What’s On & Reviews

Miniature train rides return to Nantwich for 2023 season

Miniature train rides return to Nantwich for 2023 season

By Jonathan White
Train rides for all ages are returning to The Peacock Railway as South Cheshire Model Engineering Society launches its 2023 season.

The first rides will take place on Sunday April 2 between 12pm and 3pm.

March 16, 2023
REVIEW: Willy Russell’s “Blood Brothers” at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Willy Russell’s “Blood Brothers” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Blood Brothers written by Willy Russell, directed by Bob Tomson and Bill Kenwright is running at Crewe Lyceum this week.

The legendary musical follows Mrs Johnstone, a young Mother deserted by her husband, who discovers she’s pregnant with twins.

March 15, 2023
New “Rescued/Revived” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

New “Rescued/Revived” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

A new exhibition called “Rescued/Revived” by Textiles in the Park has opened at Nantwich Museum today (March 15).

The exhibition, which will run until Saturday 13 May, is described as “Clothing – Accessories – Decorative”.

March 15, 2023
The Studio to host Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival fund-raising concerts

The Studio to host Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival fund-raising concerts

By Jonathan White
The Studio nightclub is to host fundraising concerts as part of the Nantwich Jazz & Blues Festival.

The Festival, between April 6-10, will feature more than 100 gigs at pubs, restaurants, and other sites across Nantwich.

March 14, 2023
Crewe Lyceum unveil 2023 Panto stars for “Cinderella” production

Crewe Lyceum unveil 2023 Panto stars for “Cinderella” production

Panto stars Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnson will be returning to Crewe Lyceum next Christmas to star in the 2023 Panto, Cinderella.

Following a successful pantomime season last year, the Lyceum and pantomime producer Imagine Theatre have confirmed the stars for this year’s magical family treat.

March 14, 2023
Author to host book launch at Cafe de Paris in Nantwich

Author to host book launch at Cafe de Paris in Nantwich

A former Nantwich resident is returning to the town to unveil his new book.

Nigel Stewart will be at Cafe de Paris on Hospital Street for the launch of his novel, “Justinians Daughters”, on March 30.

March 11, 2023
Brine Leas to host Charity Race Night in aid The Christie

Brine Leas to host Charity Race Night in aid The Christie

Saddle up, as Brine Leas School in Nantwich is set to host a Charity Race Night!

The event, on Friday March 17, has been organised by the school’s Maths department and will help raise funds for the school and The Christie hospital.

March 11, 2023
Crewe car meet supports local model show

Crewe car meet supports local model show

By Jonathan White
The next popular ‘Weekend runaways meet’ car event at The Sydney Arms pub in Crewe is scheduled to take place on March 26.

The meets are free entry to all and open to owners of classic and American cars, vans, trucks, and motorbikes.

March 10, 2023
Record Store Day returns to Nantwich at Applestump Records

Record Store Day returns to Nantwich at Applestump Records

Applestump Records on Barker Street in Nantwich is bringing Record Store Day to the town for a second year.

Now in its 16th year, Record Store Day celebrates the unique culture of the independent record shop.

March 7, 2023
International Women’s Day celebration hailed a huge success

International Women’s Day celebration hailed a huge success

International Women’s Day was celebrated in style with fashion, music and dance taking centre stage at an event organised by Motherwell Cheshire.

The women’s charity welcomed hundreds of people to Cheshire College, South & West where a day of entertainment included choirs, dance troupes and cheerleaders and a new *Women of the World* fashion parade celebrating the history of national costume.

March 6, 2023
Nantwich Museum – programme of Spring talks launched

Nantwich Museum – programme of Spring talks launched

Nantwich Museum have launched five Spring talks which will all take place in the Museum’s Millennium Gallery at the Pillory Street venue.

The first talk is on Thursday March 16 at 7pm, titled ‘Civil War coin hoards in Cheshire’ by Keith Lawrence.

March 4, 2023
Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival gears up for 25th anniversary

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival gears up for 25th anniversary

Tickets are running out fast for the Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival headline shows as organisers prepare for the 25th anniversary of the event.

The Easter weekend event, which attracts thousands of visitors to Nantwich, is taking place this year from April 6-10.

March 3, 2023
Date set for milestone Nantwich concert

Date set for milestone Nantwich concert

Rehearsals are in full swing for Nantwich Choral Society’s spring concert marking a milestone anniversary for the popular singing group.

It is 50 years since the Society formed as a local authority evening class and down the decades its concerts have been a highlight on the town’s social calendar.

March 2, 2023