What’s On & Reviews

Series of Christmas concerts and shows set for Nantwich

Series of Christmas concerts and shows set for Nantwich

A number of Christmas concerts and performances are set to take place in and around Nantwich as the festive season kicks in.

First up is Concordia – a chamber choir which formed when a group of singers met outside to sing during lockdown

November 27, 2022
RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich to stage Christmas Fair

RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich to stage Christmas Fair

The RSPCA Stapeley Grange wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich is urging local people to come along to their festive family fundraising event.

The centre on London Road will hold its traditional Christmas Fair on Sunday December 4.

November 26, 2022
Santa is on his way to Nantwich and Crewe!

Santa is on his way to Nantwich and Crewe!

Santa has unveiled his December calendar for visiting Nantwich, Crewe and surrounding villages this festive season.

The traditional Santa Float, organised by Crewe and Nantwich Round Table, starts its journey on December 1.

November 22, 2022
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