What’s On & Reviews

Creative Writing “community” course to be launched at Brine Leas School

Creative Writing “community” course to be launched at Brine Leas School

A new Creative Writing course is being launched as part of the community education programme at Brine Leas School in Nantwich.

Liam Doran, an Associate Lecturer, will run the course starting on Thursday April 28.

April 23, 2022
Cold War Living History Weekend at Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker

Cold War Living History Weekend at Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker

By Jonathan White
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker near Nantwich took visitors back in time during a Cold War event over the Easter weekend.

The Cold War Living History Weekend recreated what life was like either side of the Berlin Wall during the Cold War.

April 20, 2022
Wych Malbank Rotary to stage Jubilee musical event

Wych Malbank Rotary to stage Jubilee musical event

Wych Malbank Nantwich Rotary Group is to host a charity fundraising Jubilee Musical Extravaganza on May 14.

The event will feature The Bluebirds, a group of ladies who have appeared on Channel 5 with Jane McDonald.

April 18, 2022
Guitar star Greg Douglass heads for Nantwich gig

Guitar star Greg Douglass heads for Nantwich gig

Steve Miller Band guitarist Greg Douglass will perform live at The Railway in Nantwich as part of his UK tour on Tuesday May 3.

Greg will be in town with his UK touring band The Pompatus of Love.

April 17, 2022
The Ladyboys of Bangkok heading for Crewe Lyceum

The Ladyboys of Bangkok heading for Crewe Lyceum

By Courtney Davies
The Ladyboys of Bangkok will be at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre on Monday (April 18) for a night “OUT OUT”.

The 16 Thai national males will be performing the biggest party floor hits from famous pop icons.

April 17, 2022
Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival 2022 – opening night

Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival 2022 – opening night

By Jonathan White
The 24th Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival is underway after an opening night as thousands are expected to flock into the town over Easter.

Organisers are expecting its five-day Easter Bank Holiday event to be a big hit after a two-year gap due to the pandemic.

April 15, 2022
Nantwich Choral Society sings out for Ukraine

Nantwich Choral Society sings out for Ukraine

One of South Cheshire’s oldest choirs is singing out to support Ukraine with a special day where fellow enthusiasts can help raise money for the Disasters Emergency Committee.

Nantwich Choral Society, founded 50 years ago, is staging a “Come and Sing” event at the town’s St Mary’s Church on May 7.

April 15, 2022
REVIEW: Sheila’s Island comedy, at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Sheila’s Island comedy, at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
I’ve always believed that the beauty and magic of theatre is that it can transport you anywhere.

And my visit to Crewe Lyceum this week took me and the rest of the audience on an outward-bound team-building exercise to Sheila’s Island.

April 14, 2022
South Cheshire Woof Walkies to raise Cancer Research funds

South Cheshire Woof Walkies to raise Cancer Research funds

A South Cheshire fundraising group is calling on residents to join a Woof Walkies event to help raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK.

People of all ages, levels of fitness are invited to sign up their furry friends to a sponsored 5k dog walk on April 24.

April 12, 2022
Cheerbrook in Nantwich to stage spring event for District Nurses

Cheerbrook in Nantwich to stage spring event for District Nurses

Popular Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook is to stage a Spring Tasting Evening to help raise vital funds for Nantwich District Nurses.

The event will run from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday April 28.

April 11, 2022
Nantwich Town Council “Salt of the Earth” awards launched

Nantwich Town Council “Salt of the Earth” awards launched

Nantwich Town Mayor Cllr Stuart Bostock has launched this year’s council “Salt of the Earth” awards.

Nominations can now be sent in for this year’s awards which will take place on Thursday May 12 at Nantwich Civic Hall.

April 9, 2022
New charity to promote safety for South Cheshire women

New charity to promote safety for South Cheshire women

A newly-formed charity is staging a special event to air views and suggestions on how to make life more peaceful and secure for South Cheshire women.

The Alpha Omega Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Foundation is inviting women to an interactive forum at the Apollo Buckingham Health Sciences Campus in Crewe on April 30.

April 9, 2022
REVIEW: Crewe Amateur Musicals Society at Lyceum

REVIEW: Crewe Amateur Musicals Society at Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
It’s wonderful to see local groups back in the theatre and Crewe Amateur Musicals Society have certainly come back full of life, laughter and extravagance after two years away.

April 7, 2022