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‘First of its kind’ running festival heads to Nantwich

‘First of its kind’ running festival heads to Nantwich

A new running festival is to be held near Nantwich in July.

Crewe-based organisers “Protein Rebel” are staging the event at Aqueduct Marina, at Church Minshull, on July 5th and tickets are now on sale.

May 20, 2025
‘Ceramics and Paintings’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

‘Ceramics and Paintings’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

‘Ceramics and Paintings’, an exhibition of work by ceramicist Pat Robinson and artist the late Alan Leese, has opened in Nantwich Museum’s Millennium Gallery.

The exhibition will run until Saturday 19 July.

May 20, 2025
Nantwich Bookshop brings big names to town talks

Nantwich Bookshop brings big names to town talks

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Book Shop & Coffee Lounge has lined up a series of literary events with best-selling authors this summer.

First up tonight (May 19) is historian and broadcaster Kate Vigurs returning to Nantwich to launch her new book Mission Europe – The Secret History of the Women of SOE.

May 19, 2025
Reaseheath Family Festival to stage “The Calm Corner”

Reaseheath Family Festival to stage “The Calm Corner”

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is to stage a new “The Calm Corner” as part of its Family Festival tomorrow (May 18).

The addition is designed to provide a calm and inclusive space for those who may need a break from the busy event atmosphere.

May 17, 2025
Nantwich Running Club to launch new “Couch to 5K” programme

Nantwich Running Club to launch new “Couch to 5K” programme

Nantwich Running Club is launching its new “Couch to 5K” programme starting this Saturday (May 17).

It is a nine-week programme and participants will be guided and supported by Nantwich Running Club members each week.

May 14, 2025
Thousands flock to Marbury for a joy-packed ‘Merry Days’ weekend

Thousands flock to Marbury for a joy-packed ‘Merry Days’ weekend

By Jonathan White
Marbury was buzzing with excitement as thousands of visitors flocked to the village for the 44th annual Marbury Merry Days.

Organised by the St Michael & All Angels Parochial Church Council, the event transforms the fields beside the parish church and picturesque Marbury Big Mere just three miles from Wrenbury.

May 13, 2025
Tickets selling fast as Nantwich Roots Festival set to launch

Tickets selling fast as Nantwich Roots Festival set to launch

The 4th Nantwich Roots Festival will be held next week with a host of live performances on show across the town.

The festival, which runs from May 12 to 18, brings a diverse bill blending international stars with local emerging talent.

May 7, 2025
REVIEW: Blackadder Goes Forth, by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: Blackadder Goes Forth, by Nantwich Players

Clever, cunning, brilliant…

Just a few words from Edmund Blackadder’s own diction that could be used to describe how Nantwich Players have brought this production to the stage.

May 6, 2025
Combermere Abbey opens restored gardens to visitors

Combermere Abbey opens restored gardens to visitors

Combermere Abbey is re-opening its historic walled gardens to the public first the first time after a five-year break.

The abbey, between Nantwich and Whitchurch, will be open between Tuesday May 13 and Tuesday June 17.

May 5, 2025
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Children of No 1, Wood Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, taken on 8 May 1945, Victory in Europe Day

VE Day anniversary celebrations at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum is staging a special exhibition this week to mark the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

VE Day was declared on May 8th 1945, the day after Germany surrendered unconditionally marking the end of World War Two in the west.

May 5, 2025
New group launches in Nantwich for neurodiverse ladies

New group launches in Nantwich for neurodiverse ladies

A new group to support women in Nantwich with neurodivergent conditions has launched.

The group aims to help ladies aged 18 and over who find socialising awkward.

May 4, 2025
Peacock Railway in Willaston to stage VE celebration

Peacock Railway in Willaston to stage VE celebration

The Peacock Railway in Willaston is throwing open its doors this Sunday (May 4) for a special VE celebration public open day.

The railway, behind The Peacock pub off Crewe Road, is home to the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society.

April 30, 2025
REVIEW: Mokushla Theatre Company at Reaseheath Hall

REVIEW: Mokushla Theatre Company at Reaseheath Hall

By Claire Faulkner
It’s not very often you get the chance to see two different plays with the same cast on one day.

But on Saturday (April 26) Reaseheath Hall was transformed into the George Hotel, and became the setting for two performances from the Mokushla Theatre Company.

April 28, 2025