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TEDxNantwich event to be held “virtually” in October

TEDxNantwich event to be held “virtually” in October

TEDxNantwich is holding a virtual ‘Countdown to Climate’ event on October 11 featuring five expert speakers.

The independently organised event, licensed by TED, will bring people together from across Nantwich to learn how climate change is impacting the region and discuss what can be done to tackle it.

September 15, 2020
Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum to reopen on September 18 after 6-month closure

Nantwich Museum will reopen to the public on September 18 after a six-month closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

It will be open on Saturday (September 19) and thereafter on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

September 14, 2020
PICTURE SPECIAL: 11th Weaver Wander takes place in Nantwich

PICTURE SPECIAL: 11th Weaver Wander takes place in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
The 11th annual ‘Weaver Wander’ charity classic & sports car rally took place from Nantwich yesterday.

More than 150 cars assembled for viewing from 9am at Nantwich Football Club car park and departed from 10am.

September 13, 2020
Dabbers Scooter Club returns to Nantwich

Dabbers Scooter Club returns to Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Dozens of scooter owners gathered in Nantwich for a get-together organised by Dabbers Scooter Club.

The 12th annual Dabbers Scooter Club “Smell The 2 Stroke” took place at The Railway Hotel on Pillory Street in Nantwich.

September 7, 2020
Big Cheshire Clothes Swap event planned for October

Big Cheshire Clothes Swap event planned for October

A charity “Big Cheshire Clothes Swap” event is scheduled for October to help raise funds for charity.

And the event will help people donate clothes they no longer want and find clothes they will actually wear.

September 5, 2020
Crewe Lyceum suspends all shows until February 2021

Crewe Lyceum suspends all shows until February 2021

Crewe Lyceum has had to suspend all its shows until at least February 2021, it has announced.

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a crippling impact on the live entertainment sector, with the region’s largest venue suffering most.

September 3, 2020
Nantwich Museum resumes “Aspects of Nantwich” talks

Nantwich Museum resumes “Aspects of Nantwich” talks

Nantwich Museum is to resume its “Aspects of Nantwich” series of talks originally scheduled for spring but interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Due to continuing restrictions, the talks will be given online with the following schedule.

August 30, 2020
Latest Nantwich Foodbank “drop off and go” event set for September 5

Latest Nantwich Foodbank “drop off and go” event set for September 5

The latest ‘Drop-Off & Go’ Collection in aid of Nantwich Foodbank will take place at Nantwich Town FC on Saturday September 5.

Residents can turn up between 11am and 1pm at the Weaver Stadium on Waterlode to donate a range of products.

August 24, 2020
Active Waterways Cheshire launches Over 55s fitness scheme

Active Waterways Cheshire launches Over 55s fitness scheme

The Canal & River Trust has launched a new free 12-week health and fitness programme of weekly waterside walks for Cheshire residents aged over 55.

The “Active Waterways Cheshire” scheme aims to encourage less active people to increase their fitness levels and improve their health and wellbeing.

August 23, 2020
Nantwich Spooktacular will go ahead in October, say organisers

Nantwich Spooktacular will go ahead in October, say organisers

Organisers of the Nantwich Spooktacular say the event WILL go ahead and will be COVID compliant.

The annual event attracts thousands of people to Nantwich Showground at Dorfold Park.

August 21, 2020
Reaseheath College launches virtual Zoo School

Reaseheath College launches virtual Zoo School

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is running a family programme of animal activities to replace its popular zoo school, which has been cancelled due to Covid-19.

August 16, 2020
NHS workers pay protest planned for Nantwich town centre

NHS workers pay protest planned for Nantwich town centre

Protesters are planning a demonstration in Nantwich town centre calling for better pay nurses and allied health care workers.

The protest on August 30 is being organised by the “United We Stand Divided We Fall” group which recently held demonstrations in Liverpool and other UK cities.

August 15, 2020
Stapeley Grange RSPCA centre to stage fund-raising quiz night

Stapeley Grange RSPCA centre to stage fund-raising quiz night

The Stapeley Grange RSPCA wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich is hosting an online quiz night to raise funds during the unprecedented Covid-19 lockdown.

Stapeley Grange, on London Road, usually holds a big summer fair every summer, which often raises thousands of pounds.

August 11, 2020