What’s On & Reviews

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
Insights Bereavement Service stages successful coffee morning

Insights Bereavement Service stages successful coffee morning

Nantwich-based Insights Bereavement Listening Service has staged a successful coffee morning and information giving session at Nantwich Parish Hall.

New Nantwich Mayor Cllr Peter Groves and his wife and Consort Carole attended in one of his first engagements in his new term of office.

June 4, 2022
Thousands enjoy Queens Park Platinum Jubilee event in Crewe

Thousands enjoy Queens Park Platinum Jubilee event in Crewe

By Jonathan White
Queens Park in Crewe celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Queens Park in Crewe yesterday (June 3).

The celebration was free entry to all and took place from 11am to 6pm.

June 4, 2022
St Mary’s Church to perform Platinum Jubilee Peal

St Mary’s Church to perform Platinum Jubilee Peal

Nantwich bell-ringers will be in action today (June 3) as they perform a special three-hour Platinum Jubilee Peal at St Mary’s Church.

Starting at 10am, they will perform a peal of “Cambridge Surprise Major” in recognition of the Queen’s 70 years.

June 3, 2022
Singers flock to St Mary’s Church to support Ukraine

Singers flock to St Mary’s Church to support Ukraine

Singers across Cheshire combined their voices at a Nantwich concert to raise a sum “far beyond expectations” for the people of Ukraine.

Nantwich Choral Society raised £6,000 for the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal with a “Come and Sing” event at St Mary’s Church Nantwich.

June 1, 2022
Our guide to Jubilee celebrations in Nantwich and local villages

Our guide to Jubilee celebrations in Nantwich and local villages

Celebrations will be taking place across South Cheshire this coming Bank Holiday weekend to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

While residents across the area will be staging many private street parties, towns and villages are putting on organised events for the public to enjoy between June 2-5.

May 30, 2022
Good performance for Community Stage in Nantwich

Good performance for Community Stage in Nantwich

A “Community Stage” launched in Nantwich is proving a big hit for aspiring musicians, poets, artists, singers, comedians and performers.

The “stage” takes place every Sunday 6-9pm at the Granary Arts cafe off Welsh Row.

May 26, 2022
Free fishing events to be staged in Nantwich and other towns

Free fishing events to be staged in Nantwich and other towns

“Let’s Fish” Canal & River Trust free angler taster sessions are set to reel in a record year in Cheshire.

More than 20 events are being staged in Nantwich and other parts of the county in summer and autumn.

May 25, 2022
Nantwich to host first Scooter Festival on June 5

Nantwich to host first Scooter Festival on June 5

Scooter fans are in for a treat when Nantwich hosts its first ever Scooter festival on June 5.

The town will be full of Vespas and Lambrettas as hundreds are expected to join the event.

May 24, 2022
REVIEW: Nantwich Players Studio in “Things I know to be True”

REVIEW: Nantwich Players Studio in “Things I know to be True”

by Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players Studio presents Things I Know to Be True this weekend.

Written by Andrew Lovell, this is a play about family relationships, love, secrets and hope.

May 22, 2022