What’s On & Reviews

Nantwich “Very Best in Standup” show celebrates five years

Nantwich “Very Best in Standup” show celebrates five years

The next “The Very Best in Stand Up” show in Nantwich will help to celebrate five years of laughter. The May 3 gig at Nantwich Civic Hall marks half a decade of performances in Crewe and Nantwich.

April 17, 2013
“Mr Nantwich Show” John Broomhall steps down after 25 years

“Mr Nantwich Show” John Broomhall steps down after 25 years

Nantwich Show organisers have paid tribute to the man who helped turn the event into the biggest crowd-puller of its kind in the UK. John Broomhall has stepped down after 25 years as chairman of Nantwich Agricultural Society which stages the event every July at Dorfold Park.

April 17, 2013
Crewe Alex stars to be auctioned at Nantwich charity pub quiz

Crewe Alex stars to be auctioned at Nantwich charity pub quiz

A Nantwich pub is to stage a fund-raising quiz spearheaded by Crewe Alexandra’s keeper Steve Phillips. And Crewe’s Wembley heroes could be brought down to earth with a bump as they get auctioned off as part of the event!

April 16, 2013
Diddi Dance taster class to run at Nantwich Library

Diddi Dance taster class to run at Nantwich Library

Nantwich Library will host a Diddi Dance taster class for youngsters and their parents later this month. The energetic session will take place on Tuesday April 30 at the Beam Street venue.

April 16, 2013
Albert Jolly paintings exhibition to raise Leukaemia Research funds

Albert Jolly paintings exhibition to raise Leukaemia Research funds

A selection of paintings by the late Albert Jolly are to go on display at The Crown Hotel in Nantwich. The pictures will be on show from 9.30am on Thursday April 25 and Friday April 26.

April 16, 2013
Line up unveiled for Reaseheath College Family Festival in Nantwich

Line up unveiled for Reaseheath College Family Festival in Nantwich

Celebrities from the worlds of food and sport will be at the Reaseheath College Family Festival in Nantwich next month. Demonstrations by celebrity chef Brian Mellor and football freestyler Craig Gorey will feature alongside a classic display by the Pen Llyn team of Lusitano horses.

April 13, 2013
Cats Protection League to stage Wistaston memorial hall fundraiser

Cats Protection League to stage Wistaston memorial hall fundraiser

The Cats Protection Crewe & District group is to stage a fund-raising event in Wistaston this weekend. It takes place in Wistaston Memorial Hall on Church Lane this Saturday April 13 from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

April 11, 2013
Theatre company to stage Peckforton Castle murder mysteries

Theatre company to stage Peckforton Castle murder mysteries

Theatre company Molyneux and Mother Murder Mysteries is to hold three murder mystery nights at Peckforton Castle near Nantwich. The company will host the suspense-filled evenings, called “Bada Bing Bada Boom”, on May 3, 4 and 24.

April 11, 2013
Organisers target Jools Holland for 20th Nantwich Jazz Festival

Organisers target Jools Holland for 20th Nantwich Jazz Festival

Jools Holland could be on the bill when Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival celebrates its 20th year. That’s the hope of festival organiser Phillip Martin who believes luring Holland to the town is a real possibility.

April 10, 2013
Nantwich Museum plea for 100-year food exhibition items

Nantwich Museum plea for 100-year food exhibition items

Nantwich Museum bosses are appealing for items to help form part of the “Nantwich Eats: 100 years of Food Shopping” exhibition. The summer exhibition will look at the ways in which Nantwich residents have obtained their food over the last century.

April 9, 2013
New Pilates classes launch in Nantwich and Wistaston

New Pilates classes launch in Nantwich and Wistaston

New Pilates classes are being launched in Nantwich and Wistaston by Crewe & Nantwich Zumba. Classes are being held every Thursday at 8pm at Brine Leas High School in Audlem Road.

April 8, 2013
Review: “Very Best in Stand Up” wows again at Nantwich Civic

Review: “Very Best in Stand Up” wows again at Nantwich Civic

By Jonathan White Another packed audience enjoyed ‘The Very Best in Stand Up’ at Nantwich Civic Hall with a top bill of UK comedy acts. Geordie compere and host Matt Reed, Danny Deegan, Elis James and Scouser “Nige” provided a fabulous night of entertainment.

April 6, 2013
Health and wellbeing centre launches Celestial Radio in Nantwich

Health and wellbeing centre launches Celestial Radio in Nantwich

A Nantwich health centre has hit the internet airwaves by re-launching its own radio station. And international Tai Chi Warrior Jason Chan dropped in to open Celestial Radio at its new base on Beam Heath Way.

April 5, 2013