What’s On & Reviews

Nantwich auctioneers appeal for transport items for next sale

Nantwich auctioneers appeal for transport items for next sale

Nantwich auction house Peter Wilson is appealing for collections of ‘transport’ items for its next sale.

The Market Street Fine Art Auctioneers are now seeking a special selection of transport related items for the July 18 sale.

May 8, 2019
Nantwich Players to stage “The Beauty Queen of Leenane”

Nantwich Players to stage “The Beauty Queen of Leenane”

Nantwich Players are continuing their season with their latest production – “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” – by Martin McDonagh.

In a small house in the mountains of Ireland, a lonely spinster locks horns with her house-bound, manipulative mother in a rage-filled battle of wills.

May 2, 2019
Nantwich Outdoor Pool set to open for summer season

Nantwich Outdoor Pool set to open for summer season

Nantwich Outdoor Pool will officially open for the new summer season this Saturday May 4.

And a spokesperson for Everybody Sport and Recreation said the pool will host free swimming as part of “fitness day” for members and non-members on Sunday May 5.

May 1, 2019
‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall

‘The Very Best In Stand Up’ returns to Nantwich Civic Hall on Friday May 3 with another top bill of comedy.

The first act of the evening is Dave Johns, one of the most respected and best loved stand up comics working on the British comedy circuit.

April 29, 2019
Nantwich Library – What’s On in May 2019

Nantwich Library – What’s On in May 2019

Nantwich Library on Beam Street has unveiled its list of events being held at the venue throughout May.

There are now Language Conversation groups for French, Spanish, German, Italian, Welsh and Russian.

April 29, 2019
Review: Mindgame at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Review: Mindgame at Crewe Lyceum Theatre

By Claire Faulkner
Thrillers make excellent theatre. Don’t believe me?

Go along and see Mindgame at The Lyceum this week and find out for yourself.

April 25, 2019
Mayor opens new Cheshire Civil War gallery at Nantwich Museum

Mayor opens new Cheshire Civil War gallery at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Town Mayor David Marren has opened the new Cheshire Civil War Centre gallery at Nantwich Museum.

The display features interpretation panels developed by the museum’s Research Group, supplemented by artefacts of the time and informative replicas.

April 25, 2019
West End hit “Lipstick On Your Collar” comes to Crewe Lyceum

West End hit “Lipstick On Your Collar” comes to Crewe Lyceum

West End hit “Lipstick On Your Collar” is coming to South Cheshire.

The live music show, which performs classic hits from the 1950s and 1960s, is being staged on Sunday May 12 at Crewe Lyceum.

April 23, 2019
Nantwich Film Club returns in May when it screens “The Rider”

Nantwich Film Club returns in May when it screens “The Rider”

Nantwich Film Club returns next month when it screens the movie “The Rider” on Monday May 13 at Nantwich Civic Hall.

Director Chloe Zhao was researching an upcoming project on a ranch in South Dakota when she met horse trainer Brady Jandreau and heard his story.

April 23, 2019
CVS to stage Easter Egg hunt at Queens Park in Crewe

CVS to stage Easter Egg hunt at Queens Park in Crewe

Community & Voluntary Services Cheshire East will host a free fun-filled Easter egg hunt in Queens Park in Crewe on Thursday April 18 from 11am.

April 15, 2019
Nantwich and District Soroptimists celebrate 70 years

Nantwich and District Soroptimists celebrate 70 years

Nantwich and District Soroptimists is to celebrate 70 years with a special anniversary conference.

The conference will take place at The Hunters Lodge Hotel in Crewe between 10am and 4.30pm on June 1.

April 13, 2019
Review: Jesus Christ Superstar, by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

Review: Jesus Christ Superstar, by Crewe Amateur Musicals Society

By Claire Faulkner
Crewe Amateur Musicals Society opened their latest production of Jesus Christ Superstar at The Lyceum on Wednesday night.

Directed by Sean Johnson-Hargreaves, this contemporary version of the popular rock opera which tells the story of the last few days in the life of Jesus, captivated the audience throughout.

April 11, 2019
Hospice to stage Mill Island fundraising duck race in Nantwich

Hospice to stage Mill Island fundraising duck race in Nantwich

Mill Island and the River Weaver will turn yellow with the first hospice fundraising Nantwich Duck Race next month.

Hundreds of children and families will gather at Mill Island as a fleet of rubber ducks are released into the water in aid of Hope House Children’s Hospices.

April 7, 2019