What’s On & Reviews

Nantwich Players to stage auditions for December show

Nantwich Players to stage auditions for December show

Nantwich Players are to host auditions for the upcoming production of “The Flint Street Nativity” by Tim Firth.

Directed by Adam Goode, the festive comedy will be performed from December 6-14 at the Nantwich Players Theatre on Love Lane.

August 21, 2024
Nantwich town square stages Societies Spectacular

Nantwich town square stages Societies Spectacular

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people packed in to Nantwich town square for the annual “Societies Spectacular” event on Saturday.

The event aims to give local voluntary groups and societies a chance to open stalls and promote what they do to a large audience.

August 19, 2024
REVIEW: Crewe Lyceum Summer Youth Project

REVIEW: Crewe Lyceum Summer Youth Project

By Claire Faulkner
The Crewe Lyceum Theatre Summer Youth Project hit the stage this weekend with Bugsy Malone.

More than 70 young people were given the opportunity to be involved in a two-week project designed to give aspiring performers the chance to work with professional directors and choreographers.

August 18, 2024
Nantwich bakery Chatwins backs Lyceum summer project

Nantwich bakery Chatwins backs Lyceum summer project

Nantwich bakery Chatwins has proven it’s the cream of the crop after showing support for Crewe Lyceum Theatre’s Summer Youth Project.

The theatre is currently in the final throes of rehearsals for Bugsy Malone – its summer youth production.

August 16, 2024
Nantwich band Unit 17 to perform at Vagrants

Nantwich band Unit 17 to perform at Vagrants

Popular Nantwich band Unit 17 are to perform a live show at The Vagrants sports club in Willaston on Friday.

They will be headlining a gig which is being supported by Twitches Rats.

August 14, 2024
Nantwich dog rescue centre to stage charity gala

Nantwich dog rescue centre to stage charity gala

A Nantwich dog rescue is staging its first fundraising gala at Nantwich Civic Hall next month.

Pawprints to Freedom, the registered charity that runs Our Safe Haven Kennels on Mickley Hall Lane, is hosting a Black Tie & Tails gala on Friday September 13.

August 13, 2024
Nantwich Players present “One Man, Two Guvnors”

Nantwich Players present “One Man, Two Guvnors”

Nantwich Players are to perform a production of the comedy “One Man, Two Guvnors”.

The show, written by Richard Bean with music by Grant Olding, will run from September 6-14 at Nantwich Players Theatre on Love Lane.

August 12, 2024
Visitors enjoy local miniature-gauge trains at Peacock Railway

Visitors enjoy local miniature-gauge trains at Peacock Railway

By Jonathan White
Scores of families enjoyed the latest public rides day at The Peacock Railway in Willaston.

The trains are run by the members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society on their premises behind The Peacock Inn on Crewe Road.

August 8, 2024
Nantwich Food Festival welcome new exhibitors for 2024

Nantwich Food Festival welcome new exhibitors for 2024

Nantwich Food Festival organisers have unveiled a new set of exhibitors for the 2024 show later this month.

The festival takes place in Nantwich between August 30 and September 1, with tens of thousands of people expected to flock to the town.

August 5, 2024
Miniature-gauge train rides at Peacock Railway this Sunday

Miniature-gauge train rides at Peacock Railway this Sunday

By Jonathan White
The Peacock Railway in Willaston will be running trains for the public this Sunday (August 4) from 12pm.

The trains are run by the members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society on their premises behind The Peacock Inn on Crewe Road.

August 2, 2024
“A gathering of strangers” quilt on display at Nantwich Museum

“A gathering of strangers” quilt on display at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum is showcasing a new quilt made by Jan Aldersay of local textile group ‘Connected Threads’ which has been donated to the museum.

Making of the quilt was inspired by the Art Fund podcast “Meet Me At The Museum”, as well as her personal visits to museums and galleries over many years.

July 30, 2024
Nantwich Food Festival steps out with new history walking tour

Nantwich Food Festival steps out with new history walking tour

Nantwich Food Festival has unveiled a tasty new attraction taking visitors on a walking tour of the town’s foodie heritage.

The Food History Walking Tour will take place over the festival weekend, August 30-September 1, and include visits to Nantwich Museum on Pillory Street, The Cheese Shop on Hospital Street, Nantwich Market on Market Street and The Black Lion on Welsh Row.

July 29, 2024
Steam & Vintage Rally in Nantwich enjoyed by hundreds

Steam & Vintage Rally in Nantwich enjoyed by hundreds

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the annual Steam & Vintage Rally at The Peacock Railway in Nantwich.

The free entry event was organised by the members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society and took place on their premises at the rear of The Peacock Inn in Willaston.

July 26, 2024