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Nantwich Museum goes digital to beat COVID-19 pandemic

Nantwich Museum goes digital to beat COVID-19 pandemic

Nantwich Museum staff have launched a digital version in a bid to keep people engaged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The facility like many others has been forced to close during the current lockdown conditions.

March 30, 2020
More Cheshire events postponed due to Coronavirus

More Cheshire events postponed due to Coronavirus

More events across Cheshire are being postponed as organisers respond to the Coronavirus crisis.

Today, organisers of the Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival have announced they are postponing this year’s Easter event.

March 16, 2020
Wildlife photographer Paul Hobson to attend Nantwich event

Wildlife photographer Paul Hobson to attend Nantwich event

Acclaimed wildlife photographer Paul Hobson will be delivering the Nantwich Camera Club annual ‘special’ lecture on March 24.

Entitled: ‘The Best of the Last, Warts and All’, Paul will review his photographic exploits during the last year.

March 15, 2020
Last chance to see exhibition “Dreams of Nantwich” at town museum

Last chance to see exhibition “Dreams of Nantwich” at town museum

“Dreams of Nantwich”, a popular watercolour exhibition showing Nantwich in an entirely new light, is due to close this Saturday March 7.

March 4, 2020
Nantwich Museum to stage half-term and Pancake Day workshops

Nantwich Museum to stage half-term and Pancake Day workshops

Nantwich Museum is staging children’s workshops during half term and a celebration of Pancake Day.

“Dreams of Nantwich” exhibition in the Museum’s Millennium Gallery will provide inspiration for water colour painting during the children’s workshops on February 19 and 20.

February 18, 2020
Civic Society funding helps Nantwich Museum install new kitchen

Civic Society funding helps Nantwich Museum install new kitchen

Nantwich Museum has received a donation from Nantwich Civic Society to help fund a new kitchen.

The museum’s kitchen is in constant use but has fallen into a state of disrepair at the Pillory Street venue.

January 30, 2020
Nantwich Museum to stage “Road to the Battle of Nantwich”

Nantwich Museum to stage “Road to the Battle of Nantwich”

Nantwich Museum is to stage a Holly Holy Day commemoration and “Road to the Battle of Nantwich” talks.

Holly Holy Day will commemorate the 1644 Battle of Nantwich this month on January 25.

January 15, 2020
“Dreams of Nantwich” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Dreams of Nantwich” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Dreams of Nantwich”, an exhibition by local artist Michal Obolewicz, has opened at Nantwich Museum to run until Saturday March 7.

The exhibition seeks to create the mythical and fairy tale story of Nantwich through its beauty and history.

January 13, 2020
Ancient salt tool unearthed by rescue dog in Nantwich

Ancient salt tool unearthed by rescue dog in Nantwich

A rescue dog has unearthed an ancient salt making tool on the banks of the River Weaver in Nantwich!

Sasha made the discovery while being exercised after the recent floods near the Fairfax Bridge over the Weaver.

January 5, 2020
Nantwich Museum to celebrate 40 years in the town

Nantwich Museum to celebrate 40 years in the town

Nantwich Museum is preparing to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2020.

A series of special events will be held alongside te normal exhibitions, walking tours of the town, workshops, coffee mornings, and other one-off events.

January 2, 2020
Nantwich Museum to stage “sing-a-long” Christmas concert

Nantwich Museum to stage “sing-a-long” Christmas concert

Nantwich Museum is staging a Drop-in Sing-a-long concert of Christmas music by the Wistaston Singers 11am-12pm Saturday December 21.

The museum shop will be open offering goods including Christmas cards, other greeting cards, games, toys, souvenirs, craft work including jewellery.

December 10, 2019
Nantwich Museum to stage Christmas Craft Fair

Nantwich Museum to stage Christmas Craft Fair

Nantwich Museum’s popular Christmas Craft Fair featuring goods made by the museum’s Craft Group will take place this Saturday November 23.

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

November 20, 2019
Nantwich Museum trustee earns prestigious Dutton Prize

Nantwich Museum trustee earns prestigious Dutton Prize

Nantwich Museum Trustee Dr Graham Dodd has been awarded the prestigious Dutton Prize.

The prize includes a medal endowed by medal-maker Ron Dutton in memory of his parents Alderman and Mrs Dutton.

November 15, 2019