What’s On & Reviews

ABBA tribute band fill the floor at Nantwich Civic gig

ABBA tribute band fill the floor at Nantwich Civic gig

ABBA tribute band ‘ABBA Revival’ thrilled fans at a packed gig at Nantwich Civic Hall, writes Jonathan White.

They opened and closed their show with ABBA’s breakthrough hit ‘Waterloo’.

December 16, 2015
Costume exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

Costume exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Costume Through the Ages” is the latest exhibition in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

The display explores how clothing has changed over the years.

December 15, 2015
Review: Cinderella Panto launches at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Cinderella Panto launches at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Magic was in the air at Crewe when the Christmas pantomime season kicked off at The Lyceum.

A packed theatre was treated to festive fun with the classic story of ‘Cinderella’.

December 13, 2015
Hundreds enjoy Nantwich Santa Dash in aid of hospice

Hundreds enjoy Nantwich Santa Dash in aid of hospice

By Jonathan White
Hundreds brave the chill to enjoy the popular Nantwich Santa Dash in aid of a local hospice.

Liz Southall, from Nantwich-based online community radio station RedShift Radio, compered the event on the town square.

December 13, 2015
Nantwich Museum unveils Christmas events and openings

Nantwich Museum unveils Christmas events and openings

Nantwich Museum has announced its programme of events for Christmas.

There will be a drop-in sing-a-long concert led by the Wistaston Singers running from 11am to 12.30pm on Saturday December 19.

December 8, 2015
Redshift to host Christmas night in aid of Christie Hospital

Redshift to host Christmas night in aid of Christie Hospital

Nantwich not-for-profits community events organisation Redshift is to host a Family Christmas Night Out on December 11.

The event, in aid of the Nantwich Christie Hospital Support Group, will be held at RedShift’s new base at Regents Park, on London Road.

December 7, 2015
Frank Melling to sign copies of new book at Bridgemere

Frank Melling to sign copies of new book at Bridgemere

Well-known motorcycling journalist Frank Melling will be signing copies of his new book “A Penguin in a Sparrow’s Nest” in Nantwich this month.

Melling will be at WHSmiths in Bridgemere Garden Centre on Saturday December 19 and Sunday December 20, 10am to 2pm.

December 7, 2015
Manchester Camerata return to Crewe Lyceum with three concerts

Manchester Camerata return to Crewe Lyceum with three concerts

Manchester Camerata will return to perform at Crewe Lyceum in the New Year with a season of three orchestral concerts.

The concerts, supported by the Arts Council England and Cheshire East Council, will showcase one of Europe’s best chamber orchestras.

December 6, 2015
Review: Very Best in Stand Up – Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: Very Best in Stand Up – Nantwich Civic Hall

Nantwich Civic comedy promoters have done it again!

Four stunningly diverse and individually brilliant comedians delivered a show that is unrivalled for entertainment and value for money.

December 5, 2015
Review: “It’s a Wonderful Life” at Crewe Lyceum

Review: “It’s a Wonderful Life” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Most people will be familiar with the 1946 Frank Capra film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’.

And I’ll admit that it is probably one of my favourite Christmas films of all time.

December 4, 2015
Crewe & Nantwich band Moving Moscow to headline The Box

Crewe & Nantwich band Moving Moscow to headline The Box

Crewe and Nantwich favourites Moving Moscow headline The Box this week as they conclude their winter tour with a single release show.

The six-piece head up a four-band special at the Pedley Street venue on Friday as they release their fourth single, Cut Me Down.

December 2, 2015
Weston Christmas Lights show unveiled by student Graham Witter

Weston Christmas Lights show unveiled by student Graham Witter

By Jonathan White
Big-hearted South Cheshire student Graham Witter has unveiled his spectacular Weston Christmas Light Display.

For the second year running, the display has been put together to support The Donna Louise Children’s Hospice.

December 2, 2015
Nantwich councillors use budgets for pupils to watch Rusty Robot show

Nantwich councillors use budgets for pupils to watch Rusty Robot show

Nantwich Mayor Councillor Andrew Martin has been dishing out tickets for the town’s youngsters to see Santa’s Rusty Robot.

Cllr Martin has used his ward budget to fund children from Nantwich to attend the show.

December 1, 2015