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Nantwich Societies Spectacular 2013 event hailed big success

Nantwich Societies Spectacular 2013 event hailed big success

A Nantwich councillor has hailed the second Societies Spectacular event a big success. Hundreds of people packed a sun-drenched Nantwich town square to find out what dozens of clubs and groups have to offer.

July 17, 2013
Cyclist tackles “60 at 60” challenge for Leukaemia research

Cyclist tackles “60 at 60” challenge for Leukaemia research

By Jonathan White A hardy cyclist is taking on “60 at 60” fund-raising challenge – to mark his 60th birthday. Ben Reinhardt will tackle a gruelling challenge on his actual birthday, this Sunday July 21.

July 17, 2013
120 traders sign up to Nantwich Food & Drink Festival 2013

120 traders sign up to Nantwich Food & Drink Festival 2013

Organisers of this year’s Nantwich Food & Drink Festival are urging more local businesses to come forward and join in the event. More than 120 different traders have already pledged to get involved during the three-day festival which brings £2 million into the town.

July 16, 2013
Cheshire Cat in Nantwich to stage birthday charity fundraiser

Cheshire Cat in Nantwich to stage birthday charity fundraiser

A popular venue in Nantwich is laying on a celebration birthday party to help raise money for Parkinson’s. Bosses at The Cheshire Cat on Welsh Row are organising a series of events between July 19 and 21.

July 15, 2013
Nantwich children face spine-tingling library reading challenge

Nantwich children face spine-tingling library reading challenge

There’s a spine-tingling adventure waiting for children at Nantwich Library this summer. The Beam Street venue is inviting children to take part in the 2013 Summer Reading Challenge.

July 15, 2013
Funky Monkey Cafe plans Family Fun Day in Nantwich

Funky Monkey Cafe plans Family Fun Day in Nantwich

Funky Monkey Cafe in Nantwich is staging a fund-raising Family Fun Day this weekend. The free entry event, on Saturday July 20, will help to raise vital funds for AT Society.

July 15, 2013
Town’s rare Roman artefacts go on display at Nantwich Museum

Town’s rare Roman artefacts go on display at Nantwich Museum

A selection of artefacts dug up during the Kingsley Fields excavation in Nantwich have gone on display at the town’s museum. The Roman dig was carried out in 2002 by Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit, funded by developers Bellway Homes.

July 15, 2013
Review: Nantwich Players stage latest murder mystery show

Review: Nantwich Players stage latest murder mystery show

By Claire Faulkner Nantwich Players are set to delight audiences with their latest production, “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery”.

July 13, 2013
Highfields Primary School in Nantwich to host summer fayre

Highfields Primary School in Nantwich to host summer fayre

Friends of Highfields School in Nantwich are staging their traditional summer fayre this weekend. The PTA group for the school on Cumberland Avenue is hoping for more sunny weather as a busy barbecue is planned.

July 12, 2013
Bickerton Village Hall near Nantwich takes part in “Our Big Gig”

Bickerton Village Hall near Nantwich takes part in “Our Big Gig”

A village hall near Nantwich is the venue for a concert as part of the national “Our Big Gig” initiative. Bickerton Village Hall, which is to stage the concert this Sunday July 14, is one of several venues across Cheshire taking part.

July 11, 2013
New “Nantwich Life II” book to be unveiled in town bookshop

New “Nantwich Life II” book to be unveiled in town bookshop

A second new book about life in Nantwich is set to be unveiled this weekend. “Nantwich Life II” has been compiled by local author Gareth Roberts.

July 10, 2013
Review: “James and the Giant Peach” at Crewe Lyceum

Review: “James and the Giant Peach” at Crewe Lyceum

Roald Dahl’s classic tale is one of those endearing stories which sticks in the memory – even when your memory is on the way out. There have been many stage and screen adaptations of a book first published 52 years ago.

July 10, 2013
Second “Societies Spectacular” set for Nantwich town square

Second “Societies Spectacular” set for Nantwich town square

The second “Societies Spectacular” will be held in Nantwich town square this weekend. The event aims to raise awareness of local societies and clubs, and give residents a chance to participate.

July 8, 2013