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The Cat FM launches sister channel as home for Crewe and Nantwich talent

The Cat FM launches sister channel as home for Crewe and Nantwich talent

South Cheshire community radio The Cat FM is launching a new sister radio station to serve as a home for new music.

Bosses also hope Cat Xtra it will act as a platform for those wanting to get into radio to showcase and develop their talent.

September 6, 2021
Crewe Lyceum Theatre to celebrate 110th birthday with new projects

Crewe Lyceum Theatre to celebrate 110th birthday with new projects

Crewe Lyceum Theatre has re-opened in time to celebrate its 110th birthday.

And bosses at the historic venue are planning a year of projects and events to mark its rich cultural heritage.

September 5, 2021
BeWILDerwood in Cheshire to stage “Glowing Lantern Parade” in October

BeWILDerwood in Cheshire to stage “Glowing Lantern Parade” in October

The new BeWILDerwood outdoor centre near Nantwich is to stage a “Glorious Glowing Lantern Parade” during October half term.

Visitors can adventure through a light extravaganza From the 23rd to 31st October, and watch the story of BeWILDerwood unfold as they journey through the woods down mysterious paths exclusive to this event.

September 2, 2021
Former South Cheshire College student in Great Britain “Mr Swimwear” Final!

Former South Cheshire College student in Great Britain “Mr Swimwear” Final!

A former South Cheshire College student is representing his county in the national final of the “Mr Swimwear British Isles” model competition.

Stephen Staley, who grew up in Crewe and Nantwich area, has been selected for the final as “Mr Swimwear Cheshire 2021”.

September 2, 2021
Tour of Britain race heads for Cheshire East on September 9

Tour of Britain race heads for Cheshire East on September 9

The Tour of Britain returns to Cheshire East on Thursday September 9 for Stage Five of the annual cycle race.

It is the first time the race has come through Cheshire East since 2016 when the borough hosted the whole stage from start to finish.

September 1, 2021
REVIEW: The Spirit of Elvis, at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: The Spirit of Elvis, at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
It’s been a long wait. More than 500 days.

But the doors of Crewe Lyceum have finally reopened, and what a show to restart the season with.

August 30, 2021
Strictly stars back at Crewe Lyceum as Ballroom Boys in Act 2

Strictly stars back at Crewe Lyceum as Ballroom Boys in Act 2

By Claire Faulkner
Strictly fans in South Cheshire will be delighted with the return of the Ballroom Boys.

Ian Waite and Vincent Simone are back with a new tour and show, Act 2, which opens at Crewe Lyceum on September 14.

August 30, 2021
South Cheshire Model Engineering Society back on track after pandemic

South Cheshire Model Engineering Society back on track after pandemic

Members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society are back on track after staging their first event since the outbreak of Covid pandemic.

They held a “Track Open Day” on Sunday (August 22) which allowed the first visitors to their site Willaston in 18 months.

August 25, 2021
Cheshire meditation centre to host Open Day in September

Cheshire meditation centre to host Open Day in September

The Odiyana Kadampa Meditation Centre in Cheshire will be holding an open day on Saturday September 11.

It is an opportunity to find out what goes on at the centre on Chester Road in Northwich.

August 23, 2021
Nantwich Museum to host “horrible history” talks alongside exhibition

Nantwich Museum to host “horrible history” talks alongside exhibition

A series of online talks will be held by Nantwich Museum to support its new exhibition, “Ouch! A slightly horrible history of health and disease in Nantwich”.

The exhibition is currently running in the Millennium Gallery at the museum until Saturday October 23.

August 20, 2021
Fundraising community cafe returns to Acton St Mary’s Church

Fundraising community cafe returns to Acton St Mary’s Church

By Jonathan White
The “Tea at the Tower” community cafe in Acton makes a welcome return from Sunday August 29.

The cafe has remained closed since March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

August 18, 2021
Nantwich artist opens new premises “The Marina Gallery”

Nantwich artist opens new premises “The Marina Gallery”

By Jonathan White
Nantwich artist Tony Denton has opened a new gallery-shop to display and sell his artwork.

“The Marina Gallery” is a single storey wooden building located next to the Chandlery at Nantwich Canal Centre on Chester Road.

August 17, 2021
Nantwich Bookshop to host first indoor author event since lockdown

Nantwich Bookshop to host first indoor author event since lockdown

Nantwich Bookshop is to host its first indoor author event since nationwide lockdown restrictions eased.

Local poet and author Beverley Joughin-Robson will talk about her first collection of poems – ‘Life’s Journey Through Poetry’ – published in 2019.

August 16, 2021