What’s On & Reviews

Families invited to Cheshire Sandstone Trail 40th anniversary events

Families invited to Cheshire Sandstone Trail 40th anniversary events

People across South Cheshire are being invited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Cheshire’s Sandstone Trail.

The Sandstone Ridge Trust is working with Cheshire Wildlife Trust, Forestry Commission, Meres and Mosses Landscape Partnership, Earth Skills Project and CWaC Council, to organise a series of walks stretching the 34-mile breadth of the Cheshire landmark.

September 22, 2014
Nantwich Litter Group tackles town’s rubbish grot-spots

Nantwich Litter Group tackles town’s rubbish grot-spots

Volunteers for Nantwich Litter Group are targeting the town’s grot spots again this week.

The team were out in force at the weekend around the town, and they will be staging a second group pick this Wednesday (September 24).

September 21, 2014
Skeleton Shuffle event to be staged for new Leighton Hospital MRI scanner

Skeleton Shuffle event to be staged for new Leighton Hospital MRI scanner

A charity is to stage a bone-rattling “skeleton shuffle” to help raise funds for a new MRI scanner at Leighton Hospital.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity has launched an appeal to raise £1 million for the extra scanner.

September 19, 2014
Wingate Children’s Centre in Nantwich to stage family fun day

Wingate Children’s Centre in Nantwich to stage family fun day

Wingate Children’s Centre in Wrenbury near Nantwich will be hosting a Family Fun Day to promote the launch of a new programme of sports activities.

The fun day, on Saturday September 20, will include gymnastic displays, face painting, bouncy castle, cake stall, dance workshop, sports activities, a treasure hunt, tombola and a variety of stalls.

September 16, 2014
Acton Operatic Society prepare for “Oklahoma” show in Hanley

Acton Operatic Society prepare for “Oklahoma” show in Hanley

Acton Amateur Operatic Society will be performing a five-day stint of their new production “Oklahoma” in Stoke-on-Trent.

The shows will run at the Mitchell Arts Centre in Hanley between October 7 and 11.

September 16, 2014
Review: “Jamaica Inn” by Nantwich Players

Review: “Jamaica Inn” by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players started their new season with an adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s ‘Jamaica Inn’.

Directed by Jeremy Acklam, this production highlights everything which The Players do best.

September 15, 2014
Hundreds enjoy South Cheshire Model Engineering Society open day

Hundreds enjoy South Cheshire Model Engineering Society open day

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of visitors enjoyed the late summer sun at the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society open day in Nantwich.

Train rides, displays and demonstrations were held during the event held at the society’s base behind the Peacock Hotel, on Crewe Road, Willaston.

September 14, 2014
South Cheshire shop worker faces charity zip wire challenge

South Cheshire shop worker faces charity zip wire challenge

A charity shop worker from South Cheshire will tackle a daring zip wire challenge to raise cash for the cause.

Margaret Jones, Hope House charity shop assistant manager in Crewe, will be braving speeds of up to 40mph.

September 14, 2014
Nantwich Mayor to stage charity quiz night at Civic Hall

Nantwich Mayor to stage charity quiz night at Civic Hall

Mayor of Nantwich Christine Farrall is calling on brainy teams to join her charity quiz night later this month.

The quiz night takes place at Nantwich Civic Hall on September 26.

September 13, 2014
Review: “Ha Ha Hood and the Prince of Leaves”, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: “Ha Ha Hood and the Prince of Leaves”, Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
After watching ‘Ha Ha Hood and the Prince of Leaves’ at The Lyceum, I somehow feel my theatre days are now complete.

I’ve never really seen anything like this production before.

September 12, 2014
Second antiques market set for Nantwich town square

Second antiques market set for Nantwich town square

A second antiques market of the summer will be staged in Nantwich Town Square tomorrow (September 13).

Organised by V&A Fairs, the event is being put on in conjunction with Nantwich Town Council.

September 12, 2014
South Cheshire Model Engineering Society to stage open day

South Cheshire Model Engineering Society to stage open day

South Cheshire Model Engineering Society are holding their annual Open Day this Saturday September 13.

The event, between 11am and 5pm, is at the clubhouse and tracksite behind the Premier Inn and Peacock Hotel, Willaston, Nantwich.

September 9, 2014
Strictly’s Lisa Riley launches Cheshire panto at Bridgemere Garden Centre

Strictly’s Lisa Riley launches Cheshire panto at Bridgemere Garden Centre

Cheshire’s biggest pantomime “Jack and the Beanstalk” is already blooming with a ‘giant’ panto launch at Bridgemere Garden Centre, Nantwich.

The stars were out in full force for the event with Lisa Riley and Brendan Sheerin exploring the centre’s gardens and joining supporters of Crewe Lyceum with a special meet and greet.

September 8, 2014