What’s On & Reviews

Nantwich Players return with “Female of the Species” show

Nantwich Players return with “Female of the Species” show

Nantwich Players are returning to action with a new production “Female of the Species” to hit the stage in July.

This hilarious comedy, written by Joanna Murray – Smith, will hit the stage after July 20.

June 20, 2021
Marbury Merry Days fair aerial view

Marbury Merry Days 2021 cancelled due to Covid

The annual ‘Marbury Merry Days’ two-day traditional country fair has been cancelled for 2021 due to Covid-19, writes Jonathan White.

The fair is organised by St Michael & All Angels Parochial Church Council and would have taken place in the field next to the church and Marbury Big Mere, near Wrenbury.

June 16, 2021
Words and Music Festival organisers to stage special workshops

Words and Music Festival organisers to stage special workshops

The organisers of Words and Music Festival in Nantwich are urging more people to sign up to special creative arts and music workshops.

The community sessions are being run on Saturday June 26 to give youngsters a chance to experience dance, writing, singing, beatboxing, carton drawing, and poetry.

June 14, 2021
The Team - drop off and go Foodbank collection

Sixth Nantwich Foodbank “drop and go” collection to be held

Nantwich Food Festival volunteers have organised an early summer “Drop-off and Go” collection event in aid of the Foodbank.

The event, this Saturday June 19 at Brine Leas School, follows the resounding success of the previous five collections.

June 14, 2021
Wingate Centre to stage Family Fete at Cholmondeley Castle

Wingate Centre to stage Family Fete at Cholmondeley Castle

The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury is to stage a Family Fete outdoor event at Cholmondeley Castle in August.

The event will include a teddy bear’s picnic, stalls, bouncy castle, face painting, teddy bear hunt and more children’s activities.

June 11, 2021
Nantwich Camera Club – celebrates 40th anniversary in 2021

Nantwich Camera Club – celebrates 40th anniversary in 2021

Nantwich Camera Club is celebrating its 40 anniversary this year – and hoping to meet again in person after a year of “remote” meetings.

The club held its first meeting in The Gables on Beam Street on February 3, 1981.

June 9, 2021
WHAT’S ON: Scarecrow Festival at Cheshire’s Tatton Park

WHAT’S ON: Scarecrow Festival at Cheshire’s Tatton Park

Tatton Park is staging its annual Scarecrow Festival this half-term week.

This year it is dedicated to inspiring individuals and local heroes during the coronavirus pandemic.

June 2, 2021
Wingate Centre charity backed by local rotary lottery

Wingate Centre charity backed by local rotary lottery

The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury has received support from the Rotary Clubs of Nantwich Community Lottery.

The lottery, which has a top prize of 1,000, helps to raise money for local causes.

May 26, 2021
Nantwich outdoor swimming pool to reopen on Friday

Nantwich outdoor swimming pool to reopen on Friday

Nantwich’s popular Outdoor Swimming Pool re-opens to the public on Friday.

And the timing looks good as weather forecasts suggest warmer temperatures and plenty of sunshine over the next two weeks.

May 26, 2021
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity’s ‘Children’s Emergency Care Appeal’

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity’s ‘Children’s Emergency Care Appeal’

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity has launched a Children’s Emergency Care Appeal to provide a new unit for children needing emergency medical care.

Charity organisers want to provide a “calming, child-friendly environment we can help to relax and distract children of all ages so that their experience is the best that it can be”.

May 24, 2021
Free Christians Against Poverty course to be run in Nantwich

Free Christians Against Poverty course to be run in Nantwich

A free course to help people manage money better and learn to budget, save and spend well is being run by Christians Against Poverty (CAP) in Nantwich.

May 20, 2021
Nantwich Museum to stage Plant Sale on May 29

Nantwich Museum to stage Plant Sale on May 29

A Plant Sale organised by Nantwich Museum Trust in aid of museum funds will take place at the Pillory Street venue on Saturday May 29.

A wide selection of keenly priced plants will be available.

May 20, 2021
Summer lunchtime concerts to return to Nantwich St Mary’s

Summer lunchtime concerts to return to Nantwich St Mary’s

St Mary’s Church in Nantwich is to host the return of summer lunchtime concerts.

A variety of instrumentalists and singers have been invited to perform in the “Cathedral of South Cheshire” this summer as Covid restrictions ease.

May 18, 2021