What’s On & Reviews

Nantwich Camera Club 2014 photo exhibition opens at museum

Nantwich Camera Club 2014 photo exhibition opens at museum

The Nantwich Camera Club 2014 Photographic Exhibition has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum. The ever popular annual event features print and projected image work of club members.

February 10, 2014
Willaston Primary School to stage fund-raising Fizz Fashion Show

Willaston Primary School to stage fund-raising Fizz Fashion Show

The Friends of Willaston School Association are organising a “Fizz Fashion Show” to help raise funds. The event will be staged at the school on Derwent Close on Wednesday March 19.

February 10, 2014
Boxing fans enjoy first South Cheshire ABC event in Nantwich

Boxing fans enjoy first South Cheshire ABC event in Nantwich

By Jonathan White Boxing fans flocked to Nantwich Civic Hall to watch South Cheshire ABC host their first boxing night. The event saw local boxers taking on fighters from across the North West at different weight classes over several bouts of amateur boxing.

February 9, 2014
Review: Nantwich Bookworms on Peter Hoeg’s “Miss Smilla’s Sense of Snow”

Review: Nantwich Bookworms on Peter Hoeg’s “Miss Smilla’s Sense of Snow”

By Joy Cassidy In the dark days of January, which sadly didn’t bring any snow this year, the Nantwich Bookworms sought the snow’s magic and tranquility in Peter Hoeg’s Miss Smilla’s Sense of Snow.

February 9, 2014
Review: Very Best in Stand Up, Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: Very Best in Stand Up, Nantwich Civic Hall

The “Very Best in Stand Up” 2014 season in Nantwich was given a rip-roaring start by four class comedians at the Civic Hall. A packed audience was treated to three hours of side-clutching comedy delivered by stand ups on top of their game.

February 8, 2014
Thousands expected at Reaseheath College Nantwich lambing weekends

Thousands expected at Reaseheath College Nantwich lambing weekends

Nantwich families can enjoy twice the fun if they visit the town’s Reaseheath College in March. Preparations are in hand for the college’s popular lambing events and the campus zoo will also be open to the public on the first two weekends in March.

February 7, 2014
Nantwich men needed for St Luke’s Hospice “Strictly Learn to Dance”

Nantwich men needed for St Luke’s Hospice “Strictly Learn to Dance”

Nantwich men are being urged to don their dancing shoes and help raise vital funds for St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. An urgent appeal has gone out to recruit more men for the hospice’s popular “Strictly Learn to Dance” fundraiser.

February 6, 2014
Nantwich rock band Blitz Kids stunned by new album’s success

Nantwich rock band Blitz Kids stunned by new album’s success

By Mark McGowan Popular Nantwich band Blitz Kids have been “overwhelmed” by the success of their latest album. In an interview with Nantwichnews, singer Joe James said they never expected The Good Youth to receive the airplay it has.

February 1, 2014
Nantwich teenage singer snapped up for Cheshire charity night

Nantwich teenage singer snapped up for Cheshire charity night

A Nantwich teenager is hoping to wow the audience with his singing voice at a charity night – after being spotted on Youtube. Joshua Whittaker, 14, stepped forward when he saw a charitable shout for help from social media company Cheshire Ladders UK.

January 31, 2014
Kiki Dee celebrates 50 years in music with Nantwich concert

Kiki Dee celebrates 50 years in music with Nantwich concert

Singing legend Kiki Dee will be performing live in Nantwich next week as part of her UK-wide tour. She will be playing with her musical partner Carmelo Luggeri at the Crown Hotel on February 7.

January 30, 2014
Four top stand-up acts line up for Nantwich comedy night

Four top stand-up acts line up for Nantwich comedy night

The Very Best In Stand Up is back in town with the latest Nantwich Civic Hall show set for February 7. And promoters have lined up four quality comedy acts for the first gig of 2014.

January 28, 2014
What’s On: Forthcoming shows at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

What’s On: Forthcoming shows at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Music fans in Crewe and Nantwich are in for a treat as the Lyceum Theatre prepares to host top tribute acts next month. Acts for legendary performers like Phil Collins and Abba, as well as a variety rock music night, are all planned.

January 27, 2014
Pic special: Thousands enjoy “Battle of Nantwich” despite storms

Pic special: Thousands enjoy “Battle of Nantwich” despite storms

By Jonathan White Thousands braved thunder and lightning in Nantwich to enjoy the Holly Holy Day “Battle of Nantwich & Winter Fayre”. Sealed Knot troops paraded down Welsh Row to the town centre where they lined up for inspection.

January 26, 2014