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Nantwich Museum’s future looks “positive”, trustees say

Nantwich Museum volunteers and trustees are working hard to secure the venue’s future in tough financial times. The independent Pillory Street facility has lost some of its traditional funding and is facing increasing costs.

June 26, 2012
Nantwich Players to stage Elizabethan event for Jubilee

Nantwich Players to stage Elizabethan event for Jubilee

Nantwich Players are to stage an evening of readings from both Elizabethan eras as part of the Jubilee celebrations. “Elizabethan Words & Wine” will take place at Nantwich Museum at 7.30pm this Friday June 22.

June 19, 2012
Nantwich Museum hosts half-term Jubilee fun for kids

Nantwich Museum hosts half-term Jubilee fun for kids

Youngsters on half-term holiday can join in the Royal fun with special workshops at Nantwich Museum. The Pillory Street venue will be running a range of activities on June 6 and 7 this week, inspired by the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

June 5, 2012
Nantwich Museum ready for lottery-funded Queen’s Jubilee exhibition

Nantwich Museum ready for lottery-funded Queen’s Jubilee exhibition

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is being celebrated at Nantwich Museum with an exhibition “Nantwich under the two Elizabeths” opening tomorrow (June 2). It’s one of the most ambitious exhibitions to be staged at the Pillory Street venue, occupying both galleries.

June 1, 2012
Nantwich Museum to stage spring plant and book sale

Nantwich Museum to stage spring plant and book sale

A Spring Plant and Book Sale organised by Nantwich Museum Trust will take place at the Pillory Street venue tomorrow (May 26). The sale, which will run from 10am to 12.30pm, will include a wide selection of plants and books for sale in aid of museum funds.

May 25, 2012
Nantwich in Bloom to unveil floral tribute for Queen’s Jubilee

Nantwich in Bloom to unveil floral tribute for Queen’s Jubilee

Nantwich in Bloom is to unveil a unique Flaming Floral Beacon as part of the town’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The floral tribute will be placed in the bed behind the Cenotaph in Nantwich town square, said Nantwich in Bloom coordinator Doug Butterill.

May 24, 2012
Two exhibitions due to close at Nantwich Museum

Two exhibitions due to close at Nantwich Museum

The “Paintings and Drawings of Dorothy Bradford” exhibition in Nantwich Museum ends on Saturday May 26. It illustrates the favourite subjects of the artist who lived in the town in the later years of her life before she died in 2008, aged 90.

May 16, 2012
Nantwich Museum scoops £19,000 lottery grant for summer events

Nantwich Museum scoops £19,000 lottery grant for summer events

Nantwich Museum has secured £19,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to stage an exhibition and events programme this summer. The volunteer-developed exhibition is called “Nantwich under the two Elizabeths”.

May 4, 2012
Nantwich Museum displays work of town’s school pupils

Nantwich Museum displays work of town’s school pupils

Nantwich Museum is displaying the artwork of youngsters from across the town who took part in a competition. The exhibition is being held in the Community Gallery and runs until May 26.

April 16, 2012
Nantwich venues commemorate centenary of Titanic sinking

Nantwich venues commemorate centenary of Titanic sinking

Outlets in Nantwich are commemorating the 100 years since the Titanic sank with displays and collectables on show. Nantwich Museum is displaying a model of RMS Titanic (pictured) in its main gallery in the week of the 100th anniversary of the ill-fated passenger liner.

April 12, 2012
Dorothy Bradford exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

Dorothy Bradford exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

The “Paintings and drawings of Dorothy Bradford” exhibition opens in Nantwich Museum’s Millennium Gallery this Saturday March 24. The display, on until May 26, is a welcome return of the acclaimed art of the late Dorothy Bradford.

March 23, 2012
Nantwich Museum to stage new series of afternoon talks

Nantwich Museum to stage new series of afternoon talks

Nantwich Museum has announced a new series of afternoon talks, starting tomorrow (February 22). The programme includes talks on local history and photography, to complement the current exhibition at the museum by Nantwich Camera Club.

February 21, 2012
Nantwich Museum stages photography half-term fun for children

Nantwich Museum stages photography half-term fun for children

Nantwich Museum is staging some half-term fun for youngsters off school this week. The Pillory Street venue is to host photography workshops for children who can make collages, mosaics, use a pinhole camera, take part in a quiz and other activities.

February 13, 2012