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Nantwich-based The Funky Choir invites new members

Nantwich-based The Funky Choir invites new members

Nantwich-based The Funky Choir is heading back to the rehearsal room at Regents College in Nantwich this week. The group begin practice for another season on Thursday under the direction of musical director Jenny Casby.

September 4, 2013
Nantwich Food and Drink Festival set to pull in 30,000 visitors

Nantwich Food and Drink Festival set to pull in 30,000 visitors

Eat, drink and be merry is the message from Nantwich Food and Drink Festival organisers as the town prepares to host thousands of “foodies”. More than 30,000 visitors are expected at the three-day event billed as “the biggest and tastiest food festival in the country”.

September 3, 2013
St Luke’s Hospice appeals for fundraising fire walkers from Nantwich

St Luke’s Hospice appeals for fundraising fire walkers from Nantwich

St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice is to stage its nerve-shredding Fire Walk Challenge to help raise vital funds. The hospice is looking for daring fundraisers from South Cheshire to complete two-hours training before walking 15ft barefoot, over red-hot wood embers reaching a scorching 800°F.

September 3, 2013
International guest speakers line up for Nantwich Mind, Body & Spirit event

International guest speakers line up for Nantwich Mind, Body & Spirit event

Organisers of the Mind Body & Spirit Event in Nantwich have unveiled a line up of international speakers and workshops. A huge array of clairvoyants and exhibitors will be at the show in Nantwich Civic Hall this weekend September 7 and 8.

September 2, 2013
Nantwich radio station The Cat launches 2014 community awards

Nantwich radio station The Cat launches 2014 community awards

Nantwich-based community radio station The Cat has launched its 2014 community awards. The station wants residents to send in nominations for those deserving recognition for dedication, charity fundraising or community work in Crewe and Nantwich.

September 2, 2013
Nantwich Litter Group volunteers target rubbish in Beam Street

Nantwich Litter Group volunteers target rubbish in Beam Street

More than 20 Nantwich Litter Group volunteers targeted areas off Beam Street in their latest crackdown on the town’s litterbugs. Volunteers young and old covered a wide area off Beam Street from Manor Road to Volunteer Fields and routes in between.

September 2, 2013
“Smell The 2 Stroke” UK scooter event comes to Nantwich

“Smell The 2 Stroke” UK scooter event comes to Nantwich

By Jonathan White Hundreds of scooter owners from across Britain cruised into Nantwich for a get-together organised by the Dabbers Scooter Club. The “Smell The 2 Stroke” event took place at the town’s The Railway Hotel on the corner of Pillory Street and Station Road.

September 2, 2013
New season of “Very Best in Stand Up” comedy starts in Nantwich

New season of “Very Best in Stand Up” comedy starts in Nantwich

The Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall for the first show of a new comedy season next week. And the season, which consists of five shows up to and including the New Year’s Eve spectacular, kicks off with a fabulous line-up.

August 30, 2013
Nantwich residents invited to Leighton Hospital Macmillan Cancer event

Nantwich residents invited to Leighton Hospital Macmillan Cancer event

Nantwich residents are invited to the Macmillan Cancer Unit at Leighton Hospital for coffee and cake as part of a national fundraising day. The Macmillan team is taking part in Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday September 27.

August 30, 2013
Stapeley Parish Council stage debate on Muller plan and village hall

Stapeley Parish Council stage debate on Muller plan and village hall

A parish council in Nantwich is to hold a public debate so residents can air views on topical issues. Stapeley Parish Council is staging the event as it prepares for a public inquiry into the controversial Muller Property “Nantwich South” planning application.

August 29, 2013
Nantwich Poets to host Joy Winkler’s TOWN drama in Willaston

Nantwich Poets to host Joy Winkler’s TOWN drama in Willaston

The Nantwich Poets group is to host Joy Winkler’s acclaimed touring drama, TOWN. The performance will take place at Willaston Social Club on Wednesday September 25 as part of TOWN’s Autumn Tour of the UK.

August 28, 2013
Music fans enjoy Boot & Shoe festival in Nantwich

Music fans enjoy Boot & Shoe festival in Nantwich

By Jonathan White Music fans flocked to a Nantwich pub this weekend for a Bank Holiday live music bonanza. The Boot and Shoe pub, on  Hospital Street, put on a series of bands on three nights in a marquee in the pub grounds.

August 26, 2013
St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice launches 25th year fundraising campaign

St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice launches 25th year fundraising campaign

St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice is appealing to South Cheshire residents to help mark its milestone 25th anniversary in style. The hospice has launched a commemorative £25,000 fundraising campaign.

August 23, 2013