An exhibition telling the story of prisoners of war in World War II with reference to those held in local camps and hostels has opened at Nantwich Museum.
There were 12 base camps in Cheshire during the war with numerous hostels housing low security “non-officer rank” men obliged to fight but who found themselves working in agriculture, forestry and War Department work.
Egerton Strings quartet are to stage a Christmas Candlelight Concert in Nantwich on November 30.
The show will take place in St Mary’s Church in Nantwich, with doors open 6:45pm, concert to start at 7.30pm.
By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the Peacock Railway’s successful final public open day of the year.
The trains were run by members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society on their premises behind The Peacock Inn on Crewe Road in Willaston.
Families will come together in Nantwich town square this Sunday (November 3) as the Tree of Light is unveiled.
The tree, which is lit up outside St Mary’s Church, gives residents a chance to remember the loss of loved ones and think about those less fortunate than ourselves.
Nantwich Museum has launched some early Winter talks which will all take place in the Museum’s Millennium Gallery.
The first takes place on Friday November 8 from 3.30pm, called “lllustrating History” by Les Pickford.
Thousands of school children across South Cheshire are being encouraged to get fit and “Elfie” this Christmas to raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice.
The Hospice, backed by local breakfast firm Mornflake, is calling on schools to sign up for its annual Elf Run festive fundraiser.
By Jonathan White
Fans of British rock were treated to an electric night of music as Ultimate Coldplay, the UK’s top Coldplay tribute band, delivered a powerful performance at a sold-out Nantwich Civic Hall.
Hosted by Nantwich Town Council, the concert captured all the excitement of a genuine Coldplay experience, providing a night of unforgettable entertainment for the enthusiastic attendees.
By Jonathan White
Thousands of people attended the 16th annual Alpha Omega Halloween Spooktacular at Dorfold Showground in Nantwich.
Shuttle buses carried passengers to and from the venue from the designated pickup points in Nantwich.
Nantwich’s independent traders are to host a Christmas Late Night Shopping event on Thursday November 28.
Those stores involved will be open until 8pm on that day to help shoppers hunting for local bargains.
Sparklers at the ready, the Halloween and Bonfire Night season in and around Nantwich is set to go off with a bang!
So we’ve pulled together a list of the organised events taking place where you can take family and friends to enjoy local fireworks fun.
Things are set to go off with a bang at November’s “Very Best in Stand Up” show at Nantwich Civic Hall on November 1.
The show returns to Nantwich with four top acts lined up – and compering will be Edinburgh funnyman Liam Withnail.
Rotary Clubs in Nantwich and Crewe are joining the national support of World Polio Day on October 24.
The Rotary Club of Crewe and Nantwich Weaver have committed £500 towards the campaign and the Rotary Club of Crewe is planting crocus corms in Queens Park on October 27.
The Nantwich Singers have been invited to take part in the Victoria Hall’s Organ Prom series this year.
The group will be making its debut in Hanley on Saturday November 23 at midday.
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