What’s On & Reviews

Author set for Nantwich Bookshop talk on his memoirs

Author set for Nantwich Bookshop talk on his memoirs

By Jonathan White
Author Imran Ahmad will talk about his book ‘The Perfect Gentleman: a Muslim boy meets the West’ at Nantwich Bookshop next month.

The funny and deeply insightful memoir is about a young Pakistani boy growing up in 1970s Britain.

February 21, 2024
Nantwich Civic Hall announces 2024 live music line-up

Nantwich Civic Hall announces 2024 live music line-up

The full programme of 2024 live music events at Nantwich Civic Hall has been unveiled.

And it all kicks off with leading British Slide guitarist and singer Troy Redfern this Saturday February 24.

February 20, 2024
Lens, camera, action for Crewe Photographic Society

Lens, camera, action for Crewe Photographic Society

By Jonathan White
Crewe Photographic Society are back in action for 2024 with a full programme of talks and competitions.

January began with a presentation from talented photographer Justin Garner explaining the mysteries of High Dynamic Range Photography.

February 19, 2024
Charity events for Our Safe Haven kennels in Nantwich

Charity events for Our Safe Haven kennels in Nantwich

Staff at Our Safe Haven kennels in Nantwich are staging two events to highlight their cause.

They will be taking part in the Dabbers Dash this Saturday February 17.

February 15, 2024
Final chance to view exhibition on Crewe suffragist Ada Chew

Final chance to view exhibition on Crewe suffragist Ada Chew

An exhibition paying tribute to Crewe suffragist Ada Chew is moving to a final venue in the town before leaving the area.

Hundreds of people have visited the display since it opened at Crewe Market Hall last July and then moved to the town library and Queen’s Park café.

February 12, 2024
Student Ruby Pytlasinska  with a Reaseheath lamb

Sheep virus forces change to popular Reaseheath lambing event

A virus affecting flocks of sheep has forced Reaseheath College in Nantwich to change plans for its popular lambing event.

The virus can lead to complications in pregnancy and cause some lambs to be born deformed.

February 7, 2024
Wrenbury Model Railway Club celebrates decade of success

Wrenbury Model Railway Club celebrates decade of success

By Jonathan White
Wrenbury & District Model Railway club has celebrated its 10th birthday.

The club launched with just 12 members when they formed and now boast more than 20.

February 5, 2024
Nantwich ‘Universal Model Show’ to take place at Malbank School

Nantwich ‘Universal Model Show’ to take place at Malbank School

By Jonathan White
The annual Universal Model Show is to take place on Sunday February 25 at Malbank School & Sixth Form College in Nantwich.

This family friendly show is organised by the South Cheshire Military Modelling Club.

February 3, 2024
Nantwich Concert Band to perform at cricket club

Nantwich Concert Band to perform at cricket club

Nantwich Concert Band are planning a concert at the town’s cricket club in March.

The show, called “Back to the 80s”, will take place on Sunday March 3 at Nantwich Cricket Club off Whitehouse Lane.

January 29, 2024
Shavington Village panto up for 10 major awards

Shavington Village panto up for 10 major awards

Amateur thespians across South Cheshire have been nominated for 10 major awards as they prepare to raise the curtain on their latest production, Red Riding Hood.

They are set to take to the stage in the 45th Shavington Village pantomime, backed by local employer Mornflake, in Crewe.

January 28, 2024
Battle of Nantwich – “Holly Holy Day” – schedule

Battle of Nantwich – “Holly Holy Day” – schedule

Activities begin at 10am today (January 27) for the annual Battle of Nantwich re-enactment.

There are general activities around the town centre between 10am and 12.45pm.

January 27, 2024
Nigel Stonier, organiser of Words and Music Festival

New “open mic” night launched in Nantwich by festival organisers

The organisers of Nantwich’s Words and Music festival have launched a new “open mic” regular event in the town.

Called “Tuesdays”, the event will be held at the Red Cow pub on Beam Street every two weeks.

January 26, 2024
Dabbers Dash participants

Dabbers Dash community run to be started by Sealed Knot

By Jonathan White
A Sealed Knot musketeer will start this weekend’s community ‘Dabbers Dash’ event – held on the same day as the “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment.

The ‘Dabbers Dash’ is a free informal community run/walk/wheel that takes place one Saturday each month around Barony Park and Sandford Road.

January 24, 2024