What’s On & Reviews

Stapeley Action Group stages activity day despite rain

Stapeley Action Group stages activity day despite rain

Hardy villagers held an activity day in Nantwich by switching venues to avoid the torrential rain. Scores of families and youngsters attended the Stapeley Playground activity day which was moved inside to the new community hall.

May 15, 2013
Nantwich Film Club unveils summer season of screenings

Nantwich Film Club unveils summer season of screenings

Nantwich Film Club has unveiled its Summer season of films starting on June 10. It opens with Headhunters – a Norwegian thriller based on the novel by best-selling author Jo Nesbo.

May 14, 2013
Review: “A Night at the West End”, Crewe Lyceum

Review: “A Night at the West End”, Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner I love musical theatre. So I knew I was in for a treat when I went along to Crewe Lyceum to watch Curtain Call Productions latest show “A Night at The West End”.

May 12, 2013
Wulvern worker’s nine-mile in 90 minutes Nantwich dash for charity

Wulvern worker’s nine-mile in 90 minutes Nantwich dash for charity

A housing worker is to run nine miles from Crewe to Nantwich in 90 minutes for charity. Martin Packham, who works for Wulvern Housing, is planning to run from head office on Electra Way in Crewe to Mill House in Nantwich.

May 11, 2013
Prostate testing day to be staged at Nantwich Civic Hall

Prostate testing day to be staged at Nantwich Civic Hall

Leighton Prostate Cancer Support Group will hold a free PSA  test session for Nantwich men on June 1. Prostate Specific Antigen testing for men aged 55 will be carried out by fully trained operators at Nantwich Civic Hall.

May 11, 2013
Crewe and Nantwich runners tackle Mow Cop “killer mile”

Crewe and Nantwich runners tackle Mow Cop “killer mile”

Hardy runners from Crewe and Nantwich tackled one the highlights of the year at the “killer mile” event in Mow Cop. More than 500 runners braved the wind, rain and notorious Mow Cop hill, including several members of South Cheshire Harriers.

May 10, 2013
Nantwich Elim Church hosts Business Support Group event

Nantwich Elim Church hosts Business Support Group event

Nantwich Elim Church is to stage a Business Support Group event next week. The meeting, which starts at 7.30pm on Monday May 13, aims to provide help for local companies in the area.

May 8, 2013
Artistic Nantwich children scoop honours in museum competition

Artistic Nantwich children scoop honours in museum competition

Nantwich youngsters were rewarded for their creative side after impressing in a local art competition. Children from schools across the town entered the competition run by Nantwich Museum, on Pillory Street.

May 7, 2013
Olympic rider to star at Reaseheath College masterclass in Nantwich

Olympic rider to star at Reaseheath College masterclass in Nantwich

Olympic dressage rider Richard Davison will be in Nantwich for a special masterclass event at Reaseheath College. Davison will be joined by world class showjumper Michael Whitaker and international three-day eventer Alex Hua Tian.

May 7, 2013
Swine flu girl’s family hosts Nantwich fundraiser for life-saving service

Swine flu girl’s family hosts Nantwich fundraiser for life-saving service

The family of a baby suffering Swine Flu is hoping to top £100,000 charity funds raised, with a special event in Nantwich. Sienna Malley’s parents have so far raised £75,000 for the North West and North Wales Paediatric Transport Service (NWTS).

May 7, 2013
Kids’ street entertainers come to Nantwich on May 11

Kids’ street entertainers come to Nantwich on May 11

Nantwich Town Centre street entertainment continues next Saturday May 11. There will be a host of entertainment for youngsters in the town square as part of a 25-week programme of events.

May 6, 2013
Nantwich Litter Group targets “grotspot” woodland sites

Nantwich Litter Group targets “grotspot” woodland sites

Nantwich Litter Group volunteers targeted two woodland grotspots in the town and collected nearly 40 bags of rubbish. The team tackled woodland areas by the River Weaver footbridge off St Anne’s car park and Shrewbridge Road car park.

May 5, 2013
Review: Very Best in Stand Up, Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: Very Best in Stand Up, Nantwich Civic Hall

Another high-class mix of stand-up comedy kept a packed crowd in Nantwich Civic Hall on their toes – even the Jedis! Four quality comedians provided three hours of stunning entertainment, and the promoters got the running order spot-on.

May 4, 2013