What’s On & Reviews

Nantwich Walled Garden Society seminar set for museum in November

Nantwich Walled Garden Society seminar set for museum in November

Elizabethan gardens are the subject of a seminar organised by Nantwich Walled Garden Society in collaboration with Nantwich Museum on Saturday November 10.

There will be four illustrated talks.

October 26, 2018
Nantwich Civic to stage Crewe & District Parkinson’s UK fundraiser

Nantwich Civic to stage Crewe & District Parkinson’s UK fundraiser

Crewe and District Parkinson’s UK are to stage a fundraising concert at Nantwich Civic Hall on Saturday November 3.

The event has been organised by Sue Pickup, Vice Chairman of Crewe and District Parkinson’s UK, with help from family and committee members.

October 26, 2018
Nantwich Library – what’s on in October and November

Nantwich Library – what’s on in October and November

Nantwich Library is hosting a series of events and workshops over the next few weeks.

Here is a full list of what’s on at the Beam Street venue for the rest of October and November.

October 25, 2018
Nantwich mum to launch new children’s book at library event

Nantwich mum to launch new children’s book at library event

A Nantwich mum is to launch her first children’s book this week at a Nantwich Library event.

Colette Warbrook’s “Help! I’ve Lost My Llama” will be featured at the library’s family storytime this Saturday (October 27).

October 24, 2018
2018 Nantwich Camera Club exhibitions opens at town museum

2018 Nantwich Camera Club exhibitions opens at town museum

The 2018 Nantwich Camera Club Photographic Exhibition has opened in the Millennium Gallery of Nantwich Museum.

It features recent work from members of the popular club, and includes superb print and projected images.

October 22, 2018
“When the Light Goes Out” Cheshire East First World War commemoration

“When the Light Goes Out” Cheshire East First World War commemoration

A four-year programme of activity to commemorate the First World War will come to a spectacular end in South Cheshire with two closing events taking visitors on a poignant journey back in time.

Cheshire East Council’s “When the Light Goes Out” events – part of the Cheshire East Reflects programme – will take place on November 10-11 and will mark the centenary of the Armistice through memories, performance and sound.

October 22, 2018
Review: Breaking The Code, by Nantwich Players

Review: Breaking The Code, by Nantwich Players

By Claire Faulkner
Directed by Chris Ridge, Nantwich Players’ latest production is ‘Breaking The Code’ by Hugh Whitemore.

It’s a remarkable, strong and powerful play which tells the story of Alan Turing, the man who cracked the Enigma code and devised the modern computer.

October 20, 2018
Electro 80s band helps raise hundreds at Nantwich benefit gig

Electro 80s band helps raise hundreds at Nantwich benefit gig

By Jonathan White
Hit Electronica tribute band Electro 80s has helped raise hundreds of pounds for a dementia appeal at a Nantwich concert.

The group performed at the Studio Nantwich, recreating songs by artists including Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, Gary Numan, Kraftwerk, OMD, Spandau Ballet, Tears for Fear, The Human League and Visage.

October 19, 2018
Ghost tours at Nantwich Museum among Halloween events

Ghost tours at Nantwich Museum among Halloween events

Ghost-ridden tours are being organised by Nantwich Museum to add to the town’s spooky Halloween celebrations.

The ‘Nantwich Hallowe’en Ghost Trails’ will be led by Richard and Lyn Gumm, actors who have regularly appeared on TV and in films.

October 18, 2018
The Bon Jovi Experience tribute set to rock Crewe Lyceum

The Bon Jovi Experience tribute set to rock Crewe Lyceum

Crewe and Nantwich-based tribute The Bon Jovi Experience plays their hometown Crewe Lyceum Theatre tomorrow (October 19).

Formed in 1994 by a group of friends from Crewe, Nantwich and Dudley, The Bon Jovi Experience worked their way from small pubs to performing on-stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself.

October 18, 2018
Review: The Wizard of Oz, Acton Amateur Operatic Society

Review: The Wizard of Oz, Acton Amateur Operatic Society

By Claire Faulkner
Acton Amateur Operatic Society delighted a packed audience at Crewe Lyceum with their latest production of The Wizard of Oz.

Directed by Caroline Coles, the production transported us from Crewe to The Emerald City.

October 11, 2018
Megan Lee

South Cheshire singer Megan Lee to perform at Oddfellows in Nantwich

South Cheshire singer Megan Lee will be wowing the crowds when she performs at Oddfellows Arms in Nantwich during this week’s Words and Music Festival.

Megan, who recently released an album with words and music festival director Nigel Stonier, is an acclaimed singer known throughout Cheshire and the North West.

October 10, 2018
Mayor launches 11th Nantwich Words and Music Festival

Mayor launches 11th Nantwich Words and Music Festival

The 11th Nantwich Words and Music Festival was launched to a packed room of performers, volunteers and guests at Nantwich Civic Hall last night.

Guests were treated to singing by the talented Weaver Primary youngsters with organiser Nigel Stonier on the guitar.

October 9, 2018