What’s On & Reviews

Nantwich Singers set for Christmas Carols performance at St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Singers set for Christmas Carols performance at St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Singers will be presenting an hour’s concert of Christmas Carols on December 9 in St Mary’s Church.

The chamber group of 16 voices will perform under the theme “A Spotless rose” – taken from an ancient German hymn “Es ist ein ros entsprungen”, translated as “Lo, how a rose e’er blooming”.

November 28, 2017
Review: Holly at Christmas, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: Holly at Christmas, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
The audience at Crewe Lyceum definitely had their dancing shoes on and rocked the night away when Buddy Holly and The Cricketers performed their show Holly at Christmas.

Opening with ‘That’ll be The Day’, the show went on to feature all of Buddy Holly’s greatest hits.

November 28, 2017
RSPCA centre in Nantwich to stage Christmas Fair

RSPCA centre in Nantwich to stage Christmas Fair

The RSPCA’s Stapeley Grange wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich is holding its annual Christmas Fair to raise much-needed funds.

The centre is inviting animal-lovers to get into the festive spirit at their annual Christmas fair on Sunday December 10.

November 27, 2017
Final live comedy show of year set for Nantwich Civic Hall

Final live comedy show of year set for Nantwich Civic Hall

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall with another stellar bill for the final show of the season.

The first act of the evening on Friday December 1 is Mark Nelson.

November 26, 2017
Crewe Christmas lights switch on hailed big success

Crewe Christmas lights switch on hailed big success

By Jonathan White
Families young and old packed in to Crewe town centre for the annual Christmas lights switch on.

Entertainment on the Market Square included music from TheFunkyChoir.com, Ruskin High School Choir and Ruskin High School Dance Team.

November 25, 2017
Nantwich Civic Society celebrates 50 years with special museum exhibition

Nantwich Civic Society celebrates 50 years with special museum exhibition

An exhibition celebrating 50 years of work by Nantwich Civic Society has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

The Society is a voluntary organisation, which campaigns to improve the environment and the quality of life in Nantwich.

November 23, 2017
What’s On at Christmas – events coming up in and around Nantwich

What’s On at Christmas – events coming up in and around Nantwich

It’s that time of year again – and we’re inundated with requests to publicise Christmas events.

So here is the latest rundown of what’s on as we approach the festivities.

November 22, 2017
Nantwich Museum to stage Christmas Craft Fayre

Nantwich Museum to stage Christmas Craft Fayre

Nantwich Museum’s popular Christmas Craft Fayre will take place this weekend, November 25.

The event will feature goods made by the museum’s Craft Group, and will take place 10.30am to 3pm.

November 20, 2017
Acclaimed children’s author Matt Buckingham to visit Nantwich Library

Acclaimed children’s author Matt Buckingham to visit Nantwich Library

Top children’s author Matt Buckingham will be telling stories when he visits Nantwich Library later this month.

Something fishy will be going on when Matt drops in on Saturday November 25, when he will be bringing his much-loved character Bright Stanley to the Beam Street venue.

November 16, 2017
Nantwich Museum to host second fund-raising Quiz Night

Nantwich Museum to host second fund-raising Quiz Night

Nantwich Museum’s second fund-raising Quiz Night will take place on Sunday November 26 at Crewe Vagrants Sports Club in Willaston.

The event follows the success of a previous event earlier in the year.

November 16, 2017
Reaseheath College to stage Christmas Artisan Market in Nantwich

Reaseheath College to stage Christmas Artisan Market in Nantwich

Shoppers have the chance to buy original gifts from local craftspeople at a Christmas Artisan Market being held at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

The market will be staged on Saturday December 2, when the college’s mini zoo will also be open with a special visit from Father Christmas.

November 15, 2017
Nantwich store M&Co to stage charity fashion show

Nantwich store M&Co to stage charity fashion show

A charity fashion show is being staged at the M&Co store in Nantwich town centre.

The event, this Wednesday November 15, aims to raise funds in aid of Cancer Research UK.

November 13, 2017
Remembrance Sunday service in Nantwich town centre

Remembrance Sunday service in Nantwich town centre

The traditional Remembrance Sunday parade and service will take place in Nantwich town centre this weekend.

There will be a parade of dignitaries and representatives from Royal British Legion starting at Nantwich Civic Hall at 2.30pm on Sunday, November 12.

November 10, 2017