What’s On & Reviews

Crewe Brass band returns to town’s heritage with new venue

Crewe Brass band returns to town’s heritage with new venue

By Jonathan White
Crewe Brass band has been offered a lifeline with a new venue at the Crewe Heritage Centre.

The band, well known throughout South Cheshire and beyond, had bene left without a home due to the impact of Covid-19 pandemic.

December 14, 2020
Nantwich CAP Job Club returns in January with free courses

Nantwich CAP Job Club returns in January with free courses

Nantwich Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Job Club is returning in January with a limited capacity due to Covid restrictions.

The club has planned two free courses to run in January 2021.

December 13, 2020
Nominations sought for Safeguarding & Dignity Awards in Cheshire East

Nominations sought for Safeguarding & Dignity Awards in Cheshire East

Residents in Cheshire East are being encouraged to nominate people for the Safeguarding & Dignity Awards.

The awards are run by the Safeguarding Adults Board and the Children’s Safeguarding Partnership in Cheshire East.

December 10, 2020
Four talented artists entertain Christmas shoppers in Nantwich

Four talented artists entertain Christmas shoppers in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Four talented local artists played socially distanced solo sets to entertain Nantwich Christmas shoppers.

The event was set up by Nantwich Morrisons Community Champion Nikki Allen and local community radio station The Cat 107.9 FM.

December 9, 2020
Santa’s Grotto replaced by postbox at Nantwich Bookshop

Santa’s Grotto replaced by postbox at Nantwich Bookshop

Santa’s annual Grotto in the attic of Nantwich Bookshop has had to take an enforced year off!

But he plans to return in 2021 – and is inviting youngsters to use his replacement postbox instead to write to him.

December 7, 2020
Lymphoma Action online support group meetings in Cheshire

Lymphoma Action online support group meetings in Cheshire

Lymphoma Action is inviting anyone in Cheshire affected by Hodgkin, non Hodgkin lymphoma or CLL to join their local online support meeting.

In response to the COVID 19 pandemic, the charity has relaunched its monthly support meetings in a virtual format.

December 7, 2020
“Drive thru” Weston Christmas Light Display proves major hit

“Drive thru” Weston Christmas Light Display proves major hit

The launch of the Weston Christmas Lights “Drive Thru” has been so popular it’s caused traffic problems!

Local officers had to help with traffic control as cars queued all the way back down Jack Lane.

December 6, 2020
Nantwich Singers to perform Christmas concert at St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Singers to perform Christmas concert at St Mary’s Church

The Nantwich Singers are presenting two free Christmas performances in St Mary’s Church to help lift the spirits of the community.

After over six months in lockdown, the Nantwich Singers return to their home to give a pair of informal performances on December 12.

December 3, 2020
Shavington musician Tom Seals teams up with Atomic Kitten singer

Shavington musician Tom Seals teams up with Atomic Kitten singer

Shavington musician Tom Seals is releasing a Christmas duet with Natasha Hamilton of Atomic Kitten.

Their song, released on December 4, is called “I can’t wait to spend Christmas with you”.

December 3, 2020
Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum to reopen tomorrow December 3

Nantwich Museum is to reopen from Thursday December 3.

The popular Pillory Street venue re-emerges from lockdown and will now be open from Thursday to Saturday openings, 10.30 am – 4.30 pm.

December 2, 2020
Town Council launches “Nutcracker” competition in Nantwich

Town Council launches “Nutcracker” competition in Nantwich

Nantwich Town Council has teamed up with traders to launch a “find the nutcracker” competition to encourage shoppers into independent stores.

From tomorrow (December 3) families are encouraged to hunt for 10 Nutcracker figures dotted in independent shops around the town.

December 2, 2020
Weston Christmas Light Display launches on December 2

Weston Christmas Light Display launches on December 2

Big-hearted fundraiser Graham Witter is putting the final touches to this year’s Weston Christmas Light Display ahead of its launch on December 2.

Graham and his family are once again transforming their family farm in Weston into a magical Winter Wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights and decorations, to raise money for The Donna Louise Hospice.

November 29, 2020
Christmas night out indoors for Hope House Children’s Hospices

Christmas night out indoors for Hope House Children’s Hospices

Hope House Children’s Hospices will be running its “Big Night Out, In” event this December.

It will take place on the evening of December 5 and will be a live streamed event.

November 24, 2020