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Music Festival returns to The White Lion in Hankelow

Music Festival returns to The White Lion in Hankelow

The “Sounds of Summer” music festival is returning to community pub The White Lion in Hankelow this weekend.

The event is this Saturday August 16 from midday to late and will feature a range of live acts.

August 12, 2025
Crewe Lyceum to stage “Annie” as part of Summer Youth Project

Crewe Lyceum to stage “Annie” as part of Summer Youth Project

The Summer Youth Project has returned to Crewe Lyceum and will be showing a production of “Annie” this month.

The project is back for its third year and will see around 90 young people taking part during August to bring the hard knock tale of Annie to life.

August 9, 2025
Parklands Nursery in Stapeley to stage Open Day

Parklands Nursery in Stapeley to stage Open Day

A popular children’s day nursery in Stapeley is holding an Open Day later this month.

Parklands, based on First Dig Lane, is offering families a chance to view their setting and spend time together in spacious grounds.

August 8, 2025
Right at Home to stage “Big Green Picnic” in Nantwich

Right at Home to stage “Big Green Picnic” in Nantwich

A home care organisation in Nantwich is to stage a collaborative event called the “Big Green Picnic” later this month.

The event organised by Right at Home will take place on Wednesday August 27 from 1.30pm at Mill House, Nantwich.

August 7, 2025
Nantwich to mark VJ 80 Day with events on August 15

Nantwich to mark VJ 80 Day with events on August 15

Nantwich is to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day next Friday August 15.

VJ 80 Day will be commemorated as it signifies the real end of the Second World War after Japan’s surrender on August 15, 1945.

August 6, 2025
‘Nantwich at War’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

‘Nantwich at War’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

A “Nantwich at War” exhibition considering life in the town and its contribution to World War II has opened at Nantwich Museum.

It is being held in the Community Gallery and is due to run until Saturday 11 October.

August 4, 2025
Aerial view of the Peacock Railway in Willaston

Peacock Railway in Willaston hosts first mid-week running day

By Jonathan White
History was made this week at one of South Cheshire’s best-kept secrets, as the Peacock Railway welcomed visitors for its first-ever Mid-week Running Day.

The miniature railway behind The Peacock Inn in Willaston – run by the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society – offered rides around its picturesque quarter-mile 5-inch gauge track.

August 2, 2025
Nantwich Show 2025 hailed massive success as thousands attend

Nantwich Show 2025 hailed massive success as thousands attend

Thousands of people packed into the Nantwich Showground yesterday for another amazing Show day at Reaseheath College.

Organisers have hailed the event as a huge success, as hundreds of hard-working volunteers came together to ensure it ran smoothly.

July 31, 2025
Nantwich band Unit 17 mark new single with live gigs

Nantwich band Unit 17 mark new single with live gigs

Popular Nantwich band Unit 17 have released a new single which they will mark at a series of gigs in August.

It will culminate in the band performing two sets at the Nantwich Food festival between August 29-31.

July 30, 2025
“Ancient Villages – Seven Miles Round Nantwich” exhibition opens

“Ancient Villages – Seven Miles Round Nantwich” exhibition opens

A new Nantwich Museum exhibition focuses on villages around Nantwich – many of which are older than the town itself.

“Ancient Villages – Seven Miles Round Nantwich” has opened at the Pillory Street Museum and is due to run until Saturday October 11.

July 30, 2025
Lucky families line up for bird box making in Nantwich

Lucky families line up for bird box making in Nantwich

Twenty-five lucky families in Nantwich will get the chance to build a new home for a bird or bat family this week.

The one-off Bird/Bat Box making session takes place this Thursday July 31 between 1:30-3:30pm at St Mary’s Parish Rooms, Nantwich.

July 29, 2025
Fans have chance to sing with John Barrowman at Lyceum

Fans have chance to sing with John Barrowman at Lyceum

Fans of popular entertainer John Barrowman have a chance to sing live on stage with the star when he comes to Crewe Lyceum this Christmas.

The American actor and singer has launched a nationwide talent search ahead of his “Camp As Christmas” tour, which comes to the Lyceum Theatre on Wednesday December 3.

July 25, 2025
Rail200 celebration at Nantwich’s “church with the train”

Rail200 celebration at Nantwich’s “church with the train”

Two hundred years of railways in Great Britain was celebrated at Nantwich Methodist Church in Hospital Street.

Volunteers run a steam train every Saturday over the narrow-gauge tracks beside the church giving rides to youngsters and operate the model railway belonging to the children’s club “Drop ‘n Shop”.

July 22, 2025