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Review: The Sound of Music, by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

Review: The Sound of Music, by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

By Claire Faulkner
The Lyceum in Crewe was alive with ‘The Sound of Music’ as Crewe Amateur Musicals Society presented the opening night of their latest production.

If you’re a fan of the classic story of the Von Trapp family, then you’ll really enjoy this show.

April 29, 2015
Gardening guru Bob Flowerdew to give Nantwich talk

Gardening guru Bob Flowerdew to give Nantwich talk

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is to stage an evening with Bob Flowerdew in Nantwich next month.

Bob Flowerdew is well known to listeners of Gardeners’ Question Time and followers of Gardeners’ World.

April 27, 2015
New Nantwich art gallery to exhibit local artists

New Nantwich art gallery to exhibit local artists

An art gallery in Nantwich is preparing to show a two-week exhibition of works by local artists Amanda Challoner.

The exhibition at Love Art Gallery on Pillory Street will run from May 9 to 23.

April 26, 2015
Live comedy back with a bang at Nantwich Civic Hall

Live comedy back with a bang at Nantwich Civic Hall

Live comedy with “The Very Best In Stand Up” returns to Nantwich next week – and marks five years of the show at the Civic Hall.

Big names with hilarious acts have graced the staged in that time – and the May 1 show promises to be no different.

April 24, 2015
Cholmondeley Pageant of Power organisers launch contest

Cholmondeley Pageant of Power organisers launch contest

The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power event near Nantwich is inviting visitors from previous years to share their best CPOP shots.

Organisers of the June event, which attracts tens of thousands of visitors, say the best snaps will have the chance to win tickets, VIP parking and a helicopter ride.

April 24, 2015
Nantwich Town Crier calls for more ladies to join hospice Midnight Walk

Nantwich Town Crier calls for more ladies to join hospice Midnight Walk

Nantwich Town Crier John Parsons joined these ladies in calling for more people to sign up to the Midnight Walk in aid of their local hospice.

The women all work for Business Training & Consultancy Ltd in Crewe and are taking part together.

April 23, 2015
The Sound of Music to be staged by Crewe Amateur Musical Society

The Sound of Music to be staged by Crewe Amateur Musical Society

By Claire Faulkner
The film version of ‘The Sound of Music’ celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

And to celebrate, Crewe Amateur Musical Society is getting ready to bring the well-loved show to the Lyceum Theatre.

April 21, 2015
Richard III archaeologist to give Nantwich Museum talk

Richard III archaeologist to give Nantwich Museum talk

Nantwich Museum is to host a King Richard III talk by one of the team who studied his skeleton unearthed in Leicester.

Bob Savage, weapons expert for University of Leicester “Search for Richard III” archaeological team, will give a talk called Killed the Boar, Shaved his Head, the Violent Death of King Richard III.

April 20, 2015
‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’ 50s and 60s show at Civic Hall

‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’ 50s and 60s show at Civic Hall

Nantwich Civic Hall will be stepping back in time to the golden era of the 1950s and 1960s.

A special “Shake, Rattle and Roll” musical event will bring the sounds of the two decades to life on May 9.

April 17, 2015
St Luke’s Hospice red bus “Frock Stop” back in Nantwich

St Luke’s Hospice red bus “Frock Stop” back in Nantwich

The St Luke’s Hospice red London bus will be visiting Nantwich again – and opening as a ladies boutique!

The hospice’s ‘The Frock Stop’ is filled with ladies clothing and accessories.

April 16, 2015
Nantwich Mayor charity quiz set for Civic Hall

Nantwich Mayor charity quiz set for Civic Hall

The Nantwich Town Mayor charity quiz will take place later this month.

Teams of six are invited to take part in the event on Friday April 24 at Nantwich Civic Hall.

April 13, 2015
Nantwich mums to stage tea party for Neonatal Unit appeal

Nantwich mums to stage tea party for Neonatal Unit appeal

Nantwich mums are to stage a tea party – to help raise money for a twin incubator in the Leighton Hospital Neonatal Unit.

The ‘Two Peas In A Pod Tea Party’ will be held at The Olive Grove Conference Centre, on Regents Park, in Nantwich.

April 9, 2015
English Civil War Project launched by Nantwich Museum

English Civil War Project launched by Nantwich Museum

A new project at Nantwich Museum aims to help visitors further their knowledge of life in the town during the English Civil War.

The Nantwich Museum English Civil War Project will study the effect of war leading to the battle for the town in 1644.

April 9, 2015