What’s On & Reviews

Crewe & Nantwich Rambling Club parties enjoy Malvern Hills walks

Crewe & Nantwich Rambling Club parties enjoy Malvern Hills walks

More than 40 members of Crewe & Nantwich Rambling Club took part in their latest day trip to Malvern Hills. Members of all ages, including an 80-year-old, enjoyed the walks taking in the Worcestershire beauty spot.

July 8, 2013
Vintage Escapades plans two summer fairs in Nantwich

Vintage Escapades plans two summer fairs in Nantwich

A local entrepreneur is to help stage two vintage fairs in Nantwich this summer. Alexis Beech (pictured) is bringing her Vintage Escapades Handmade and Vintage fairs to Nantwich for two events on July 20 and August 17.

July 8, 2013
Nantwich Litter Group blitz rubbish at Barony Park and Middlewich Road

Nantwich Litter Group blitz rubbish at Barony Park and Middlewich Road

Eighteen volunteers of Nantwich Litter Group blitzed rubbish in the Barony area of the town. Workers tidied Barony Park, Barony Road, Middlewich Road up to the A500 roundabout, and smaller nearby roads.

July 4, 2013
Review: Thriller “Deathtrap” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: Thriller “Deathtrap” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner Talking Scarlet and Eastbourne Theatres have South Cheshire audiences on the edge of their seats this week with their show “Deathtrap’ at Crewe Lyceum.

July 2, 2013
12 Nantwich fundraisers to paddle 127 miles down River Severn

12 Nantwich fundraisers to paddle 127 miles down River Severn

A team of Nantwich fundraisers are setting out to paddle 127 miles down the River Severn for local charities. The group of 12 friends and family, called The Paddlers, hope their four-day adventure will raise £10,000 for five different causes.

July 2, 2013
Nantwich-Crewe Midnight Walk big success for St Luke’s Hospice

Nantwich-Crewe Midnight Walk big success for St Luke’s Hospice

More than 1,000 women and 300 volunteers took part in the ninth St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice Nantwich to Crewe Midnight Walk. The walk started at Reaseheath College where participants were given a rousing send off during a Redshift Radio outdoor stage show.

July 1, 2013
Nantwich SkoolsFest artwork now on show at town’s museum

Nantwich SkoolsFest artwork now on show at town’s museum

Artwork from Nantwich youngsters taking part in Sk0olsFest 2013 is now on show at Nantwich Museum. “Our Town” is the latest exhibition in the Millennium Gallery featuring the artwork of pupils from 14 Nantwich primary and secondary schools.

July 1, 2013
Nantwich Town Council to stage town square Dance Showcase

Nantwich Town Council to stage town square Dance Showcase

Nantwich Town Council is to host a “Dance Showcase” on the town square. It’s the latest part of the council’s programme of Saturday Street Entertainment taking place through the summer.

July 1, 2013
Review: “Electro 80s” play The Studio nightclub, Nantwich

Review: “Electro 80s” play The Studio nightclub, Nantwich

Crowds of 1980s music fans packed into a new Nantwich music venue to witness Electro 80s perform live. And the Electronica tribute band didn’t disappoint with a brilliant show in their debut concert at The Studio nightclub on Mill Street.

June 30, 2013
Nantwich primary school crowned Town Sports 2013 champions

Nantwich primary school crowned Town Sports 2013 champions

A Nantwich school scooped glory in the annual Town Sports contest on the town’s Barony Park. Pear Tree Primary, in Stapeley, were crowned overall winners after two intense days of competition involving 29 schools across Crewe and Nantwich.

June 27, 2013
Sherlock Holmes comes to Nantwich for open-air theatre night

Sherlock Holmes comes to Nantwich for open-air theatre night

An open-air theatre company is bringing the very best of Sherlock Holmes to Nantwich this summer. Chapterhouse Theatre Company will perform the famous Hound of the Baskervilles in the grounds of Reaseheath College on July 20.

June 26, 2013
Cholmondeley Castle Teddy Bears Picnic will raise vital hospice cash

Cholmondeley Castle Teddy Bears Picnic will raise vital hospice cash

The popular Teddy Bears Picnic is to be held at Cholmondeley Castle near Nantwich again this summer. The day, organised by Nantwich-based Ted-Events, will help to raise funds for the Donna Louise Children’s Hospice.

June 25, 2013
Nantwich Bookshop to stage “Booksellers Week” fun events

Nantwich Bookshop to stage “Booksellers Week” fun events

Nantwich Bookshop is to host a series of activities and author events as part of Independent Booksellers Week. The shop, on High Street, is one of over 350 around the UK which has signed up to the annual celebration.

June 24, 2013