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Children of No 1, Wood Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, taken on 8 May 1945, Victory in Europe Day

Nantwich Museum to turn clock back for VE Day anniversary

Nantwich Museum is turning back the clock to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Everyone is welcome to attend a drop in event at the museum celebrating Victory in Europe Day on May 8 when there will be themed refreshments in the Millennium Gallery from 10am and 4pm.

April 9, 2025
Peacock Railway in Willaston draws crowds on first 2025 public day

Peacock Railway in Willaston draws crowds on first 2025 public day

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the first public running day of 2025 at the popular Peacock Railway in Willaston.

The miniature-gauge railway, behind The Peacock Inn on Crewe Road, is run by the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society.

April 8, 2025
Shopping event in Nantwich aims to raise hospice funds

Shopping event in Nantwich aims to raise hospice funds

The Hope House Tŷ Gobaith store in Nantwich is hosting a designer shopping event to help raise vital funds for the charity.

It takes place this Friday April 11 between 6-9pm when the upstairs of the shop on the corner of High Street will be transformed into a boutique of high-end women’s fashion.

April 7, 2025
Crewe Lyceum unveil Christmas Panto cast for 2025-26

Crewe Lyceum unveil Christmas Panto cast for 2025-26

Crewe Lyceum is set to knock your stalks off after lining up the return of Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston for this year’s GIANT Christmas pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk.

The pair will be back to bring all the panto mayhem and madness to the stage, with Malcolm starring as Dame Trott and Ste, as her son Simon.

April 4, 2025
‘Living Lines’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

‘Living Lines’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

Living Lines is a new exhibition at Nantwich Museum showcasing the talent and creativity of local artists through life drawing and figurative works.

The exhibition has been curated from pieces created by members of the Nantwich Life Drawing Group (NLDG).

April 3, 2025
Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich to host two more big acts

Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich to host two more big acts

More big acts are set to plat at The Granary Arts Cafe in Nantwich as the town’s music scene goes from strength-to-strength.

One band is fresh from supporting the Libertines and another act is a New York City hip-hop star!

April 3, 2025
Spitfire - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - photo by Darren Harbar (1)

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight to soar over Marbury Merry Days

By Jonathan White
The iconic Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will pass over the 44th annual Marbury Merry Days country fair, organisers have confirmed.

This year’s fair takes place on May 10-11, the weekend which will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

April 2, 2025
Nantwich Library to stage benefits “support” drop-ins

Nantwich Library to stage benefits “support” drop-ins

Nantwich Library is to host a number of benefits and financial support drop-in sessions.

They are aimed at helping people find out what you are entitled to as families across the borough face rising bills.

March 31, 2025
Military Vehicle Trust members to attend Nantwich events

Military Vehicle Trust members to attend Nantwich events

Members of the Military Vehicle Trust are set to attend two Nantwich events in April.

The largest organisation of ex-military vehicle owners and enthusiasts will be at the Hack Green secret bunker near Nantwich on April 6 and weekend of April 19-20.

March 30, 2025
Nantwich Museum announces Walks programme

Nantwich Museum announces Walks programme

Nantwich Museum has announced a new programme of guided walks.

Options include a Riverside Walk, Nantwich Town Tour, Nantwich East Tour, Welsh Row Tour, along with a new walk for 2025 – Pubs of Nantwich Walking Tour.

March 30, 2025
Singer Meg Lee launches ‘Big Beautiful Cheshire Sessions’ tour

Singer Meg Lee launches ‘Big Beautiful Cheshire Sessions’ tour

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire singer Meg Lee has started her latest tour “Big Beautiful Cheshire Sessions”.

The tour includes dates in her home town Nantwich as well as Northwich, Alsager and Wilmslow.

March 29, 2025
REVIEW: “Death of a Salesman” at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: “Death of a Salesman” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
A few years ago, more than I care to admit, I studied the Arthur Miller play “Death of a Salesman” at the old Dane Bank College in Crewe as part of my English A Level.

It was a set exam text, and I remember many hours were spent in the classroom discussing and dissecting Miller’s writing.

March 29, 2025
REVIEW: Nantwich Players Youth Theatre “Our Town”

REVIEW: Nantwich Players Youth Theatre “Our Town”

Our Town by Thornton Wilder is a play about life in the small town of Grover’s Corner, New Hampshire.

The play is set between 1901 and 1913, and with the use of narration from stage managers follows the lives of two residents who grow up, fall in love and get married.

March 27, 2025