What’s On & Reviews

Hundreds enjoy South Cheshire Model Society open day

Hundreds enjoy South Cheshire Model Society open day

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of train fanatics enjoyed South Cheshire Model Engineering Society’s annual Open Day

Visitors braved wet weather to attend the event at the rear of The Peacock Inn, on Crewe Road, Willaston.

September 13, 2017
Nantwich Riding for Disabled Group to stage Fun Day

Nantwich Riding for Disabled Group to stage Fun Day

Nantwich & District Riding for Disabled Group are to stage a Fun Day this Sunday September 17.

The event takes place at Reaseheath College Equestrian Centre from 2-4pm.

September 13, 2017
Review: Nantwich Players production of ‘The Game’

Review: Nantwich Players production of ‘The Game’

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players have kicked off their new season this week with their own performance of The Game.

Directed by Jerry Park and written by Harold Brighouse, this delightful comedy is all about family, football, class and love.

September 11, 2017
Nantwich Concert Band to host Cancer Research UK charity concert

Nantwich Concert Band to host Cancer Research UK charity concert

Nantwich Concert Band will stage a charity concert in aid of Cancer Research UK next month.

The show, performed alongside Nantwich Young Voices, will take place on Saturday October 7 at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

September 6, 2017
Nantwich Food Festival – OUR PICTURE SPECIAL

Nantwich Food Festival – OUR PICTURE SPECIAL

Thousands of food lovers young and old packed in to Nantwich over the last three days to enjoy the town’s biggest Food Festival yet.

Organisers, volunteers, local businesses and many more pulled together to lay on a three-day food spectacular at various sites around the town.

September 4, 2017
Review: Very Best in Stand Up comedy returns to Nantwich with a bang

Review: Very Best in Stand Up comedy returns to Nantwich with a bang

Review
Four top comedians commanded the stage and left the audience in raptures as the Very Best in Stand Up comedy returned to Nantwich last night.

And it was one of those performances that will be remembered as much for the compere as the three billed comics.

September 2, 2017
Final Nantwich Museum “River Weaver” talk takes place August 31

Final Nantwich Museum “River Weaver” talk takes place August 31

Museum artist Les Pickford will speak on “When Turner Came to Town” from 3pm, describing the visit of artist J M W Turner to Nantwich.

And a copy of a sketch from J M W Turner’s “Chester Sketchbook” is featured in the exhibition, depicting the artist’s view of Nantwich in 1801.

August 30, 2017
Gary Delaney set to wow Nantwich audience as live comedy returns

Gary Delaney set to wow Nantwich audience as live comedy returns

One of the UK’s top comedians Gary Delaney returns to Nantwich this Friday as the “Very Best in Stand-Up” is back with a bang.

Fans’ favourite Delaney, a regular on TV shows like “Mock the Week”, is headlining the show at Nantwich Civic Hall.

August 30, 2017
Nantwich Library to host ITea & Chat sessions

Nantwich Library to host ITea & Chat sessions

Nantwich Library is to host a series of ITea & Chat Afternoons.

The Beam Street venue will run the sessions every first Thursday of the month, starting on September 7, between 2.30pm – 4.30pm.

August 28, 2017
Review: Heritage Opera’s Cosi fan Tutti, Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: Heritage Opera’s Cosi fan Tutti, Nantwich Civic Hall

By Claire Faulkner
Heritage Opera returned to Nantwich Civic Hall with Mozart’s Così fan tutte.

Sung in English, the comedy about two army officers and their fiancées had the audience gripped from the start.

August 28, 2017
Nantwich Concert Band receives Baker Wynne & Wilson cash boost

Nantwich Concert Band receives Baker Wynne & Wilson cash boost

Nantwich Concert Band has received a cash boost to help buy new instruments in a bid to expand to new members.

The group were awarded a grant by Baker Wynne & Wilson estate agents, as part of the Nantwich firm £25,000 community pledge scheme.

August 22, 2017
California Blue to play live at Nantwich Civic Hall

California Blue to play live at Nantwich Civic Hall

Popular local band California Blue will make a welcome return to Nantwich Civic Hall after a sell-out show earlier this year.

Their latest performance will take place on Friday September 15 when the talented musicians will take their audience back down memory lane.

August 22, 2017
Nantwich Civic Hall to host ‘Gin Jamboree’ tasting event

Nantwich Civic Hall to host ‘Gin Jamboree’ tasting event

Nantwich Civic Hall is to host ‘Gin Jamboree’ tasting event on Friday September 29.

Gin lovers across South Cheshire will be lining up to attend the event, which will feature more than 100 artisan gins from around the globe.

August 17, 2017