Battle of Nantwich – “Holly Holy Day” – schedule
Activities begin at 10am today (January 27) for the annual Battle of Nantwich re-enactment.
There are general activities around the town centre between 10am and 12.45pm.
What’s On & Reviews
New “open mic” night launched in Nantwich by festival organisers
The organisers of Nantwich’s Words and Music festival have launched a new “open mic” regular event in the town.
Called “Tuesdays”, the event will be held at the Red Cow pub on Beam Street every two weeks.
Dabbers Dash community run to be started by Sealed Knot
By Jonathan White
A Sealed Knot musketeer will start this weekend’s community ‘Dabbers Dash’ event – held on the same day as the “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment.
The ‘Dabbers Dash’ is a free informal community run/walk/wheel that takes place one Saturday each month around Barony Park and Sandford Road.
Geoff Norcott brings “Basic Bloke” show to Crewe Lyceum
Geoff Norcott brings his “Basic Bloke” UK tour to Crewe Lyceum on March 22.
Norcott is familiar face on TV appearing on Have I Got News For You, A League Of Their Own, The Last Leg, Would I Lie to You?, Live At The Apollo, 8 Out of Ten Cats, Backstage With Katherine Ryan and others.
True story of Post Office scandal comes to Crewe Lyceum
The explosive Post Office scandal story which has rocked the UK in recent weeks will be told in a special show at Crewe Lyceum in April.
It tells the story of how hundreds of innocent people fought to clear their names after being pursued by the Post Office through the criminal courts because the faulty IT system.
Nantwich Town supporters get “dabbing” for their football club
The annual ‘Bingo Night’ at Nantwich Town’s Swansway Stadium takes place on Friday February 9.
The event, which starts at 7pm, is organised by the Nantwich Town Independent Supporters Association (NTISA) to raise money for the club.
Wildflower planting at Brookfield Park, Nantwich
An appeal has gone out for volunteers to take part in wildflower plug planting session at Brookfield Park in Nantwich this Saturday.
Sustainable Nantwich are organising the event and want volunteers to help plant hundreds of wildflower plants which have been grown by Cheshire Wildlife Trust.
New Creative Writing course launches at Brine Leas in Nantwich
A new seven-week course on Creative Writing is set to start at Brine Leas Academy in Nantwich.
The course, run by Liam Doran, will launch on Thursday 25th January, from 7pm to 9pm.
Service and parade to mark 80 years since hero pilot crashed in Nantwich
This Sunday will mark 80 years to the day since pilot Lt Arthur Brown diverted his World War Two plane away from Nantwich town centre before crashing close to the river.
To mark the occasion, a service will be held at St Mary’s followed by a parade to the “Airman’s Grave” off Shrewbridge Road which marks the spot the plane crashed.
Nantwich Young Farmers Club stage annual charity show
Nantwich Young Farmers Club are about to stage their annual fundraising show at Acton Village Hall this month.
The first performance of their panto “Beauty and the Beast” is tonight from 7.30pm and is just £5 entry.
Town gears up for ‘Battle of Nantwich’ re-enactment 2024
By Jonathan White
The town is gearing up for one its busiest days of the year later this month when The Battle of Nantwich re-enactment takes place.
This year the “Holly Holy Day” event takes place on Saturday January 27 in and around Nantwich town centre and on Mill Island.
“Abigail’s Party” to be staged by Nantwich Players
Nantwich Players are to stage their latest drama production with its version of Mike Leigh’s ‘Abigail’s Party’ next month.
This seemingly ordinary suburban gathering spirals into a captivating exploration of human relationships and social dynamics.
English Civil War exhibition comes to Nantwich
“English Civil War Comes to Nantwich” opens on Tuesday January 9 at Nantwich Museum.
The exhibition, which runs until Saturday February 3, outlines the war which arrived in the town in 1643 when it became a Parliamentarian garrison.
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