What’s On & Reviews

New London Olympic workshops aimed at Nantwich youngsters

New London Olympic workshops aimed at Nantwich youngsters

Workshops focussed on “footwear” form part of the Olympic Summer at Nantwich Museum celebrating the London 2012 Olympics. The sessions for children will take place at the Pillory Street museum this Wednesday and Thursday August 8 and 9.

August 6, 2012
Review: “Marriage of Figaro” by Heritage Opera, Nantwich Civic

Review: “Marriage of Figaro” by Heritage Opera, Nantwich Civic

By Claire Faulkner Heritage Opera returned to Nantwich Civic Hall with their latest production”The Marriage of Figaro”. The opera tells the story of ‘Figaro’ and ‘Susanna’, a couple in love who desperately want to get married.

August 6, 2012
South Cheshire Young Musicians raise funds for The Dogs Trust

South Cheshire Young Musicians raise funds for The Dogs Trust

South Cheshire Young Musicians performed a fund-raising concert at Hough Village Hall. And founder of SCYM David Ketley was master of ceremonies and accompanist for the occasion.

August 3, 2012
Relaunch of Nantwich Big Cheese Film Club proves a big hit

Relaunch of Nantwich Big Cheese Film Club proves a big hit

Nantwich’s relaunched film club is proving a big hit now it’s being staged at the town’s Civic Hall. The Big Cheese Film Club is staging its second screening on August 13 when it shows “Midnight in Paris”.

August 2, 2012
Nantwich Litter Group cleans town for RHS National Finals

Nantwich Litter Group cleans town for RHS National Finals

Nantwich Litter Group will hold a “Group Pick” tomorrow (Thursday August 2) to prepare the town for a key event. Volunteers will be sweeping up to ensure Nantwich is looking its best for the Royal Horticultural Society National Finals on Friday.

August 1, 2012
Nantwich Museum plays host to Olympic Torch and workshops

Nantwich Museum plays host to Olympic Torch and workshops

Visitors to Nantwich Museum can view the London 2012 Olympic Torch carried in Crewe by Andy Fewtrell on May 31. Andy was one of 8,000 torchbearers involved in the countrywide relay who were able to retain their torches.

July 31, 2012
Review: “The Priory” at Players Theatre in Nantwich

Review: “The Priory” at Players Theatre in Nantwich

The Upstage Theatre School brought ‘The Priory’ to Nantwich this week, writes Claire Faulkner. The Michael Wynne comedy tells the story of a group of friends who try to come to terms with love, life and having to live without phone signals on a weekend away in the country.

July 29, 2012
Families enjoy Reaseheath’s Maize Maze at Nantwich college

Families enjoy Reaseheath’s Maize Maze at Nantwich college

Families in Nantwich are enjoying the latest maize maze opened at Reaseheath College in time for the summer holidays. And as well the maize re-opening, the college has also opened its campus zoo to the public.

July 26, 2012
Hundreds enjoy sun at Aqueduct Marina’s Fun Day near Nantwich

Hundreds enjoy sun at Aqueduct Marina’s Fun Day near Nantwich

By Jonathan White Hundreds of people bathed in warm sunshine for the fourth annual Fun Day and Marina Open Day at Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich. It included a host of stalls and activities for all the family.

July 25, 2012
Heritage Opera bring Mozart comedy to Nantwich Civic Hall

Heritage Opera bring Mozart comedy to Nantwich Civic Hall

Heritage Opera brings its latest production “The Marriage of Figaro” to Nantwich next month. Opera lovers in South Cheshire are in for a treat when Mozart’s best-loved comedy takes to the stage at the Civic Hall on August 2.

July 23, 2012
Nantwich “Societies Spectacular” is a town square hit

Nantwich “Societies Spectacular” is a town square hit

By Claire Faulkner Nantwich Town Square was packed as visitors enjoyed the first “Societies Spectacular” in summer sunshine. The event, organised by Cllr Stuart Hutton, introduced people to the range of clubs, organisations and societies in the town.

July 22, 2012
Monster Mash Ball at Nantwich Civic Hall in aid of St Luke’s Hospice

Monster Mash Ball at Nantwich Civic Hall in aid of St Luke’s Hospice

A Monster Mash Ball at Nantwich Civic Hall will help raise vital funds for St Luke’s (Cheshire) Hospice. The charity auction on September 21 will also feature live music, magicians and other entertainment, say organisers.

July 20, 2012
Review: “Our House” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: “Our House” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner Curtain Call Productions rocked The Lyceum in Crewe on the opening night of  “Our House”. Directed by Joel Montague, it tells the story of Joe, a young man whose life is facing two very different directions.

July 19, 2012