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New Christmas Calligraphy workshops launched in Stapeley

New Christmas Calligraphy workshops launched in Stapeley

A Stapeley artist is to stage special Christmas Calligraphy workshops as part of her INKspire business.

Sarah Bloor hopes the workshops will offer people something different to try in the lead up to the festive season.

September 28, 2024
Bryony backs fundraising bounce-a-thon at Wingate Centre

Bryony backs fundraising bounce-a-thon at Wingate Centre

Nantwich’s Olympic gold medallist Bryony Page has leapt to support a sponsored Bounce-a-thon which will help raise vital funds.

The event will take place at The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury, where Bryony trained as a youngster before going on to Olympics stardom.

September 27, 2024
Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich next week

Very Best in Stand Up returns to Nantwich next week

The Very Best In Stand Up live comedy is back at Nantwich Civic Hall next week.

The new season blasted off in fine style in September with a fantastic sold out show.

September 27, 2024
‘Ten Plus @ Nantwich: Art in Translation’ exhibition opens at museum

‘Ten Plus @ Nantwich: Art in Translation’ exhibition opens at museum

A “Ten Plus @ Nantwich: Art in Translation” exhibition by local Ten Plus Textiles group has opened at Nantwich Museum and is due to run until Saturday November 30.

Eye-catching works of textile art include fine hand and machine embroidery, patchwork, quilting, beadwork, weaving, collage and mixed media.

September 26, 2024
Lighting up Nantwich with Christmas Tree Festival

Lighting up Nantwich with Christmas Tree Festival

Nantwich is set to shine this November as St Luke’s Hospice hosts its Christmas Tree Festival once again.

Organisers say the festive celebration will be bigger and better than ever.

September 25, 2024
Young performers invited to Crewe Lyceum panto auditions

Young performers invited to Crewe Lyceum panto auditions

Crewe Lyceum is to stage auditions for young performers who could land a role on stage alongside pantomime stars this Christmas.

The Lyceum is preparing to bring “Beauty and the Beast” to South Cheshire this festive season.

September 24, 2024
REVIEW: Legend: The Music of Bob Marley – Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: Legend: The Music of Bob Marley – Crewe Lyceum

By Lynne Lomax
Just two songs in, Legend: The Music of Bob Marley had fans dancing in the aisles in Crewe’s atmospheric Lyceum Theatre.

In their dynamic tribute to the acknowledged master of reggae, the ‘Legend’ musicians and singers truly captured the charisma and culture of an icon gone too soon.

September 23, 2024
Prevent Breast Cancer ball in Nantwich hailed huge success

Prevent Breast Cancer ball in Nantwich hailed huge success

An event in Nantwich to raise vital funds for Prevent Breast Cancer has been hailed a huge success.

Around 130 people attended the event held at Nantwich Town’s stadium off Waterlode.

September 21, 2024
Brine Leas Academy in Nantwich to stage Open Evenings

Brine Leas Academy in Nantwich to stage Open Evenings

Brine Leas School in Nantwich is to stage two open evenings for year 7 and 12 admissions.

The year 7 admissions open evening takes place on Wednesday September 25, from 6.30-8.30pm.

September 20, 2024
Acton AOS to stage “Legally Blonde” at Crewe Lyceum

Acton AOS to stage “Legally Blonde” at Crewe Lyceum

By Jonathan White
Local drama group Acton AOS are to stage the iconic rom-com “Legally Blonde: The Musical” at Crewe Lyceum Theatre next month.

Rehearsals are in full swing where cast members are working to capture the charm, humour, and heart of the musical.

September 17, 2024
Oli Ng to perform concert in Nantwich for Autism Inclusive

Oli Ng to perform concert in Nantwich for Autism Inclusive

Local musician Oli Ng is to perform a concert at Nantwich Town FC in aid of Autism Inclusive.

The evening of live music takes place on Friday November 15 starting at 7pm.

September 15, 2024
Nantwich social group HerSpace marks first anniversary

Nantwich social group HerSpace marks first anniversary

By Jonathan White
A social community group in Nantwich is marking its first anniversary with a charity raffle.

HerSpace Nantwich is a women’s social community group for women in Nantwich, Crewe and surrounding areas who want to meet new friends, try new things and have a community of likeminded women.

September 12, 2024
Nantwich pub to welcome gin and cheese-lovers to charity event

Nantwich pub to welcome gin and cheese-lovers to charity event

A Nantwich pub is inviting gin and cheese lovers to savour a “Taste of Cheshire” as part of a special charity event.

The Black Lion, on Welsh Row, has teamed up with local suppliers to stage an evening offering Cheshire gins, cheeses and more to help boost funds for Nantwich Rotary Club and Nantwich Christie Support Group.

September 11, 2024