What’s On & Reviews

Interview: “Hi De Hi” star Su Pollard on her debut at Crewe Lyceum

Interview: “Hi De Hi” star Su Pollard on her debut at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Chatting to Su Pollard is like talking to an old friend.

The star of hit TV comedies like ‘Hi De Hi’, ‘You Rang M’Lord’ and ‘Oh Dr Beeching’ will be performing alongside Cannon and Ball in ‘Ha Ha Hood and The Prince of Leaves’ at Crewe Lyceum on September 10.

September 4, 2014
First World War food talk to be held at Nantwich Museum

First World War food talk to be held at Nantwich Museum

A second talk in a series accompanying the “Nantwich and the First World War” exhibition will be staged today (September 3) at 3pm.

Bill Pearson, of Reaseheath College, will speak at Nantwich Museum on Food Production around the time of World War 1.

September 3, 2014
Abba 40th anniversary tribute arrives at Crewe Lyceum

Abba 40th anniversary tribute arrives at Crewe Lyceum

The ABBA Reunion Tribute Show arrives at the Crewe Lyceum on September 7.

The two-hour spectacular celebrates the 40th anniversary of the group’s classic Waterloo.

September 1, 2014
Nantwich Museum creates buzz over Food and Drink Festival event

Nantwich Museum creates buzz over Food and Drink Festival event

A Nantwich Museum exhibition during the town’s Food and Drink Festival is sure to create a buzz – with the focus on bees!

The Pillory Street venue, which will be open 10.30-4.30pm during the three-day festival, has a First World War exhibition on show.

August 29, 2014
Camra three-day Nantwich Beer Festival to open – in Crewe!

Camra three-day Nantwich Beer Festival to open – in Crewe!

Beer lovers will be in heaven this weekend at the Camra Nantwich Beer festival.

The festival is now relocated and will be staged at the Railway Heritage Centre in Crewe.

August 28, 2014
Nantwich Library to host free “Learn My Way” computer sessions

Nantwich Library to host free “Learn My Way” computer sessions

Nantwich Library is offering people a chance to learn computer skills in a relaxed environment.

New “Learn My Way” sessions funded by Government will offer support by professional staff and IT buddies.

August 25, 2014
Brit pop giants Dodgy to play at Nantwich Words and Music Festival

Brit pop giants Dodgy to play at Nantwich Words and Music Festival

More big name performers have been signed up to play at the Nantwich Words and Music Festival.

The latest addition is Dodgy (pictured), the Brit Pop giants from the early 1990s.

August 22, 2014
Review: “Tosca” by Heritage Opera, Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: “Tosca” by Heritage Opera, Nantwich Civic Hall

By Claire Faulkner
Heritage Opera returned to Nantwich this week with ‘Tosca’.

Sung in English, Puccini’s famous opera is full of love, deceit and more drama than any modern day reality TV or Jeremy Kyle show.

August 20, 2014
Nantwich Museum to host First World War historian talk

Nantwich Museum to host First World War historian talk

The first of a series of talks accompanying the “Nantwich and the First World War” exhibition at Nantwich Museum takes place this week.

Prominent local historian Mark Potts will speak on “The Great War – the cost to the families of Nantwich” tomorrow (Wednesday August 20).

August 19, 2014
Open air theatre from Chapterhouse to be staged in Nantwich

Open air theatre from Chapterhouse to be staged in Nantwich

Open air theatre company Chapterhouse are to stage a performance in Nantwich as part of a national UK tour.

The production this year is The Jungle Book, and it will be staged on the lawn of Reaseheath Hall on Wednesday August 27.

August 19, 2014
Nantwich Food and Drink Festival will give town £2 million boost

Nantwich Food and Drink Festival will give town £2 million boost

Nantwich’s eagerly-awaited Food and Drink Festival will boost the town’s economy by £2 million, say organisers.

They say the event, over the first weekend in September, promises to be bigger and better with more attractions, late night opening and larger marquees housing delicacies from across the globe.

August 15, 2014
Nantwich Family Films @4 to show The Incredibles after Facebook vote

Nantwich Family Films @4 to show The Incredibles after Facebook vote

Organisers of Nantwich Family Films @ 4 are asking people to come dressed up to their next screening!

A Facebook vote gave families a chance to choose from five modern classic family films.

August 13, 2014
Nantwich Museum invites public to shape treasures display

Nantwich Museum invites public to shape treasures display

Visitors to Nantwich Museum are invited to an Open Day where they can influence the form of the new “Treasures of Nantwich” display.

The new exhibition has been funded by a grant of £8,250 through the Art Fund, supported by The Headley Trust.

August 13, 2014