmas spirit.

November 22, 2024
Nantwich Players presents “The Flint Street Nativity” by Tim Firth

Nantwich Players presents “The Flint Street Nativity” by Tim Firth

Nantwich Players will be bringing “The Flint Street Nativity” comedy to the stage in December.

The production written by Tim Firth, and directed by Adam Goode, will run from December 6-14, with evening performances starting at 7.45pm.

November 18, 2024
Top performer Tom Seals set for one-off Nantwich concert

Top performer Tom Seals set for one-off Nantwich concert

Boogie woogie, blues, swing and jazz are heading to Nantwich in the form of local musician Tom Seals.

Tom, who has performed all over the world, returns to his home town on December 7 for a one-off special concert in St Mary’s Church.

November 15, 2024
Round Table repairs crumbling Santa float in time for Nantwich tour

Round Table repairs crumbling Santa float in time for Nantwich tour

Members of Crewe & Nantwich Round Table are completing their final preparations for their annual pre-Christmas float fortnight of collections around Nantwich.

And this year has been harder work than ever – with Santa’s float needing a major facelift!

November 15, 2024
Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on set for November 22

Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on set for November 22

Thousands of people are set to pack in to Nantwich town centre next week for the traditional Christmas Lights switch on.

Applewood Independent Ltd is once again sponsoring the town’s festive Christmas Tree in the Square.

November 14, 2024
Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire, UK

South Cheshire National Trust Association donates £5,000 to projects

South Cheshire National Trust Association has donated £5,000 to local National Trust projects.

At its latest meeting in Nantwich, members voted for £2,500 to go to Little Moreton Hall, £1,250 to Bickerton Hill and £1,250 to Chirk Castle.

November 10, 2024
Independent Venue Week coming to Nantwich in 2025

Independent Venue Week coming to Nantwich in 2025

By Jonathan White
Independent Venue Week is coming to Nantwich for the first time in celebration of grassroots music.

Local live music promoters Applestump Records and Moth Events are set to bring the unique soundscape to Nantwich in 2025.

November 9, 2024
Wreaths on war memorial

Nantwich prepares to pay tribute at Remembrance Sunday event

Nantwich will once again pay tribute to those who fought in world wars at the annual Remembrance Sunday event this weekend.

The town’s Annual Act of Remembrance on Sunday will start with a parade at 10:30am from Nantwich Civic Hall.

November 8, 2024