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Nantwich Concert Band strikes gold at regional festival

Nantwich Concert Band strikes gold at regional festival

Nantwich Concert Band is celebrating after earning a Gold Award in the Community Wind Band category at the National Concert Band Festival (NCBF) Regional event in Telford.

It marks the band’s first NCBF appearance in many years, making the achievement even more impressive.

December 3, 2025
Aerial shot of St Mary's Church in Nantwich

Joyful bells, tinkling ivories and children’s voices at Nantwich Christmas concert

Youngsters from Nantwich, Acton, Willaston, Sandbach, Madeley and more are coming together to share some festive joy and music.

They will be performing a concert at 7pm this Saturday 6th December at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich which will feature pianists, bellringers and singers aged 5-15.

December 1, 2025
Crowds flocked to Applestump Records for Record Store Day

Crowds flocked to Applestump Records for Record Store Day

Nantwich music fans turned out in force when Applestump Records welcomed eager queues for the annual Record Store Day.

From early morning, collectors and casual listeners lined up outside the independent store on Oatmarket to snap up exclusive limited-edition vinyl, special reissues, and new titles from contemporary artists.

November 30, 2025
Live music fundraisers in Nantwich aim to break £20,000 milestone

Live music fundraisers in Nantwich aim to break £20,000 milestone

A night of live music at The Granary Arts Café in Nantwich aims to push Moth Events’ fundraising total for mental health charities past the £20,000 mark.

The independent events group has been hosting grassroots gigs for good causes in Nantwich since 2020.

November 28, 2025
Aerial shot of St Mary's Church in Nantwich

Christmas by Candlelight concert set for St Mary’s Church

A Christmas by Candlelight fundraising concert is set to be held in St Mary’s Church in Nantwich on December 13th.

The concert is being performed by Lions Youth brass and Phoenix Voices and starts at 7pm.

November 26, 2025
Nantwich shines bright at Christmas Tree Festival for St Luke’s Hospice

Nantwich shines bright at Christmas Tree Festival for St Luke’s Hospice

By Jonathan White
Nantwich sparkled with festive spirit as the St Luke’s Hospice Christmas Tree Festival filled St Mary’s Church with colour, light, and Christmas cheer.

The historic Church Lane church was transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland, featuring 53 beautifully decorated Premium Nordmann Fir trees.

November 26, 2025
Community joins together for Dabbers Dash in Barony Park

Community joins together for Dabbers Dash in Barony Park

By Jonathan White
Runners, walkers, and families with pushchairs gathered in Barony Park in Nantwich for the latest edition of Dabbers Dash.

The event, open to all ages and abilities, takes place at 9am one Saturday each month with participants taking on up to 3.5 laps of the park — a 5km route — at their own pace.

November 24, 2025
Enter festive spirit at Nantwich Concert Band Christmas Concert

Enter festive spirit at Nantwich Concert Band Christmas Concert

Nantwich Concert Band is to stage a Christmas Concert on Sunday December 21st starting at 2:30pm at Nantwich Civic Hall.

Tickets are £8, and under 12s go free.

November 22, 2025
Open Art Exhibition entries invited by Nantwich Museum

Open Art Exhibition entries invited by Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum is inviting applications with the theme of ‘Heritage’ for its 2026 Open Art Exhibition.

The exhibition of selected entries is due to run at the Pillory Street venue from Tuesday March 31st to Saturday June 20th 2026.

November 21, 2025
Burland Hall to host festive crafting event in aid of St Luke’s Hospice

Burland Hall to host festive crafting event in aid of St Luke’s Hospice

One of St Luke’s Hospice’s most loyal supporters is opening her home near Nantwich to stage two festive fundraising events for the charity.

Johanne Thomas, a Vice President of the Hospice, is hosting two luxurious Christmas crafting days at her Burland Hall home.

November 20, 2025
REVIEW: Ultimate Coldplay light up Nantwich with spectacular show

REVIEW: Ultimate Coldplay light up Nantwich with spectacular show

By Jonathan White
Nantwich was buzzing on Saturday night as Ultimate Coldplay brought their thrilling tribute to one of Britain’s biggest bands to a packed-out Nantwich Civic Hall.

November 17, 2025
Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch-On set for November 21

Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch-On set for November 21

Thousands of people are expected to pack Nantwich town centre next Friday for the popular Christmas Lights Switch-On event.

Star actor Ben Miller, who grew up and went to school in the town, will be performing the switch-on.

November 14, 2025
REVIEW: “The Effect” by Nantwich Players

REVIEW: “The Effect” by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Nantwich Players latest studio production is The Effect.

Written by Lucy Prebble and directed by Jeremy Acklam, it tells the story of two volunteers who take part in a drug trial for a new antidepressant.

November 7, 2025