What’s On & Reviews

Nantwich Library launches two-week book sale

Nantwich Library launches two-week book sale

Nantwich Library is holding its annual big book sale starting today (May 28). The sale, which will feature fiction and non-fiction books and knock-down prices, will run for two weeks.

May 28, 2013
Nantwich Museum plans half-term workshops, sale and volunteer events

Nantwich Museum plans half-term workshops, sale and volunteer events

Half-term workshops are taking place at Nantwich Museum this week to help keep youngsters busy. Salt will be the main theme of the workshops on Wednesday and Thursday May 29 and 30.

May 28, 2013
Nantwich radio presenter faces “Women V Cancer Cycle Cuba” challenge

Nantwich radio presenter faces “Women V Cancer Cycle Cuba” challenge

A Nantwich radio presenter is gearing up to cycle across Cuba – 250 miles in just five days. Helen Pegg, who works on The Cat community radio station, has signed up for a journey of a lifetime.

May 28, 2013
Nantwich dancer AJ Pritchard’s delight at Britain’s Got Talent semis

Nantwich dancer AJ Pritchard’s delight at Britain’s Got Talent semis

Nantwich dance star AJ Pritchard told how it felt “unreal” to reach the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent. Ex Brine Leas pupil AJ and dance partner Chloe Hewitt were told by judge Alesha Dixon that they had made it through.

May 27, 2013
WI report: Bridgemere & District enjoy Youla Bailey talk

WI report: Bridgemere & District enjoy Youla Bailey talk

By Val Ingram Youla Bailey gave a fascinating talk on buttons at the May meeting of Bridgemere and District WI. A member of the British Button Society founded in 1975, Youla outlined the history of buttons.

May 26, 2013
Nantwich town square to host June 1st anniversary celebration

Nantwich town square to host June 1st anniversary celebration

Nantwich is to host a day of celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation. There will be fun and activities taking place on Nantwich Town Square next Saturday June 1 from 11am to 2pm.

May 25, 2013
Nantwich outdoor brine pool set for summer opening

Nantwich outdoor brine pool set for summer opening

Nantwich’s outdoor swimming pool reopens this weekend – despite temperatures plummeting to an unseasonably low. Cheshire East Council will be hoping for warmer weather this Bank Holiday to entice swimmers to one of the few remaining inland brine pools.

May 24, 2013
Elvis star Paul Larcombe stages Willaston show for hospital appeal

Elvis star Paul Larcombe stages Willaston show for hospital appeal

Top Elvis star Paul Larcombe got audiences shaking in a fundraising concert in Nantwich. Pure Presley, one of the top Elvis tribute artists in the UK, performed the King’s iconic hits at Willaston Social Club.

May 23, 2013
Review: “The Forsyte Saga” by Nantwich Players

Review: “The Forsyte Saga” by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner I was intrigued when I first heard that The Nantwich Players had chosen to present ‘The Forsyte Saga’ as their next production. How could they possibly portray such an epic story on stage?

May 22, 2013
Peckforton Castle team to tackle Manchester 10k for Christie’s

Peckforton Castle team to tackle Manchester 10k for Christie’s

Three Peckforton Castle workers near Nantwich are lacing up their trainers to tackle the Manchester 10k  in aid of Christie’s. Matthew Naylor, Mike Auld and Emily Stephenson will be joining 40,000 other runners on Sunday (May 26).

May 21, 2013
Fund-raising South Cheshire bike rides to help young carers

Fund-raising South Cheshire bike rides to help young carers

Cyclists are being urged to saddle up for two South Cheshire rides to help young carers in the county. The Up and Under Foundation is organising two bike rides on June 9 in a bid to raise cash to take young carers on well-earned breaks.

May 20, 2013
The Wistaston Singers perform concert at packed Bakewell venue

The Wistaston Singers perform concert at packed Bakewell venue

By Jonathan White The Wistaston Singers took their talents on the road when they travelled from South Cheshire to Derbyshire. They performed an evening concert in front of 80 people at Bakewell Methodist Church in Bakewell.

May 19, 2013
Nantwich Museum launches new comics and appeals for volunteers

Nantwich Museum launches new comics and appeals for volunteers

Nantwich Museum is appealing for volunteers to help keep the popular venue running. They are in need of people to help with fundraising, organising events, and preparing and distributing posters.

May 17, 2013