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Christmas fundraising concert at Acton church hits high note

Christmas fundraising concert at Acton church hits high note

By Jonathan White
A Christmas concert featuring the Acton Operatic Society at St Mary’s Church in Acton proved a big hit.

Kevin Whitfield, Director of Acton Operatic Society, introduced each piece of music to a sold-out audience.

December 20, 2023
“Within the Loop” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Within the Loop” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

An exhibition called “Within the Loop” by Threadmill has opened at Nantwich Museum and will run until Saturday 17 February.

The Cheshire-based Threadmill Textile Artists display of work is the Millennium Gallery at the Pillory Street venue.

December 11, 2023
Nantwich Choral Society to spread festive joy with family concert

Nantwich Choral Society to spread festive joy with family concert

Nantwich Choral Society is limbering up for its popular Family Christmas Concert at St Mary’s Church.

It takes place 6.30 pm on Wednesday December 20.

December 9, 2023
All aboard the Nantwich Santa express train rides

All aboard the Nantwich Santa express train rides

By Jonathan White
Youngsters are in for a treat on Santa steam train rides which are taking place every Saturday in December at Nantwich Methodist Church.

The train rides take place on the outdoor miniature-gauge 7 1/4″ track adjacent to the church on Hospital Street between 10am-12pm.

November 30, 2023
Nantwich gets festive with Christmas shop window displays

Nantwich gets festive with Christmas shop window displays

By Jonathan White
Retailers in Nantwich have revealed their eye-catching Christmas window displays and frontages.

The shop window display at Wendy’s Florist on Hospital Street features a scale model of the frontage of their business and adjacent businesses.

November 28, 2023
Nantwich Concert Band to stage December 10 performance

Nantwich Concert Band to stage December 10 performance

Nantwich Concert Band are to perform their annual Christmas Concert in the town on December 10.

It will take place in Nantwich Civic Hall at starts at 2.30pm.

November 28, 2023
Magical Woodland hosts Christmas Light Trail launch event

Magical Woodland hosts Christmas Light Trail launch event

More than 1,000 guests entered the Christmas spirit for a spectacular festive launch event for The Magical Woodland at Blakemere Village in Cheshire.

Stars of stage, television, radio and football were among the first to see this year’s stunning light trail set in 15 acres of stunning countryside.

November 28, 2023
Nantwich Christmas Tree Festival raises money for hospice

Nantwich Christmas Tree Festival raises money for hospice

By Jonathan White
An inaugural ‘Christmas Tree Festival’ at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich has helped raise valuable funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

There were 48 Christmas trees on display inside the church during the three-day event at the weekend.

November 27, 2023
Nantwich Singers to stage Christmas Concert on December 10

Nantwich Singers to stage Christmas Concert on December 10

The Nantwich Singers are to stage their Christmas Concert at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

The concert, called ‘O Nata Lux’, will take place at 3pm on Sunday December 10.

November 23, 2023
St Luke’s Hospice lights up Nantwich with Christmas Tree Festival

St Luke’s Hospice lights up Nantwich with Christmas Tree Festival

A Christmas Tree Festival is taking place in Nantwich this weekend in aid of St Luke’s Hospice.

The festival of 40 twinkling trees will also feature a “Christmas Cinema”.

November 22, 2023
Drone expert unveils aerial photography book at Nantwich event

Drone expert unveils aerial photography book at Nantwich event

By Jonathan White
Aerial photographer Rob Higgins has unveiled his new book “Britain’s Railways from the Air” at an event at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge.

For his book Rob captured dozens of aerial photographs, taken with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone, to provide a unique perspective of the history and workings of Britain’s railways.

November 22, 2023
“Rules for Living” production to be staged by Nantwich Players

“Rules for Living” production to be staged by Nantwich Players

Nantwich Players are to stage an uproarious Christmas family production of “Rules for Living” by Sam Holcroft.

Directed by Jeremy Acklam, this comedy will have you laughing, nodding in recognition, and reflecting on your own family’s quirks.

November 20, 2023
Magical Woodland Christmas experience to launch at Blakemere

Magical Woodland Christmas experience to launch at Blakemere

The festive Magical Woodland experience is all set to be opened at Blakemere Village in Cheshire.

The ‘Magical Woodland’ is the region’s biggest and best Christmas Light Trail

November 18, 2023