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Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes ready to roll in 2024

Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes ready to roll in 2024

By Jonathan White
The annual ‘Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes’ will take place on Saturday June 8.

The popular event is organised by the Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust and opens at 1pm with the pie rolling from 3pm.

April 20, 2024
REVIEW: “Kinky Boots” by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

REVIEW: “Kinky Boots” by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

Crewe Amateur Musicals Society celebrated their 100 year anniversary by bringing Kinky Boots to the stage at the Lyceum this week, and what a fabulous show to celebrate with, writes Claire Faulkner.

Based on the film written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth, Kinky Boots tells the story of Charlie Price, who inherits a struggling shoe factory and his friendship with Lola, a drag queen who is ready to take on the world.

April 18, 2024
Nantwich Players to stage latest show “Girl on the Train”

Nantwich Players to stage latest show “Girl on the Train”

Nantwich Players have unveiled their latest production, called “The Girl on the Train”.

It is based on the best-selling novel by Paula Hawkins and the DreamWorks film and adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel.

April 16, 2024
Reaseheath College to stage annual Family Festival in Nantwich

Reaseheath College to stage annual Family Festival in Nantwich

A day of discovery and entertainment takes place at Reaseheath College’s annual Family Festival on its Nantwich campus next month.

The popular event highlights the college’s diverse offerings and celebrating the local community and takes place on Sunday May 12.

April 15, 2024
Nantwich Museum to host series of Spring talks

Nantwich Museum to host series of Spring talks

Nantwich Museum have launched three Spring talks which will all take place in the museum’s Millennium Gallery.

The first takes place on Wednesday 24 April, from 7pm, called “Accidental Discoveries” by Bryan Roe.

April 13, 2024
Crewe Gang Show returns to Crewe Lyceum in May

Crewe Gang Show returns to Crewe Lyceum in May

More than 70 scouts from across South Cheshire will star in the Crewe Gang Show perform at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre from May 1-4.

The bi-annual variety performance, a tradition since 1938, promises an evening of entertainment and talent featuring Scouts from South West Cheshire.

April 13, 2024
Kinky Boots by CAMS to hit Crewe Lyceum stage

Kinky Boots by CAMS to hit Crewe Lyceum stage

By Claire Faulkner
Kinky Boots is set to hit the stage at The Lyceum next Wednesday.

And the members of Crewe Amateur Musical Society welcomed a very special visitor this week at one of their rehearsals.

April 12, 2024
Nantwich outdoor brine pool to open for new season on April 20

Nantwich outdoor brine pool to open for new season on April 20

Nantwich’s famous outdoor brine pool will be opening for the 2024 season on April 20.

The pool at Nantwich Leisure Centre – believed to the only inland brine pool left in the UK – is a popular draw for many in the region.

April 11, 2024
Hospice marks 20th Midnight Walk with Robbie Williams act

Hospice marks 20th Midnight Walk with Robbie Williams act

St Luke’s Hospice will be staging its 20th Midnight Walk event in June between Nantwich and Crewe.

And this year it will feature an evening of entertainment with a concert by popular Robbie Williams tribute act, Scott Borley.

April 8, 2024
Spitfires to take to the skies over Marbury Merry Days

Spitfires to take to the skies over Marbury Merry Days

By Jonathan White
A Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is set to fly overhead during the Marbury Merry Days festival in May.

The two-day traditional country fair will take place on Saturday and Sunday May 11-12.

April 7, 2024
REVIEW: Nantwich Players Studio production “The White Bike”

REVIEW: Nantwich Players Studio production “The White Bike”

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players Studio presented The White Bike by Tamara von Werthern this weekend.

Directed by Holly Jones, this one act play is based on the true story of Eilidh Cairns, a young female cyclist who was killed by a lorry in 2009, and the first person to have a white bike erected in their memory.

April 6, 2024
Steampunk Hat-trick family event comes to Crewe

Steampunk Hat-trick family event comes to Crewe

Steampunk Hat-trick family event will take place on Crewe Lyceum Square Ly2 tomorrow (Saturday April 6).

Families are being invited to attend the free event with Steampunk inspired activities.

April 5, 2024
Nantwich band ‘The Blue Yellows’ to release new single

Nantwich band ‘The Blue Yellows’ to release new single

By Jonathan White
Nantwich-based band The Blue Yellows are to release their new track “Recently Deleted” will be released on May 3.

The release will be in all digital formats including Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music.

April 4, 2024