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Nantwich Players present “One Man, Two Guvnors”

Nantwich Players present “One Man, Two Guvnors”

Nantwich Players are to perform a production of the comedy “One Man, Two Guvnors”.

The show, written by Richard Bean with music by Grant Olding, will run from September 6-14 at Nantwich Players Theatre on Love Lane.

August 12, 2024
Visitors enjoy local miniature-gauge trains at Peacock Railway

Visitors enjoy local miniature-gauge trains at Peacock Railway

By Jonathan White
Scores of families enjoyed the latest public rides day at The Peacock Railway in Willaston.

The trains are run by the members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society on their premises behind The Peacock Inn on Crewe Road.

August 8, 2024
Nantwich Food Festival welcome new exhibitors for 2024

Nantwich Food Festival welcome new exhibitors for 2024

Nantwich Food Festival organisers have unveiled a new set of exhibitors for the 2024 show later this month.

The festival takes place in Nantwich between August 30 and September 1, with tens of thousands of people expected to flock to the town.

August 5, 2024
Miniature-gauge train rides at Peacock Railway this Sunday

Miniature-gauge train rides at Peacock Railway this Sunday

By Jonathan White
The Peacock Railway in Willaston will be running trains for the public this Sunday (August 4) from 12pm.

The trains are run by the members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society on their premises behind The Peacock Inn on Crewe Road.

August 2, 2024
“A gathering of strangers” quilt on display at Nantwich Museum

“A gathering of strangers” quilt on display at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum is showcasing a new quilt made by Jan Aldersay of local textile group ‘Connected Threads’ which has been donated to the museum.

Making of the quilt was inspired by the Art Fund podcast “Meet Me At The Museum”, as well as her personal visits to museums and galleries over many years.

July 30, 2024
Nantwich Food Festival steps out with new history walking tour

Nantwich Food Festival steps out with new history walking tour

Nantwich Food Festival has unveiled a tasty new attraction taking visitors on a walking tour of the town’s foodie heritage.

The Food History Walking Tour will take place over the festival weekend, August 30-September 1, and include visits to Nantwich Museum on Pillory Street, The Cheese Shop on Hospital Street, Nantwich Market on Market Street and The Black Lion on Welsh Row.

July 29, 2024
Steam & Vintage Rally in Nantwich enjoyed by hundreds

Steam & Vintage Rally in Nantwich enjoyed by hundreds

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the annual Steam & Vintage Rally at The Peacock Railway in Nantwich.

The free entry event was organised by the members of the South Cheshire Model Engineering Society and took place on their premises at the rear of The Peacock Inn in Willaston.

July 26, 2024
Indoor craft and gift fair in Nantwich

Indoor craft and gift fair in Nantwich

An indoor craft and gift fair will be held in Nantwich Civic Hall this weekend.

The event is on Saturday July 27 and there will be more than 45 stalls.

July 23, 2024
The ArtMixer’s “paint and sip” session at Loco in Nantwich

The ArtMixer’s “paint and sip” session at Loco in Nantwich

A local artist is staging a “paint and wine” night at Loco restaurant in Nantwich.

Jo Gilbert, known as “The ArtMixer”, wanted to put on the event to encourage more people to take up painting.

July 23, 2024
Nantwich Players to stage audition workshop for production

Nantwich Players to stage audition workshop for production

Nantwich Players Studio are on the look out for more talent at their next open audition workshop.

The audition is for characters in their production, “Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons” by Sam Steiner.

July 22, 2024
Hundreds attend Nantwich Pride event in town

Hundreds attend Nantwich Pride event in town

Hundreds of people attended the annual Nantwich Pride event in the town centre on Saturday (July 20).

The colourful event aimed to be a “vibrant celebration of love, acceptance, and inclusivity”.

July 21, 2024
Church House in Austerson to host summer fete

Church House in Austerson to host summer fete

A Summer Fete and Open Day will be held at Church House on Coole Lane in Austerson on Saturday July 27.

The family event, from 2pm to 4.30pm, will feature activities and entertainment while supporting a great cause.

July 20, 2024
REVIEW: Shavington Drama Group’s one act plays

REVIEW: Shavington Drama Group’s one act plays

By Claire Faulkner
Directed by Gail Cornell, Shavington Drama Group present two one-act plays this week.

“Last Tango in Little Grimley” and “Little Grimley Presents Strictly Sex Factor (On Ice!)” have been written by David Tristram.

July 19, 2024