What’s On & Reviews

New female support group HerSpace launches in Nantwich

New female support group HerSpace launches in Nantwich

A Nantwich woman has launched a new support group for females in the town, called HerSpace.

The network, which already has groups in Sandbach, Congleton and Macclesfield, aims to give women a space to socialise and focus on mental wellbeing.

August 30, 2023
Nantwich Food Festival set to provide bumper weekend

Nantwich Food Festival set to provide bumper weekend

Nantwich Food Festival returns to the town centre this coming weekend with a three-day jam-packed schedule set to attract tens of thousands.

Festival Friday starts at 11am with a quiet hour for those who want or need to browse the stalls in both marquees without the crowds.

August 29, 2023
REVIEW: Crewe Lyceum Youth Summer Project

REVIEW: Crewe Lyceum Youth Summer Project

By Claire Faulkner
The Crewe Lyceum Summer Youth Project delighted audiences on Sunday with this year’s production of Oliver Jr!.

The cast were all aged between 8 and 18 and had just one week working with a professional director, choreographer and musical director to put together the final show.

August 28, 2023
Cheese-making at Nantwich Museum during Food Festival

Cheese-making at Nantwich Museum during Food Festival

Two local family cheese-makers will stage demonstrations at Nantwich Museum during the 2023 Nantwich Food Festival.

Godfrey C. Williams & Son, supported by award-winning Cheesemakers Belton Farm, will give a practical demonstration on the art of cheese-making and a brief history of Cheshire Cheese.

August 28, 2023
“Grow Your Own” sessions at Nantwich community garden

“Grow Your Own” sessions at Nantwich community garden

New “Grow Your Own” taster session are being launched at Nantwich’s community garden.

The blossoming venue, a hidden gem at the heart of the historic town, will run free taster sessions on how to grow your own veg.

August 26, 2023
Pokemon event in Nantwich to raise Alder Hey funds

Pokemon event in Nantwich to raise Alder Hey funds

A Pokemon event is taking place in Nantwich tomorrow (August 26) to help raise funds for Alder Hey children’s hospital.

Nantwich Collectables are staging the “family fun day” event at The Railway Hotel in Nantwich, from 10am to 4pm.

August 25, 2023
Mornflake backs show by Crewe Lyceum Summer Youth project

Mornflake backs show by Crewe Lyceum Summer Youth project

Food Glorious Food has taken on a whole new meaning for the cast of the Crewe Lyceum Summer Youth Project’s production of Oliver Jr!

That’s because it has received the backing from local employer and porridge maker, Mornflake.

August 24, 2023
Very Best in Stand Up returns for new Nantwich season

Very Best in Stand Up returns for new Nantwich season

Live comedy returns to Nantwich Civic Hall with a new season launching on Friday September 1.

Club favourite Danny McLoughlin from Chester is at the helm and on compere duties.

August 23, 2023
New Nantwich Running Bear shop to host “The Track Mile” event

New Nantwich Running Bear shop to host “The Track Mile” event

Staff at the new Running Bear store in Nantwich have organised “The Track Mile” event for charity.

The shop, which opened in the town over summer, has proved a big hit and bosses are keen to organise a community event.

August 22, 2023
Peacock Railway to commemorate Crewe 180th anniversary

Peacock Railway to commemorate Crewe 180th anniversary

By Jonathan White
Peacock Railway volunteers are to commemorate the 180th anniversary of the Grand Junction Railway Engineering Works moving from Edge Hill to Crewe.

When the Grand Junction Railway company opened its works there in 1843, Crewe was a village with a few hundred residents.

August 21, 2023
Nantwich indie band Unit 17 releases debut single

Nantwich indie band Unit 17 releases debut single

Nantwich Indie Rock band Unit 17 have released their debut single “Ash” this week.

And the song has already had interest from BBC Introducing.

August 19, 2023
Nantwich Museum to stage more Science Festival talks

Nantwich Museum to stage more Science Festival talks

Nantwich Museum has announced further events as part of its Summer of Science Festival which explore the history and science of electricity and gas.

Joseph Priestley, pioneering scientist and teacher and one time resident of the town, is the focus of two events.

August 14, 2023
Nantwich Food Festival set to wow the crowds

Nantwich Food Festival set to wow the crowds

Organisers are putting the finishing touches to the 2023 Nantwich Food Festival which takes place in less than three weeks.

Tens of thousands of people are expected to pack the town centre between September 1-3 for the popular three-day event.

August 13, 2023