What’s On & Reviews

Review: Night of hilarity with “Avenue Q” at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Night of hilarity with “Avenue Q” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner Avenue Q is a musical with a difference. If you can remember Sesame Street and The Muppetts, imagine this crossed with the humour of a modern sitcom!

May 21, 2014
Nantwich Museum plays key role in ‘Salt Sunday’ Winnington event

Nantwich Museum plays key role in ‘Salt Sunday’ Winnington event

Nantwich Museum featured a part of its “Celebration of Salt” exhibition at the Salt Sunday event held at Winnington. The exhibition focussed on the literary celebrations of the local salt industry.

May 20, 2014
Thousands flock to Reaseheath College family festival in Nantwich

Thousands flock to Reaseheath College family festival in Nantwich

Bumper crowds flocked to Reaseheath College to enjoy its annual Family Festival. Thousands of visitors spent the day at the college’s Nantwich campus in warm sunshine and a carnival atmosphere.

May 20, 2014
St Mary’s Church Nantwich to stage free lunchtime concerts

St Mary’s Church Nantwich to stage free lunchtime concerts

A series of lunch-time concerts are to take place at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich over the next three months. The free summer-time music spectacles will be held every Thursday from 12.30pm in June, July and August.

May 19, 2014
Hundreds enjoy Marbury Merry Days fair near Nantwich

Hundreds enjoy Marbury Merry Days fair near Nantwich

By Jonathan White Hundreds enjoyed the 35th annual ‘Marbury Merry Days’ two-day traditional country fair near Nantwich. The event is organised by St Michael & All Angels Parochial Church Council.

May 19, 2014
Marie Curie Spring Walk to be hosted in South Cheshire

Marie Curie Spring Walk to be hosted in South Cheshire

A Marie Curie Spring Walk takes place in South Cheshire this weekend. The moderate 13km (8 mile) day amble will take walkers from Weston, near Crewe, to Barthomley and Mill Dale on Saturday May 17.

May 15, 2014
Brine Leas Academy to host “Summer Spectacular” in Nantwich

Brine Leas Academy to host “Summer Spectacular” in Nantwich

A Nantwich school is to open its doors to show off the town’s talented pupils as part of a “summer spectacular” exhibition. Brine Leas Academy, on Audlem Road, will be open to the public on May 22 between 6.30pm and 8.30pm.

May 14, 2014
New Nantwich Mayor Christine Farrall sworn in at Civic Hall ceremony

New Nantwich Mayor Christine Farrall sworn in at Civic Hall ceremony

A packed Nantwich Civic Hall welcomed in the new Mayor of Nantwich, Cllr Christine Farrall. The former headteacher was sworn in as the town council’s new chair, taking over from outgoing mayor Cllr John Lewis.

May 13, 2014
Nantwich school winners of 2014 Rotary Art competition unveiled

Nantwich school winners of 2014 Rotary Art competition unveiled

Young artistic talents of Nantwich primary schools are celebrating success in a local competition. Five schools participated in the 2014 Rotary Art Competition organised by The Rotary Club of Nantwich.

May 12, 2014
Celebrated poet at Nantwich Library for Dylan Thomas centenary

Celebrated poet at Nantwich Library for Dylan Thomas centenary

Nantwich Library is to host a celebration of the centenary of Dylan Thomas’ birth this week. Celebrated poet John Lindley will be at the library on Beam Street this Thursday May 15.

May 12, 2014
Buyer snaps up LS Lowry painting for £39,000 at Nantwich auction

Buyer snaps up LS Lowry painting for £39,000 at Nantwich auction

An L.S. Lowry painting sold for an amazing £39,000 at art auction in Nantwich. A trade buyer snapped up the iconic “People on a Promenade” felt tip pen and pencil sketch during the two-day sale at Peter Wilson auctioneers on Market Street.

May 12, 2014
Review: Hundreds enjoy “60s Mania” night at Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: Hundreds enjoy “60s Mania” night at Nantwich Civic Hall

By Jonathan White A packed audience enjoyed a “60s Mania!” concert at Nantwich Civic Hall. Fans were treated to two great cover bands, The Sunflowers and Meet The Beatles.

May 10, 2014
Nantwich Food and Drink Festival team’s plea for volunteers

Nantwich Food and Drink Festival team’s plea for volunteers

Organisers of the Nantwich Food and Drink Festival have issued a plea for volunteers to help at this year’s event. The three-day festival, in September, attracts thousands of people to the town.

May 7, 2014