What’s On & Reviews

Students to stage Christmas Fayre in aid of Macmillan Cancer

Students to stage Christmas Fayre in aid of Macmillan Cancer

Students in Nantwich are holding a Christmas fayre at Reaseheath Hall on December 5 with local businesses holding stalls.

The stall fee for the night is £20. All the profits will go towards Macmillan Cancer Support.

November 21, 2014
Nantwich Museum drop-in to boost “Nantwich at Play” exhibition plan

Nantwich Museum drop-in to boost “Nantwich at Play” exhibition plan

Nantwich Museum is holding a drop-in day to gather information about local societies and leisure groups which could be used in its forthcoming Nantwich at Play exhibition.

The museum’s research group is assembling and analysing information for possible use in the exhibition.

November 20, 2014
Nantwich Choral Society to stage Christmas concert at St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Choral Society to stage Christmas concert at St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Choral Society’s popular Family Christmas Concert will be held on Saturday December 20.

The event will feature Nantwich Young Voices and include a mix traditional carols and modern pieces.

November 20, 2014

Age UK Cheshire shop in Nantwich celebrates three months

Age UK Cheshire will be celebrating three months in their new Nantwich shop.

Staff are inviting members of the public to the celebration on Thursday November 27.

November 19, 2014
New Pilates and Zumba classes held at Nantwich Parish Rooms

New Pilates and Zumba classes held at Nantwich Parish Rooms

Fitness fans can take advantage of free Zumba and Gentle Pilates classes being held at Nantwich Parish Rooms.

The free classes will be held this Friday November 21 and next Friday November 28.

November 19, 2014
Crewe Lyceum unveils ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ pantomime game app

Crewe Lyceum unveils ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ pantomime game app

Crewe Lyceum Theatre is promoting its traditional Christmas pantomime this year – with a new Crewe Pantomime Challenge game for mobile phones!

The game has been inspired by pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, and is available for iOS and Android users.

November 18, 2014
Christmas tree and lights ready for Nantwich town square switch-on

Christmas tree and lights ready for Nantwich town square switch-on

Nantwich is getting into the Christmas spirit as the town square tree and lights make their first appearance.

Thousands are expected to pack in to the town centre for the official lights switch-on event on Saturday November 22.

November 18, 2014
South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society celebrates 20 years

South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society celebrates 20 years

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire George Formby Ukulele Society has celebrated its 20th anniversary at a concert in Wistaston Memorial Hall.

The event included group and solo ukulele performances, a harmonica solo, plus solo and duet singing.

November 17, 2014
Nantwich Museum Craft Group exhibition opens to public

Nantwich Museum Craft Group exhibition opens to public

An exhibition of work by Nantwich Museum’s Craft Group has opened in the community gallery of the museum.

Recent work by the group will be on display including the Voluntary Aid Detachment uniform made especially for the Great War exhibition.

November 14, 2014
Latest Nantwich Family Films@4 set for November 16

Latest Nantwich Family Films@4 set for November 16

The latest Nantwich Family Films@4 community event will be showing Planes 2: Fire and Rescue.

When Dusty learns that his engine is damaged, and he may never race again, he joins a forest fire and rescue unit to be trained as a firefighter.

November 12, 2014
Review: Agatha Christie’s “Black Coffee” at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Agatha Christie’s “Black Coffee” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Agatha Christie is the Queen of murder mystery – and Poirot fans will be pleased to know that ‘Black Coffee’ is on at The Lyceum this week.

A Bill Kenwright production in association with The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, ‘Black Coffee’ was the first of Christie’s plays and the only one to include the famous Belguim detective, ‘Hercule Poirot’.

November 12, 2014
Elvis to perform Christmas Lights switch-on in Nantwich town square

Elvis to perform Christmas Lights switch-on in Nantwich town square

Nantwich families will be all shook up this month when Elvis himself switches on the town’s Christmas Lights.

Paul Larcombe, one of the world’s top Elvis impersonators, will be the guest of honour at the Nantwich town Christmas Lights switch-on on November 22.

November 11, 2014
More than 2,000 enjoy Audlem Fireworks display at Audlem Park

More than 2,000 enjoy Audlem Fireworks display at Audlem Park

By Kirsty Rollings
Audlem Firework Display went off with a bang as families flocked to the event from the surrounding areas.

Audlem Special Events Team estimate that more than 2,000 people attended the bonfire and award-winning Blitz Fireworks, to watch the choreographed display to popular music.

November 9, 2014