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Wrenbury Model Railway Club celebrates decade of success

Wrenbury Model Railway Club celebrates decade of success

By Jonathan White
Wrenbury & District Model Railway club has celebrated its 10th birthday.

The club launched with just 12 members when they formed and now boast more than 20.

February 5, 2024
Nantwich ‘Universal Model Show’ to take place at Malbank School

Nantwich ‘Universal Model Show’ to take place at Malbank School

By Jonathan White
The annual Universal Model Show is to take place on Sunday February 25 at Malbank School & Sixth Form College in Nantwich.

This family friendly show is organised by the South Cheshire Military Modelling Club.

February 3, 2024
Nantwich Concert Band to perform at cricket club

Nantwich Concert Band to perform at cricket club

Nantwich Concert Band are planning a concert at the town’s cricket club in March.

The show, called “Back to the 80s”, will take place on Sunday March 3 at Nantwich Cricket Club off Whitehouse Lane.

January 29, 2024
Shavington Village panto up for 10 major awards

Shavington Village panto up for 10 major awards

Amateur thespians across South Cheshire have been nominated for 10 major awards as they prepare to raise the curtain on their latest production, Red Riding Hood.

They are set to take to the stage in the 45th Shavington Village pantomime, backed by local employer Mornflake, in Crewe.

January 28, 2024
Battle of Nantwich – “Holly Holy Day” – schedule

Battle of Nantwich – “Holly Holy Day” – schedule

Activities begin at 10am today (January 27) for the annual Battle of Nantwich re-enactment.

There are general activities around the town centre between 10am and 12.45pm.

January 27, 2024
New “open mic” night launched in Nantwich by festival organisers

New “open mic” night launched in Nantwich by festival organisers

The organisers of Nantwich’s Words and Music festival have launched a new “open mic” regular event in the town.

Called “Tuesdays”, the event will be held at the Red Cow pub on Beam Street every two weeks.

January 26, 2024
Dabbers Dash participants

Dabbers Dash community run to be started by Sealed Knot

By Jonathan White
A Sealed Knot musketeer will start this weekend’s community ‘Dabbers Dash’ event – held on the same day as the “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment.

The ‘Dabbers Dash’ is a free informal community run/walk/wheel that takes place one Saturday each month around Barony Park and Sandford Road.

January 24, 2024
Geoff Norcott brings “Basic Bloke” show to Crewe Lyceum

Geoff Norcott brings “Basic Bloke” show to Crewe Lyceum

Geoff Norcott brings his “Basic Bloke” UK tour to Crewe Lyceum on March 22.

Norcott is familiar face on TV appearing on Have I Got News For You, A League Of Their Own, The Last Leg, Would I Lie to You?, Live At The Apollo, 8 Out of Ten Cats, Backstage With Katherine Ryan and others.

January 23, 2024
True story of Post Office scandal comes to Crewe Lyceum

True story of Post Office scandal comes to Crewe Lyceum

The explosive Post Office scandal story which has rocked the UK in recent weeks will be told in a special show at Crewe Lyceum in April.

It tells the story of how hundreds of innocent people fought to clear their names after being pursued by the Post Office through the criminal courts because the faulty IT system.

January 22, 2024
Nantwich Town supporters get “dabbing” for their football club

Nantwich Town supporters get “dabbing” for their football club

The annual ‘Bingo Night’ at Nantwich Town’s Swansway Stadium takes place on Friday February 9.

The event, which starts at 7pm, is organised by the Nantwich Town Independent Supporters Association (NTISA) to raise money for the club.

January 19, 2024
Aerial photo Brookfield park Nantwich

Wildflower planting at Brookfield Park, Nantwich

An appeal has gone out for volunteers to take part in wildflower plug planting session at Brookfield Park in Nantwich this Saturday.

Sustainable Nantwich are organising the event and want volunteers to help plant hundreds of wildflower plants which have been grown by Cheshire Wildlife Trust.

January 17, 2024
New Creative Writing course launches at Brine Leas in Nantwich

New Creative Writing course launches at Brine Leas in Nantwich

A new seven-week course on Creative Writing is set to start at Brine Leas Academy in Nantwich.

The course, run by Liam Doran, will launch on Thursday 25th January, from 7pm to 9pm.

January 13, 2024
Service and parade to mark 80 years since hero pilot crashed in Nantwich

Service and parade to mark 80 years since hero pilot crashed in Nantwich

This Sunday will mark 80 years to the day since pilot Lt Arthur Brown diverted his World War Two plane away from Nantwich town centre before crashing close to the river.

To mark the occasion, a service will be held at St Mary’s followed by a parade to the “Airman’s Grave” off Shrewbridge Road which marks the spot the plane crashed.

January 12, 2024