What’s On & Reviews

Review: Jason Donovan’s Amazing Midlife Crisis, Crewe Lyceum

Review: Jason Donovan’s Amazing Midlife Crisis, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Lyceum was full of Jason Donovan fans on Wednesday night when the 80s pop star visited South Cheshire with his Amazing Midlife Crisis Tour.

In the show, Donovan talked candidly about his life and career, his issues with addiction and the impact of losing his voice.

October 4, 2018
Crewe Male Voice Choir celebrates 60th anniversary

Crewe Male Voice Choir celebrates 60th anniversary

Crewe Male Voice Choir has celebrated its 60th anniversary with a reception for friends, supporters and former members of the choir.

Guests included Mayor of Nantwich Cllr David Marren and Mayoress Belinda Marren and Mayor of Cheshire East Cllr Lesley Smetham and consort David Smetham.

October 4, 2018
What’s On: Latest events in and around Nantwich

What’s On: Latest events in and around Nantwich

From fund-raising concerts, annual quiz nights, library workshops and outdoor activities, here is our latest What’s On round-up of events in and around Nantwich for October!

October 3, 2018
The Revolvers to bring Sounds of the Sixties to Nantwich

The Revolvers to bring Sounds of the Sixties to Nantwich

The Revolvers will be bringing The Sound of the Sixties back to Nantwich with a special fund-raising concert later this month.

Their October 26 show will bring the great music of the 60s back to life and recreate the youthful look and the hits from that favourite era.

October 2, 2018
Remembrance Day in Nantwich to commemorate 100 years

Remembrance Day in Nantwich to commemorate 100 years

The Nantwich Branch of the Royal British Legion will hold a Remembrance Day Parade and Service to commemorate 100 years since guns fell silent on November 11, 1918.

The parade will form up at Nantwich Civic Hall on the morning of November 11.

October 2, 2018
‘Wheels of War: Past & Present’ military show at Crewe Heritage Centre

‘Wheels of War: Past & Present’ military show at Crewe Heritage Centre

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Wheels of War: Past & Present’ military vehicle show took place at Crewe Heritage Centre.

The show featured military vehicle displays including a replica Spitfire fighter aircraft and a replica V-1 flying bomb, trade stalls, model displays, and a tombola.

October 1, 2018
Nantwich Museum seeks funding for “Empowerment of Women” exhibition

Nantwich Museum seeks funding for “Empowerment of Women” exhibition

Nantwich Museum is seeking funding for its forthcoming exhibition “Empowerment of Women – a local perspective”, which is due to open on Tuesday October 30.

The exhibition celebrates the centenary of the earliest successes of the women’s suffrage campaign.

September 30, 2018
Bike fans enjoy Crewe and Cheshire old school BMX social ride

Bike fans enjoy Crewe and Cheshire old school BMX social ride

By Jonathan White
More than 40 old school BMX bike fans met up at Crewe railway station for a social ride in and around the town.

They rode from the station to Ye Olde Manor on Nantwich Road for breakfast, then onto the Wonderful Wistaston path to The Rising Sun Inn on Middlewich Road.

September 24, 2018
What’s On: Music and entertainment coming up in Nantwich

What’s On: Music and entertainment coming up in Nantwich

As well as the Nantwich Words and Music Festival, town venues are hosting a range of entertainment over the next few weeks. Here’s our latest run-down.

Guitarist Billy Bibby will be performing live at the Oddfellows Arms in Welsh Row this Friday (September 21).

He is the former guitarist for Catfish and the Bottlemen.

September 20, 2018
Nantwich Words & Music Festival set to entertain thousands

Nantwich Words & Music Festival set to entertain thousands

The organisers of Nantwich Words & Music Festival believe there is something for everyone in this year’s amazing line-up.

The event, which runs from October 8 to 14, is now in its 11th year.

September 19, 2018
Nantwich Museum launches new course on English Civil Wars

Nantwich Museum launches new course on English Civil Wars

Nantwich Museum is running a new course focussed on the English Civil Wars following the success of an evening class last year.

Entitled “The Civil Wars in Cheshire”, the five-week course takes place on Thursday evenings between October 4 and November 1.

September 18, 2018
Paul Young and Los Pacaminos to perform live in Nantwich

Paul Young and Los Pacaminos to perform live in Nantwich

Paul Young & Los Pacaminos will perform a one-off concert at Nantwich Civic Hall next month.

The London-based seven-piece Americana group includes the familiar face and sound of Young, one of the UK’s finest and best loved vocalists.

September 17, 2018
Beer fans enjoy 6th ‘Crewe Rail Ale Festival’

Beer fans enjoy 6th ‘Crewe Rail Ale Festival’

By Jonathan White
Beer fans tucked in to the 6th ‘Crewe Rail Ale Festival’ at Crewe Heritage Centre.

There was a choice of more than 60 beers and ciders/perries in different styles and strengths, plus free soft drinks for children and designated drivers.

September 16, 2018