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Review: “Electro 80s” play The Studio nightclub, Nantwich

Review: “Electro 80s” play The Studio nightclub, Nantwich

Crowds of 1980s music fans packed into a new Nantwich music venue to witness Electro 80s perform live. And the Electronica tribute band didn’t disappoint with a brilliant show in their debut concert at The Studio nightclub on Mill Street.

June 30, 2013
Nantwich primary school crowned Town Sports 2013 champions

Nantwich primary school crowned Town Sports 2013 champions

A Nantwich school scooped glory in the annual Town Sports contest on the town’s Barony Park. Pear Tree Primary, in Stapeley, were crowned overall winners after two intense days of competition involving 29 schools across Crewe and Nantwich.

June 27, 2013
Sherlock Holmes comes to Nantwich for open-air theatre night

Sherlock Holmes comes to Nantwich for open-air theatre night

An open-air theatre company is bringing the very best of Sherlock Holmes to Nantwich this summer. Chapterhouse Theatre Company will perform the famous Hound of the Baskervilles in the grounds of Reaseheath College on July 20.

June 26, 2013
Cholmondeley Castle Teddy Bears Picnic will raise vital hospice cash

Cholmondeley Castle Teddy Bears Picnic will raise vital hospice cash

The popular Teddy Bears Picnic is to be held at Cholmondeley Castle near Nantwich again this summer. The day, organised by Nantwich-based Ted-Events, will help to raise funds for the Donna Louise Children’s Hospice.

June 25, 2013
Nantwich Bookshop to stage “Booksellers Week” fun events

Nantwich Bookshop to stage “Booksellers Week” fun events

Nantwich Bookshop is to host a series of activities and author events as part of Independent Booksellers Week. The shop, on High Street, is one of over 350 around the UK which has signed up to the annual celebration.

June 24, 2013
Nantwich Freerunners wow crowds at Wyche Primary School fair

Nantwich Freerunners wow crowds at Wyche Primary School fair

By Jonathan White Nantwich Freerunners gave a stunning demonstration of their skills during the Wyche Primary School Summer Fair in Nantwich. The school, on Manor Road, put on a number of activities during the event organised by the ‘Friends of Wyche’ PTA.

June 23, 2013
Picture special: World Worm Charming Championships in Willaston

Picture special: World Worm Charming Championships in Willaston

By Jonathan White Hundreds of people and BBC TV crews enjoyed the 34th World Worm Charming Championship near Nantwich. The event at Willaston Primary School saw competitors in 144 plots trying to collect as many worms as possible in 30 minutes.

June 23, 2013
RSPCA Stapeley Grange to host Family Fun day in Nantwich

RSPCA Stapeley Grange to host Family Fun day in Nantwich

Nantwich residents are being invited to a Family Fun open day at Stapeley Grange wildlife centre this weekend. The RSPCA’s Stapeley Grange, on London Road, will host the annual event this Sunday June 23.

June 21, 2013
Nantwich’s Reaseheath College scoops Cheshire Show honours hat-trick

Nantwich’s Reaseheath College scoops Cheshire Show honours hat-trick

Reaseheath College scored a Cheshire Show hat-trick after its visitor friendly exhibition was voted “best outside trade stand” for the third year running. The Nantwich college took top honours after judges gave it full marks for enthusiasm of staff and students and diversity of activities.

June 21, 2013
Nantwich to host national Town Crier Competition

Nantwich to host national Town Crier Competition

Cries of “Oyez, Oyez” will be heard across Nantwich when the town stages the second annual Town Crier Competition. Fifteen criers from the across the UK will battle it out on Saturday July 27 to win the coveted Town Crier’s Shield.

June 19, 2013
Wyche Primary School in Nantwich to stage summer fair

Wyche Primary School in Nantwich to stage summer fair

A primary school in Nantwich is staging its summer fair this weekend. The event at Wyche Primary, on Manor Road, is being organised by “Friends of Wyche” PTA group.

June 18, 2013
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight hits skies above Nantwich

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight hits skies above Nantwich

This Avro Lancaster World War Two plane was captured on camera above Nantwich as part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. The Lancaster, photographed by Jonathan White, was with a Supermarine Spitfire and a Hawker Hurricane.

June 16, 2013
Cheerbrook Big Taste event in Nantwich shines for the crowds

Cheerbrook Big Taste event in Nantwich shines for the crowds

The sun emerged as hundreds of visitors gathered to enjoy Cheerbrook’s Big Taste event in Nantwich. And families were treated to a fine range of culinary delights on offer as the event displayed local produce at its best.

June 16, 2013