What’s On & Reviews

Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes returns after pandemic gap

Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes returns after pandemic gap

By Jonathan White
Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes returns to the village of Wybunbury on Saturday June 11 after a three-year break due to the pandemic.

The family friendly event is organised primarily by the Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust and opens at 1pm with the pie rolling from 3pm.

April 7, 2022
Fund-raising Northern Soul weekender to take place in Nantwich

Fund-raising Northern Soul weekender to take place in Nantwich

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

The event is on Saturday and Sunday August 13-14 at Nantwich Town Football Club.

April 6, 2022
Beeston Castle and Park to stage family Easter adventure

Beeston Castle and Park to stage family Easter adventure

Beeston Castle and Woodland Park is to stage a family Easter adventure event during school holidays.

Its Easter Adventure Quest runs from April 2 to 24 and offers an outdoor explorer quest at Beeston Castle.

April 4, 2022
Live music announced for new Dorfold Hall Food Festival

Live music announced for new Dorfold Hall Food Festival

Organisers of the new Dorfold Hall Food and Drink Festival in July have announced some of the live music acts to perform.

The event, on July 23-24, will take place on the site where Nantwich Show was staged for many years before it.

April 4, 2022
Nantwich Food Festival to stage Volunteers evening on April 5

Nantwich Food Festival to stage Volunteers evening on April 5

Nantwich Food Festival is holding the first of its Volunteer evenings on April 5.

Organisers are appealing for new volunteers to attend and hear more about helping at this year’s event in September.

April 2, 2022
Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker rename event in light of Ukraine war

Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker rename event in light of Ukraine war

Bosses at the Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker near Nantwich have changed the name of their Easter event in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The event, as with past events, was originally to be called the “Soviet Threat”.

March 31, 2022
Free family Easter workshop at Nantwich Museum

Free family Easter workshop at Nantwich Museum

A free Family Easter Workshop inspired by the Civil War will take place at Nantwich Museum on Wednesday April 6.

There will be a chance to handle weaponry and try on clothing.

March 27, 2022
Thousands of free Easter activity places for children on free school meals

Thousands of free Easter activity places for children on free school meals

Thousands of free places for Easter activities in Cheshire East have been available for parents and carers of children eligible for income-related free school meals.

March 24, 2022
REVIEW: The Roses of Eyam, Nantwich Players

REVIEW: The Roses of Eyam, Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
The Roses of Eyam by Don Taylor is the latest production from Nantwich Players Youth Theatre.

Directed by Michaela Warrilow, the production tells the tragic tale and heroic sacrifice of the Derbyshire Plague village.

March 24, 2022
Nantwich Concert Band launches two new music groups

Nantwich Concert Band launches two new music groups

Nantwich Concert Band (NCB) has launched two new music groups for young musicians, starting this May.

NCB regularly hosts concerts in local venues, performing in the town square and providing entertainment at events such as Nantwich Food Festival.

March 23, 2022
Marbury Merry Days fair aerial view

Marbury Merry Days two-day traditional country fair returns

By Jonathan White
The 41st Marbury Merry Days two-day traditional country fair returns on May 14-15 after a three-year gap due to the pandemic.

Gates open at 12.30pm and the fair takes places in the field next to St Michael’s All Angels Parish Church and Marbury Big Mere.

March 23, 2022
Inaugural Nantwich 10K road race proves a winner

Inaugural Nantwich 10K road race proves a winner

By Jonathan White
The inaugural Nantwich 10k Road Race was a massive hit with organisers and participants.

The race took 250 participants on a 10 kilometre (6.2 miles) loop on closed roads, starting on Waterlode opposite Nantwich Town Football Club.

March 22, 2022
Residents urged to join “Not Parkrun” on Barony Park in Nantwich

Residents urged to join “Not Parkrun” on Barony Park in Nantwich

A “Not Parkrun” is set to take place on Barony Park in Nantwich tomorrow (Saturday March 19).

Organiser Paul McIntyre says the run will be on surrounding public paths from 9am where people will be encouraged to independently run or walk three miles.

March 18, 2022