What’s On & Reviews

Reaseheath College Family Festival set for Nantwich

Reaseheath College Family Festival set for Nantwich

Reaseheath College’s Family Festival is gearing up for its annual event on May 15.

The action-packed festival, on the college’s Nantwich campus, will offer hundreds of activities and displays which appeal to all ages.

May 3, 2016
Review: South West Cheshire Scouts “Crewe Gang Show”

Review: South West Cheshire Scouts “Crewe Gang Show”

By Claire Faulkner
South West Cheshire Scouts have been riding along on the crest of a wave producing theatre for 78 years.

This year, The Crewe Gang Show at The Lyceum had the traditional variety show feel.

May 1, 2016
Four top acts line up for Nantwich Very Best in Stand Up

Four top acts line up for Nantwich Very Best in Stand Up

The Very Best In Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall this week with a top bill of live comedy.

And two of the acts playing on May 6 are performing in Nantwich for the first time.

May 1, 2016
Nantwich Film Club to host town’s first film festival in May

Nantwich Film Club to host town’s first film festival in May

Nantwich Film Club will be hosting the town’s first annual Film Festival from May 20 to May 22.

Screenings will take place at Nantwich Civic Hall, the club’s regular venue.

April 30, 2016
150 vehicles set for Weaver Wander 2016 in Nantwich

150 vehicles set for Weaver Wander 2016 in Nantwich

Around 150 classic cars are expected to line up next month for the popular Nantwich event, the Weaver Wander.

The event, organised by the Rotary Club of Crewe & Nantwich Weaver, is set to take place on Saturday May 28.

April 27, 2016
Crewe family’s concert raises £1,500 in aid of muscular dystrophy

Crewe family’s concert raises £1,500 in aid of muscular dystrophy

The family of a South Cheshire boy with life-limiting muscular dystrophy, have raised £1,500 at an annual concert.

The fifth ‘Voice and Brass’ charity performance was held in honour of Neil and Karen Robinson’s eight-year-old son Thomas (pictured).

April 26, 2016
Crewe & Nantwich U3A celebrate 21st birthday with MP

Crewe & Nantwich U3A celebrate 21st birthday with MP

Members of Crewe & Nantwich U3A were joined by MP Edward Timpson at the group’s 21st birthday celebrations – which raised £660 in the process.

Mr Timpson was joined by Cllr Dennis Straine-Frances, Mayor of Crewe, and more than 150 U3A members and friends at the event at Crewe Alex FC.

April 25, 2016
New Lowry theatre piece heads for Faddiley and Tattenhall venues

New Lowry theatre piece heads for Faddiley and Tattenhall venues

A psychological thriller developed by The Lowry theatre is heading to two rural venues in South Cheshire.

Animikii Theatre’s founders Henry McGrath and Adam Davies will stage “Origins” at the Barbour Institute, Tattenhall, and The Goodwill Hall, in Faddiley.

April 24, 2016
Preview: ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ at Crewe Lyceum

Preview: ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Music fans can look forward to the West End show ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ which comes to The Lyceum Theatre in Crewe.

Celebrating the story and lives of the sensational Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, this production promises to be one to remember.

April 20, 2016
Review: The 39 Steps, at Crewe Lyceum

Review: The 39 Steps, at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Theatre goers are in for a treat at The Lyceum in Crewe watching the production “The 39 Steps”.

The show has arrived in South Cheshire this week as part of its national tour direct from London’s West End.

April 13, 2016
Creative Art Group opens exhibition at Nantwich Museum

Creative Art Group opens exhibition at Nantwich Museum

‘The Way We See It’ is an exhibition featuring mixed media work of Cheshire’s Creative Art Group at Nantwich Museum until May 7.

Creative Art Group was established over 15 years ago and involves a large group of mixed experience artists tutored by Ann Roach.

April 12, 2016
Macmillan Cancer Support concert set for Nantwich Civic

Macmillan Cancer Support concert set for Nantwich Civic

A concert in aid of local Macmillan Cancer Support Group will be held at Nantwich Civic Hall on Sunday April 17.

Crewe Concert Band, together with the Wistaston Singers, will stage an afternoon of popular and exciting music with some surprises and treats in store.

April 11, 2016
Review: Crewe Amateur Musical Society’s ‘Oliver’ at Lyceum

Review: Crewe Amateur Musical Society’s ‘Oliver’ at Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
The young stars of Crewe Amateur Musical Society hit the stage at The Lyceum this week for the opening night of ‘Oliver’.

The well-known and well-loved story of a young runaway who falls in with a gang of thieves and pick pockets.

April 9, 2016