What’s On & Reviews

Audlem gears up for Festival of Transport with big name backing

Audlem gears up for Festival of Transport with big name backing

Audlem Festival of Transport is gearing up for a crowd-pulling event with its oldest sponsor helping to steer success for another year.

Breakfast company Mornflake is supporting the event taking place on July 31 when more than 300 vehicles from the 1920s to present day will take part in a procession from Hankelow village green to Audlem playing field.

July 19, 2022
Nantwich Bookshop to host “The Accidental Medium” launch

Nantwich Bookshop to host “The Accidental Medium” launch

Author Tracey Whitwell will be in Nantwich on Wednesday for the launch of her new book, The Accidental Medium.

The launch takes place at Nantwich Bookshop on High Street from 6.30pm.

July 18, 2022
Nantwich Museum to stage “A Spectacle of Sport” talks

Nantwich Museum to stage “A Spectacle of Sport” talks

Nantwich Museum have launched a series of August Sports talks.

They have been put together to accompany the venue’s summer “A Spectacle of Sport” exhibition which launches on July 21.

July 18, 2022
Chefs, exhibitors and entertainers ready for September’s Nantwich Food Festival

Chefs, exhibitors and entertainers ready for September’s Nantwich Food Festival

Local food exhibitors and chefs are lining up to take part in the Nantwich Food Festival in September, organisers say.

Food producers keen to be involved include Hannah from Sweet Peas in Nantwich, Sophie from award-winning vegan Vork Pies, Cheshire Pie Company from Sandbach, and chocolatier Paul and Gaynor of Sticky Chocolate Ltd.

July 11, 2022
REVIEW: Nantwich Players and “Kiss Me Stupid”

REVIEW: Nantwich Players and “Kiss Me Stupid”

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players latest production is Kiss Me Stupid is a delightful comedy about relationships, marriage and love.

The show, written by Didier Caron, has been translated and directed by Charlie Gobbett.

July 10, 2022
Nantwich Garden Guild to run day visit

Nantwich Garden Guild to run day visit

Nantwich Garden Guild is running a Day visit to Felley Priory Garden in Nottinghamshire and Truckle House near Uttoxeter on Thursday July 14.

July 8, 2022
Masterchef 2022 celebrity to appear at Dorfold Food Festival

Masterchef 2022 celebrity to appear at Dorfold Food Festival

The region’s top chefs, including this year’s BBC MasterChef winner Eddie Scott, will take to the stage at a new Nantwich festival.

Final preparations are being made for the first Dorfold Food and Drink Festival taking place July 23-24, in the parkland off Chester Road.

July 8, 2022
Nantwich Museum to stage LGBT History of Cheshire talk

Nantwich Museum to stage LGBT History of Cheshire talk

A “Pride in the Provinces: an LGBT History of Cheshire” talk will take place at Nantwich Museum on Saturday July 16.

The talk coincides with the planned Nantwich Pride event on the same day.

July 6, 2022
Nantwich Players stage world premiere of classic French play

Nantwich Players stage world premiere of classic French play

Nantwich Players are to host the world premiere of the English translation of Didier Caron’s classic French play, “Kiss Me Stupid”.

Translated and directed by Charlie Gobbett, the comedy makes the perfect ending to another successful season at the Nantwich Players Theatre.

July 4, 2022
Crewe Lyceum unveils all star cast for 2022 panto season

Crewe Lyceum unveils all star cast for 2022 panto season

Crewe Lyceum and pantomime producers Imagine Theatre have unveiled a star-studded line up for the panto season later this year.

It includes TV personality Louie Spence and Coronation Street favourite Jamie Kenna, as well as Channel 5 Milkshake! presenter Kiera-Nicole.

July 4, 2022
Wingate Centre Family Fete set for Cholmondeley Castle

Wingate Centre Family Fete set for Cholmondeley Castle

The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury is to host its 11th Teddy Bears Picnic and family fete at Cholmondeley Castle on July 17.

The event, 11am-4pm, includes a Teddy Bear Hunt, Name the Teddy, Dog Show, Mirabel and Spiderman, Art and Crafts, Market Stalls, Teddy Tombola, Lucky Dip, Hook a Duck, Face Painting, Bouncy Castles, Balloon Animals, Fire Engine and more.

July 4, 2022
Nantwich Nanocon goes ahead as free event, say organisers

Nantwich Nanocon goes ahead as free event, say organisers

Organisers of the “Nanocon” Nantwich Comic Con event say it will now be free entry.

Some plans for a large event tomorrow (July 2) have had to be changed due to “unforseen circumstances”, says organiser Steve Howard.

July 1, 2022
PIC SPECIAL: Armed Forces Day in Crewe opened by local war hero

PIC SPECIAL: Armed Forces Day in Crewe opened by local war hero

By Jonathan White
Local war hero Sgt Bernard Morgan was guest of honour as hundreds attended the “Armed Forces Day” in Queens Park.

The event aims to honour service personnel from all branches of the armed forces as well as veterans.

June 27, 2022