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Aerial photo Brookfield park Nantwich

Wildflower planting at Brookfield Park, Nantwich

An appeal has gone out for volunteers to take part in wildflower plug planting session at Brookfield Park in Nantwich this Saturday.

Sustainable Nantwich are organising the event and want volunteers to help plant hundreds of wildflower plants which have been grown by Cheshire Wildlife Trust.

January 17, 2024
New Creative Writing course launches at Brine Leas in Nantwich

New Creative Writing course launches at Brine Leas in Nantwich

A new seven-week course on Creative Writing is set to start at Brine Leas Academy in Nantwich.

The course, run by Liam Doran, will launch on Thursday 25th January, from 7pm to 9pm.

January 13, 2024
Service and parade to mark 80 years since hero pilot crashed in Nantwich

Service and parade to mark 80 years since hero pilot crashed in Nantwich

This Sunday will mark 80 years to the day since pilot Lt Arthur Brown diverted his World War Two plane away from Nantwich town centre before crashing close to the river.

To mark the occasion, a service will be held at St Mary’s followed by a parade to the “Airman’s Grave” off Shrewbridge Road which marks the spot the plane crashed.

January 12, 2024
Nantwich Young Farmers Club stage annual charity show

Nantwich Young Farmers Club stage annual charity show

Nantwich Young Farmers Club are about to stage their annual fundraising show at Acton Village Hall this month.

The first performance of their panto “Beauty and the Beast” is tonight from 7.30pm and is just £5 entry.

January 10, 2024
Town gears up for ‘Battle of Nantwich’ re-enactment 2024

Town gears up for ‘Battle of Nantwich’ re-enactment 2024

By Jonathan White
The town is gearing up for one its busiest days of the year later this month when The Battle of Nantwich re-enactment takes place.

This year the “Holly Holy Day” event takes place on Saturday January 27 in and around Nantwich town centre and on Mill Island.

January 9, 2024
“Abigail’s Party” to be staged by Nantwich Players

“Abigail’s Party” to be staged by Nantwich Players

Nantwich Players are to stage their latest drama production with its version of Mike Leigh’s ‘Abigail’s Party’ next month.

This seemingly ordinary suburban gathering spirals into a captivating exploration of human relationships and social dynamics.

January 6, 2024
English Civil War exhibition comes to Nantwich

English Civil War exhibition comes to Nantwich

“English Civil War Comes to Nantwich” opens on Tuesday January 9 at Nantwich Museum.

The exhibition, which runs until Saturday February 3, outlines the war which arrived in the town in 1643 when it became a Parliamentarian garrison.

December 28, 2023
Crib Service enjoyed by visitors at St Mary’s Nantwich

Crib Service enjoyed by visitors at St Mary’s Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Families packed St Mary’s Church for the annual Crib Service on Christmas Eve.

This re-telling of the Christmas story was performed by adults and young people at 2pm, 3:30pm and 5pm with each performance attracting up to 500 people.

December 26, 2023
Milldale Scouts to run Christmas Tree collection service

Milldale Scouts to run Christmas Tree collection service

Milldale Scouts will be running their annual Christmas Tree collection service in January.

The group has been collecting and environmentally disposing of Christmas trees in the area for more than 20 years.

December 21, 2023
Musicians promote Christmas album in aid of local charity

Musicians promote Christmas album in aid of local charity

By Jonathan White
A ‘Winter Party’ was held at Crewe Library with a mixture of music and poetry.

The festive treat was organised by Angus Varley from Crewe Library, with assistance from Deborah Edgeley and Mark Sheeky.

December 21, 2023
Christmas fundraising concert at Acton church hits high note

Christmas fundraising concert at Acton church hits high note

By Jonathan White
A Christmas concert featuring the Acton Operatic Society at St Mary’s Church in Acton proved a big hit.

Kevin Whitfield, Director of Acton Operatic Society, introduced each piece of music to a sold-out audience.

December 20, 2023
“Within the Loop” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Within the Loop” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

An exhibition called “Within the Loop” by Threadmill has opened at Nantwich Museum and will run until Saturday 17 February.

The Cheshire-based Threadmill Textile Artists display of work is the Millennium Gallery at the Pillory Street venue.

December 11, 2023
Nantwich Choral Society to spread festive joy with family concert

Nantwich Choral Society to spread festive joy with family concert

Nantwich Choral Society is limbering up for its popular Family Christmas Concert at St Mary’s Church.

It takes place 6.30 pm on Wednesday December 20.

December 9, 2023