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Stunning Poppy Crown unveiled to launches Nantwich Poppy Appeal

Stunning Poppy Crown unveiled to launches Nantwich Poppy Appeal

By Jonathan White
Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion launched its annual Poppy Appeal when a “Poppy Crown” was unveiled by the Nantwich Mayor.

There are Poppy Appeal collection boxes in shops and pubs all over Nantwich.

October 30, 2022
New “King Arthur” show set for Nantwich performance

New “King Arthur” show set for Nantwich performance

King Arthur is set for a reappearance – this time in Nantwich!

Award-winning writer/director and Cheshire native Dan Freeman is bringing his version of the legendary story to St Mary’s Church.

August 19, 2022
Respects paid at Nantwich funeral of soldier killed in Ukraine

Respects paid at Nantwich funeral of soldier killed in Ukraine

Hundreds attended a moving service at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich today at the funeral of a local soldier killed while fighting in Ukraine.

Jordan Gatley, 24, from Church Minshull, died after leaving the British Army to help Ukrainian forces battle against the Russian invasion.

August 8, 2022
Nantwich Choral Society ends season on a high

Nantwich Choral Society ends season on a high

Nantwich Choral Society is planning a 50th anniversary programme of concerts after ending the season on a high with a sell-out concert at St Mary’s Church.

The choir was in fine voice for Gioachino Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle, an upbeat piece penned by the Italian composer in 1863 but never heard in his lifetime because he could not get permission to use female singers in church.

July 23, 2022
The Nantwich Singers to perform St Mary’s Church concert

The Nantwich Singers to perform St Mary’s Church concert

The Nantwich Singers will be giving a concert ‘Folksongs and Fancies – Joyful and whimsical songs for summer’ with pianist John Gough.

The concert is part of the Summer Lunchtime Concerts series at St Mary’s Church, Nantwich.

June 13, 2022
St Mary’s Church to perform Platinum Jubilee Peal

St Mary’s Church to perform Platinum Jubilee Peal

Nantwich bell-ringers will be in action today (June 3) as they perform a special three-hour Platinum Jubilee Peal at St Mary’s Church.

Starting at 10am, they will perform a peal of “Cambridge Surprise Major” in recognition of the Queen’s 70 years.

June 3, 2022
Singers flock to St Mary’s Church to support Ukraine

Singers flock to St Mary’s Church to support Ukraine

Singers across Cheshire combined their voices at a Nantwich concert to raise a sum “far beyond expectations” for the people of Ukraine.

Nantwich Choral Society raised £6,000 for the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal with a “Come and Sing” event at St Mary’s Church Nantwich.

June 1, 2022
Fund-raising spring concert takes place at Acton Church

Fund-raising spring concert takes place at Acton Church

By Jonathan White
A fund-raising ‘Spring Evening Concert’ took place in front of a capacity audience at St Mary’s Church in Acton.

The concert featured the highly acclaimed Acton Operatic Society who performed the best of Lerner & Loewe and Cole Porter among others.

May 19, 2022
St Mary’s Acton to host Jubilee-themed Tea at Tower event

St Mary’s Acton to host Jubilee-themed Tea at Tower event

St Mary’s Church in Acton will host a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee themed ‘Tea at the Tower’ community café event on Sunday June 5, writes Jonathan White.

Hot drinks and cakes are being served on traditional trestle tables both outside and inside the church.

May 16, 2022
Wych Malbank Rotary to stage Jubilee musical event

Wych Malbank Rotary to stage Jubilee musical event

Wych Malbank Nantwich Rotary Group is to host a charity fundraising Jubilee Musical Extravaganza on May 14.

The event will feature The Bluebirds, a group of ladies who have appeared on Channel 5 with Jane McDonald.

April 18, 2022
Nantwich Choral Society sings out for Ukraine

Nantwich Choral Society sings out for Ukraine

One of South Cheshire’s oldest choirs is singing out to support Ukraine with a special day where fellow enthusiasts can help raise money for the Disasters Emergency Committee.

Nantwich Choral Society, founded 50 years ago, is staging a “Come and Sing” event at the town’s St Mary’s Church on May 7.

April 15, 2022
‘Tea at The Tower’ guided walks in Acton keep striding forward

‘Tea at The Tower’ guided walks in Acton keep striding forward

By Jonathan White
“Tea at The Tower” guided walks are proving a big hit from St Mary’s Church on Monks Lane in Acton.

The most recent walks took place on Sunday March 6 in sunny weather and attracted 55 walkers and two dogs.

March 15, 2022
Nantwich Singers to stage seasonal concert at St Mary’s Church

Nantwich Singers to stage seasonal concert at St Mary’s Church

The Nantwich Singers will be giving a concert of seasonal music and verse for Passiontide at St Mary’s Church, Nantwich.

The concert will take place on Tuesday April 5 at 7.30pm.

March 11, 2022