What’s On & Reviews

“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
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