What’s On & Reviews

Cheshire choir Decibellas appoints new assistant director

Cheshire choir Decibellas appoints new assistant director

Liv Westhead has been appointed the first ever assistant musical director for Cheshire upper voices choir, Decibellas.

Liv, 30, a singer and singing teacher in the county, will support Marcus Williams, musical director with Decibellas since 2016.

November 16, 2023
Santa’s Sleigh route for 2023 revealed for Nantwich!

Santa’s Sleigh route for 2023 revealed for Nantwich!

It’s unveiled! Santa’s Sleigh Route for 2023 has been unveiled by Crewe & Nantwich Round Table.

Families can now start to plan so youngsters can meet Santa on the ever-popular Christmas Float.

November 15, 2023
Nantwich Library to stage Ukrainian teens art exhibition

Nantwich Library to stage Ukrainian teens art exhibition

Nantwich Library is to stage a Ukrainian teens art exhibition called “Sublimation of Emotions”.

The event will take place at the Beam Street venue from November 25 to December 9.

November 14, 2023
Crewe Library Creative Writers Group stages competition

Crewe Library Creative Writers Group stages competition

A poetry competition is being held by Crewe Library Creative Writers’ Group.

The group, which has been established for many years, is encouraging budding poets to get involved and send in entries by the closing date of Tuesday 5th December 6pm.

November 14, 2023
Author promotes latest book at Nantwich Bookshop event

Author promotes latest book at Nantwich Bookshop event

by Jonathan White
Local author Kiley Dunbar talked about her latest book ‘The Gingerbread Christmas Village’ at a sold-out evening event at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge.

She also spoke about her background, her writing techniques and read extracts from the book.

November 11, 2023
Italian art on sale at Nantwich Museum

Italian art on sale at Nantwich Museum

An exhibition of concrete sculptures by acclaimed Italian artist Mario Loprete is running in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum until Saturday December 2.

The exhibition, called In Cemento Veritas, retraces Mario’s artistic production of the last five years.

November 11, 2023
Willaston pub to stage fundraiser for St Luke’s Hospice

Willaston pub to stage fundraiser for St Luke’s Hospice

The new landlord of a Willaston pub is set to stage a fundraiser in aid of St Luke’s Hospice.

Neil Turner, of The Nag’s Head on Wistaston Road, is hosting the event on November 18.

November 8, 2023
Thousands enjoy charity fireworks event at Queens Park in Crewe

Thousands enjoy charity fireworks event at Queens Park in Crewe

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people attended the annual Crewe Lions Club ‘Charity Fireworks Display’ at Queens Park in Crewe on Sunday.

The park gates were opened at 5pm, the bonfire (making a return this year) was lit at 6:30pm and the fireworks started at 8pm.

November 8, 2023
Money raised in memory of Seahorse Swimming Club founder

Money raised in memory of Seahorse Swimming Club founder

By Jonathan White
The family of Barbara Warrington, one of Seahorse Swimming Club’s founder members, visited Crewe Lifestyle Centre to present a cheque to the club in her memory.

Barbara, who died in August, volunteered at Seahorse from 1956 until 2001, where she spent most of her time in the role of chief instructor.

November 6, 2023
REVIEW: “Anything is Possible if you Think about it Hard Enough”, Nantwich Players

REVIEW: “Anything is Possible if you Think about it Hard Enough”, Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
The first Studio Production of the season from Nantwich Players is Anything is Possible if you Think about it Hard Enough by Cordelia O’Neill.

Directed by Anastasia Newton, this two hander piece explores aspects of love and grief with its audience.

November 3, 2023
Firework displays taking place in and around Nantwich this weekend

Firework displays taking place in and around Nantwich this weekend

A number of local firework displays are taking place in and around Nantwich this weekend, weather permitting!

This list has been compiled by writer and photographer Jonathan White.

November 2, 2023
Nantwich Buddies volunteers celebrate milestone event

Nantwich Buddies volunteers celebrate milestone event

Nantwich Buddies volunteer group which started by accident during the pandemic, has celebrated a milestone event after being selected to benefit from a major fundraiser.

The Cheshire Police Federation chose Nantwich Buddies to be the sole beneficiaries of their annual dinner

October 30, 2023
Fireworks set for live comedy night at Nantwich Civic Hall

Fireworks set for live comedy night at Nantwich Civic Hall

Fireworks are guaranteed at the next Very Best In Stand Up live comedy show in Nantwich this coming Friday November 3.

At the helm on compere duties at Nantwich Civic Hall is Toby Hadoke.

October 28, 2023