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Packed venues enjoy bumper Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival

Packed venues enjoy bumper Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival

Packed venues across Nantwich enjoyed a bumper Jazz & Blues Festival over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, which police say passed “largely peacefully”.

The festival featured more than 100 gigs at pubs, restaurants, and other sites across Nantwich.

April 11, 2023
Dance Anthems DJ star makes triumphant return to Nantwich

Dance Anthems DJ star makes triumphant return to Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Legendary radio and club DJ Dave Pearce made a triumphant return to The Studio Nightclub in Nantwich with his ‘Dance Anthems’ gig.

Dave is an international DJ & producer who is respected throughout the industry.

April 7, 2023
Series of Cheshire Virtuosi concerts set for Nantwich Civic Hall

Series of Cheshire Virtuosi concerts set for Nantwich Civic Hall

A series of five Cheshire Virtuosi (RNCM professors and alumni) concerts kicks off in Nantwich Civic Hall later this month.

The series of five chamber music concerts, which will raise funds for families of Ukraine war, will feature professional wind and string players.

April 7, 2023
Runners get up to speed at Nantwich 10 kilometre road race

Runners get up to speed at Nantwich 10 kilometre road race

By Jonathan White
Hundreds took place in the second annual “Nantwich 10k” road race to help raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK.

The race took more than 1,000 participants on a 10k (6.2 miles) loop on closed roads, starting and finishing close to Nantwich town square.

April 6, 2023
Nantwich Library to stage “meet the author” with Erica James

Nantwich Library to stage “meet the author” with Erica James

Renowned writer Erica James will be appearing at Nantwich Library at their latest “meet the author” event.

The bestselling author will be at the library on Beam Street on Thursday 27th April.

April 3, 2023
REVIEW: The Remains of Logan Dankworth Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: The Remains of Logan Dankworth Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
I can easily get swept along, lost in language and rhythm when I listen to poetry performances.

Luke Wright certainly caught the attention of the audience on Friday night in The Studio Space at Crewe Lyceum, with an outstanding performance of his one-man show, The Remains of Logan Dankworth.

April 2, 2023
Spring return for rural touring theatre in Cheshire East

Spring return for rural touring theatre in Cheshire East

The Cheshire Rural Touring Arts season is underway in spring with the touring theatre set to perform in villages across the county.

There will be high-quality performances in communities including Audlem, Plumley and Macclesfield over the spring season.

March 30, 2023
Marbury Merry Days two-day traditional country fair 2023

Marbury Merry Days two-day traditional country fair 2023

By Jonathan White
The 42nd ‘Marbury Merry Days’ two-day traditional country fair will take place on Saturday and Sunday May 13-14.

Gates open at 12.30pm and the fair takes places in the field next to St Michael & All Angels Parish Church and Marbury Big Mere, located three miles from Wrenbury and three miles from Whitchurch.

March 28, 2023
2-Tone legend Dr Neville Staple to play at Nantwich Civic Hall

2-Tone legend Dr Neville Staple to play at Nantwich Civic Hall

Dr Neville Staple, legendary front man of The Specials, Fun Boy Three and Special Beat, is bringing his band to play live at Nantwich Civic Hall in May.

Also known as The Original Rude Boy, he is credited with changing the face of pop music not only once but twice.

March 27, 2023
Nantwich Food Festival books Celebrity Chefs for 2023 event

Nantwich Food Festival books Celebrity Chefs for 2023 event

Organisers of Nantwich Food Festival have booked celebrity chefs ready for the 2023 event in September.

And these will include Simon Rimmer, co host of Sunday Brunch show on TV among other shows.

March 26, 2023
Nantwich band Unit 17 makes debut performance in Crewe

Nantwich band Unit 17 makes debut performance in Crewe

A young Nantwich band which includes students from Brine Leas School is making its live paid debut tonight in Crewe.

Unit 17 comprises five teenage friends who cover Rock and Indie songs as well as their own material.

March 25, 2023
Theatre production to raise funds for Nantwich charity

Theatre production to raise funds for Nantwich charity

A stage show by a South Cheshire theatre group will help raise funds for a Nantwich charity and other causes.

The show, called “Cheshire Cats”, marks the 50th anniversary year of Alsager Community Theatre.

March 20, 2023
Murder detective author returns to Nantwich for talk

Murder detective author returns to Nantwich for talk

By Jonathan White
Retired Detective Superintendent Steve Wilkins will be in Nantwich in April talking about his book ‘The Pembrokeshire Murders’.

The book tells the full story Operation Ottawa and the painstaking investigation which resulted in the conviction of the serial killer, John William Cooper.

March 17, 2023