What’s On & Reviews

Nantwich Film Club returns with August screening of Free Solo

Nantwich Film Club returns with August screening of Free Solo

Nantwich Film Club returns next month when it screens the movie “Free Solo” on Monday August 12 at Nantwich Civic Hall.

Alex Honnold is a master of Free Solo Climbing – that is, climbing outdoors, thousands of feet into the air, with no ropes or support system whatsoever.

July 24, 2019
Creating Dementia Friendly Nantwich events in August

Creating Dementia Friendly Nantwich events in August

The Creating Dementia Friendly Nantwich group are to stage two events in August in the town.

Firstly, on August 8 there will be a dementia friendly afternoon tea event held at Richmond Village Nantwich.

July 23, 2019
Nantwich Chamber Ensemble to perform Mendelssohn classic

Nantwich Chamber Ensemble to perform Mendelssohn classic

The Nantwich Chamber Ensemble will be performing the latest of the Summer Lunchtime Concerts in Nantwich this week – with a rare production of Mendelssohn.

The audience can watch and listen this Thursday July 25 to an Octet he wrote at a young age for 8 string instruments.

July 22, 2019
Buckley’s Bees to stage beekeeping event at Cheerbrook in Nantwich

Buckley’s Bees to stage beekeeping event at Cheerbrook in Nantwich

Buckley’s Bees is hosting a special beekeeping and honey event on Saturday July 27 at Nantwich-based Cheerbrook Farm Shop.

The two local businesses have organised ‘Bee Local’ to help build awareness of the importance of bees in society and save the dwindling population.

July 22, 2019
Nantwich town square to stage Societies Spectacular

Nantwich town square to stage Societies Spectacular

Club and Society members from across South Cheshire will take part in the annual Societies Spectacular in Nantwich town square this weekend.

The annual event will be held between 9am and 2pm on Saturday (July 20) to show off the range of activities taking place locally.

July 18, 2019
Nantwich Museum to run history courses in autumn

Nantwich Museum to run history courses in autumn

Nantwich Museum is to stage two local history courses in the autumn.

“The Civil Wars in Cheshire” re-runs last year’s successful course, beginning 7pm Wednesdays from October 16 and ending Wednesday November 13.

July 15, 2019
RSPCA Stapeley Grange summer fair proves a hit

RSPCA Stapeley Grange summer fair proves a hit

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people enjoyed the annual ‘Summer Fair, Dog and Ferret Show’ at RSPCA Stapeley Grange near Nantwich.

The family-friendly, fund-raising event took place during the London Road centre’s 25th anniversary year.

July 11, 2019
Review: The Lady Vanishes at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: The Lady Vanishes at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
The Classic Thriller Theatre Company presents The Lady Vanishes at The Crewe Lyceum this week.

Directed by Roy Marsden, the production is an adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1938 film and is the perfect play for mystery fans.

July 10, 2019
Nantwich Pride event to be staged at Railway Hotel

Nantwich Pride event to be staged at Railway Hotel

Hundreds of people are set to take part in the Nantwich Pride event this weekend.

It is being staged at the Railway Hotel in Nantwich on Saturday (July 13), and is the latest of a number of Pride events supported by Cheshire East Council around the borough.

July 9, 2019
Review: The Ladykillers, by Nantwich Players

Review: The Ladykillers, by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
The Ladykillers, written by Graham Linehan and directed by Don Hirst, is the latest production from the Nantwich Players.

Based on the Ealing comedy film from 1955, the show tells the story of a sweet and eccentric little old lady who innocently rents her spare room to group of criminals planning a robbery.

July 6, 2019
RSPCA Stapeley Grange to stage 25th anniversary summer fair

RSPCA Stapeley Grange to stage 25th anniversary summer fair

RSPCA Stapeley Grange wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich is starting its 25th anniversary celebrations with a summer fair this weekend.

Stapeley Grange, in London Road, opened in 1994 and since then has seen tens of thousands of animals come through its doors.

July 5, 2019
Police Youth Fishing Competition to be held in Nantwich

Police Youth Fishing Competition to be held in Nantwich

Applications are open for the 10th annual Police Youth Fishing Competition in Nantwich.

Officers from Nantwich Beat Management team will stage the event at Bay Moultons Border fisheries, on Waybutt Lane, Crewe, on Wednesday August 28.

July 4, 2019
Carole King Songbook heads for Crewe Lyceum

Carole King Songbook heads for Crewe Lyceum

The Carole King Songbook is embarking on a UK-wide tour this summer – and arrives at Crewe Lyceum Theatre on July 25.

Described as “a musical revue that will delight Carole King fans and surely make new ones,” The Carole King Songbook puts a spotlight on the songwriting genius of Carole King.

July 2, 2019