What’s On & Reviews

Hunt for Nantwich families to star in new Channel 5 series

Hunt for Nantwich families to star in new Channel 5 series

A production company is on the hunt for Nantwich families or residents for a new Channel 5 show.

The Pi Productions series will focus on people who have ditched the 9-5 job to pursue their passions.

June 1, 2016
Arts and dance show in Nantwich aims to help youth services

Arts and dance show in Nantwich aims to help youth services

A dance teacher is staging a charity show in Nantwich to help raise funds for local youth clubs.

Olivia White says her show on Friday July 8 at Nantwich Civic Hall will represent “unity and the arts”.

May 31, 2016
The Lost Carnival entertains Bank Holiday families in South Cheshire

The Lost Carnival entertains Bank Holiday families in South Cheshire

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire families are being entertained at the “The Lost Carnival” in Crewe’s Queens Park this Bank Holiday weekend.

The event is described by the organisers as an ‘outdoor theatrical circus adventure’.

May 29, 2016
Eighth Weaver Wander pulls in crowds to Nantwich

Eighth Weaver Wander pulls in crowds to Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Hundreds lined Nantwich town centre’s streets to watch the eighth annual Weaver Wander.

The event, organised by the Rotary Club of Crewe & Nantwich Weaver, attracted a record 140 classic & sports cars.

May 29, 2016
Richmond Village hosts local clubs and societies day in Nantwich

Richmond Village hosts local clubs and societies day in Nantwich

Richmond Village Nantwich opened its doors to local clubs and societies who joined residents and guests in finding out just what “Life in Nantwich” is like.

As well as the Village’s own Bowls and Amenities Clubs, local groups who attended included the Crewe Senior Forum and South Cheshire Model Engineering Society.

May 27, 2016
Closing ‘Very Best in Stand Up’ show heads for Nantwich

Closing ‘Very Best in Stand Up’ show heads for Nantwich

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on June 3 for the final show of the season.

Four more quality comedy acts have been lined up by promoters to close the season with a flourish.

May 27, 2016
Steampunk Festival to boost South Cheshire economy

Steampunk Festival to boost South Cheshire economy

The inaugural Steampunk festival takes place in Crewe this weekend, which organisers say will help boost the local economy.

Free events, visiting attractions and exhibitions will be staged across the weekend, with shows at the Crosville Club and Lyceum Theatre during the evenings.

May 23, 2016
Nantwich Film Club hosts town’s first film festival

Nantwich Film Club hosts town’s first film festival

MP Edward Timpson and Nantwich Mayor Cllr Andrew Martin helped launch the town’s first film festival.

The event has been organised in association with the Nantwich Film Club and will be based at Nantwich Civic Hall.

May 21, 2016
Flower Festival returns to St Mary’s Church, Nantwich

Flower Festival returns to St Mary’s Church, Nantwich

St Mary’s Church in Nantwich is expecting thousands of visitors from to attend the Quinquennial Flower Festival.

The church will be brought to life with the heady scent of a carnival of flowers.

May 19, 2016
South Cheshire mums join CIC group at Church Minshull marina

South Cheshire mums join CIC group at Church Minshull marina

Mums across South Cheshire took a break from their busy lives by cruising a Nantwich canal in a day’s retreat organised by Motherwell CIC.

Ten mums met at Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina to board their hired barge for a day of relaxation and pampering.

May 18, 2016
Nantwich Singers set for Shakespeare celebration event

Nantwich Singers set for Shakespeare celebration event

The Nantwich Singers are to take part in the 400-year celebration of Shakespeare at an event in the town.

Led by Alison Phillips, the choir will present a concert on Thursday June 30 in St Mary’s Church.

May 17, 2016
Coins and Hoards Day to be staged at Nantwich Museum

Coins and Hoards Day to be staged at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum is holding a free public coins and hoards day as part of its Treasures of Nantwich project supported by the Art Fund.

Visitors will be invited to view and handle objects, talk with experts about items on display, and bring their coins for identification.

May 16, 2016
Review: Curtain Call’s “Sister Act” at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Curtain Call’s “Sister Act” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Curtain Call Productions brings ‘Sister Act’, a fun-filled hit musical to The Lyceum this week.

Based on the well-known film of the same name, ‘Sister Act’ tells the story of ‘Deloris Van Cartier’, who after witnessing a murder goes into hiding in a convent.

May 12, 2016