What’s On & Reviews

Highfields Primary School in Nantwich to host summer fayre

Highfields Primary School in Nantwich to host summer fayre

Friends of Highfields School in Nantwich are staging their traditional summer fayre this weekend. The PTA group for the school on Cumberland Avenue is hoping for more sunny weather as a busy barbecue is planned.

July 12, 2013
Bickerton Village Hall near Nantwich takes part in “Our Big Gig”

Bickerton Village Hall near Nantwich takes part in “Our Big Gig”

A village hall near Nantwich is the venue for a concert as part of the national “Our Big Gig” initiative. Bickerton Village Hall, which is to stage the concert this Sunday July 14, is one of several venues across Cheshire taking part.

July 11, 2013
New “Nantwich Life II” book to be unveiled in town bookshop

New “Nantwich Life II” book to be unveiled in town bookshop

A second new book about life in Nantwich is set to be unveiled this weekend. “Nantwich Life II” has been compiled by local author Gareth Roberts.

July 10, 2013
Review: “James and the Giant Peach” at Crewe Lyceum

Review: “James and the Giant Peach” at Crewe Lyceum

Roald Dahl’s classic tale is one of those endearing stories which sticks in the memory – even when your memory is on the way out. There have been many stage and screen adaptations of a book first published 52 years ago.

July 10, 2013
Second “Societies Spectacular” set for Nantwich town square

Second “Societies Spectacular” set for Nantwich town square

The second “Societies Spectacular” will be held in Nantwich town square this weekend. The event aims to raise awareness of local societies and clubs, and give residents a chance to participate.

July 8, 2013
Crewe & Nantwich Rambling Club parties enjoy Malvern Hills walks

Crewe & Nantwich Rambling Club parties enjoy Malvern Hills walks

More than 40 members of Crewe & Nantwich Rambling Club took part in their latest day trip to Malvern Hills. Members of all ages, including an 80-year-old, enjoyed the walks taking in the Worcestershire beauty spot.

July 8, 2013
Vintage Escapades plans two summer fairs in Nantwich

Vintage Escapades plans two summer fairs in Nantwich

A local entrepreneur is to help stage two vintage fairs in Nantwich this summer. Alexis Beech (pictured) is bringing her Vintage Escapades Handmade and Vintage fairs to Nantwich for two events on July 20 and August 17.

July 8, 2013
Nantwich Litter Group blitz rubbish at Barony Park and Middlewich Road

Nantwich Litter Group blitz rubbish at Barony Park and Middlewich Road

Eighteen volunteers of Nantwich Litter Group blitzed rubbish in the Barony area of the town. Workers tidied Barony Park, Barony Road, Middlewich Road up to the A500 roundabout, and smaller nearby roads.

July 4, 2013
Review: Thriller “Deathtrap” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: Thriller “Deathtrap” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner Talking Scarlet and Eastbourne Theatres have South Cheshire audiences on the edge of their seats this week with their show “Deathtrap’ at Crewe Lyceum.

July 2, 2013
12 Nantwich fundraisers to paddle 127 miles down River Severn

12 Nantwich fundraisers to paddle 127 miles down River Severn

A team of Nantwich fundraisers are setting out to paddle 127 miles down the River Severn for local charities. The group of 12 friends and family, called The Paddlers, hope their four-day adventure will raise £10,000 for five different causes.

July 2, 2013
Nantwich-Crewe Midnight Walk big success for St Luke’s Hospice

Nantwich-Crewe Midnight Walk big success for St Luke’s Hospice

More than 1,000 women and 300 volunteers took part in the ninth St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice Nantwich to Crewe Midnight Walk. The walk started at Reaseheath College where participants were given a rousing send off during a Redshift Radio outdoor stage show.

July 1, 2013
Nantwich SkoolsFest artwork now on show at town’s museum

Nantwich SkoolsFest artwork now on show at town’s museum

Artwork from Nantwich youngsters taking part in Sk0olsFest 2013 is now on show at Nantwich Museum. “Our Town” is the latest exhibition in the Millennium Gallery featuring the artwork of pupils from 14 Nantwich primary and secondary schools.

July 1, 2013
Nantwich Town Council to stage town square Dance Showcase

Nantwich Town Council to stage town square Dance Showcase

Nantwich Town Council is to host a “Dance Showcase” on the town square. It’s the latest part of the council’s programme of Saturday Street Entertainment taking place through the summer.

July 1, 2013