What’s On & Reviews

Cheshire Wildlife Trust to host “wilder weekend” at Queens Park

Cheshire Wildlife Trust to host “wilder weekend” at Queens Park

Cheshire Wildlife Trust is hosting a Wilder Weekend at Queens Park in Crewe on Saturday and Sunday September 24-25.

Visitors can experience and connect with nature through a range of wildlife themed activities, from outdoor yoga to a Big Wild Bug Hunt, storytelling, seed bomb making and more.

September 13, 2022
BeWILDerwood’s “Glowing Lantern Parade” returns to Cheshire

BeWILDerwood’s “Glowing Lantern Parade” returns to Cheshire

BeWILDerwood Cheshire’s “Glorious Glowing Lantern” event is returning this October.

The event puts the woods at Cholmondeley in a whole new light for visitors after hours.

September 12, 2022
REVIEW: Big Big Sky performed by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: Big Big Sky performed by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Big Big Sky written by Tom Wells and directed by Sian Weedon is the latest production from Nantwich Players.

Set in a café for bird watchers in East Yorkshire on the bank of the Humber Estuary, this beautifully written play gives us a glimpse into the lives of four local characters.

September 10, 2022
South Cheshire charity to host “Retro Disco” fundraiser in Nantwich

South Cheshire charity to host “Retro Disco” fundraiser in Nantwich

A South Cheshire charity is hosting a “Retro Disco” event in Nantwich to help raise vital funds.

The Railway Children event will take place at Nantwich Town FC on Friday September 16.

September 10, 2022
Northern Soul weekender raises money for kidney cancer charity

Northern Soul weekender raises money for kidney cancer charity

By Jonathan White
A fund-raising ‘Charity Weekender’ Northern Soul music and dance event in Nantwich has helped raise thousands for charity.

The weekender, held at Nantwich Town’s stadium, featured DJs from the local area and beyond.

September 8, 2022
Scooter fans enjoy Smell The 2 Stroke event in Nantwich

Scooter fans enjoy Smell The 2 Stroke event in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of scooter owners flocked to Nantwich for a get-together organised by Dabbers Scooter Club.

The 14th annual ‘Smell The 2 Stroke’ event took place at The Railway Hotel on Pillory Street in Nantwich on Sunday (September 4).

September 6, 2022
2022 Nantwich Food Festival hailed huge success with 40,000+ visitors

2022 Nantwich Food Festival hailed huge success with 40,000+ visitors

Organisers of the 2022 Nantwich Food Festival have hailed the three-day event a huge success.

They say it attracted 40,000+ visitors and 200 exhibitors and resulted in a town full of contented businesses.

September 5, 2022
FOOD REVIEW:  Taste of history at Black Lion in Nantwich

FOOD REVIEW: Taste of history at Black Lion in Nantwich

By Jan Roberts
Nantwich’s oldest pub, The Black Lion on Welsh Row, has seen many chapters in its long history.

That includes the empty and shady period of the 90s when it was known as the Drunken Duck with scantily clad barmaids!

September 3, 2022
Lyceum Studio relaunches in Crewe with new Autumn season

Lyceum Studio relaunches in Crewe with new Autumn season

Literary classics and live comedy shows are lined up when the Lyceum Studio in Crewe launches its Autumn season.

The 2022 season sets sail on Thursday September 8 with Silver & Gold, based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island.

August 31, 2022
Nantwich Dabbers Folk Club appeals for new members

Nantwich Dabbers Folk Club appeals for new members

The Nantwich Dabbers Folk Club is appealing for new members to join as it emerges from the Covid pandemic.

The club was founded in the lounge of the now demolished Millfield’s pub in 1987, and quickly grew into an active folk club involving top artists from across the country.

August 30, 2022
“Women in Rock” to perform at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

“Women in Rock” to perform at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

The “Women in Rock” celebration of female music anthems is heading to Crewe Lyceum Theatre next month.

It will include performances of songs of Cher, Blondie, Janis Joplin, Republica, Belinda Carlisle, Bonnie Tyler, P!nk, Suzi Quatro, Tina Turner and many more.

August 30, 2022
White Lion pub in Weston unveils £45,000 new garden area

White Lion pub in Weston unveils £45,000 new garden area

Owners of the White Lion pub and hotel in Weston have invested £45,000 to transform its outdoor space.

And they will be unveiling the new “alfresco dining” area this weekend with a Family Fun Day at the Main Road venue.

August 24, 2022
New “King Arthur” show set for Nantwich performance

New “King Arthur” show set for Nantwich performance

King Arthur is set for a reappearance – this time in Nantwich!

Award-winning writer/director and Cheshire native Dan Freeman is bringing his version of the legendary story to St Mary’s Church.

August 19, 2022