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Nantwich Players Studio presents “The Last of the Pelican Daughters”

Nantwich Players Studio presents “The Last of the Pelican Daughters”

Nantwich Players are to stage an upcoming Studio production “The Last of the Pelican Daughters” by The Wardrobe Ensemble.

The show is scheduled to run from July 11-14 at the Nantwich Players Theatre on Love Lane.

June 11, 2024
Nantwich Choral Society ends season on a high with summer concert

Nantwich Choral Society ends season on a high with summer concert

Nantwich Choral Society will round off a successful season with an upbeat performance against the backdrop of St Mary’s Church.

The singers will set toes tapping with an evening concert on Wednesday June 19 featuring songs and choruses from Gilbert and Sullivan and Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo by Flanders and Horovitz.

June 10, 2024
TV presenter Jenny Ryan unveiled as Crewe Lyceum panto star

TV presenter Jenny Ryan unveiled as Crewe Lyceum panto star

Crewe Lyceum have unveiled TV presenter Jenny Ryan as their new star for this year’s Christmas Panto.

The professional quizzer, presenter and general knowledge ace will join the cast of “Beauty and the Beast” as The Enchantress from December 13 to January 5.

June 7, 2024
Nantwich Players present “When We Are Married” by J.B. Priestley

Nantwich Players present “When We Are Married” by J.B. Priestley

Nantwich Players have unveiled their latest production, “When We Are Married”, a timeless comedy by J.B. Priestley.

Directed by Jerry Park, the play will run from June 28 to July 6 at the Nantwich Players Theatre on Love Lane.

June 7, 2024
‘Ada – Our Crewe Factory Girl’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

‘Ada – Our Crewe Factory Girl’ exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

The “Ada – Our Crewe Factory Girl” exhibition detailing the life of Crewe and Nantwich’s Ada Nield Chew has opened at Nantwich Museum.

Ada was a suffragist and campaigner for the rights of working women.

June 6, 2024
Wreaths on war memorial

80th anniversary of D-Day – how Nantwich will mark the event

Nantwich will mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy “D-Day” landings with a day of events tomorrow (Thursday June 6).

D-Day – codenamed Operation Overlord – saw the largest seaborne invasion in history on Tuesday, 6 June 1944.

June 5, 2024
St Luke’s Hospice urge people to sign up for Midnight Walk

St Luke’s Hospice urge people to sign up for Midnight Walk

Nurses at St Luke’s Hospice in Cheshire are urging the community to “walk with us” at their annual Midnight Walk fundraising event as the charity faces worrying times.

Hospices across the UK are facing a funding crisis due to rising staff costs and steep increases in utility bills.

June 4, 2024
Wingate Children’s Centre to stage fete at Cholmondeley Castle

Wingate Children’s Centre to stage fete at Cholmondeley Castle

The Wingate Children’s Centre in Wrenbury will stage its annual “Wingate Family Fete” at Cholmondeley Castle on July 7.

It will be a day full of fun activities, community spirit, and fundraising for the centre which offers active holidays for disabled children.

June 3, 2024
Comedian Jack Dee set for Crewe Lyceum show on UK tour

Comedian Jack Dee set for Crewe Lyceum show on UK tour

Top comedian Jack Dee is to play live at Crewe Lyceum as part of his UK tour of smaller venues next year.

The “Jack Dee: Small World” tour Jack Dee will start in September through to the end 2025.

June 2, 2024
Applestump Records in Nantwich promotes more musicians

Applestump Records in Nantwich promotes more musicians

By Jonathan White

Nantwich independent music shop Applestump Records is throwing its support behind musicians performing in the town.

And these include big names such as former Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder in May next year.

May 28, 2024
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to stage “Party on the Pitches” event

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC to stage “Party on the Pitches” event

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC are holding their second “Party on the Pitches” music festival on Saturday July 6.

The event will take place at their base at The Vagrants Sports Club on Newcastle Road, Willaston.

May 27, 2024
Fundraising music festival returns to country pub near Nantwich

Fundraising music festival returns to country pub near Nantwich

A country pub near Nantwich has unveiled plans for a major summer music festival raising money for three Cheshire charities.

The Bickerton Poacher is returning with its second Hitchfest event featuring 10 top acts from the North West music scene.

May 27, 2024
RSPCA Stapeley Fun Day will mark centre’s 30th anniversary

RSPCA Stapeley Fun Day will mark centre’s 30th anniversary

A Fun Day at RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich will mark the centre’s 30th birthday – and celebrate 200 years of the charity.

The event takes place at the London Road facility on June 15 and will coincide with similar events at RSPCA centres around the UK.

May 25, 2024