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Nantwich youngsters can win chance to turn on town’s Christmas lights

Nantwich youngsters can win chance to turn on town’s Christmas lights

Youngsters in Nantwich are being given the chance to turn on the town’s Christmas Lights later this month.

Nantwich Town Council is staging a competition with one lucky winner joining town Mayor Cllr Penny Butterill for the big switch-on.

November 7, 2017
Thousands enjoy Bonfire and fireworks celebrations across Crewe and Nantwich

Thousands enjoy Bonfire and fireworks celebrations across Crewe and Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people enjoyed traditional Bonfire Night celebrations over the weekend, including large organised displays at Queens Park in Crewe, Willaston and Audlem.

Crewe and Nantwich Lions staged their annual Bonfire and Fireworks Display at Queens Park last night (November 5).

November 6, 2017
Hospital to stage Remembrance Service for children who died

Hospital to stage Remembrance Service for children who died

A remembrance service will take place to celebrate the lives of Crewe and Nantwich children and babies who have died.

The annual service is organised by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT), which manages Crewe’s Leighton Hospital.

November 4, 2017
RallyFest at Cholmondeley Castle delights massive crowds

RallyFest at Cholmondeley Castle delights massive crowds

By Jonathan White
RallyFest returned to Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire after its debut at the venue last year.

The event provided a family-friendly full day of thrilling entertainment for visitors of all ages.

November 1, 2017
Kaleidoscope 3 exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

Kaleidoscope 3 exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

Kaleidoscope 3, an exhibition of paintings by Gordon Lancaster, has opened at Nantwich Museum.

It is a collection of work by local artist Gordon Lancaster, building on the success of two earlier exhibitions at the Pillory Street venue.

October 30, 2017
PICTURE SPECIAL: Thousands enjoy another sparkling Nantwich Spooktacular

PICTURE SPECIAL: Thousands enjoy another sparkling Nantwich Spooktacular

Thousands of people young and old marvelled at a stunning firework display and enjoyed Halloween fancy dress at another successful Nantwich Spooktacular.

The weather was kind and visitors from across the region packed in to Dorfold Park showground to enjoy the annual event.

October 29, 2017
Review: Dirty Dusting at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: Dirty Dusting at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
Crissy Rock, Leah Bell and Dolores Porretta took the Lyceum by storm when the comedy Dirty Dusting came to Crewe.

Playing three cleaners who face redundancy, they decide to seek revenge on their boss and hopefully make some money in the process, by running a sex chat line from the office over the weekend.

October 28, 2017
Thousands expected for Nantwich Spooktacular at Dorfold Park

Thousands expected for Nantwich Spooktacular at Dorfold Park

Families young and old are expected to descend on Nantwich Show Ground this weekend for the annual Nantwich Spooktacular.

The show features a funfair and 3,000-firework display at Dorfold Park.

October 26, 2017
Strictly fans can enjoy free dance sessions at Nantwich Civic Hall

Strictly fans can enjoy free dance sessions at Nantwich Civic Hall

Strictly fans can put their best foot forward and take advantage of free dancing sessions in Nantwich.

The Civic Hall is inviting customers to join their Wednesday afternoon Tea Dance sessions for free until January 2018.

October 25, 2017
Review: The Bay City Rollers, Crewe Lyceum

Review: The Bay City Rollers, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
I’ll admit I didn’t know a lot about Les McKeown and The Bay City Rollers before Sunday night at Crewe Lyceum.

Of course, I’d heard of them and knew a couple of their hit records, but I really wasn’t sure what to expect from the show.

October 24, 2017
‘Very Best in Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic on November 3

‘Very Best in Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic on November 3

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday November 3, with four top class comics guaranteed to bring fireworks.

The first act of the evening is Paul McCaffrey.

October 23, 2017
Review: ‘Just Between Ourselves’ by Nantwich Players

Review: ‘Just Between Ourselves’ by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players’ latest production ‘Just Between Ourselves’ is a beautiful performance well worth seeing.

Directed by John Powell, the Love Lane theatre group has adapted the popular play written by Alan Ayckbourn.

October 22, 2017
Shavington Academy to stage Peter Pan musical this weekend

Shavington Academy to stage Peter Pan musical this weekend

Stars of Shavington Academy Theatre are back on stage this weekend as Must See Musicals present JM Barrie’s classic tale Peter Pan.

Performances are taking place at the academy theatre on Rope Lane in Shavington on Saturday and Sunday October 21 and 22, 2.15pm and 7.15pm.

October 19, 2017