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Thousands enjoy spectacular Nantwich Christmas lights switch on

Thousands enjoy spectacular Nantwich Christmas lights switch on

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people packed into Nantwich town square last night to enjoy the annual ‘Nantwich Christmas Light Switch-On’.

Presenters from local community radio station The Cat compered the event, which was organised by Nantwich Town Council.

November 23, 2024
Nantwich welcomes its first seasonal snowfall

Nantwich welcomes its first seasonal snowfall

By Jonathan White
Residents of Nantwich and surrounding villages have woken to a picturesque winter wonderland today.

Snowfall throughout Monday night and Tuesday morning has blanketed the area in a crisp layer of white.

November 19, 2024
Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on set for November 22

Nantwich Christmas Lights switch on set for November 22

Thousands of people are set to pack in to Nantwich town centre next week for the traditional Christmas Lights switch on.

Applewood Independent Ltd is once again sponsoring the town’s festive Christmas Tree in the Square.

November 14, 2024
Wreaths on war memorial

Nantwich prepares to pay tribute at Remembrance Sunday event

Nantwich will once again pay tribute to those who fought in world wars at the annual Remembrance Sunday event this weekend.

The town’s Annual Act of Remembrance on Sunday will start with a parade at 10:30am from Nantwich Civic Hall.

November 8, 2024
Visitors view the Tree of Light

Nantwich set to unveil “Tree of Light” this weekend

Families will come together in Nantwich town square this Sunday (November 3) as the Tree of Light is unveiled.

The tree, which is lit up outside St Mary’s Church, gives residents a chance to remember the loss of loved ones and think about those less fortunate than ourselves.

November 1, 2024
Royal British Legion launches Poppy Appeal on Nantwich square

Royal British Legion launches Poppy Appeal on Nantwich square

By Jonathan White
The annual Poppy Appeal has been launched by the Royal British Legion in Nantwich.

The Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion had dedicated stall on Nantwich town square at the weekend.

October 29, 2024
Nantwich town square stages Societies Spectacular

Nantwich town square stages Societies Spectacular

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of people packed in to Nantwich town square for the annual “Societies Spectacular” event on Saturday.

The event aims to give local voluntary groups and societies a chance to open stalls and promote what they do to a large audience.

August 19, 2024
Hundreds attend Nantwich Pride event in town

Hundreds attend Nantwich Pride event in town

Hundreds of people attended the annual Nantwich Pride event in the town centre on Saturday (July 20).

The colourful event aimed to be a “vibrant celebration of love, acceptance, and inclusivity”.

July 21, 2024
Young Traders scoop awards after successful Nantwich event

Young Traders scoop awards after successful Nantwich event

Talented young entrepreneurs aged from 12 to 30 helped make the first Nantwich Young Traders event a big success.

The traders took part in the town square on Saturday, giving the judges a tough task to select the winners.

June 24, 2024
Young Traders Market set for Nantwich town square

Young Traders Market set for Nantwich town square

A “Young Traders” market will be staged in Nantwich Town Square where organisers hope to unearth the next Alan Sugar!

It’s the first market of its kind to be held in the town tomorrow (June 22) and is organised by Claire Lloyd, of JDL Mini Markets.

June 21, 2024
Nantwich commemorates the 80th anniversary of D-Day

Nantwich commemorates the 80th anniversary of D-Day

A beacon was lit in Nantwich at the end of a day of commemoration as thousands in the town marked the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

The lighting of the beacon was preceded by several events throughout the day on Nantwich town square.

June 7, 2024
Wreaths on war memorial

80th anniversary of D-Day – how Nantwich will mark the event

Nantwich will mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy “D-Day” landings with a day of events tomorrow (Thursday June 6).

D-Day – codenamed Operation Overlord – saw the largest seaborne invasion in history on Tuesday, 6 June 1944.

June 5, 2024
Iconic tree chopped in Nantwich town square due to disease

Iconic tree chopped in Nantwich town square due to disease

A tree in Nantwich town square was chopped down and removed because it was diseased.

Many residents vented their anger at the loss of the tree, taking to social media.

May 19, 2024