What’s On & Reviews

Leading psychic Derek Acorah returns to perform in Nantwich

Leading psychic Derek Acorah returns to perform in Nantwich

Leading UK psychic Derek Acorah returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Saturday May 27 following a sell-out success in 2016.

Acorah is one of the foremost names in the world of Psychic Phenomena, as well as a celebrity, author and performer.

May 9, 2017
Nantwich Mayor’s fundraising quiz hailed most successful yet

Nantwich Mayor’s fundraising quiz hailed most successful yet

Nantwich Mayor hosted his Big Quiz to raise money for his selected charities – which turned out to be the most successful yet.

More than 180 people including local businesses, community groups and keen quiz fans came together to form a record number of 30+ teams at the Civic Hall.

May 7, 2017
Review: ‘Bold Girls’ by Nantwich Players

Review: ‘Bold Girls’ by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players latest production ‘Bold Girls’ is a gutsy and heartfelt production.

Written by Rona Munro and directed by Don Hirst, the play tells story of four women trying to live a normal life during the troubles in Belfast during the 1990s.

May 7, 2017
First “Crewetical Mass” cycling event proves a hit

First “Crewetical Mass” cycling event proves a hit

By Jonathan White
The first-ever ‘Crewetical Mass’ proved a hit with more than 20 cyclists.

They pedalled in from Wistaston, Nantwich and Sandbach to take part at Crewe Railway Station.

May 5, 2017
Nantwich Rotary Club musical night raises funds for Nepal quake victims

Nantwich Rotary Club musical night raises funds for Nepal quake victims

By Jonathan White
The Rotary Club of Nantwich staged a musical night to help raise vital funds for victims of the Nepal earthquake.

The event, held in association with The Rotary Club of the Himalayan Gurkhas, was staged at Nantwich Town Football Club.

May 3, 2017
Top chef Nigel Brown to star at Nantwich Food Festival

Top chef Nigel Brown to star at Nantwich Food Festival

Top chef Nigel Brown will be delighting his fans at Nantwich Food Festival in September.

The Yorkshire-born chef has spent a lifetime in the hotel and catering industry.

May 2, 2017
Nantwich musician Nigel Stonier showcases new album

Nantwich musician Nigel Stonier showcases new album

Nantwich singer songwriter Nigel Stonier has unveiled his new solo album at a preview night in the town.

Stonier’s new album ‘Love And Work’ was showcased at The Crown Ballroom in The Crown Hotel the day before it’s official launch yesterday (April 28).

April 29, 2017
Nantwich motorcyclists join 450 at Sandbach Transport Festival

Nantwich motorcyclists join 450 at Sandbach Transport Festival

By Jonathan White
Nantwich motorcyclists joined hundreds of others for a parade at the 27th Sandbach Transport Festival.

The free event included a large vehicle display with trucks, classic and vintage cars, motorbikes, bicycles, a stage performance area and children’s funfair on Scotch Common car park.

April 27, 2017
Two top comedy acts make Nantwich debut in Very Best in Stand-Up

Two top comedy acts make Nantwich debut in Very Best in Stand-Up

Two top comedy acts will make a Nantwich debut as The Very Best In Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on May 5.

Irish funnyman Chris Kent is first up for his debut after making waves on the English circuit since relocating from his native Cork.

April 26, 2017
Rotary Weaver Wander rally to take place on May 27

Rotary Weaver Wander rally to take place on May 27

The annual Rotary Weaver Wander classic car rally is set to take place on May 27.

Scores of classic and sports cars are lining up to take part in the traditional event which raises money for several charities.

April 23, 2017
Award nominee singer Anna Madsen heads for Nantwich

Award nominee singer Anna Madsen heads for Nantwich

Musical award nominee Anna Madsen is heading to Nantwich for a live performance next week.

The New England Music Award nominee is embarking on her ‘Whisper’ tour which brings her to The Studio venue on April 29.

April 20, 2017
Review: Jasper Carrott’s ‘Stand Up and Rock!’ at Crewe Lyceum rocks

Review: Jasper Carrott’s ‘Stand Up and Rock!’ at Crewe Lyceum rocks

Television helped Jasper Carrott hit the heights of fame back in the 1980s.

He was one of those comedians one remembers as being likeable and funny – but without really knowing why!

April 19, 2017
Hack Green Secret Bunker hosts “Soviet Threat” event

Hack Green Secret Bunker hosts “Soviet Threat” event

By Jonathan White
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker near Nantwich took visitors back in time over the Easter weekend.

‘The Soviet Threat’ event recreated what life was like either side of the Berlin Wall during the Cold War.

April 18, 2017