What’s On & Reviews

Wistaston Holly Fair helps raise £1,500 for church

Wistaston Holly Fair helps raise £1,500 for church

Almost £1,500 was raised at Wistaston Holly Fair in Wells Green Methodist Church. The event, which attracted hundreds of people, included a raffle to win a hamper of fair trade goods.

November 17, 2011
TV model Danielle Lloyd to open new Nantwich business

TV model Danielle Lloyd to open new Nantwich business

Top model Danielle Lloyd will be in Nantwich next week to help launch a new beauty business. Former Miss England Danielle, who also works as a TV presenter, will be at the launch of Skin Health Spa, on Welsh Row.

November 17, 2011
Hundreds attend Wistaston Memorial Hall Remembrance Service

Hundreds attend Wistaston Memorial Hall Remembrance Service

More than 170 people attended the Service of Remembrance at Wistaston Memorial Hall. Residents, parish councillors, members of the Royal British Legion, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers from the Wistaston 35th SWC Scout Group all turned out in force.

November 16, 2011
REVIEW: Death By Fatal Murder, Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Death By Fatal Murder, Crewe Lyceum

Inspector Pratt returned to Crewe Lyceum on Tuesday for the opening night of ‘Death by Fatal Murder’, writes Claire Faulkner. The real joy of watching an Ian Dickens’ production lies in the skillful casting and comical performances of those on stage.

November 16, 2011
Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on plan unveiled

Nantwich Christmas Lights switch-on plan unveiled

The big Christmas Lights switch-on in Nantwich is planned for December 3. And a host of other activities are being lined up for the town square over the next six weeks.

November 15, 2011
Regents Park Nantwich to host table top sale

Regents Park Nantwich to host table top sale

Regents Park in Nantwich is staging a table top sale this Saturday November 19. There will be more than 50 stalls on offer seeling home made crafts and other items at the venue off London Road.

November 14, 2011
Richmond Village Nantwich to stage Christmas Fayre

Richmond Village Nantwich to stage Christmas Fayre

A Christmas Fayre is being held at Richmond Village Nantwich later this month. The event, on Saturday November 26, will include more than 20 stalls displaying crafts and gifts together with a visit from Father Christmas, courtesy of The Rotary Club of Nantwich.

November 14, 2011
Nantwich to host Cheshire Aquathlon swim and run

Nantwich to host Cheshire Aquathlon swim and run

A Cheshire Aquathlon takes place in Nantwich tomorrow (November 13). Contestants will be taking part in a swim and run organised by UK Triathlon Events.

November 12, 2011
Nantwich TV star Ben Miller opens Stapeley play area

Nantwich TV star Ben Miller opens Stapeley play area

Families in Stapeley braved the cold to watch Nantwich  TV star Ben Miller officially open the second phase of a new recreation area. Youngsters, mums, dads, and grandparents gathered next to Pear Tree Primary School to watch the comedian and actor cut the ribbon at the ceremony.

November 11, 2011
Wistaston Singers Choir to stage Nantwich Methodist Church concert

Wistaston Singers Choir to stage Nantwich Methodist Church concert

Wistaston Singers Choir Concert is taking place on Saturday November 19 at Nantwich Methodist Church in Hospital Street, Nantwich. The concert is in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care and will start at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm.

November 10, 2011
TV actor Ben Miller returns to Nantwich roots

TV actor Ben Miller returns to Nantwich roots

TV actor and comedian Ben Miller is returning to his Nantwich roots this week to open a new play area. The former Malbank School pupil is in town to re-open the new Stapeley recreation site, next to Pear Tree Primary School.

November 9, 2011
Wistaston Fireworks display celebrated with a bang

Wistaston Fireworks display celebrated with a bang

By Jonathan White The 34th annual Wistaston Fireworks Display went off with  a bang as villagers came out in their hundreds. The event started with a children’s best pumpkin and best fancy dress competition at the Park Drive/Westfield Drive.

November 6, 2011
REVIEW: Comedian Ken Dodd tickles the Crewe Lyceum crowd

REVIEW: Comedian Ken Dodd tickles the Crewe Lyceum crowd

By Claire Faulkner
I’d been warned it would be a late night.

But when the King of Knotty Ash comes to town, what else can you do but dust off your tickle stick and join in the fun.

November 5, 2011