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Sculpture Exhibitions open at Nantwich Museum

Sculpture Exhibitions open at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum has announced a season of sculpture exhibitions.

In Cemento Veritas, an exhibition of sculptures based upon concrete, plaster and resin by acclaimed Italian artist Mario Loprete has opened in the Millennium Gallery running until Saturday 2 December.

October 5, 2023
Snugburys near Nantwich to stage open air cinema screenings

Snugburys near Nantwich to stage open air cinema screenings

Snugburys near Nantwich are to stage open air cinema screenings this summer!

The popular venue off the A51 Chester Road will host NINE evening of “Moonlight Flicks” in its famous sculpture field.

April 13, 2021
Wistaston artist named “Local Legend” award winner

Wistaston artist named “Local Legend” award winner

A Wistaston artist who donated a sculpture to her village has been named as the latest “Local Legend” winners by The Cat FM.

Sandie Wilson received her “Baked by Gill” Cat Cake and Local Legend certificate from presenter David Foulkes.

April 5, 2021
Wistaston resident donates outdoor sculpture to village

Wistaston resident donates outdoor sculpture to village

By Jonathan White
A kind-hearted Wistaston resident has donated a chainsaw art sculpture she produced to the village so it can be enjoyed by the community.

Sandie Wilson, 61, handed over the 25-inch tall oak sculpture of an owl which has been placed on a plinth in Joey the Swan recreation ground in Wistaston by the Wistaston Conservation Group.

March 1, 2021
Giant bee sculpture unveiled by Snugburys near Nantwich

Giant bee sculpture unveiled by Snugburys near Nantwich

Snugburys have unveiled their latest stunning sculpture – and it’s creating a real buzz already!

This giant bee stands 40ft tall and is made of straw and hand split wood.

August 9, 2019
Snugburys in Nantwich to stage charity Peter Rabbit party

Snugburys in Nantwich to stage charity Peter Rabbit party

Snugburys in Nantwich is to stage a Peter Rabbit Party this weekend, to celebrate the unveiling of the new 40ft structure after the original was burnt down.

The new 40ft straw sculpture was installed last week after staff and volunteers pulled together to resurrect the favourite Beatrix Potter character.

July 5, 2017
Snugburys celebrates Beatrix Potter with new rabbit sculpture

Snugburys celebrates Beatrix Potter with new rabbit sculpture

Staff at Nantwich ice cream makers Snugburys are celebrating 150 years since the birth of Beatrix Potter – with this giant straw rabbit!

Potter was one of the world’s best-loved children’s authors, with Peter Rabbit one of her most famous characters.

August 6, 2016
Artist from Nantwich gallery creates sculpture for Queen

Artist from Nantwich gallery creates sculpture for Queen

An artist who sells her work through a Nantwich gallery, has been commissioned to create a sculpture for the Queen.

Amanda Hughes-lubeck makes artwork for Bailey Fine Art in Nantwich.

June 9, 2016
New signs and sculpture unveiled to Nantwich Lake users

New signs and sculpture unveiled to Nantwich Lake users

By Kirsty Rollings
New signs and a wooden swan sculpture have been unveiled to the public at Nantwich Lake.

The project was a joint venture between Cheshire East Council, Ansa Environmental Services Ltd, RSPCA and the Dog’s Trust.

April 8, 2015
New signs and sculpture to be unveiled at Nantwich Lake

New signs and sculpture to be unveiled at Nantwich Lake

People are being invited to a day of celebration at Nantwich Lake to see new information signs and a swan sculpture unveiled.

The event, from 11am to 3pm on Tuesday April 7, has been organised by Cheshire East Council with the help of Ansa Environmental Services Limited, the RSPCA and The Dogs Trust.

March 26, 2015
Nantwich man to auction rare Victorian sculpture found under a house

Nantwich man to auction rare Victorian sculpture found under a house

A Nantwich man is to sell a rare Victorian marble sculpture which he found buried under a farmhouse nearly 50 years ago. Graeme Kerr, 72, wants to sell the sculpture of a cherub-like boy with his dog as he is down-sizing.

October 21, 2013