What’s On & Reviews

Bailey Art Gallery to stage “Meet the Artist” event

Bailey Art Gallery to stage “Meet the Artist” event

Bailey Fine Art Gallery near Nantwich is to host a “Meet the Artist” weekend with Cheshire artist, Annabel Thornton.

Annabel will be in the gallery, based at Dagfields, from midday until 4pm on Saturday and Sunday July 2 and 3.

June 24, 2016
Stapeley RSPCA centre to stage summer fair ‘bake off’

Stapeley RSPCA centre to stage summer fair ‘bake off’

An animal-themed “bake off” will be one of the highlights at the RSPCA Stapeley centre’s summer fair next month.

The event will take place at the Stapeley Grange Wildlife and Cattery centre on London Road in Nantwich from 10am to 5pm on Sunday July 3.

June 20, 2016
Nantwich Words and Music Festival headline acts unveiled

Nantwich Words and Music Festival headline acts unveiled

Headline acts for Nantwich’s 9th Words & Music Festival have been unveiled.

Legendary punk poet Dr John Cooper Clarke and Scottish singer Eddi Reader, formerly of Fairground Attraction, will lead the line-up for the six-day festival.

June 17, 2016
Nantwich Singers unveil Shakespeare concert programme

Nantwich Singers unveil Shakespeare concert programme

The programme for the next concert by the Nantwich Singers has been unveiled.

The hour-long recital of words and music is being staged to celebrate Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary this year.

June 16, 2016
Review: Jekyll and Hyde at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Jekyll and Hyde at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
If you’re a fan of gothic horror, and like a bit of darkness in your theatre, then you’ll enjoy ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ at Crewe Lyceum.

Adapted from the original by Robert Louis Stevenson, and directed by Nicholas Briggs, this production has everything you want from a Victorian classic.

June 14, 2016
Queen’s 90th birthday celebration held at Nantwich St Mary’s

Queen’s 90th birthday celebration held at Nantwich St Mary’s

Nantwich staged a celebration of the Queen’s 90th birthday with a packed concert at St Mary’s Church.

The event was attended by Lord Lieutenant for Cheshire David Briggs and Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Andrew Martin and his wife Linda.

June 13, 2016
Nantwich Cricket Club to host motor neurone disease fundraiser

Nantwich Cricket Club to host motor neurone disease fundraiser

Nantwich Cricket Club will host a tasty charity fundraiser to support people affected by motor neurone disease in Cheshire.

The local branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association will host their annual Strawberry Evening fundraiser on Thursday June 23.

June 13, 2016
Thousands of speed fans enjoy Cholmondeley Pageant of Power

Thousands of speed fans enjoy Cholmondeley Pageant of Power

Tens of thousands of people descended on Cholmondeley near Nantwich for the 2016 Pageant of Power weekend.

The three-day festival of speed thrilled visitors from around the UK, with this year’s theme “Supercars: past, present and future”.

June 13, 2016
Midsummer Music to be staged by Nantwich Concert Band

Midsummer Music to be staged by Nantwich Concert Band

Nantwich Concert Band are holding a “Midsummer Music” concert.

Midsummer Music will be led by musical director Nick Birch, a euphonium player with Fodens Brass (winners of this year’s North West Regional Finals).

June 9, 2016
Classic drama Jekyll and Hyde comes to Crewe Lyceum

Classic drama Jekyll and Hyde comes to Crewe Lyceum

Classic Gothic melodrama comes to life this June at Crewe Lyceum Theatre with Jekyll and Hyde.

The show, which runs from June 13 to 15, stars Neil Roberts (Emmerdale), Gary Turner (Hollyoaks) and Kim Taylforth (Bad Girls).

June 7, 2016
Nantwich Museum raises £210 from plant and book sale

Nantwich Museum raises £210 from plant and book sale

A Plant and Book sale at Nantwich Museum helped raise £210 for the Pillory Street venue.

Many members and volunteers supported the event and contributed plants and books including the museum’s Craft Group who also sold items.

June 7, 2016
Dorothy Clive Garden near Nantwich blooms for visitors

Dorothy Clive Garden near Nantwich blooms for visitors

Visitors can now see the famous Laburnum Arch in full bloom at the Dorothy Clive Garden near Nantwich.

The glorious golden tunnel is adorned with vibrant yellow pea flowers and under planted with rows of alliums and lonicera balls.

June 5, 2016
Nantwich to host Queen’s 90th birthday celebration event

Nantwich to host Queen’s 90th birthday celebration event

Nantwich is planning to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday with a series of events on June 12.

These include a tea party for the town’s 90-year-olds, a free evening concert in St Mary’s Church including fireworks, and the lighting of the town’s jubilee beacon in the square.

June 2, 2016