What’s On & Reviews

Museum launches Hadyn Jones Images of Nantwich exhibition

Museum launches Hadyn Jones Images of Nantwich exhibition

An exhibition of work by leading Cheshire artist John Haydn Jones has gone on display at Nantwich Museum.

The “Haydn Jones Images of Nantwich” features a wide variety of local scenes from the artist who died in 1997.

November 2, 2016
Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

The Very Best In Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall this Friday November 4 with four top side-splitters.

The first act of the evening is Smug Roberts – a Manchester comedian to rank alongside his local pals Peter Kay and Johnny Vegas.

October 31, 2016
Thousands pack Nantwich Showground for Spooktacula show

Thousands pack Nantwich Showground for Spooktacula show

Thousands of families flocked to the most Spooktacula firework and Halloween show held in Nantwich.

With fairground rides, fancy dress contests, a huge bonfire and a stunning firework display, there was something for everyone at the event at the Nantwich Showground on Dorfold Park.

October 30, 2016
Soprano Lesley Garrett to perform at Crewe Lyceum

Soprano Lesley Garrett to perform at Crewe Lyceum

Famous soprano Lesley Garrett is to sing live on stage at Crewe Lyceum.

Garrett, star of Strictly Come Dancing and Loose Women, will be performing this Wednesday November 2.

October 29, 2016
Nantwich Museum stages half-term workshops

Nantwich Museum stages half-term workshops

Nantwich Museum is to stage half-term workshops for the town’s youngsters next week.

Children’s workshops at the Pillory Street venue will be inspired by the “Haydn Jones Images of Nantwich” exhibition.

October 26, 2016
Tasty treats at North West Food Lover’s Festival in Cheshire

Tasty treats at North West Food Lover’s Festival in Cheshire

Food producers from Nantwich and South Cheshire gathered in historic Tatton Park for the North West Food Lover’s Festival 2016 at the weekend. We sent along food writer Caroline James to taste the atmosphere!

October 25, 2016
St Anne’s School Nantwich to stage Blitz Fireworks display

St Anne’s School Nantwich to stage Blitz Fireworks display

St Anne’s School in Nantwich is to host its firework night on Friday October 28.

The event will start at 5.30pm and run until 8pm, with a barbecue, drinks and a fairground.

October 23, 2016
Review: ‘Cleo, Camping, Emmanuelle and Dick’, Nantwich Players

Review: ‘Cleo, Camping, Emmanuelle and Dick’, Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
There’s a proper carry on taking place in Nantwich this week.

‘Cleo, Camping, Emmanuelle and Dick’, written by Terry Johnson and directed by Michaela Warrilow, is taking the stage by storm at The Players Theatre on Love Lane.

October 22, 2016
Nantwich Christmas lights competition for youngster to help switch-on

Nantwich Christmas lights competition for youngster to help switch-on

A Nantwich youngster has the chance to help Olympic stars Bryony Page and Andrew Small switch on the town’s Christmas lights.

Nantwich Town Council is to hold a competition for youngsters, with the winner going on stage alongside the Rio medal winners on the night of switch-on.

October 22, 2016
Reaseheath College to stage Apple Festival in Nantwich

Reaseheath College to stage Apple Festival in Nantwich

Reaseheath College is to stage its popular Apple Festival this weekend.

Hundreds of local families will get to the core of fruit growing at the Nantwich college’s annual event on October 22 and 23.

October 20, 2016
Thousands expected at Nantwich Spooktacula on Dorfold Park

Thousands expected at Nantwich Spooktacula on Dorfold Park

Thousands of people are expected to cram in to Dorfold Park in Nantwich for the town’s annual Spooktacula.

Labelled as ‘Cheshire’s Premier Haunting Event’, the Spooktacula will be held on Saturday October 29 at the Nantwich Showground off the A534.

October 19, 2016
Nantwich Mayor launches Christmas card competition

Nantwich Mayor launches Christmas card competition

Mayor of Nantwich Councillor Andrew Martin has launched a Christmas card competition for the town’s youngsters.

Young residents and pupils under the age of 16 are invited to come up with a design along the theme of ‘Christmas in Nantwich’.

October 17, 2016
Review: Poets Mike Garry and John Cooper Clarke, Nantwich Civic

Review: Poets Mike Garry and John Cooper Clarke, Nantwich Civic

By Claire Faulkner
Standing on stage to introduce an evening of poetry to a packed Civic Hall, Nantwich Words and Music Festival organiser Nigel Stonier said “we care about the words”.

This love for language couldn’t have been any better demonstrated by the two poets performing that night, Mike Garry and Dr John Cooper Clarke.

October 16, 2016