What’s On & Reviews

Beeston Castle to host Bank Holiday jousting tournament

Beeston Castle to host Bank Holiday jousting tournament

A Jousting Tournament & Melee will be held at Beeston Castle near Nantwich this Bank Holiday weekend.

Jousting goes back to its roots in this no-holds-barred contest of strength, skill and horsemanship.

May 22, 2018
Nantwich Museum Trust appoints new temporary manager

Nantwich Museum Trust appoints new temporary manager

Elliot Goodger has been appointed by the Nantwich Museum Trustees as temporary Museum Manager while existing manager Kate Dobson is on maternity leave.

Elliot, from Rednal, Birmingham is a graduate of the University of Leicester, Aston University and Ironbridge International Institute for Cultural Heritage at the University of Birmingham.

May 22, 2018
Superheroes Picnic set to return to Dorfold Hall in Nantwich

Superheroes Picnic set to return to Dorfold Hall in Nantwich

Plans are underway for the return of charity money-spinner Superheroes Picnic in the grounds of Dorfold Hall in Nantwich.

The event, which returns on June 17, raised £12,000 for local causes last year including the Donna Louise Children’s Hospice and Ray of Hope, which supports the maternity and neonatal wards at Leighton Hospital.

May 21, 2018
Vintage Mobile Cinema to launch Nantwich Film Festival this weekend

Vintage Mobile Cinema to launch Nantwich Film Festival this weekend

A vintage mobile cinema will on Nantwich Town Square on Saturday to help launch the third annual Nantwich Film Festival.

The unique cinematic vehicle, known as Audrey, will be on the square showing free screenings every 20 minutes.

May 17, 2018
Iconic 70s band Showaddywaddy set for Crewe Lyceum show

Iconic 70s band Showaddywaddy set for Crewe Lyceum show

Iconic 1970s band Showaddywaddy will be rolling into town next month for a one-off performance at Crewe Lyceum on June 9.

“The Greatest Rock & Roll Band in The World” is a bold statement, but Showaddywaddy has lived up to the title as they recently celebrated their 40th anniversary.

May 16, 2018
Review: Nantwich Players’ production, The Thrill of Love

Review: Nantwich Players’ production, The Thrill of Love

REVIEW – by Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Player’s latest show The Thrill of Love retells the tragic and fascinating story of Ruth Ellis.

The facts are not in dispute. We know that she shot and murdered her lover David Blakeley.

May 13, 2018
Cheshire Wildlife Trust seeks 2019 calendar photos

Cheshire Wildlife Trust seeks 2019 calendar photos

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is calling on budding photographers to enter their wildlife photographs in a competition to be published in its charity calendar for 2019.

Award-winning photographer Ben Hall will be on the judging panel selecting the 12 best entries from amateur snappers in the area.

May 12, 2018
Classical concert to be staged at Worleston Village Hall

Classical concert to be staged at Worleston Village Hall

A Classical Fusion Concert where the Orient meets the Indian Subcontinent is coming to Worleston Village hall near Nantwich.

The show will bring together an international vibe with highly-acclaimed artists from Taiwan, India and UK.

May 12, 2018
ArtsLoco group invites new Crewe and Nantwich members

ArtsLoco group invites new Crewe and Nantwich members

A new ‘ArtsLoco’ social group is inviting new Crewe and Nantwich members with an interest in arts, crafts, writing, poetry and music.

The group, which meets every month at The Rising Sun on Middlewich Road, Wistaston, is keen to give more people a chance to participate.

May 10, 2018
We love 90s House Live raises funds at Studio Nantwich

We love 90s House Live raises funds at Studio Nantwich

A ‘We love 90s House Live’ fund-raising concert took place at Studio Nantwich on Castle Street in Nantwich.

The event featured live dance music band ‘House Jammerz’ making a return to the venue and they performed a range of the biggest and best-ever House tracks.

May 9, 2018
Nantwich Players to launch new ‘Studio Theatre’ season

Nantwich Players to launch new ‘Studio Theatre’ season

Nantwich Players are to launch the group’s new Studio season, NP Studio Theatre.

The black box productions are designed to provide stimulating evenings of drama, in addition to the usual season.

May 9, 2018
St Luke’s Hospice spring concert to be held at St Mary’s Church, Nantwich

St Luke’s Hospice spring concert to be held at St Mary’s Church, Nantwich

The St Luke’s Hospice Spring Gala Concert promises a magical evening of music at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich on Saturday May 19.

The evening will include performances by the Rhos Orpheus Male Choir, the Roberts Bakery Band and soprano Jessica Thayer.

May 6, 2018
Nantwich Christie Hospital Support Group to stage fund-raising Fizz Fashion Show

Nantwich Christie Hospital Support Group to stage fund-raising Fizz Fashion Show

Nantwich Christie Hospital Support Group is to stage a fund-raising Fizz Fashion Show later this month.

The event on May 15 will feature affordable fashions in all sizes from 8 to 20 which will be available to buy on the night.

May 5, 2018