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Cheerbrook Farm Shop to stage demo at Nantwich Museum

Cheerbrook Farm Shop to stage demo at Nantwich Museum

Popular Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook will feature in activities at Nantwich Museum during the 2022 Nantwich Food Festival.

Staff from Cheerbrook, based on Newcastle road, will give a free talk and a practical demonstration with samples on the making of their Scotch Eggs at Nantwich Museum.

August 18, 2022
Nantwich Food Festival set to wow crowds on its return

Nantwich Food Festival set to wow crowds on its return

Organisers say this year’s Nantwich Food Festival will be bigger and better than ever before, despite rising prices and a three-year absence due to Covid.

They say backing from Nantwich Town Council and Cheshire East Council as well as a range of sponsors mean the festival, including chef demonstrations, can continue to be free.

August 17, 2022
Union Jack and bunting at Nantwich Civic Hall

Fund-raising concert for Nantwich & District Branch of Royal British Legion

By Jonathan White
A music concert featuring Jedburgh Royal British Legion (Scotland) Pipe Band and The Band and Drums of the Cheshire Constabulary will take place at Nantwich Civic Hall on Saturday September 24.

The concert is organised by the Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion and supported by Nantwich Town Council. The program sponsor is Lloyd Crossan Group.

August 15, 2022
Nantwich Camera Club - Photographic Exhibition 2021 at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Camera Club back in focus after pandemic

Nantwich Camera Club is back up and running after face to face meetings had to be stopped due to Covid pandemic.

Club members are now looking forward to meeting face to face when the new season starts on Tuesday September 6 at Regents Park in Nantwich.

August 14, 2022
Nantwich and Crewe Police to stage fishing and football events

Nantwich and Crewe Police to stage fishing and football events

Officers in Crewe and Nantwich have organised activities this summer to keep children busy over the holidays.

Crewe Local Policing Unit have organised a Football Fun Day and a Fishing Competition to occupy children in August.

August 11, 2022
Ice cream “drive-in” opens at attraction in Cheshire

Ice cream “drive-in” opens at attraction in Cheshire

An ice cream drive-in has opened in Cheshire at the popular attraction, The Ice Cream Farm.

The venue – near Tattenhall – is now serving scoops made by its neighbour Cheshire Farm Ice Cream to visitors in the comfort of their car.

August 8, 2022
Photographic Society focuses on exciting new season ahead

Photographic Society focuses on exciting new season ahead

South Cheshire camera enthusiasts are preparing for a new season of meetings sharing their love of all things photographic.

Crewe Photographic Society members will meet every Thursday evening at the New Life Community Church on Fuller Drive, Wistaston from September 8.

August 8, 2022
Crimes on Centre Court to show at Crewe Lyceum

Crimes on Centre Court to show at Crewe Lyceum

Producers are hoping their “Crimes on Centre Court” show will ace the audience when they serve up their performance at Crewe Lyceum Theatre next month.

Crimes on Centre Court aims to deliver a dose of mirth, murder and mayhem, along with a side of tennis on Tuesday and Wednesday September 13-14.

August 7, 2022
Nantwich Players to present “Big Big Sky” in new season launch

Nantwich Players to present “Big Big Sky” in new season launch

Nantwich Players are to present Tom Wells’ “Big Big Sky” as the premiere of the group’s new season.

The heart-warming play is set in the small town of Kilnsea, East Yorkshire, where Angie and Lauren are closing up the café for another winter.

August 5, 2022
Nantwich Food Festival announces new local sponsor

Nantwich Food Festival announces new local sponsor

Organisers of the Nantwich Food Festival have landed a new sponsor for next month-s three-day event.

Crewe-based The Boulton Group have become a “Gold Festival Sponsor” of the town centre festival which will be held September 2-4.

August 4, 2022
Summer holiday workshops at Nantwich Museum

Summer holiday workshops at Nantwich Museum

Summer Holiday workshops will run at Nantwich Museum on four separate days in August. The drop-in workshops are inspired by the Pillory Street venue’s new “A Spectacle of Sport” exhibition and will take place on August 10, 11, 17 and 18. There will be a chance to make medals, design sporting kits, try some games and complete trails and puzzles.[Read More…]

August 3, 2022
Fund-raising Northern Soul weekender set for Nantwich in August

Fund-raising Northern Soul weekender set for Nantwich in August

By Jonathan White
A fund-raising ‘Charity Weekender’ Northern Soul music & dance event will take place August 13-14.

It will run from 3.30pm-1am on Saturday and 1pm-10.30pm on Sunday at Nantwich Town Football Club.

August 2, 2022
PIC SPECIAL: Thousands enjoy ‘Audlem Festival of Transport’

PIC SPECIAL: Thousands enjoy ‘Audlem Festival of Transport’

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people packed in to Audlem yesterday to enjoy the 23rd annual ‘Audlem Festival of Transport’.

The day began with a spectacular parade of more than 250 cars, commercial vehicles, tractors and motorcycles.

August 1, 2022