What’s On & Reviews

Nantwich-based TheFunkyChoir receives Wulvern backing

Nantwich-based TheFunkyChoir receives Wulvern backing

A Nantwich community choir has received a cash boost to kit its members out in funky new t-shirts! Members of faith-based TheFunkyChoir.com have received funding from local housing provider Wulvern.

July 12, 2012
“Societies Spectacular” event set for Nantwich town square

“Societies Spectacular” event set for Nantwich town square

An event to raise awareness among residents of local societies will be staged in Nantwich Town Square on July 21. The ‘Societies Spectacular’ will see around 30 clubs and groups giving displays and demonstrations in the town square.

July 11, 2012
Review: Nantwich N’Ukes enjoy Chester Buskulele festival

Review: Nantwich N’Ukes enjoy Chester Buskulele festival

Nantwich N’Ukes ukulele group joined in a busking spectacular in the Chester sunshine, writes Amanda Malam. And the group also enjoyed a memorable bus journey home after a day of fund-raising.

July 11, 2012
South Cheshire photographer to stage Urban Portraits exhibition

South Cheshire photographer to stage Urban Portraits exhibition

A South Cheshire photographer is holding a special exhibition of urban pictures taken in Crewe and Nantwich. Simon J Newbury is staging his “Urban Portraits” exhibition on July 22 in Bar 7, Crewe.

July 10, 2012
Second “Nantwich under two Elizabeths” talk at town’s museum

Second “Nantwich under two Elizabeths” talk at town’s museum

“Are we better off than the Tudors?” is the second in a series of four themed talks at Nantwich Museum. The series forms part of the “Nantwich under the two Elizabeths” exhibition at the Pillory Street venue.

July 10, 2012
Crewe and Nantwich OAPs attend 20th “Pensioner’s Parliament”

Crewe and Nantwich OAPs attend 20th “Pensioner’s Parliament”

Crewe and Nantwich branch of the Northern Pensioners Association visited the 20th Pensioners Parliament in Blackpool. The 36-strong group’s visit, funded by local housing provider Wulvern, included lively debates and discussions on transport, social care ‘granny tax’ and pension reforms.

July 9, 2012
Peter Jolly’s Circus to wow Nantwich crowds

Peter Jolly’s Circus to wow Nantwich crowds

The big top will be rolling into Nantwich this week. Peter Jolly’s circus will stage performances for five days at Alvaston Business Park, off the A530 Middlewich Road.

July 9, 2012
Aqueduct Marina to stage charity open day near Nantwich

Aqueduct Marina to stage charity open day near Nantwich

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich is to stage a charity fun day and open day. A host of entertainment is planned for the event on July 22 at the marina on the B5074 between Worleston and Church Minshull.

July 8, 2012
African figures to fetch £20,000 at Nantwich auction

African figures to fetch £20,000 at Nantwich auction

A prized collection of antique African carved figures could fetch £20,000 at auction in Nantwich this week. Leading Manchester artist Geoffrey Key is selling a host of tribal “Yoruba” art at the Peter Wilson sale because of a house move.

July 8, 2012
Review: Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

Review: Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

The return of The Very Best in Stand Up didn’t disappoint a Nantwich audience with four top comedians helping to banish the weather blues. Although not a sell-out, the decent turn-out was treated to a range of different comedy styles at Nantwich Civic Hall.

July 7, 2012
Nantwich Library’s delight at new creative writers group interest

Nantwich Library’s delight at new creative writers group interest

Budding authors can now benefit from a new creative writers group run by Nantwich Library. The group will meet for the first time on Thursday July 26 at 5.30pm in the library and then every last Thursday of the month.

July 6, 2012
New school planned for “Nantwich South” 600-home development

New school planned for “Nantwich South” 600-home development

Plans a for controversial 600-home development in Stapeley, Nantwich, will come under the spotlight again next week. And now updated “Nantwich South” proposals include a new village school to cater for hundreds more families.

July 4, 2012
Nantwich N’Ukes to take part in Chester “Buskulele” event

Nantwich N’Ukes to take part in Chester “Buskulele” event

The “Nantwich N’Ukes” local ukulele group are taking part in a two-day “Buskulele” extravaganza this weekend. Members of the group (pictured), who play Sundays at The Black Lion in Nantwich, will join clubs across the North West.

July 3, 2012