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Pokemon event in Nantwich to raise Alder Hey funds

Pokemon event in Nantwich to raise Alder Hey funds

A Pokemon event is taking place in Nantwich tomorrow (August 26) to help raise funds for Alder Hey children’s hospital.

Nantwich Collectables are staging the “family fun day” event at The Railway Hotel in Nantwich, from 10am to 4pm.

August 25, 2023
Mornflake backs show by Crewe Lyceum Summer Youth project

Mornflake backs show by Crewe Lyceum Summer Youth project

Food Glorious Food has taken on a whole new meaning for the cast of the Crewe Lyceum Summer Youth Project’s production of Oliver Jr!

That’s because it has received the backing from local employer and porridge maker, Mornflake.

August 24, 2023
Very Best in Stand Up returns for new Nantwich season

Very Best in Stand Up returns for new Nantwich season

Live comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall with a new season launching on Friday September 1.

Club favourite Danny McLoughlin from Chester is at the helm and on compere duties.

August 23, 2023
New Nantwich Running Bear shop to host “The Track Mile” event

New Nantwich Running Bear shop to host “The Track Mile” event

Staff at the new Running Bear store in Nantwich have organised “The Track Mile” event for charity.

The shop, which opened in the town over summer, has proved a big hit and bosses are keen to organise a community event.

August 22, 2023
Peacock Railway to commemorate Crewe 180th anniversary

Peacock Railway to commemorate Crewe 180th anniversary

By Jonathan White
Peacock Railway volunteers are to commemorate the 180th anniversary of the Grand Junction Railway Engineering Works moving from Edge Hill to Crewe.

When the Grand Junction Railway company opened its works there in 1843, Crewe was a village with a few hundred residents.

August 21, 2023
Nantwich indie band Unit 17 releases debut single

Nantwich indie band Unit 17 releases debut single

Nantwich Indie Rock band Unit 17 have released their debut single “Ash” this week.

And the song has already had interest from BBC Introducing.

August 19, 2023
Nantwich Museum to stage more Science Festival talks

Nantwich Museum to stage more Science Festival talks

Nantwich Museum has announced further events as part of its Summer of Science Festival which explore the history and science of electricity and gas.

Joseph Priestley, pioneering scientist and teacher and one time resident of the town, is the focus of two events.

August 14, 2023
Nantwich Food Festival set to wow the crowds

Nantwich Food Festival set to wow the crowds

Organisers are putting the finishing touches to the 2023 Nantwich Food Festival which takes place in less than three weeks.

Tens of thousands of people are expected to pack the town centre between September 1-3 for the popular three-day event.

August 13, 2023
Author to visit Nantwich to talk about history of NHS

Author to visit Nantwich to talk about history of NHS

By Jonathan White
Author Andrew Seaton will talk about his first book “Our NHS” at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge on August 22.

Andrew trained in the UK and US, holding a PhD in History from New York University, an MA in the History of Science, Technology and Medicine from King’s College London, and a BA in History from University of Oxford.

August 10, 2023
Nantwich Museum launches “Salty Week” festival

Nantwich Museum launches “Salty Week” festival

Nantwich Museum is staging a week of talks, demonstrations and family activities focussing on salt as part of its spectacular Summer of Science Festival.

Making Nantwich Salt is on Thursday 10th August, 10am to 3pm – FREE drop-in event in Nantwich Town Square, no booking required.

August 9, 2023
Nantwich Museum ‒ Plants, Medicines and Poisons

Nantwich Museum ‒ Plants, Medicines and Poisons

Nantwich Museum has unveiled its first round of events as part of its Summer of Science Festival.

It includes talks, demonstrations and family activities focussing on plants, chemicals, and their uses in medical remedies over the ages.

August 4, 2023
Crewe and Nantwich youngsters star in Chester Storyhouse production

Crewe and Nantwich youngsters star in Chester Storyhouse production

Two Crewe and Nantwich youngsters are currently playing a starring role in The Sound of Music show at Chester Storyhouse.

Bella McKinney, from Nantwich and a pupil at St Anne’s Primary, and Jasper Eglin from Crewe are playing leading roles in the popular show which runs until Saturday.

August 3, 2023
Nantwich Show at Reaseheath hailed success by organisers

Nantwich Show at Reaseheath hailed success by organisers

By Jonathan White
The return of the Nantwich Show for the second year at Reaseheath Old Hall has been hailed a huge success by organisers.

There were almost 8,000 attendees arriving by midday to enjoy what the show had to offer

August 2, 2023