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Yew Tree Inn near Nantwich lands award from UK’s brewers

Yew Tree Inn near Nantwich lands award from UK’s brewers

Britain’s brewers have proclaimed Cheshire’s historic Yew Tree Inn near Nantwich as the top country pub for craft beer.

The pub in Spurstow, is to celebrate the title of UK’s Best Independent Craft Beer Bar from Society of Independent Brewers, with a four-day beer and music festival.

March 24, 2016
Nantwich Jazz Festival line-up shows diversity, say organisers

Nantwich Jazz Festival line-up shows diversity, say organisers

This year’s line-up at the Nantwich Jazz Festival demonstrates the growing diversity of one of the UK’s biggest town events, say promoters.

The festival, now in its 20th year, takes places across the town this Easter between March 24 and 28.

March 18, 2016
Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival to mark 20th year

Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival to mark 20th year

Nantwich Jazz, Blues & Music Festival marks its 20th year in the town this Easter – with a host of big names set to perform.

The festival takes place later this month, from Thursday March 24 to Monday March 28.

March 9, 2016
St Mary’s Church Acton to stage Christmas Tree Festival

St Mary’s Church Acton to stage Christmas Tree Festival

St Mary’s Church in Acton will be staging its Christmas Tree Festival on December 11, 12 and 13.

Friday night will open with a cocktail party from 7pm, tickets available for £5 from Deena Emerton on 01270 624889.

November 5, 2015
Visitors get teeth into Reaseheath Apple Festival

Visitors get teeth into Reaseheath Apple Festival

By Jonathan White
Visitors to the annual Reaseheath Apple Festival in Nantwich had plenty to get their teeth into.

The free event took place in Reaseheath College’s ‘Crop Shop’ and featured dozens of different varieties of apple.

October 26, 2015
Overwater Marina to stage Audlem RNLI Festival

Overwater Marina to stage Audlem RNLI Festival

The Audlem RNLI Festival returns for another year this weekend, hosted by Overwater Marina near Nantwich.

The charity event at the marina, on the Shropshire Union Canal, starts at 6pm on Saturday May 30 and runs all day Sunday (May 31) from 10am.

May 27, 2015
Hundreds turn out for Marbury Merry Days festival

Hundreds turn out for Marbury Merry Days festival

By Jonathan White
Hundreds enjoyed the 36th annual ‘Marbury Merry Days’ two-day traditional country fair near Nantwich.

The fair, organised by St Michael & All Angels Parochial Church Council, was held next to the church and Marbury Big Mere, near Wrenbury.

May 13, 2015
Picture special: Nantwich Jazz Festival on Easter Saturday

Picture special: Nantwich Jazz Festival on Easter Saturday

Thousands of people welcomed the sun to Nantwich as the town’s Jazz, Blues and Music Festival entered its third day.

Venues across the town hosted live music of all genres – and the “Saturday on the Square” was packed full of entertainment.

April 5, 2015
19th Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival kicks off with a bang

19th Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival kicks off with a bang

By Jonathan White
The 19th Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival has kicked off with a rip-roaring first night.

Organisers expect up to 40,000 people to attend the festival over its five-day period (April 2-6) with more than 100 performances at 16 venues in Nantwich.

April 3, 2015
Totally Take That tribute act to perform in Nantwich

Totally Take That tribute act to perform in Nantwich

Pop legends Take That will be in Nantwich next month.

Totally Take That, one of the most successful tribute bands to Gary, Mark, Jason and Howard, will be performing live at Residence in Nantwich.

March 20, 2015
Nantwich Jazz Festival headline acts head for Civic Hall

Nantwich Jazz Festival headline acts head for Civic Hall

Five of the Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival’s seven headlining acts will be hitting the stage of Nantwich Civic Hall.

Nantwich town centre will welcome tens of thousands of visitors during the five-day festival over Easter weekend, April 2-6.

March 10, 2015
Dodgy “privileged” to be headlining Nantwich Words and Music Festival

Dodgy “privileged” to be headlining Nantwich Words and Music Festival

By Rhian Critchley
Brit pop giants Dodgy are excited to be performing at the start of the Nantwich Music and Words Festival.

The trio had a smash hit “Good Enough” which shot them to fame in 1996 and climbed to number 4 in the UK charts.

October 3, 2014
Hundreds enjoy Audlem RNLI open day near Nantwich

Hundreds enjoy Audlem RNLI open day near Nantwich

By Jonathan White Hundreds of visitors enjoyed the outdoors at the Audlem RNLI Festival at OverWater Marina near Nantwich. Entertainment was staged during the two-day event which grows in popularity every year.

June 2, 2014