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Nantwich Christmas shop windows enchanting shoppers

Nantwich Christmas shop windows enchanting shoppers

By Jonathan White
Nantwich traders have helped transform the town into a festive wonderland with their Christmas window displays.

The town’s shops have crafted magical shopfronts to entice visitors with displays featuring Father Christmas, festive wreaths, cascades of twinkling lights and snowy street scenes.

December 16, 2024
REVIEW: “Beauty and the Beast” at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: “Beauty and the Beast” at Crewe Lyceum

By Neil Bonner
Over the years Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre has gained an enviable reputation for staging some of the best pantomimes in the land – and this year’s offering of Beauty and the Beast can only enhance its standing.

December 16, 2024
Pre-Christmas guided walk set for Acton

Pre-Christmas guided walk set for Acton

Residents and visitors can take part in a festive pre-Christmas stroll at the next St Mary’s Acton ‘Tea at the Tower’ Guided Walk on Sunday December 22.

The walk begins at St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane at 2pm. Participants are encouraged to arrive by 1.45pm to allow time to gather

December 14, 2024
South Cheshire National Trust Association hands out £5k

South Cheshire National Trust Association hands out £5k

The South Cheshire National Trust Association has handed out £5,000 to local causes at its latest meeting in Nantwich.

More than 80 members were at the Nantwich Town stadium to watch the annual presentation of money raised to benefit National Trust projects.

December 11, 2024
Two festive concerts to be held in Nantwich

Two festive concerts to be held in Nantwich

Two festive concerts will be taking place in Nantwich on December 21 and 22 to get residents in the Christmas mood!

On Saturday December 21, Nantwich Choral Society will hold their Christmas Carol Concert at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

December 11, 2024
Sink your teeth into University Centre Reaseheath’s new public lectures

Sink your teeth into University Centre Reaseheath’s new public lectures

The University Centre Reaseheath’s new public lecture series started with a mouth-watering event by marine expert Donovan Lewis.

His lecture “My Life with Sharks” launched the new series of talks being held by the Nantwich college over the next six months.

December 9, 2024
New ‘Men Walking and Talking’ group launches in Nantwich

New ‘Men Walking and Talking’ group launches in Nantwich

A new community initiative aimed at promoting men’s mental health and physical wellbeing is launching in Nantwich.

The group, part of the national ‘Men Walking and Talking’ network, will hold its first walk on Wednesday December 18 at 6.30pm from the Nantwich War Memorial in the town centre.

December 9, 2024
Nantwich sparkles at second annual Christmas Tree Festival

Nantwich sparkles at second annual Christmas Tree Festival

The heart of Nantwich was aglow with festive cheer when St Mary’s Nantwich hosted the 2nd annual Christmas Tree Festival.

The event supports and raises vital funds for St Luke’s Hospice.

December 6, 2024
Volunteers needed for annual Battle of Nantwich re-enactment

Volunteers needed for annual Battle of Nantwich re-enactment

By Jonathan White
Organisers of the annual “Holly Holy Day” Battle of Nantwich re-enactment are calling for more volunteers to help bring the historic event to life.

The re-enactment, a staple in the town’s calendar, commemorates the 1644 siege and subsequent victory during the English Civil War.

December 6, 2024
RSPCA Stapeley Grange to stage festive fundraiser on Sunday

RSPCA Stapeley Grange to stage festive fundraiser on Sunday

RSPCA Stapeley Grange wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich is hoping for plenty of support at their annual festive fundraiser.

The centre on London Road is holding its popular Christmas fair on Sunday (December 8) with a range of fun and festive activities for all ages.

December 4, 2024
Wear your festive knitwear for St Luke’s Christmas Jumper Day

Wear your festive knitwear for St Luke’s Christmas Jumper Day

St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice are looking for local businesses and community groups to wear their festive knitwear for Hospice care as part of Christmas Jumper Day.

Workplaces are encouraged to ‘Step into Christmas’ on Thursday December 12 by letting their staff wear their favourite seasonal jumpers.

December 3, 2024
“Landscapes to Surrealism” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Landscapes to Surrealism” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

An exhibition called “Landscapes to Surrealism” by local artist Ray Perez has opened at Nantwich Museum and is due to run until Saturday February 15.

The exhibition has a penchant for strong colours employing a variety of techniques including water colour, gouache, oil, acrylic and coloured pencil to portray a wide variety of subjects from local landscapes to abstract and surrealism.

December 3, 2024
All aboard for Santa steam train rides in Nantwich

All aboard for Santa steam train rides in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Families are in for a festive treat this December as Santa steam train rides return to Nantwich Methodist Church.

The rides will run every Saturday morning (10am to noon) on December 7th, 14th, and 21st on the outdoor miniature-gauge 7 ¼” track next to the church on Hospital Street.

December 2, 2024