What’s On & Reviews

“Strictly Learn to Dance” charity contest returns to Nantwich

“Strictly Learn to Dance” charity contest returns to Nantwich

Wannabe Strictly stars in Nantwich can now sign up to compete in the 2013 “Strictly Learn to Dance” competition. The event, to help raise funds for St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice, proved a big hit last year with the final at Nantwich Civic Hall.

November 21, 2012
Nantwich Singers to stage St Mary’s Church concert

Nantwich Singers to stage St Mary’s Church concert

An evening of choral contrasts will be hosted by the Nantwich Singers this weekend. The group will be performing live at St Mary’s Church, Nantwich on Saturday November 24.

November 20, 2012
Nantwich Library to launch new “Young Scribes” group

Nantwich Library to launch new “Young Scribes” group

A new writing group is starting at Nantwich Library to unearth the next generation’s JK Rowling! The group, called “Young Scribes”, aims to connect youngsters in the town who share a love of creative writing.

November 20, 2012
Greyhound Rescue Christmas Fair at Nantwich a runaway success!

Greyhound Rescue Christmas Fair at Nantwich a runaway success!

More than 400 visitors turned out for the GRWE Greyhound Rescue Christmas Fair in Nantwich Civic Hall. The event helped to raise £2,500 for the dogs who need help and new homes.

November 20, 2012
Pilates and Zumba classes to launch in Nantwich and Wistaston

Pilates and Zumba classes to launch in Nantwich and Wistaston

New Pilates and Zumba Fitness classes are opening in Nantwich. A daytime Zumba keep fit session is being launched in January on Thursdays from 10.15am in Nantwich parish rooms.

November 19, 2012
Nantwich Museum craft group to stage Christmas sale

Nantwich Museum craft group to stage Christmas sale

Nantwich Museum’s craft group will be selling Christmas items, decorations, and cushions in the Millennium Gallery next week. The sale is to help raise funds for the Pillory Street venue on November 24 from 10.30am until 4.30pm.

November 17, 2012
Local RSPCA volunteers stage collection at Nantwich Sainsbury’s

Local RSPCA volunteers stage collection at Nantwich Sainsbury’s

Crewe and Nantwich RSPCA volunteers will be out shopping this weekend – for donations of food for sick animals. The group will be in the Nantwich Sainsbury’s on Middlewich Road tomorrow (Nov 17) holding a collection for food and donations.

November 16, 2012
South Cheshire Youth Market to run at Minshulls Garden Centre

South Cheshire Youth Market to run at Minshulls Garden Centre

Young traders will be selling their crafts and gifts at a South Cheshire Youth Market tomorrow (November 17). The event takes place at Minshulls Garden Centre in Church Minshull near Nantwich between 10am and 4pm.

November 16, 2012
Review: Curtain Call’s “The Producers”, at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Curtain Call’s “The Producers”, at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner Curtain Call Productions has once again presented another fantastic show at The Lyceum in Crewe. “The Producers” tells the story of two Broadway producers, who decide to make money by putting on a musical destined to flop.

November 15, 2012
Nantwich author’s new book tells story of country music couple

Nantwich author’s new book tells story of country music couple

A Nantwich author has released a new book telling the story of two award-winning music stars she made friends with online! Moragh Carter’s new book “In Harmony” is the biography of  country music stars Jack Blanchard and Misty Morgan from Florida.

November 15, 2012
Salvation Army Trading’s Nantwich store to stage Christmas sale

Salvation Army Trading’s Nantwich store to stage Christmas sale

Salvation Army Trading Company’s Nantwich charity shop is holding a Christmas sale extravaganza. Shoppers visiting the Beam Street store on Thursday November 22 will be picking up festive deals and helping to raise money for good causes into the bargain.

November 14, 2012
Film review: James Bond’s “Skyfall” at the Odeon, Crewe

Film review: James Bond’s “Skyfall” at the Odeon, Crewe

By Joy Cassidy Sam Mendes is the latest director to take on the British institute that is James Bond with its 50th anniversary film “Skyfall”. Some more recent Bond films have deviated away from tradition, straight forward plots and good old-fashioned espionage.

November 14, 2012
Nantwich Cricket Club supporters enjoy ABA boxing final at Civic Hall

Nantwich Cricket Club supporters enjoy ABA boxing final at Civic Hall

A packed Nantwich Civic Hall crowd enjoyed the annual dinner and Merseyside & Cheshire ABA 2012 boxing event. Local businesses flocked to the popular event, now in its 33rd year, to help raise money for Nantwich Cricket Club and other causes.

November 14, 2012