What’s On & Reviews

Nantwich couples invited to Sugnall Walled Garden wedding event

Nantwich couples invited to Sugnall Walled Garden wedding event

Would-be brides and grooms from Nantwich and South Cheshire are invited to a one-off wedding event this weekend. Sugnall  Walled Garden, near Loggerheads in Staffordshire, is staging the event in its Indian Pavilion.

July 25, 2013
Review: Chapterhouse Theatre’s Sherlock Holmes Reaseheath College

Review: Chapterhouse Theatre’s Sherlock Holmes Reaseheath College

By Joy Cassidy Once again Reaseheath College in Nantwich provided the perfect backdrop for Chapterhouse Theatre Company’s latest production, Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles.

July 25, 2013
Nantwich Young Actors to run kids “creepy house” drama at library

Nantwich Young Actors to run kids “creepy house” drama at library

Nantwich Young Actors will be staging a “Creepy House” drama workshop as part of the Summer Reading Challenge. The workshop will be at Nantwich Library on Beam Street on Thursday August 8, between 10am and midday.

July 24, 2013
Nantwich Litter Group boosted by new volunteers

Nantwich Litter Group boosted by new volunteers

Nantwich Litter Group has benefited from the Societies Spectacular event after recruiting new volunteers. Group members were encouraged by the public’s response to their stall which showed pictures featuring volunteers at work and typical litter problems.

July 24, 2013
Nantwich coffee shop launches “Design a Crepe” competition

Nantwich coffee shop launches “Design a Crepe” competition

Staff at a coffee shop in Nantwich are flat out with the launch a new children’s competition – to design a mouth-watering crepe. Swirly Whirlys on Pillory Street  has launched the innovative competition to coincide with summer holidays as the town’s schools break up this week.

July 24, 2013
Nantwich children’s photographer to stage launch weekend

Nantwich children’s photographer to stage launch weekend

A Nantwich photographer is to stage a one-off children’s photo weekend at Regents Park. Ben Cassidy, who has just launched his business as a children’s photographer, is holding an introductory offer at The Funky Monkey Cafe on July 26 and 27.

July 23, 2013
Joseph Heler to exhibit 100 cheeses at Nantwich Show

Joseph Heler to exhibit 100 cheeses at Nantwich Show

A local cheese producer will be exhibiting more than 100 cheeses at the Nantwich Show next week (July 31). And Joseph Heler Cheese, based in Hatherton near Nantwich, will be hoping to scoop some top awards at the 2013 International Cheese Awards.

July 23, 2013
Theatre company to stage Jane Austen anniversary Nantwich show

Theatre company to stage Jane Austen anniversary Nantwich show

A popular theatre company will be celebrating the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice with a performance in Nantwich. Chapterhouse Theatre Company will stage their own version of the Austen’s most popular novel in the grounds of Reaseheath College.

July 22, 2013
Funky Choir in fine voice at Nantwich community events

Funky Choir in fine voice at Nantwich community events

The Funky Choir in Nantwich have been putting their vocal chords to good use. The popular faith-based group has been performing at a series of community events over the last few weeks.

July 22, 2013
NantwichN’Ukes take part in Cheshire N’Ukefest 2013

NantwichN’Ukes take part in Cheshire N’Ukefest 2013

Local ukulele group NantwichN’Ukes are starring at the eagerly awaited Cheshire N’Ukfest 2013 this weekend. The festival is a gathering of ukulele fans, friends or those interested in the ukulele from across Cheshire and further afield.

July 19, 2013
Richmond Village Nantwich balloon race raises £1,100 for St Luke’s

Richmond Village Nantwich balloon race raises £1,100 for St Luke’s

The third annual summer fayre and balloon race at Richmond Village Nantwich proved a huge success. More than £1,100 was raised for St Luke’s Hospice from stalls, games and entertainment at the centre off London Road.

July 19, 2013
New eye care support group launches for Nantwich and Crewe

New eye care support group launches for Nantwich and Crewe

Patients who attend Leighton Hospital ’s Eye Care Centre for treatment on macular degeneration are invited to a new support group. Staff from the Eye Care Centre will hold their first session, in association with Macular Society and the IRIS Vision Resource Centre, on Wednesday August 7.

July 18, 2013
Wistaston youngsters win in Laurie Twiss Awards for Journalism

Wistaston youngsters win in Laurie Twiss Awards for Journalism

Youngsters from a village near Nantwich were given special prizes for their excellent writing skills. Ella Banks was 1st prize winner in the Laurie Twiss Awards for Journalism for 2013 in Wistaston.

July 18, 2013