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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
Nantwich Litter Group to stage latest crackdown in Pillory Street

Nantwich Litter Group to stage latest crackdown in Pillory Street

Nantwich Litter Group volunteers will be holding a Group Pick this Saturday August 16.

Volunteers will be meeting at the end of Pillory Street, outside Laura Ashley, at 10am.

August 12, 2014
New season of Very Best in Stand Up to hit Nantwich next month

New season of Very Best in Stand Up to hit Nantwich next month

The Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall next month with the first show of a new season of quality comedy stretching into 2015.

And organisers have vowed they will be bringing the best acts available from the international comedy circuit to town.

August 11, 2014
Oxfam store in Nantwich to join in Food and Drink Festival

Oxfam store in Nantwich to join in Food and Drink Festival

Nantwich’s Oxfam Books and Music shop will be joining in this year’s Food and Drink Festival.

Volunteers who run the store on Pepper Street are opening throughout the festival from Friday September 5 to Sunday September 7.

August 7, 2014
Charity golf day in aid of Leighton Hospital MRI scanner appeal

Charity golf day in aid of Leighton Hospital MRI scanner appeal

A charity golf day is to be held to help Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity’s £1 million MRI scanner appeal for Leighton Hospital.

The event, on September 19, will see golfers are being offered the chance to enjoy a day out at one of Cheshire’s finest venues, Vale Royal Abbey in Whitegate.

August 1, 2014
Richmond Village Nantwich opens vintage tea-room for August

Richmond Village Nantwich opens vintage tea-room for August

Staff and Residents of Richmond Village Nantwich will welcome the Mayor of Nantwich to open the centre’s new vintage tea-room.

Mayor Cllr Christine Farrall will be present with vice chairman of Crewe & Nantwich Royal British Legion and chairman elect for Cheshire Phil Dean at the opening tomorrow (August 1).

July 31, 2014
Lyceum Theatre lines up summer fun for Nantwich youngsters

Lyceum Theatre lines up summer fun for Nantwich youngsters

Nantwich and Crewe youngsters on school breaks can enjoy a packed programme of entertainment at Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre.

Children’s shows begin with Angelina Ballerina on July 31.

July 30, 2014
Nantwich all set for International Cheese Awards and annual Show

Nantwich all set for International Cheese Awards and annual Show

It’s all things cheese in Nantwich today – as hundreds from around the world compete at the International Cheese Awards.

A giant marquee set up on Dorfold Park showground is hosting the world’s biggest cheese competition.

July 29, 2014
Cholmondeley Castle to host Teddy Bears Picnic charity event

Cholmondeley Castle to host Teddy Bears Picnic charity event

The popular Teddy Bears Picnic is returning to Cholmondeley Castle next month – to help raise money for a children’s charity.

Organisers are hoping for a record-breaking event by smashing their £10K target when it takes place on August 24 near Nantwich.

July 26, 2014
Free Sport England sessions to run at Crewe Vagrants

Free Sport England sessions to run at Crewe Vagrants

Sporty Nantwich youngsters can enjoy free activity Sport England sessions throughout the summer holidays.

Crewe Vagrants sports ground, in Willaston, will host sessions in rugby, cricket, hockey, squash and football.

July 24, 2014
Nantwich Museum hosts new First World War exhibition

Nantwich Museum hosts new First World War exhibition

A fascinating insight into Nantwich life during the First World War has been unveiled at Nantwich Museum.

“Nantwich and the First World War – the impact of war on a market town” is a new exhibition at the museum on Pillory Street.

July 23, 2014
Big Day Out event to be staged at Nantwich showground

Big Day Out event to be staged at Nantwich showground

Nantwich families are being urged to join in South Cheshire’s first “Big Day Out” at the Dorfold Park Showground next month.

The event takes place on Saturday August 2 – just three days after the Nantwich Show is held at the same venue off Welsh Row.

July 20, 2014
Rifleman Pub in Nantwich plans fun day for St Luke’s Hospice

Rifleman Pub in Nantwich plans fun day for St Luke’s Hospice

A pub in Nantwich is to stage a family fun day to help raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

Staff and customers at The Rifleman pub on James Hall Street are planning the event for August 10.

July 16, 2014