What’s On & Reviews

Cheshire East Council to provide Pride in the Park bus service

Cheshire East Council to provide Pride in the Park bus service

Visitors to this year’s Pride in the Park in South Cheshire will be able to use free transport to and from the event.

The service, provided by Cheshire East Council’s Transport Service Solutions company, will offer free buses from both Cheshire College South and West and Crewe train station into Queens Park, Crewe.

June 10, 2019
PICTURE SPECIAL: Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes attracts thousands of visitors

PICTURE SPECIAL: Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes attracts thousands of visitors

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people braved the wind and rain to enjoy the quirky annual Wybunbury Fig Pie Wakes.

The event, organised by the Wybunbury Tower Preservation Trust, dates back at least 200 years though stopped in 1920.

June 9, 2019
Nantwich Players unveil final show of the season, The Ladykillers

Nantwich Players unveil final show of the season, The Ladykillers

Nantwich players final play of the current season will be an adaption of The Ladykillers, the group says.

The unforgettable Ealing comic thriller first appeared in local cinemas with legendary stars such as Alec Guinness, Jack Warner and Peter Sellers, and Frankie Howard had a part as a barrow boy.

June 6, 2019
“Castles and Roses” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Castles and Roses” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

A “Castles and Roses” exhibition by textile and art group Threadmill has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

The exhibition, which runs until August 3, was inspired by the busy life around the Shropshire Union Canal that runs past the town.

June 5, 2019
Review: “Orpheus” at Crewe Lyceum Studio

Review: “Orpheus” at Crewe Lyceum Studio

By Claire Faulkner
The audience at The Crewe Lyceum Studio were treated to a new interpretation of an old tale.

Orpheus, written by Alexander Wright, with music by Phil Grainger, is a story about life, love and loss.

June 2, 2019
Very Best in Stand Up final show of season at Nantwich Civic

Very Best in Stand Up final show of season at Nantwich Civic

“The Very Best In Stand Up” returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on June 7 with another top line-up for the final show of the season.

The first act of the evening is Junior Simpson, a circuit favourite.

June 1, 2019
Review: “The River” by Nantwich Players

Review: “The River” by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
The River by Jez Butterworth is the final production this season from the Nantwich Players Studio.

Often described as a poignant non-linear psychodrama, this performance was expertly staged, and I enjoyed watching it very much.

May 31, 2019
BMX bike fans gather for South Cheshire “Ride Out” event

BMX bike fans gather for South Cheshire “Ride Out” event

By Jonathan White
Old school BMX bike fans from across the UK gathered in South Cheshire for the annual social “Ride Out” event.

More than 140 people gathered at Crewe railway station for the 4th annual “Crewe and Cheshire Old School Ride Out” organised by Crewe and Cheshire old school BMX club.

May 31, 2019
Charity 50s/60s disco to be held at Crewe Vagrants

Charity 50s/60s disco to be held at Crewe Vagrants

A charity 50/60s disco is to be held at Crewe Vagrants in Willaston in aid of two life-saving causes.

The event at the Newcastle Road sports club aims to raise funds for Bloodwise and Macmillan Cancer Support.

May 30, 2019
Plans underway for 40th World Worm Charming championships in Willaston

Plans underway for 40th World Worm Charming championships in Willaston

Organisers are busy plotting the 40th World Worm Charming championships which take place in Willaston next month.

The event – now known worldwide – will once again take place in the grounds of Willaston Primary Academy near Nantwich.

May 30, 2019
New art gallery to open on Cocoa Yard in Nantwich

New art gallery to open on Cocoa Yard in Nantwich

A new art gallery is opening in Nantwich, aimed at supporting many Nantwich and north west based artists.

The Little Cheshire Gallery is opening its doors in a former hairdressers on the Cocoa Yard in the heart of the town.

May 29, 2019
Nantwich Museum annual plant and book sale on June 8

Nantwich Museum annual plant and book sale on June 8

The annual plant sale organised by Nantwich Museum Trust to boost museum funds will take place on Saturday June 8.

The sale will run between 10.30am and 12.30pm, offering a selection of keenly priced plants.

May 28, 2019
Preview: Platform Theatre to perform “Ada” at Crewe Lyceum

Preview: Platform Theatre to perform “Ada” at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Have you heard of Ada Nield Chew?

If not, you soon will thanks to a new play written and produced by Platform Theatre.

May 24, 2019