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Amazing World War 2 newspaper collection handed to Nantwich charity shop

An amazing collection of World War 2 newspapers has been donated to the Oxfam Bookshop in Nantwich.

The collection includes more than 100 original newspaper editions all covering the major events of the 1939-1945 war.

March 1, 2019
Oxfam store in Nantwich appeals for more volunteers

Oxfam store in Nantwich appeals for more volunteers

Staff at Oxfam Books and Music store in Nantwich are calling on residents to help out as volunteers in 2018.

Research has shown volunteering leads to an enhanced social life, less loneliness, a better job – and for one in 10, a partner!

January 15, 2018
Nantwich Oxfam shop gears up for Red Nose Day

Nantwich Oxfam shop gears up for Red Nose Day

Nantwich Oxfam store is ready for Red Nose Day on March 24 – with 10 new Noses in special surprise bags.

This year’s theme is about providing power to make the world a better place simply by having a good time.

March 19, 2017
Nantwich Library to stage summer of events in school holidays

Nantwich Library to stage summer of events in school holidays

Nantwich Library has unveiled its programme of summer events to keep youngsters entertained in summer holidays.

It all starts this Monday (July 25) when 6-11 year olds are invited to “Revolting Rhymes” workshop with Helen Chapman, 10-11am.

July 24, 2016

Oxfam Nantwich opens ‘specials’ area

Due to some very generous large donations from individuals, OXFAM Bookshop in Nantwich now has a SPECIAL COLLECTIONS area at the rear of the shop. Here you can find about 100 books on trains (many on Steam Railways) and around 100 books on birds (including some quite rare books). The shop is based on Pepper Street, Nantwich. Come and explore[Read More…]

May 9, 2016
Nantwich Oxfam shop staff donated 100 bird books

Nantwich Oxfam shop staff donated 100 bird books

Staff at a charity shop in Nantwich are getting in a flap – over a donation of 100 bird books!

Volunteers were stunned when a single donor winged in to the Oxfam Bookshop on Pepper Street.

January 26, 2016
Pratchett book collections donated to Nantwich Oxfam shop

Pratchett book collections donated to Nantwich Oxfam shop

Staff at Nantwich’s Oxfam shop were stunned to receive a large donation of Terry Pratchett books – on the day the famous author died.

Store manager Val Richards was sorting through the new collection when news came through of Pratchett’s death.

March 24, 2015
The Charlatans singer Tim Burgess releases new vinyl sold by Nantwich Oxfam

The Charlatans singer Tim Burgess releases new vinyl sold by Nantwich Oxfam

The Oxfam shop in Nantwich is one of just 21 in the UK chosen to sell an exclusive vinyl by Tim Burgess, lead singer of The Charlatans.

The vinyl is a collaboration between Burgess and best-selling author Ian Rankin

December 4, 2014
Nantwich Oxfam joins “Don’t Stop The Music” campaign

Nantwich Oxfam joins “Don’t Stop The Music” campaign

The Oxfam shop in Nantwich is urging residents to drop off unwanted musical instruments as part of a new UK-wide initiative.

Oxfam is involved in the “Don’t Stop The Music” campaign which aims to provide schoolchildren with instruments which may have been lying unused in people’s homes.

September 22, 2014
Oxfam store in Nantwich to join in Food and Drink Festival

Oxfam store in Nantwich to join in Food and Drink Festival

Nantwich’s Oxfam Books and Music shop will be joining in this year’s Food and Drink Festival.

Volunteers who run the store on Pepper Street are opening throughout the festival from Friday September 5 to Sunday September 7.

August 7, 2014
Nantwich Museum hosts talk for Oxfam shop’s 30th birthday

Nantwich Museum hosts talk for Oxfam shop’s 30th birthday

A talk is being staged at Nantwich Museum as part of the town’s Oxfam Books and Music shop 30th birthday. The talk takes place at 7.30pm tomorrow (March 27) at the Pillory Street museum and will be delivered by Ian Henderson.

March 26, 2014
Crewe and Nantwich music fans gear up for “Boxjam” charity gig

Crewe and Nantwich music fans gear up for “Boxjam” charity gig

Music fans across Crewe and Nantwich are gearing up for the annual charity gig “Boxjam” – with a mystery local act performing. The unnamed six-piece group have whipped up an air of ambiguity ahead of the event on November 17.

November 12, 2013
Thousands of CDs donated to Oxfam shop in Nantwich

Thousands of CDs donated to Oxfam shop in Nantwich

A Nantwich shopper has donated thousands of CDs and books to the town’s Oxfam store in Pepper Street. The huge bequest was made by a long-standing customer of the shop, which specialises in music and literature.

June 26, 2013