What’s On & Reviews

Santa sets up Grotto in Nantwich Bookshop

Santa sets up Grotto in Nantwich Bookshop

By Jonathan White
Santa Claus is finding time in a busy schedule to set up his popular Grotto in Nantwich Bookshop.

The Grotto will be open next week upstairs in the attic of the Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge on High Street.

December 1, 2018
Nantwich Methodist to stage Christmas Carol concert

Nantwich Methodist to stage Christmas Carol concert

Nantwich Methodist Church on Hospital Street is to stage a Christmas Carol concert in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Nantwich on 1st December at 6.00pm

November 30, 2018
Nantwich Santa Dash to raise money for Hope House Children’s Hospice

Nantwich Santa Dash to raise money for Hope House Children’s Hospice

A children’s hospice charity is calling on all Santas to take a break from toy-making and tackle the Nantwich Santa Dash.

The annual run will take place on Sunday December 16 and will see scores of Santas tackling either a 2.5km or a 5km route.

November 29, 2018
Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity to stage ‘Merry Mile’ in Queens Park

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity to stage ‘Merry Mile’ in Queens Park

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity is to hold its first ever “Merry Mile” in Queens Park on Saturday December 8.

The one mile sprint, jog or amble will take place at 11am and festive fancy dress is a must.

November 28, 2018
Crewe & District Parkinson’s UK branch raises £5,600 at Nantwich event

Crewe & District Parkinson’s UK branch raises £5,600 at Nantwich event

The Crewe & District Parkinson’s UK team has raised an amazing £5,600 at a fundraiser at Nantwich Civic Hall.

Sue Pickup, vice chairman of Crewe and District Parkinson’s UK, was helped by family and committee members in putting on the show.

November 26, 2018
Crewe Lyceum to host “Dear Santa” production for youngsters

Crewe Lyceum to host “Dear Santa” production for youngsters

Dear Zoo author Rod Campbell is bringing his hit-festive story Dear Santa to Crewe Lyceum this weekend.

The show, aimed at youngsters aged under 7, is full of Christmas songs and audience participation.

November 26, 2018
Crewe welcomes Christmas with a Lumen light fantastic

Crewe welcomes Christmas with a Lumen light fantastic

By Jonathan White
The festive season began in Crewe with the town’s Lumen Christmas Lights switch-on and a winter fairy story projected onto Municipal Building.

The event featured a lantern parade led by Spark! – a street show with drumming and dancing to a kaleidoscopic lighting design – from Lyceum Square to Memorial Square.

November 24, 2018
Live music Christmas concert set for St Mary’s Church Nantwich

Live music Christmas concert set for St Mary’s Church Nantwich

A live music ‘Step into Christmas’ concert will take place on Saturday December 1 at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich.

The concert will feature Crewe Brass, European mezzo soprano Emma Brown, and Acton CE Primary Academy Choir, accompanied by Lydia Price on piano.

November 23, 2018
Weston Winter Wonderland set for launch in aid of Donna Louise Hospice

Weston Winter Wonderland set for launch in aid of Donna Louise Hospice

Big-hearted Graham Witter is ready to launch another Weston Winter Wonderland in memory of his tragic sister Jessica.

Graham spends weeks preparing the family farm in Weston with thousands of Christmas lights and decorations, before opening to the public.

November 23, 2018
Becky and Elle

Christmas Party in memory of Nantwich youngster Elle Morris

A special Christmas party in memory of tragic Nantwich youngster Elle Morris will help raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

The event is being staged by Elle’s mum Becky Whitfield and friends almost a year after Elle’s last day at home before returning to Great Ormond Street Hospital.

November 22, 2018
Santa’s Sparkly Surprise comes to Nantwich Civic Hall for Christmas

Santa’s Sparkly Surprise comes to Nantwich Civic Hall for Christmas

Nantwich Civic Hall will be home to the new festive show for pre-school children, Santa’s Sparkly Surprise.

The show has been written and produced by the team behind the popular Santa’s Dizzy Day, Santa’s Rusty Robot, Santa’s Polka Dot Pirate and Santa’s Mixed-up Martian.

November 19, 2018
Wingate Centre  Wonderland in Wrenbury launches on December 8

Wingate Centre Wonderland in Wrenbury launches on December 8

The Wingate Children’s Centre in Wrenbury is planning a Wingate Winter Wonderland event for December 8.

The centre, which caters for children with complex physical and learning disabilities, will open its doors to everyone for the event which plays a key role in their fundraising calendar.

November 16, 2018
Nantwich Museum Christmas Craft Fair set for November 24

Nantwich Museum Christmas Craft Fair set for November 24

Nantwich Museum’s Christmas Craft Fair featuring goods made by the museum’s Craft Group will take place 10.30am to 3pm on Saturday November 24.

Items for sale in aid of museum funds include handmade Christmas gifts and decorations.

November 15, 2018