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Nantwich Singers to stage Christmas concert at St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Singers to stage Christmas concert at St Mary’s Church

The Nantwich Singers will perform a Christmas Concert in St Mary’s Parish Church on December 12.

The programme will include Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols, a sequence of 10 carols for 4-part choir, with spectacular accompaniment by solo harp.

November 29, 2015
TV medium Derek Acorah to perform at Nantwich Civic Hall

TV medium Derek Acorah to perform at Nantwich Civic Hall

Television medium Derek Acorah will play live at Nantwich Civic Hall in 2016.

The Liverpudlian’s regular appearances on UK Living’s Most Haunted have gained him a following of believers.

November 27, 2015
Very Best in Stand Up returns for December Nantwich show

Very Best in Stand Up returns for December Nantwich show

The Very Best In Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on December 4 for the last show of 2015.

Veteran comic Sean Meo, a former ‘Time Out Comedian of the Year’, will open the night in his debut Nantwich performance.

November 24, 2015
Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich to stage weekend of Christmas events

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich to stage weekend of Christmas events

A marina near Nantwich will be full of festive spirit when it stages its Christmas meal and fair weekend.

Aqueduct Marina, at Church Minshull, will hold its Christmas Meal this Saturday November 28, from 7pm.

November 23, 2015
Wistaston Singers wow packed Port Sunlight concert crowd

Wistaston Singers wow packed Port Sunlight concert crowd

By Jonathan White
The Wistaston Singers took their talents on the road when they travelled to Port Sunlight on the Wirral.

They performed a fundraising concert at Christ Church United Reformed Church

November 19, 2015
Madness frontman Suggs to perform at Crewe Lyceum

Madness frontman Suggs to perform at Crewe Lyceum

Legendary Madness frontman Suggs will be performing at Crewe Lyceum during his UK tour.

The singer, aka Graham McPherson, will host his show “Suggs: My Life Story” in words and music, on Sunday May 1.

November 19, 2015
Christmas Fayres and shopping at Nantwich Museum

Christmas Fayres and shopping at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum’s popular Christmas Fayres featuring handmade goods made by the museum’s craft group will take place on the next two Saturdays, November 21 and 28.

Items for sale in aid of museum funds include a selection of Christmas decorations, bags and cushions.

November 17, 2015
Nantwich Santa Dash to raise funds for Hope House Hospice

Nantwich Santa Dash to raise funds for Hope House Hospice

The Nantwich Santa Dash will take place again in the town next month.

The event on Sunday December 13 aims to raise funds for Hope House Children’s Hospices.

November 14, 2015
Moustache Bash event in aid of St Luke’s Hospice

Moustache Bash event in aid of St Luke’s Hospice

The Moustache Bash Crew are back to stage “The Hairy Hoe Down” fundraising event in aid of St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice.

The evening, organised by Nick Hughes-Jones and Dan McGarry, coincides with Movember and includes a night of fun with Local Live Band SWaY and DJ Tim Richardson from Images.

November 13, 2015
South Cheshire College gears up for Children in Need

South Cheshire College gears up for Children in Need

Staff and Students at South Cheshire College are preparing to raise funds for BBC Children in Need 2015 Appeal.

The college’s charity committee has arranged a variety of activities to engage people in the national event on Friday November 13.

November 11, 2015
BBC’s Beccy Meehan to switch on Nantwich Christmas Lights

BBC’s Beccy Meehan to switch on Nantwich Christmas Lights

BBC newsreader Beccy Meehan will be switching on the Nantwich Christmas Lights this year with thousands expected at the event on November 21.

Beccy will join Nantwich Mayor Cllr Andrew Martin and Father Christmas to flick the switch and light up the town square.

November 10, 2015
Review: The Smallest Show on Earth, Crewe Lyceum

Review: The Smallest Show on Earth, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
‘The Smallest Show on Earth’ is the story of Jean and Matthew – who discover they have inherited their very own cinema.

Desperate to save the ‘Bijou Kinema’ from becoming a car park, the couple enlist the help of the cinema’s staff to bring the building back to its former glory.

November 10, 2015
Local artist to exhibit wildlife work at Nantwich Museum

Local artist to exhibit wildlife work at Nantwich Museum

An exhibition of wildlife paintings opens in the Your Space gallery at Nantwich Museum this week.

The Living Landscape, an exhibition by local artist Becky Thorley-Fox, runs from Tuesday November 10 until Saturday December 19.

November 9, 2015