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St Mary's Church Acton

Comic song night in Acton to raise funds for hospice

By Jonathan White
Music lovers and comedy fans are invited to an evening of witty and wonderful storytelling at a “Let’s Do It!” classic comic song night comes to St Mary’s Church, Acton.

The charity fundraising event will take place on Saturday March 21st at 7pm at the Grade I listed church on Monks Lane with all proceeds supporting St Luke’s Hospice.

February 2, 2026
Former Spice Girl Mel C to appear in Nantwich with new album

Former Spice Girl Mel C to appear in Nantwich with new album

Former Spice Girl singer Mel C is set to appear at Applestump Records in Nantwich as part of her new album launch.

Sporty Spice, real name Melanie Chisholm, shot to fame in the 1990s with her four fellow Spice Girls.

January 30, 2026
Nantwich Players unveil plans for new 2026-27 season

Nantwich Players unveil plans for new 2026-27 season

Nantwich Players amateur theatre group have unveiled their new 2026-27 season of show.

And theatre fans are in line for a season of rich variety with 10 new productions hitting the stage up until July 2027.

January 29, 2026
REVIEW: Audlem Theatre Group and “Jack & the Beanstalk”

REVIEW: Audlem Theatre Group and “Jack & the Beanstalk”

By Claire Faulkner
This week Audlem Theatre Group are bringing magic and sparkle to the stage with Jack & the Beanstalk, and I was lucky enough to be invited along to watch their final dress rehearsal at the Public Hall over the weekend.

January 28, 2026
Universal Model Show to return to Nantwich next month

Universal Model Show to return to Nantwich next month

One of South Cheshire’s most popular events is to return to Nantwich as the 41st annual South Cheshire Militaire ‘Universal Model Show’ takes place on Sunday February 22nd.

The show, from 10am to 5pm at Malbank School & Sixth Form College on Welsh Row, is organised by the South Cheshire Military Modelling Club.

January 26, 2026
Audlem Theatre to stage Jack & the Beanstalk

Audlem Theatre to stage Jack & the Beanstalk

Audlem Theatre Company is to stage its pantomime “Jack & the Beanstalk” this week.

The production – adapted by Laurence Shillito – promises a feast of family entertainment packed with laughter, adventure and theatrical sparkle.

January 26, 2026
Musketeer musket to launch 2026 Dabbers Dash in Nantwich

Musketeer musket to launch 2026 Dabbers Dash in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
A burst of 17th-century drama will help kick-start 2026 in Nantwich when January’s Dabbers Dash community run, walk and wheel gets underway with a thunderous musket volley tomorrow (Saturday 24th).

The Dash will be officially started by a musketeer from The Sealed Knot, as part of a special tie-in with the town’s annual Battle of Nantwich – Holly Holy Day English Civil War re-enactment.

January 23, 2026
St Mary’s Acton joins Holly Holy Day commemorations with historic events

St Mary’s Acton joins Holly Holy Day commemorations with historic events

By Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church in Acton is stepping back in time to honour the historic Battle of Nantwich with a series of events this Saturday January 24th.

They are running to coincide with the popular Holly Holy Day celebrations and the Sealed Knot’s parade and battle re-enactment in Nantwich.

January 19, 2026
Ukulele fun nights return for 2026 in Wistaston

Ukulele fun nights return for 2026 in Wistaston

By Jonathan White
Music lovers across South Cheshire are invited to tune up and turn out for a year of fun with the South Cheshire Branch of the George Formby Society.

The group has launched its 2026 programme of events, which are held on the fourth Friday of every month from 7pm to 10pm at Wistaston Memorial Hall.

January 15, 2026
Rock & Roll live music nights in aid of Nantwich Mayor’s charities

Rock & Roll live music nights in aid of Nantwich Mayor’s charities

Nantwich Town Council is to stage two fundraising rock and roll nights of live music in aid of the Mayor’s charities.

The Elvis Tribute Night and Slade UK Tribute Show will help raise funds for Cllr Mary Slinn’s chosen causes – The Thursday Dementia Club and The Dogs Trust.

January 13, 2026
“Four Visions of Cheshire” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Four Visions of Cheshire” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

A new exhibition called “Four Visions of Cheshire” by four Cheshire-based artists has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

The display, due to run until Saturday March 28th, explores various landscapes in Cheshire.

January 13, 2026
Nantwich prepares for spectacular Holly Holy Day 2026

Nantwich prepares for spectacular Holly Holy Day 2026

Organisers are busy preparing for another “Battle of Nantwich” Holly Holy Day celebration which will take place on Saturday 24th January.

The Sealed Knot’s faithful troops will gather in the town to re-enact the battle that took place in 1644, marking the end of the siege of the town during the English Civil War.

January 11, 2026
Airman’s grave remembrance service to take place in Nantwich

Airman’s grave remembrance service to take place in Nantwich

A remembrance service will take place in Nantwich this weekend to honour the memory of airman Arthur Leslie Brown.

Residents are invited to join the Royal British Legion and Deputy Mayor of Nantwich Cllr Kim Jamson at the Airman’s Grave, by the river off Shrewbridge Road.

January 8, 2026