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PIC SPECIAL: Family-focused fun at Reaseheath College Festival

PIC SPECIAL: Family-focused fun at Reaseheath College Festival

Thousands of visitors enjoyed a day of family focused fun when Reaseheath College open its Nantwich campus for its annual Family Festival.

As well as offering hundreds of activities and displays, the action-packed festival introduced visitors to modern facilities and technical advancements which are part of study at Reaseheath.

May 15, 2023
REVIEW: Handbagged – latest production by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: Handbagged – latest production by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Handbagged written by Moira Buffini is the latest production by Nantwich Players.

Directed by Chris Ridge, this comedy had the audience completely transfixed on Saturday night.

May 15, 2023
Reaseheath Family Festival to be staged Sunday May 14

Reaseheath Family Festival to be staged Sunday May 14

The countdown is on to the Reaseheath College Family Festival which is being held this Sunday May 14.

The event promises to be a fun-filled day out for all the family with a wide range of entertainment and activities.

May 10, 2023
UPDATE: *Cancellation of Nantwich Food Festival Volunteer Event*

UPDATE: *Cancellation of Nantwich Food Festival Volunteer Event*

Nantwich Food Festival organisers have had to cancel tonight’s (May 9) Volunteer Event at The Red Cow pub.

May 9, 2023
Bob Hope Table Tennis Academy officially opens in Nantwich

Bob Hope Table Tennis Academy officially opens in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
The Bob Hope Table Tennis Academy based in Nantwich has officially opened.

The opening was part of an all day table tennis festival held at the club’s purpose built facility on London Road at the Elim Church site.

May 9, 2023
Volunteers at Nantwich food festival

Nantwich Food Festival to stage volunteer events

Nantwich Food Festival organisers are staging a “welcome” event to encourage new volunteers to come forward.

The event takes place on Tuesday May 9 at the Red Cow pub on Beam Street from 7pm.

May 8, 2023
Aqueduct Boating Event near Nantwich set for July

Aqueduct Boating Event near Nantwich set for July

The Aqueduct Marina Boating Event, last held in 2019, will return in July this year.

The event is being held at the marina at Church Minshull near Nantwich between 10am – 4pm for day visitors and from 6pm until later for those who want to enjoy the evening’s entertainment.

May 4, 2023
REVIEW: Calendar Girls, by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

REVIEW: Calendar Girls, by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Lyceum is filled with sunflowers and “considerably bigger buns” this week as Crewe Amateur Musicals Society present Calendar Girls.

You may know the film, but just wait until you see the musical. Directed by Sean Johnson-Hargreaves with songs by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth.

May 3, 2023
Gardens open up to help raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice

Gardens open up to help raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice

Some of Cheshire’s most beautiful gardens are being opened up to the public for all to enjoy in aid of St Luke’s Hospice.

Several hospice supporters are opening their gardens this summer, while others who already open their gardens as part of the National Garden Scheme will raise money for the hospice through the sale of afternoon teas.

May 3, 2023
Wrenbury Model Railway Club to stage “Open Doors” event

Wrenbury Model Railway Club to stage “Open Doors” event

Wrenbury & District Model Railway Club will hold a free to enter Open Doors event in the Village Hall on Cholmondeley Road, Wrenbury in June.

And it will be officially opened by local Youtube and TV personality, Jackie Weaver.

May 3, 2023
Nantwich Roots Festival to feature Ukraine Women’s Choir

Nantwich Roots Festival to feature Ukraine Women’s Choir

Nantwich Roots Festival – which runs from May 15 to 21 inclusive – is to stage a one-off event in aid of Ukraine featuring a Ukrainian choir!

Festival organisers were keen to dedicate one night of this year’s festival to a fundraiser, with all profits going to the Disasters Emergency Committee for the ongoing Humanitarian work in Ukraine.

May 2, 2023
Oxley's window coronation display

Nantwich town centre gets dressed up for King’s Coronation weekend

Nantwich businesses and St Mary’s Church are getting ready for the King’s Coronation weekend.

Independent stores in the town centre have been dressing up their windows with Coronation-themed displays.

April 29, 2023
Lindisfarne to play at Nantwich Roots Festival

Lindisfarne to play at Nantwich Roots Festival

Folk rock legends Lindisfarne will continue their 2023 UK tour with a performance at Nantwich Roots Festival in the Civic Hall next month.

The band, who’s album ‘Fog on The Tyne’ gave them their breakthrough in the UK, will play in Nantwich on May 19.

April 26, 2023