What’s On & Reviews

A fig pie is rolled in the Adult race

Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes ready to roll in 2023

By Jonathan White
The annual “Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes” will take place in the village near Nantwich on Saturday June 10.

The quirky family-friendly event is organised by the Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust and opens at 1pm with the pie rolling from 3pm.

April 25, 2023
Nantwich runners urged to tackle Mow Cop Killer Mile

Nantwich runners urged to tackle Mow Cop Killer Mile

Nantwich runners of all ages and abilities are being invited to take on the challenge of Mow Cop Killer Mile as the famous event returns for 2023.

The mile-long road race, which features 550 feet of continuous climbing and a 25% gradient in places, takes place on Thursday, May 11.

April 24, 2023
Crewe Concert Band to perform at Nantwich Civic Hall

Crewe Concert Band to perform at Nantwich Civic Hall

Crewe Concert Band is to perform a charity show live at Nantwich Civic Hall next Sunday April 30.

The show is part of the Concert Band’s 40th anniversary celebrations, with special guests Crewe Brass.

April 22, 2023
Everybody launches “This Girl Can” classes in South Cheshire

Everybody launches “This Girl Can” classes in South Cheshire

Everybody Health and Leisure has launched “This Girl Can” classes in Cheshire East.

The organisation has partnered with EMD UK, the national governing body for group exercise, to run the sessions.

April 19, 2023
Best-selling author to visit Nantwich with latest book

Best-selling author to visit Nantwich with latest book

Bestselling author Mike Parker will present his latest book – ‘All the Wide Border’ – at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge next week.

Mike will be at the High Street venue next Monday April 24, from 6.30pm.

April 18, 2023
South Cheshire Harriers Easter 10km attracts special guest

South Cheshire Harriers Easter 10km attracts special guest

South Cheshire Harriers’ annual Easter Sunday 10km race attracted special guest Port Vale Club President, John Rudge, as well as more than 300 runners from across the region.

The race, supported by Avanti West Coast, was a sell out event with male winner Alun Dight completing the course in 31:53 and female winner Donna Sherwin in 37:06.

April 17, 2023
RSPCA Crewe & Nantwich to stage fundraiser fashion show

RSPCA Crewe & Nantwich to stage fundraiser fashion show

The RSPCA Crewe, Nantwich & District branch are to stage a fashion show in May to raise vital funds.

The event will take place at The Vagrants social sports club in Willaston on May 24, starting at 7.45pm.

April 15, 2023
Rock Of Ages production to play Crewe Lyceum in May

Rock Of Ages production to play Crewe Lyceum in May

The hit show Rock Of Ages featuring Kevin Kennedy as “Dennis Dupree” comes to Crewe Lyceum Theatre from May 9-13.

Kennedy is best known for his portrayal of Curly Watts in Coronation Street.

April 13, 2023
Packed venues enjoy bumper Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival

Packed venues enjoy bumper Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival

Packed venues across Nantwich enjoyed a bumper Jazz & Blues Festival over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, which police say passed “largely peacefully”.

The festival featured more than 100 gigs at pubs, restaurants, and other sites across Nantwich.

April 11, 2023
Dance Anthems DJ star makes triumphant return to Nantwich

Dance Anthems DJ star makes triumphant return to Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Legendary radio and club DJ Dave Pearce made a triumphant return to The Studio Nightclub in Nantwich with his ‘Dance Anthems’ gig.

Dave is an international DJ & producer who is respected throughout the industry.

April 7, 2023
Series of Cheshire Virtuosi concerts set for Nantwich Civic Hall

Series of Cheshire Virtuosi concerts set for Nantwich Civic Hall

A series of five Cheshire Virtuosi (RNCM professors and alumni) concerts kicks off in Nantwich Civic Hall later this month.

The series of five chamber music concerts, which will raise funds for families of Ukraine war, will feature professional wind and string players.

April 7, 2023
Runners get up to speed at Nantwich 10 kilometre road race

Runners get up to speed at Nantwich 10 kilometre road race

By Jonathan White
Hundreds took place in the second annual “Nantwich 10k” road race to help raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK.

The race took more than 1,000 participants on a 10k (6.2 miles) loop on closed roads, starting and finishing close to Nantwich town square.

April 6, 2023
Nantwich Library to stage “meet the author” with Erica James

Nantwich Library to stage “meet the author” with Erica James

Renowned writer Erica James will be appearing at Nantwich Library at their latest “meet the author” event.

The bestselling author will be at the library on Beam Street on Thursday 27th April.

April 3, 2023