What’s On & Reviews

REVIEW: Snow White panto season a hit at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Snow White panto season a hit at Crewe Lyceum

Panto season is well and truly in full swing at The Lyceum in Crewe, writes Claire Faulkner. ‘Snow White’ gives the audience everything that a well loved traditional pantomime has to offer.

December 10, 2011
Nantwich Players launch latest show ‘The Railway Children’

Nantwich Players launch latest show ‘The Railway Children’

Nantwich Players present their latest production this week ‘The Railway Children’, writes Claire Faulkner. Directed by John Powell, the production is a play for the entire family to enjoy.

December 9, 2011
Sports Council dish out awards at Wingate Centre in Wrenbury

Sports Council dish out awards at Wingate Centre in Wrenbury

The Wingate Centre  in Wrenbury hosted a Christmas gymnastics display to show off to parents and spectators some of the centre’s talent. At the display, more than 200 spectators saw Crewe and Nantwich Sports Council committee members present two awards.

December 9, 2011
Wistaston Community Council to stage Christmas concert

Wistaston Community Council to stage Christmas concert

Wistaston Community Council’s Christmas Concert takes place this Friday December 9. The event starts at 7pm in St Mary’s Church Hall, on Church Lane, Wistaston.

December 7, 2011
Nantwich Holly Holy Day organisers unveil exciting line-up

Nantwich Holly Holy Day organisers unveil exciting line-up

Organisers of  Nantwich’s Holly Holy Day 2012 have unveiled a host of entertainment for January’s annual celebration. Willaston-based community group The Funky Choir will be one of many acts performing live in the town square to add to the atmosphere of the event.

December 7, 2011
Rotary Club Christmas float to visit Nantwich streets and stores

Rotary Club Christmas float to visit Nantwich streets and stores

The Rotary Club of Nantwich Christmas fund-raising float will be out and about bringing joy to youngsters next week. Santa will be visiting Nantwich streets, supermarkets and the town square throughout December, raising money for local charities.

December 6, 2011
Nantwich residents can air views on Cheshire Police

Nantwich residents can air views on Cheshire Police

A video booth will be in Nantwich town square later this week, giving residents a chance to air their views on Cheshire Police. Chief Constable Dave Whatton and Cheshire Police Authority have initiated a series of roadshows across the county.

December 5, 2011
MP Edward Timpson visits South Cheshire’s RedShift Radio

MP Edward Timpson visits South Cheshire’s RedShift Radio

Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson called in to South Cheshire broadcaster RedShift Radio during their 28-day test licence. Mr Timpson was the guest on “Clocking Off” with Dr Gav, the station’s popular drive time show.

December 4, 2011
Stapeley to stage first annual Christmas carol concert

Stapeley to stage first annual Christmas carol concert

Stapeley families are invited to join in the parish’s first annual Christmas Carol concert later this month. The event will be held at the Cronkinson Farm pub (pictured), off Peter Destapleigh Way, from 6.30pm onwards on Wednesday December 21.

December 4, 2011
Hundreds enjoy Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on in town square

Hundreds enjoy Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on in town square

By Jonathan White Hundreds of families braved the chilly air to enjoy the traditional Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on in the town square. Despite the cold, everyone had fun with the Signal Radio Roadshow featuring giveaways and several talented musicians.

December 3, 2011
REVIEW: Very Best in Standup at Nantwich Civic Hall

REVIEW: Very Best in Standup at Nantwich Civic Hall

The Civic Hall in Nantwich pulls in comedy fans every month for ‘The Very Best in Standup’ and last night proved to be another exceptional evening, writes Claire Faulkner. This was my first time at a comedy club, and didn’t really know whether this would be for me.

December 3, 2011
Hundreds enjoy Richmond Village Christmas Fayre

Hundreds enjoy Richmond Village Christmas Fayre

Crowds of people visited Richmond Village in Nantwich to enjoy a traditional Christmas Fayre Craft stalls tempted visitors to buy Christmas gifts, while pupils from Stapeley Broad Lane and Nantwich Young Voices serenaded visitors with Christmas carols around the Christmas tree.

December 2, 2011
Nantwich Big Cheese Film Club awarded £500 community grant

Nantwich Big Cheese Film Club awarded £500 community grant

Organisers of Nantwich Big Cheese Film Club have been awarded £500 from the Cheshire East Community Grant fund. The grant comes as the club gears up for its next screening of Volver, starring Penelope Cruz, at The Crown Hotel in Nantwich.

November 29, 2011