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The best Bingo events in the North West

The best Bingo events in the North West

Bingo has been around for several decades now, being enjoyed by people of all generations due to its simplicity.

This game of luck was popularised in 1923 by a New York toy salesman even after a few decades of being played in Italy, its origin.

August 2, 2024
Nantwich Town fans raise more than £1,000 for club

Nantwich Town fans raise more than £1,000 for club

By Jonathan White
An annual ‘Bingo Night’ at Nantwich Town’s Swansway Stadium has helped raise funds for the club.

Dozens of people took part in the event organised by the Nantwich Town Independent Supporters Association (NTISA) to raise money for Nantwich Town Football Club.

February 18, 2024
Charity events for Our Safe Haven kennels in Nantwich

Charity events for Our Safe Haven kennels in Nantwich

Staff at Our Safe Haven kennels in Nantwich are staging two events to highlight their cause.

They will be taking part in the Dabbers Dash this Saturday February 17.

February 15, 2024
Nantwich Town supporters get “dabbing” for their football club

Nantwich Town supporters get “dabbing” for their football club

The annual ‘Bingo Night’ at Nantwich Town’s Swansway Stadium takes place on Friday February 9.

The event, which starts at 7pm, is organised by the Nantwich Town Independent Supporters Association (NTISA) to raise money for the club.

January 19, 2024
FEATURE: The evolution of UK Bingo calls

FEATURE: The evolution of UK Bingo calls

You may be familiar with phrases such as ‘Legs, eleven’, ‘Dancing queen, seventeen’ or ‘Two little ducks, twenty-two’ during a game of bingo, but do you know where they originated from?

Bingo terminology and calls have a rich history, much like the game itself.

January 11, 2024
Shavington Parish Council opens up “Warm PlaCEs” facility

Shavington Parish Council opens up “Warm PlaCEs” facility

Shavington has opened a new “Warm PlacCEs” facility at the village hall after the parish council was awarded a grant.

It opened up with a Bingo afternoon and offers a place for families struggling to pay fuel or food bills during the cost of living crisis.

January 13, 2023
FEATURE: What is Charity Bingo?

FEATURE: What is Charity Bingo?

Bingo is a game that’s been around for decades and played in many countries around the world.

It’s a game that’s just as good being played online as it is in a land-based bingo hall. It’s easy to pick up and is also great fun, as well.

December 15, 2022
Bingo Night raises thousands for Royal British Legion

Bingo Night raises thousands for Royal British Legion

By Jonathan White
A fundraising Bingo Night for the Royal British Legion took place at Nantwich Civic Hall.

The event also featured a raffle, tombola and prize draw and was organised by Sue Goodwin, John Broomhall and Diane Smith.

December 11, 2022
FEATURE: A Brief History of Bingo in the UK

FEATURE: A Brief History of Bingo in the UK

With the charity bingo club in Hough Village relaunched in 2019, the doors to the beloved game opened again, now for both newbies and seasoned players.

But did you know that our love for bingo can be traced back to five centuries ago, during the reign of Elizabeth I, as a form of lottery?

June 15, 2021
Bingo club in Hough is relaunched after two years

Bingo club in Hough is relaunched after two years

A long standing charity bingo club that had been running in Hough Village for more than two years has been relaunched.

Crewe and Nantwich Conservative MP candidate Dr Kieran Mullan stepped in to help Celia Brown and family relaunch the club.

June 14, 2019
Bingo at the Bookshop in Nantwich in aid of Winsford Wolves

Bingo at the Bookshop in Nantwich in aid of Winsford Wolves

By Jonathan White
A ‘Bingo at the bookshop’ fundraising event will take place at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge in aid of a local partially-sighted football team.

The event at the shop on High Street takes place on Tuesday April 9 from 6.30pm onwards.

March 31, 2019
“Bingo at Book Shop” in Nantwich to raise funds for partially sighted football team

“Bingo at Book Shop” in Nantwich to raise funds for partially sighted football team

By Jonathan White
A ‘Bingo at the book shop’ fundraising event will take place at Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge in Nantwich later this month.

All money raised will go towards running and maintaining ‘Winsford Wolves VIFC’ partially sighted 5-a-side indoor football team, setup by Craig Acton in April 2015.

February 13, 2019