What’s On & Reviews

Bridgemere Garden Centre to host wildlife half-term fun

Bridgemere Garden Centre to host wildlife half-term fun

Bridgemere Garden Centre near Nantwich will be hosting a series of fun events for youngsters over half-term.

The ‘Little Diggers Wildlife Week’ at the centre on the A51, runs from May 25 to 29.

May 23, 2015
Crewe Lyceum lays on Saturday half-term fun for youngsters

Crewe Lyceum lays on Saturday half-term fun for youngsters

Youngsters in Crewe and Nantwich can find fun on Saturday this half-term at Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre.

Chart-topper tribute Pop Factor returns to the Lyceum with its production celebrating all the sing-along hits from the radio on Saturday May 23 at 6.30pm.

May 22, 2015
Cheshire Wildlife Trust takes part in Open Farm event

Cheshire Wildlife Trust takes part in Open Farm event

Cheshire Wildlife Trust’s Bickley Hall Farm will open its gates when the charity takes part in the Linking Environment and Farming national Open Farm event.

Visitors can soak up the sights, sounds and scenery of the trust’s 210-acre headquarters and discover more about farming and conservation on the Cholmondeley Estate on Sunday, June 7.

May 21, 2015
Nantwich Museum stages Dementia Awareness event

Nantwich Museum stages Dementia Awareness event

Nantwich Museum will be holding a tea party this week as part of national Dementia Awareness Week.

The venue will stage the event this Friday May 22, between 10.30am and 12.30pm.

May 20, 2015
Review: Nantwich Bookworms, “Far From the Madding Crowd”

Review: Nantwich Bookworms, “Far From the Madding Crowd”

By Kate Lindop
Thomas Hardy’s Far From The Madding Crowd (Published in 1874) has been on my must read list for as long as I can remember.

So it was with some excitement we decided upon it as our Bookclub novel for the month.

May 17, 2015
Paul Merton’s Impro Chums returns to Crewe Lyceum

Paul Merton’s Impro Chums returns to Crewe Lyceum

Paul Merton’s Impro Chums return to Crewe Lyceum Theatre on Monday May 25.

The Mock the Week and TV panel star Merton is one of the UK’s most popular comedians.

May 14, 2015
Review: Nantwich Players, “Entertaining Angels”

Review: Nantwich Players, “Entertaining Angels”

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players latest production is the wonderful and thoughtful comedy ‘Entertaining Angels’.

Written by Richard Everett and directed by Garth Jones, this production once again highlights the skill and dedication which The Players put into each play.

May 12, 2015
RSPCA Crewe & Nantwich to stage Family Fun Dog Show

RSPCA Crewe & Nantwich to stage Family Fun Dog Show

RSPCA Crewe & Nantwich District Branch is staging a Family Fun Dog Show on Sunday May 17, 11am to 4pm.

The show is taking place at Santosha Boarding Kennels & Cattery, in Hankelow, near Nantwich.

May 12, 2015
Nantwich Christie Hospital group holds FIZZ fashion show

Nantwich Christie Hospital group holds FIZZ fashion show

There are a few tickets left for the Nantwich Christie Hospital Support Group FIZZ Fashion Show tomorrow (May 12).

The show is due to take place at The Southlands, on Newcastle Road, Blakelow, Nantwich.

May 11, 2015
Anglo-Saxon talk to be held at Nantwich Museum

Anglo-Saxon talk to be held at Nantwich Museum

A talk called England’s Beginnings: The Anglo-Saxon Achievement will be staged by Rev John Whitehead at Nantwich Museum.

The illustrated talk will demonstrate the diverse cultural influences which came together through the Anglo-Saxon occupation of our land.

May 11, 2015
Tyrone the T-Rex to star at Reaseheath College Family Festival

Tyrone the T-Rex to star at Reaseheath College Family Festival

A giant Tyrannosaurus Rex called Tyrone will be roaming Reaseheath College’s campus in Nantwich.

The T-Rex will be seen by hundreds when the college holds its action-packed Family Festival this Sunday May 17.

May 11, 2015
Hundreds of young and old enjoy Nantwich VE Day celebrations

Hundreds of young and old enjoy Nantwich VE Day celebrations

By Kirsty Rollings
VE Day Celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, took place in Nantwich town centre.

Union Jack flags lined the streets and shop windows of the town centre, with rain moving the celebrations from the town square to St Mary’s Church.

May 9, 2015
Review: The History Boys, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: The History Boys, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Lyceum’s programme of productions has gone from strength to strength this year.

And it was a real treat to be at opening night for The History Boys on Tuesday night (May 5).

May 6, 2015