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.
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.
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.
Nantwich-based The Cat radio station is launching its Community Awards – 2012 scheme. The awards are designed to recognise the people from Crewe and Nantwich who dedicate their time to support all aspects of local life.
Nantwich Big Cheese Film Club has agreed a new sponsor for their next film showing of ”Senna” on November 10. The group is hoping for another packed audience similar to the first two screenings.
Richmond Village Nantwich hosted a black tie benefit ball in aid of the ABF The Soldiers Charity. Around 75 guests enjoyed the event, including Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire David Briggs (pictured, left), Nantwich MP Edward Timpson and Deputy Mayor of Nantwich Graham Fenton.
Nantwich Civic Centre promises a cracker of a Very Best in Stand Up comedy night this coming Bonfire weekend.
Friday’s show, which will be hosted by the hilarious Chris Martin, also features great acts such as Howard Read, Quincy and Jason Cook.
Staff at Stapeley Grange Wildlife centre are taking a special art exhibition onto the road around Cheshire. The ‘Wildlife Art Adventure’ display will be open to visitors at the Weaver Hall Museum in Northwich until January 2012. The exhibition brings together the works of 10 wildlife artists from around the world with diverse styles reflecting the amzing variety of animals.
Dorfolk Park in Nantwich will be the scene of another Spooktacular Firework and Halloween celebration this weekend. The event, branded as the North West’s “Biggest Fireworks Display”, is being organised by Crewe-based Blitz Fireworks.
Fireworks are returning to St Anne’s Catholic Primary School in Nantwich as it gears up for a bonanza Bonfire night celebration. FOSA (Friends of St Anne’s), who are organising the event, hope for a good turn out from the town and surrounding area.
Nantwich cancer campaigner Ann Aspinall has organised a second “Turn Nantwich Pink ” fun day following the huge success if the event last year. The mum and grandmum has organised the day to take place on Nantwich town square next Thursday October 27, and is centred around a children’s funday.
A popular calligraphy exhibition at Nantwich Museum comes to an end this weekend. The display, by Frances Passmore, is on show in the Community Gallery at the Pillory Street venue until this Saturday October 22.
A Nantwich cafe owner is feeling mobile as he prepares to train for the 2012 London Marathon. For John McCormick (pictured) is calling on fellow traders and residents to sponsor him – by donating their old mobile phones.
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