What’s On & Reviews

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival full line-up unveiled

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival full line-up unveiled

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival returns in April with another stellar line-up of live acts and venues.

Full colour brochures are now available from the Crown Hotel and other official venues.

March 16, 2025
Nantwich Rotary donated plaque by masonry firm

Nantwich Rotary donated plaque by masonry firm

Nantwich Rotary has presented a Certificate of Appreciation to local firm Rogers Masonry.

The firm’s directors Robin Barrett and Adrian Reynolds created a plaque which they donated to the rotary club

March 15, 2025
Local band Memory Lane bow out after six decades of music

Local band Memory Lane bow out after six decades of music

By Jonathan White
After more than 60 years and 10,000 performances, local duo Memory Lane will take to the stage one last time as part of the Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival.

Ray Nicholls, 77, and Dave Prince, 78, have been playing guitar and singing for most of their lives.

March 15, 2025
Peacock Railway in Nantwich gears up for 2025 season opener

Peacock Railway in Nantwich gears up for 2025 season opener

Railway enthusiasts and families are in for a treat as The Peacock Railway in Nantwich is set to stage its 2025 season opener.

The railway, behind the Peacock Inn in Willaston, is operated by the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society.

March 14, 2025
Another top night of Stand Up comedy heads to Nantwich

Another top night of Stand Up comedy heads to Nantwich

Another stellar line-up of stand up comedians is heading to Nantwich Civic Hall in April.

Promoters are promising a feast of entertainment as the popular shows continue to sell out.

March 14, 2025
Nantwich Museum quiz evening fundraiser at Vagrants

Nantwich Museum quiz evening fundraiser at Vagrants

Nantwich Museum is holding a general knowledge quiz at the Vagrants Sport Centre in Willaston to raise funds.

The quiz takes place on Thursday 27th March. Doors will open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

March 13, 2025
Food History Walking Tour marks Cheshire Day in Nantwich

Food History Walking Tour marks Cheshire Day in Nantwich

Nantwich Museum is teaming up with the town’s oldest pub to stage a Food History Walking Tour marking Cheshire Day.

Led by a museum guide, the event offers visitors a potted history of Nantwich’s ancient links to the cheese and salt-making industries and its importance as a market town alongside various snippets of town heritage.

March 11, 2025
Acton Operatic Society to stage ‘Songs from Silver Screen’ fundraiser

Acton Operatic Society to stage ‘Songs from Silver Screen’ fundraiser

By Jonathan White
Music lovers are invited to a spectacular ‘Night at the Movies’ as Acton Operatic Society presents a special fundraising concert.

The ‘Songs from the Silver Screen’ concert will be held at St Mary’s Church in Acton on Saturday 29th March from 7.30pm.

March 9, 2025
Nantwich Youth Community Centre to stage ‘Micro Music Fest’

Nantwich Youth Community Centre to stage ‘Micro Music Fest’

Two young rock bands will be taking to the stage at Nantwich’s revitalised NYCC youth club on Friday April 4.

The “Micro Music Fest” has the backing of Nantwich’s independent record store Applestump Records.

March 8, 2025
Fundraising event for domestic abuse charity facing axe

Fundraising event for domestic abuse charity facing axe

By Jonathan White
Supporters of one of Britain’s longest-serving domestic abuse charities are to stage a South Cheshire fundraiser with best-selling author Adele Parks in a bid to prevent it closing.

MyCWA (Cheshire Without Abuse) group is facing closure leaving thousands of vulnerable adults and children without critical support.

March 7, 2025
REVIEW: Crewe Amateur Musicals Society at Lyceum

REVIEW: Crewe Amateur Musicals Society at Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Amateur Musicals Society are calling for a strike this week at The Lyceum with their latest production, Made in Dagenham.

Directed by Rhianne Stubbs this inspirational and joyful production not only had the audience standing up for women’s rights, but also showing appreciation in a standing ovation.

March 7, 2025
World premiere rehearsed reading of ‘HeLa’ at Nantwich Players

World premiere rehearsed reading of ‘HeLa’ at Nantwich Players

Nantwich Players are to stage an exclusive “Members’ Night” featuring the world premiere of the English version of HeLa, a new play by Belgian author Aliénor Debrocq.

The special rehearsed reading will take place on Tuesday March 18, directed by Charlie Gobbett and Sharon Dutton.

March 6, 2025
“Wilding” film and debate set for Nantwich Civic Hall

“Wilding” film and debate set for Nantwich Civic Hall

Sustainable Nantwich is to host a screening of “Wilding” at Nantwich Civic Hall next month.

The film, described as “an inspiring true story that shows how we can revive nature and restore hope” will be on Monday April 28 from 7pm.

March 4, 2025