What’s On & Reviews

Organisers target Jools Holland for 20th Nantwich Jazz Festival

Organisers target Jools Holland for 20th Nantwich Jazz Festival

Jools Holland could be on the bill when Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival celebrates its 20th year. That’s the hope of festival organiser Phillip Martin who believes luring Holland to the town is a real possibility.

April 10, 2013
Nantwich Museum plea for 100-year food exhibition items

Nantwich Museum plea for 100-year food exhibition items

Nantwich Museum bosses are appealing for items to help form part of the “Nantwich Eats: 100 years of Food Shopping” exhibition. The summer exhibition will look at the ways in which Nantwich residents have obtained their food over the last century.

April 9, 2013
New Pilates classes launch in Nantwich and Wistaston

New Pilates classes launch in Nantwich and Wistaston

New Pilates classes are being launched in Nantwich and Wistaston by Crewe & Nantwich Zumba. Classes are being held every Thursday at 8pm at Brine Leas High School in Audlem Road.

April 8, 2013
Review: “Very Best in Stand Up” wows again at Nantwich Civic

Review: “Very Best in Stand Up” wows again at Nantwich Civic

By Jonathan White Another packed audience enjoyed ‘The Very Best in Stand Up’ at Nantwich Civic Hall with a top bill of UK comedy acts. Geordie compere and host Matt Reed, Danny Deegan, Elis James and Scouser “Nige” provided a fabulous night of entertainment.

April 6, 2013
Health and wellbeing centre launches Celestial Radio in Nantwich

Health and wellbeing centre launches Celestial Radio in Nantwich

A Nantwich health centre has hit the internet airwaves by re-launching its own radio station. And international Tai Chi Warrior Jason Chan dropped in to open Celestial Radio at its new base on Beam Heath Way.

April 5, 2013
New Threadmill art exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

New Threadmill art exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Landscapes and Legends” is the theme of a new exhibition in the Millennium Gallery of Nantwich Museum. The display, which runs until Saturday June 15, brings together an exciting variety of textile and mixed media artwork by Threadmill.

April 3, 2013
Police arrest 18 during Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

Police arrest 18 during Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival

Nantwich police made 18 arrests as drunken youths marred the success of the town’s Jazz, Blues and Music Festival. Officers also issued 13 section 27 orders against yobs, banning them from entering the town for specified periods.

April 3, 2013
Music festivals combine to pull in 40,000 visitors to Nantwich

Music festivals combine to pull in 40,000 visitors to Nantwich

By Jonathan White This is guitar trio J.L.S. who opened up the Railway Hotel’s very own Easter music bonanza in Nantwich. The hotel has live music on all weekend with its “Keep Music Live” festival.

March 30, 2013
New adult art classes launched by Nantwich charity shop

New adult art classes launched by Nantwich charity shop

A tasty charity shop in Nantwich has launched a new art drawing class for adults. Swirly Whirlys crêperie and ice cream parlour, on Pillory Street, is offering residents a chance to brush up on their artwork at the weekly sessions.

March 30, 2013
Nantwich Town to screen FA Cup before Easter Monday Witton clash

Nantwich Town to screen FA Cup before Easter Monday Witton clash

By Robert Summerscales Nantwich Town opens early on Easter Monday – so fans can watch Chelsea v Manchester Utd. Weaver Stadium turnstiles will open from 12.15pm for the screening of FA Cup quarter final replay.

March 30, 2013
Review: The Wonder Stuff and Heidi Browne at Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: The Wonder Stuff and Heidi Browne at Nantwich Civic Hall

The Size of a Cow wasn’t relevant when The Wonder Stuff lead singer rolled into Nantwich for the Jazz, Blues and Music Festival. Miles Hunt, frontman of the massively popular late 80s/early 90s band, performed live with violinist Erica Nockalls at Nantwich Civic Hall.

March 30, 2013
Nantwich Town Council launches “Dabber’s Dish” competition

Nantwich Town Council launches “Dabber’s Dish” competition

A Nantwich councillor has launched a search to find a national dish for the town. Cllr Stuart Hutton (pictured) wants Nantwich to have a delicacy to represent the Dabbers – like Cornwall with the pasty, and Stoke with the oatcake.

March 28, 2013
Reaseheath College zoo to open for Nantwich families over Easter

Reaseheath College zoo to open for Nantwich families over Easter

Nantwich families have the chance to meet exotic and familiar pets when Reaseheath College’s zoo opens over Easter. The college, one of the best animal management training centres in the UK, is opening its zoo to the public for two weeks from Friday March 29 to Sunday April 14.

March 27, 2013