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“The Wonders of Colour” talks to be staged by Nantwich Museum

“The Wonders of Colour” talks to be staged by Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum have launched six “Wonders of Colour” talks to support a new exhibition which will bring to life the history and science of colour, dyes and pigments.

The first takes place on Thursday 16 October, 7pm, called Seeing Colour: More Than Meets the Eye.

September 6, 2025
REVIEW: “A Doll’s House” by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: “A Doll’s House” by Nantwich Players

by Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players new season is off to a strong start with “Nora: A Doll’s House”, written by Stef Smith after Henrik Ibsen and directed by Bethany Gail.

You don’t have to be familiar with A Doll’s House by Ibsen to watch and enjoy this production.

September 6, 2025
The Swan at Marbury to stage Beer and Cider festival this weekend

The Swan at Marbury to stage Beer and Cider festival this weekend

The Swan at Marbury will see the return of its Beer and Cider Festival this September – with more local ales than ever and an extra day to celebrate.

The award-winning pub, near Wrenbury, will be staging the festival from Thursday September 4th to Sunday September 7th.

September 3, 2025
Free public lecture series returns to Reaseheath College

Free public lecture series returns to Reaseheath College

Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich is opening up its campus to the public for a series of free evening lectures.

The lectures aim to explore the natural world, animal behaviour, environmental science, and food production.

September 3, 2025
Very Best in Stand Up returns for new Nantwich season

Very Best in Stand Up returns for new Nantwich season

The Very Best in Stand Up live comedy returns for a new season at Nantwich Civic Hall in September.

Compering the first show back on September 5th is Jamie Sutherland – a versatile performer, mixing a modern style of observational comedy with plenty of old-style jokes peppered right through.

August 31, 2025
Combermere Abbey marks autumn with last Garden Open Day

Combermere Abbey marks autumn with last Garden Open Day

Combermere Abbey near Nantwich will mark the arrival of autumn with a final “Garden Open Day” of the year on September 16.

The event opens the historic venue’s gardens to the public from 10am to 3pm. Tickets are available online.

August 31, 2025
Aerial shot of St Mary's Church in Nantwich

Charity concert planned for St Mary’s Church in Nantwich

Two Cheshire musical groups have teamed up to stage a charity concert at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich later this year.

The concert will feature Lions Youth Brass and Phoenix Voices and take place on December 13.

August 31, 2025
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Nantwich Museum – series of Autumn talks planned

Nantwich Museum have launched a series of Autumn talks which will all take place in the Museum’s Millennium Gallery.

The talks are designed to support the current free exhibition “Ancient Villages – Seven Miles round Nantwich”.

August 29, 2025
New evening grief support group to launch in Nantwich

New evening grief support group to launch in Nantwich

A new evening support group for those struggling with grief is being launched in Nantwich.

The group, run by the Insights Bereavement Service, will held between 6.30pm and 8pm every two weeks in Nantwich Methodist Church on Hospital Street.

August 27, 2025
RSPCA Stapeley Grange to host first ever cheese and wine party

RSPCA Stapeley Grange to host first ever cheese and wine party

Stapeley Grange RSPCA wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich is to host its first cheese and wine evening.

The new fundraising initiative aims to support the centre’s life-saving work with wild, exotic and domestic animals.

August 22, 2025
The Blue Yellows band gear up for launch of new EP

The Blue Yellows band gear up for launch of new EP

By Jonathan White
The Blue Yellows are gearing up to release their vibrant new five-track EP “Scribble on a Cheat Sheet”.

The band, which includes Nantwich guitarists Jonathan Tarplee, has put together a mix of new songs recorded at Fox Barn Studios near Winsford with producer Daniel J. Logan at the helm.

August 20, 2025
Nantwich Food Festival set to wow crowds next week

Nantwich Food Festival set to wow crowds next week

Nantwich Food Festival returns to the town next week for another three-day extravaganza of food, drink and live entertainment.

The festival will be held in a number of locations with other town venues joining in to offer activities and sessions between August 29-31.

August 19, 2025
Wistaston Singers appeal for new members to join choir

Wistaston Singers appeal for new members to join choir

Mixed community choir Wistaston singers are on the lookout for new members of all ages.

The 60-strong choir – ranging in age from 20s to 80s – is wants more men to get involved to balance the harmonies.

August 19, 2025