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Nantwich Young Farmers to stage “Snow White” show in Acton

Nantwich Young Farmers to stage “Snow White” show in Acton

Nantwich Young Farmers are to host their traditional festive show in aid of Leukaemia Research. The group will stage their version of “Snow White & the seven lumberjacks” from January 8 onwards at Acton Village Hall.

December 9, 2013
Hundreds enjoy charity Santa Dash in Nantwich town centre

Hundreds enjoy charity Santa Dash in Nantwich town centre

By Jonathan White Hunderds of people enjoyed festive fun at a Santa Dash which brought a splash of red to Nantwich town centre. People dressed as Santa, Mrs Claus, elves, snowmen and even a few Santa dogs for the event to raise money for Hope House Hospice.

December 9, 2013
Review: Nantwich Players open new production, Hindle Wakes

Review: Nantwich Players open new production, Hindle Wakes

By Claire Faulkner Nantwich Players latest production of Hindle Wakes opens this week. It tells the story of Fanny Hawthorne and Alan Jeffcote who secretly spend the weekend away together.

December 7, 2013
Nantwich Museum to exhibit Frank Wilson Mississippi paddleboat

Nantwich Museum to exhibit Frank Wilson Mississippi paddleboat

Visitors to Nantwich Museum have a chance to view an intricate model of a Mississippi Steam Paddleboat constructed by Frank Wilson. This is the latest of Frank’s models to be exhibited at the museum and is a copy of Matthew V Spress a sternwheeler.

December 6, 2013
Nantwich actor George Knapper helps Peter Pan panto sales

Nantwich actor George Knapper helps Peter Pan panto sales

Young Nantwich actor George Knapper has been helping Peter Pan panto tickets fly out of the box office! George stars as Peter Pan alongside Ceris Hine as Tinkerbell in the panto at Crewe Lyceum from December 14.

December 6, 2013
Organisers of Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on hail event huge success

Organisers of Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on hail event huge success

Organisers of the Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on have hailed this year’s event as a big success. Thousands packed into the town centre for the traditional switch on last weekend.

December 6, 2013
Wistaston Singers latest performances unveiled

Wistaston Singers latest performances unveiled

Wistaston Singers are performing two events in the next few days. They will be singing on Crewe Town Square by Marks & Spencer later today (December 5) in aid of St Luke’s Hospice.

December 5, 2013
Young Nantwich playwright stunned by success of charity-inspired show

Young Nantwich playwright stunned by success of charity-inspired show

A talented Nantwich teenager has been invited to stage a poignant show she wrote after being inspired by St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. Emma Rogerson, 15, of Delamere Road, Nantwich, has been taken aback by the huge success of her play We Were There.

December 4, 2013
NSPCC to stage Carols by Candlelight at St Mary’s in Nantwich

NSPCC to stage Carols by Candlelight at St Mary’s in Nantwich

The NSPCC is inviting people to a Carols by Candlelight concert in Nantwich to raise funds for the children’s charity. The concert takes place in St Mary’s Church, Nantwich, tomorrow (December 5).

December 4, 2013
Nantwich dancer AJ Pritchard and Chloe win historic double dance title

Nantwich dancer AJ Pritchard and Chloe win historic double dance title

Young Nantwich dancer AJ Pritchard has scooped top national honours once again with his dance partner Chloe. The pair, who wowed huge TV audiences on Britain’s Got Talent, have been crowned both Youth Ballroom and Latin Champions 2013.

December 4, 2013
Santa sets up his busy Grotto at Nantwich Bookshop

Santa sets up his busy Grotto at Nantwich Bookshop

By Jonathan White Santa has been busy in his Grotto created by the Rotary Club of Nantwich. He’s taken time off from his busy schedule to meet and hand out presents to children in the town.

December 3, 2013
New “Cheshire Walking” group to stage first Nantwich walk

New “Cheshire Walking” group to stage first Nantwich walk

A new group called “Cheshire Walking” is to stage its first walk around Nantwich this week. The club met for the first time at The Vine pub in Hospital Street, Nantwich, with a  good turnout.

December 3, 2013
Nantwich to stage “Santa Dash” fun run in aid of Hope House Hospice

Nantwich to stage “Santa Dash” fun run in aid of Hope House Hospice

Hundreds of Santas will be dashing around Nantwich this weekend – in aid of Hope House Children’s Hospice. The traditional Nantwich Festive Fun Run takes place this Sunday December 8 through the town centre, starting in the town square.

December 2, 2013