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Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to stage live music fundraising event

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to stage live music fundraising event

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC are to host a live music event on Saturday June 17.

The “Party on the Pitches”, which marks the club’s centenary year, will feature five live bands including ones that played at the Nantwich Jazz and Blues festival.

June 3, 2023
Two Nantwich youngsters star in Matilda production in Stoke

Two Nantwich youngsters star in Matilda production in Stoke

Two Nantwich youngsters are playing starring roles in the Stage Productions show “Matilda – the Musical”.

Friends Eloise Tripp and Bella McKinney (pictured) are among the cast in the show which is performing at The Rep Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent up until Saturday June 3.

May 31, 2023
Walk the Wingate helps raise thousands for charity

Walk the Wingate helps raise thousands for charity

Wrenbury charity The Wingate Centre hosted another successful “Walk the Wingate 3.5km” at Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, raising more than £3,000.

More than 140 took part the event, including 18 from sponsors Swansway Motor Group.

May 31, 2023
New music festival to boost funds for South Cheshire charities

New music festival to boost funds for South Cheshire charities

Plans have been unveiled for a major new festival near Nantwich featuring music and family activities against one of Cheshire’s most scenic backdrops.

Hitchfest, taking place this summer in the grounds of The Bickerton Poacher, will have a line-up of popular bands and top class tribute acts as well as many attractions for young families.

May 30, 2023
Jazz duo Ian Millar and Dominic Spencer to play live in Shavington

Jazz duo Ian Millar and Dominic Spencer to play live in Shavington

Renowned jazz duo Ian Millar and Dominic Spencer are heading to Shavington for a live gig as part of a UK tour.

The saxophone and piano duo, from Scotland, will be performing at Shavington Village Hall on Main Road on Saturday June 17.

May 27, 2023
Peacock Railway open day raises vital funds for another club

Peacock Railway open day raises vital funds for another club

By Jonathan White
A special open day of miniature-gauge train rides at the Peacock Railway in Nantwich has raised vital funds for a similar club in need of help.

The rides were organised by the members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society at the rear of The Peacock Inn in Willaston.

May 25, 2023
The Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic

The Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich Civic

The Very Best In Stand Up live comedy returns to Nantwich on Friday June 2 for the final show of the current season.

And the organisers have lined up a top line-up before the event takes a break until September.

May 24, 2023
Nantwich Concert Band to stage 40th anniversary show

Nantwich Concert Band to stage 40th anniversary show

Nantwich Concert Band are to stage a 40th anniversary concert on Sunday June 25.

The event will be at Nantwich Civic Hall from 7pm, and will also feature Nantwich Young Voices.

May 24, 2023
“Nantwich and Beyond” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Nantwich and Beyond” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Nantwich and Beyond” an exhibition by A. R. Creative Art Group has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

The exhibition will run until Saturday July 15.

May 23, 2023
Nantwich Food Festival to host rearranged Volunteer Evening

Nantwich Food Festival to host rearranged Volunteer Evening

Nantwich Food Festival organisers have re-scheduled a “Welcome Evening” for new volunteers.

The event will now take place on Monday May 22 at 7pm in the Red Cow pub on Beam Street, Nantwich.

May 18, 2023
REVIEW: Curtain Call’s “The Little Mermaid” at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Curtain Call’s “The Little Mermaid” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Disney fans will be pleased to hear that Curtain Call’s latest production at Crewe Lyceum this week is The Little Mermaid.

Directed by Gail Montague, and based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the animated Disney film, we follow Ariel as she falls in love with Prince Eric from the human world above.

May 18, 2023
Solo female Atlantic rower to give talk at Crewe Lyceum

Solo female Atlantic rower to give talk at Crewe Lyceum

A woman who swam the length of the UK and is also the youngest solo female to row the Atlantic is coming to give a talk at Crewe Lyceum.

Jasmine Harrison set off on July 1 2022 to break a world record of becoming the first female to swim the full length of the country.

May 18, 2023
Fill a bag for St Luke’s Hospice on Bring a Bag to Work Day

Fill a bag for St Luke’s Hospice on Bring a Bag to Work Day

St Luke’s Hospice is launching its annual donation drive “Bring a Bag to Work Day” and South Cheshire businesses are being urged to get involved.

Volunteers from the hospice will collect donation bags from workplaces across the area on June 7 to help stock local St Luke’s charity shops.

May 16, 2023