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World Worm Charming Championships return to Willaston this weekend

World Worm Charming Championships return to Willaston this weekend

The crazy world of worm charming returns to Willaston this Saturday when it hosts the World Championships, writes Jonathan White

The Willaston World Worm Charming Championship takes place on June 25 from 1pm-4pm.

June 21, 2022
Popular train rides back open at Peacock Railway in Willaston

Popular train rides back open at Peacock Railway in Willaston

By Jonathan White
Local rail enthusiasts have been staging popular train rides once more at the Peacock Railway near Nantwich.

The days are organised by the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society and take place on their premises at the rear of The Peacock Inn, on Crewe Road, Willaston.

June 20, 2022
Nantwich Concert Band joins school choir for Civic Hall performance

Nantwich Concert Band joins school choir for Civic Hall performance

Nantwich Concert Band will be joining up with Stapeley Broad Lane School Choir to stage a rousing performance next month.

They will perform a concert at Nantwich Civic Hall on Sunday July 10 from 7pm.

June 17, 2022
South Cheshire photographer to run portrait sessions for Cancer charity

South Cheshire photographer to run portrait sessions for Cancer charity

By Jonathan White
Talented South Cheshire photographer Peter Robinson is offering portrait photography sessions to help raise funds for charity.

The 66-year-old will stage the sessions in Shavington Village Hall, on Main Road, on Sunday July 10 with half-hour sessions available from 10am until 5pm.

June 16, 2022
Roving Canal Traders to stage floating market in Nantwich

Roving Canal Traders to stage floating market in Nantwich

The Roving Canal Traders Association are to stage a floating market in Nantwich.

The event will be on the Shropshire Union Canal at the Nantwich Embankment on July 2 and 3.

June 16, 2022
The Nantwich Singers to perform St Mary’s Church concert

The Nantwich Singers to perform St Mary’s Church concert

The Nantwich Singers will be giving a concert ‘Folksongs and Fancies – Joyful and whimsical songs for summer’ with pianist John Gough.

The concert is part of the Summer Lunchtime Concerts series at St Mary’s Church, Nantwich.

June 13, 2022
Cheerbrook team to stage fundraising BBQ June 24

Cheerbrook team to stage fundraising BBQ June 24

Staff at popular Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook are to hold a fund-raising BBQ in aid of Nantwich District Nurses.

June 13, 2022
Author Eleanor Dixon to talk about new book “Ballet School Rumours”

Author Eleanor Dixon to talk about new book “Ballet School Rumours”

By Jonathan White
Author Eleanor Dixon will talk about her new book “Ballet School Rumours” when she visits Nantwich Bookshop and Coffee Lounge on June 17.

Eleanor used to be a ballerina and taught in her own ballet school in Greece.

June 13, 2022
Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes rolls again after pandemic gap

Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes rolls again after pandemic gap

Thousands enjoyed the return of the Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes event yesterday (June 11) for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic, writes Jonathan White.

Fig pies, made from a traditional recipe containing a hard pastry, were rolled from The Swan Inn pub down Main Road to see how far they would travel.

June 12, 2022
Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich to host open day

Aqueduct Marina near Nantwich to host open day

Boat and canal enthusiasts are being invited to an Open Day being held at Aqueduct Marina in Church Minshull near Nantwich.

The event is on Saturday July 9 from 11am and there will be a variety of attractions.

June 11, 2022
Photo by Idil Sukan

Comedian Ed Byrne heads to Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Courtney Davies
Comedian Ed Byrne will be at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre with his new show on June 16.

Byrne will be bringing his wit, charm and story-telling to South Cheshire as he tours with his “If I’m Honest” show.

June 9, 2022
REVIEW: Flo and Joan, production at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

REVIEW: Flo and Joan, production at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
Flo and Joan are the multi award-winning musical comedy duo, sisters Nicola and Rosie Dempsey.

Currently touring the UK with their Sweet Release Tour, the duo had the audience at The Lyceum laughing, singing and cheering on Sunday night.

June 7, 2022
Nantwich Library to host Elisabeth Gifford author event

Nantwich Library to host Elisabeth Gifford author event

Nantwich Library is to host an author visit with Elisabeth Gifford on June 16.

Elisabeth is author of The Good Doctor of Warsaw and The Lost Lights of St Kilda.

June 5, 2022