What’s On & Reviews

Food Festival to stage “Drop Off & Go” event for Foodbank

Food Festival to stage “Drop Off & Go” event for Foodbank

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers are staging a Drop-Off & Go event at Brine Leas School to collect donations for Nantwich Foodbank in time for Christmas.

The event is taking place this Saturday November 26 from 10am to 1pm.

November 22, 2022
Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas lights switch on

Thousands enjoy Nantwich Christmas lights switch on

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people packed into Nantwich town centre for the traditional Nantwich Christmas lights switch on.

The event in the town square last night (November 18) was organised by Nantwich Town Council.

November 19, 2022
Ultimate Live Music Quiz Night to raise funds for Nantwich Town

Ultimate Live Music Quiz Night to raise funds for Nantwich Town

Nantwich firms Atherton & Associates Wealth Management Ltd and Amplo Group are hosting a quiz night like no other.

Quiz masters will be a four-piece band and the live music quiz is to raise funds to boost Nantwich Town’s community facilities.

November 12, 2022
REVIEW: Sherlock Holmes: The Valley of Fear, Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Sherlock Holmes: The Valley of Fear, Crewe Lyceum

The game was afoot at The Lyceum on Thursday night for the opening of Sherlock Holmes The Valley of Fear, writes Claire Faulkner.

Adapted and directed by Nick Lane, this production has everything you’d expect from a classic Conan Doyle story – coded letters, an old mansion and of course a mystery to solve.

November 11, 2022
Nantwich Players to stage two big productions in December

Nantwich Players to stage two big productions in December

Nantwich Players are to present two big productions in December bringing “Private Lives” and “Ben Hur” to the stage.

Noel Coward’s comic classic Private Lives will be at Love Lane theatre from Friday December 2 to Saturday December 10.

November 9, 2022
Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook to host seasonal events

Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook to host seasonal events

Staff at Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook are preparing for a busy Christmas with a series of local events planned.

The Newcastle Road venue’s Christmas Tasting Evening will be held on Thursday November 17 (6-8pm), with £10 entry being donated to Nantwich District Nurses.

November 9, 2022
Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On set for November 18

Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On set for November 18

The Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch-On is set to take place on Friday November 18, council bosses have confirmed.

Town Council staff have been busy preparing for the traditional start to the festive season.

November 5, 2022
Connect With Crewe events run by Cheshire Wildlife Trust

Connect With Crewe events run by Cheshire Wildlife Trust

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is to run a “Connect with Crewe” series of themed events in Wistaston and Crewe parks between October and January.

The four nature inspired themes are Crafts, Photography, Helping Nature and Wellbeing.

November 4, 2022
REVIEW: “The Addams Family” by Acton Operatic Society

REVIEW: “The Addams Family” by Acton Operatic Society

By Claire Faulkner
Acton Amateur Operatic Society returned to The Lyceum this week with The Addams Family.

A comedy musical about a dysfunctional but loving family.

November 4, 2022
Insights Bereavement Listening service marks first anniversary

Insights Bereavement Listening Service celebrates first anniversary

A listening service in Nantwich to help people suffering bereavement has marked its first anniversary.

The vital service has helped dozens of people struggling to cope with the loss of a spouse or partner, a child, parent, sibling or close friend.

November 2, 2022
Artists Tony Winterbottom at work

Recovering Nantwich alcoholic to stage first art exhibition – in a bar!

A recovering alcoholic in Nantwich has teamed up with a photographer to stage his first ever exhibition.

Tony, known as “Drink or Draw”, and Laura McCann also hope it will break some stereotypes around addiction.

October 31, 2022
Thousands enjoy Halloween Spooktacular event in Nantwich

Thousands enjoy Halloween Spooktacular event in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Thousands packed in to Dorfold Park in Nantwich to enjoy the 14th annual ‘Alpha Omega Halloween Spooktacular’.

Shuttle buses carried passengers from the designated Nantwich park and ride car parks to and from the venue.

October 30, 2022
Bonfire and Fireworks events – South Cheshire displays in 2022

Bonfire and Fireworks events – South Cheshire displays in 2022

Thousands of families are gearing up to enjoy local Bonfire and Firework displays over the next two weeks.

So writer and photographer Jonathan White has compiled this guide to your displays to visit!

October 25, 2022