What’s On & Reviews

Faith-based choir bring Christmas cheer to the community

Faith-based choir bring Christmas cheer to the community

By Jonathan White
TheFunkyChoir has been entertaining people across South Cheshire at care homes and a crafts and antiques centres during December.

The choir performed twice at Dagfields Crafts & Antiques in Heathfield near Nantwich.

December 24, 2021
Walk-in booster Covid vaccine in Nantwich Civic Hall

Walk-in booster Covid vaccine in Nantwich Civic Hall

Residents can get a booster Covid vaccine dose as a walk-in from the Nantwich Civic Hall tomorrow (December 21)

They will be available on Tuesday December 21 between 2pm and 7pm.

December 20, 2021
The CAT 107.9FM wins support from National Lottery

The CAT 107.9FM wins support from National Lottery

Crewe and Nantwich community radio The Cat 107.9FM has received funding from the National Lottery Community Fund.

The funding will go towards continuing operations and the purchase of necessary equipment for the Cat’s “Out and About” community team following on from becoming media partners with Nantwich Town FC.

December 20, 2021
REVIEW: “Immaculate” by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: “Immaculate” by Nantwich Players

Nantwich Players latest production is Immaculate by Oliver Lansley.

Directed by Bethany Gail, Immaculate tells the story of Mia, a young woman who wakes up one morning to find out she’s pregnant.

December 18, 2021
REVIEW: Christmas panto is back at Crewe Lyceum!

REVIEW: Christmas panto is back at Crewe Lyceum!

At long last, panto is back. Oh yes it is.

After an extra year of beauty sleep, Crewe Lyceum has opened its doors to a fun-filled production of Sleeping Beauty.

December 12, 2021
South Cheshire firm hosts star-studded film screening at Lyceum

South Cheshire firm hosts star-studded film screening at Lyceum

A South Cheshire security firm drew stars of stage and screen to a special cinema night at the town’s Lyceum Theatre.

Alpha Omega, based on Crewe Business Park, welcomed the director and leading cast members of the British-made independent film “Break” which has won much acclaim since its drive-through premiere during last autumn’s lockdown.

December 8, 2021
Acton Christmas Tree Festival to make welcome return

Acton Christmas Tree Festival to make welcome return

By Jonathan White
The indoor ‘Christmas Tree Festival’ returns to St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton this weekend.

The Christmas Tree Festival takes place on Saturday December 11 (10am-4:30pm) and Sunday December 12 (12-5pm).

December 7, 2021
Christmas choral music concert at St Mary’s Church Nantwich

Christmas choral music concert at St Mary’s Church Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Concordia performed a Christmas choral music concert at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich on Saturday.

Alison Phillips was the conductor, accompanied by John Gough on piano.

December 7, 2021
“Very Best in Stand Up” to host New Year’s Eve comedy night in Nantwich

“Very Best in Stand Up” to host New Year’s Eve comedy night in Nantwich

The popular New Year’s Eve comedy show returns to Nantwich on December 31 with a stellar line up of acts and DJ to see in 2022.

Hosting the evening is Liverpool funnyman Sam Avery, whose observational style instantly puts audiences at ease allowing him to regale them with his tales of everyday life

December 4, 2021
REVIEW: Nantwich Players Studio “A 1940s Christmas Carol”

REVIEW: Nantwich Players Studio “A 1940s Christmas Carol”

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players are ready to celebrate the festive season with two productions this December.

This week NP Studio presents A 1940s Christmas Carol by Walton Jones.

December 4, 2021
Crewe and Nantwich Round Table announce Santa tour

Crewe and Nantwich Round Table announce Santa tour

Crewe and Nantwich Round Table has unveiled its Santa schedule as Father Christmas looks to tour the towns once again.

The tour will start in Audlem this Saturday December 4 and 5, then Shavington on December 6, 7 and 8.

November 29, 2021
Christmas Drive-in cinema returns to Crewe in December

Christmas Drive-in cinema returns to Crewe in December

By Courtney Davies
Small Town Big Screen is bringing an inflatable screen to the Crewe Alexandra Stadium for their Christmas drive-in cinema this December.

As part of their north west Christmas tour, which includes towns like Morecambe, Fleetwood, Knutsford and Runcorn, it will be returning to Crewe from Monday December 20 until Wednesday December 22.

November 28, 2021
Hope House “Santa Dash” returns to Nantwich in December

Hope House “Santa Dash” returns to Nantwich in December

Hundreds of Santas will be returning to Nantwich in December for the Hope House Children’s Hospices “Santa Dash”.

It’s the 10th year of the event, and this year will take place on December 12 at a new location, Reaseheath College.

November 26, 2021