The Farmer’s Pants cycle rides return to Ravensmoor
By Jonathan White
“The Farmer’s Pants” free 11-mile cycle rides are returning to Ravensmoor near Nantwich.
They take place every Friday evening from Marsh Lane in the village of Ravensmoor.
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Nantwich Players’ “cunning plan” to stage Blackadder Goes Forth!
Nantwich Players have their own cunning plan next month when they stage “Blackadder Goes Forth”.
The production is an adaptation for stage from the legendary BBC television series written by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton.
Nantwich to mark 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day
The town will be marking VE Day 80 in Nantwich with a series of moving events and speeches on May 8 2025.
It will start with a Proclamation at 9.00am, read by Joe O’Leary and Jake Johns of Nantwich branch of Royal British Legion.
Giant manta rays swim into Nantwich this week
Nantwich is not noted for its links to the ocean!
But this week manta rays, the ocean’s gentle giants, will be making a rare appearance in the town thanks to a local expert.
Top acts line up for Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival
A host of top acts are fine-tuning as they prepare to perform at the eagerly-awaited Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival.
Tickets are selling well ahead of the festival which runs from Thursday April 17 through to Easter Monday April 21.
REVIEW: “Eight” by Nantwich Players Studio productions
By Claire Faulkner
One of the most exciting things about Nantwich Players Studio productions is the opportunity to discover and enjoy plays I’ve never seen before.
Eight by Ella Hickson is a thought-provoking production which consists of eight monologues, delivered by different characters and was written to offer a ‘state-of-the-nation group portrait of a generation which grew up amidst a consumerist boom.’
Nantwich Museum to turn clock back for VE Day anniversary
Nantwich Museum is turning back the clock to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Everyone is welcome to attend a drop in event at the museum celebrating Victory in Europe Day on May 8 when there will be themed refreshments in the Millennium Gallery from 10am and 4pm.
Peacock Railway in Willaston draws crowds on first 2025 public day
By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the first public running day of 2025 at the popular Peacock Railway in Willaston.
The miniature-gauge railway, behind The Peacock Inn on Crewe Road, is run by the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society.
Shopping event in Nantwich aims to raise hospice funds
The Hope House Tŷ Gobaith store in Nantwich is hosting a designer shopping event to help raise vital funds for the charity.
It takes place this Friday April 11 between 6-9pm when the upstairs of the shop on the corner of High Street will be transformed into a boutique of high-end women’s fashion.
Crewe Lyceum unveil Christmas Panto cast for 2025-26
Crewe Lyceum is set to knock your stalks off after lining up the return of Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston for this year’s GIANT Christmas pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk.
The pair will be back to bring all the panto mayhem and madness to the stage, with Malcolm starring as Dame Trott and Ste, as her son Simon.
‘Living Lines’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum
Living Lines is a new exhibition at Nantwich Museum showcasing the talent and creativity of local artists through life drawing and figurative works.
The exhibition has been curated from pieces created by members of the Nantwich Life Drawing Group (NLDG).
Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich to host two more big acts
More big acts are set to plat at The Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich as the town’s music scene goes from strength-to-strength.
One band is fresh from supporting the Libertines and another act is a New York City hip-hop star!
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight to soar over Marbury Merry Days
By Jonathan White
The iconic Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will pass over the 44th annual Marbury Merry Days country fair, organisers have confirmed.
This year’s fair takes place on May 10-11, the weekend which will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
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