REVIEW: Ken Dodd tickles the Crewe Lyceum audience

By Claire Faulkner I’d been warned it would be a late night. But when the King of Knotty Ash comes to town, what else can you do but dust off your tickle stick and join in the fun. I wasn’t alone, the Lyceum in Crewe was packed with fans waiting to see the legendary entertainer [...]

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Nantwich Town v MK Dons FA Cup tickets released

Nantwich Town has received its ticket allocation for the eagerly-awaited FA Cup 1st round clash away at League One MK Dons. The Dabbers has revealed club shop opening times during which supporters can buy their FA Cup tickets for the clash on November 12.

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Nantwich-based The Cat radio launches 2012 community awards

Nantwich-based The Cat radio station is launching its Community Awards – 2012 scheme. The awards are designed to recognise the people from Crewe and Nantwich who dedicate their time to support all aspects of local life.

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Nantwich Big Cheese Film Club lands new sponsor

Nantwich Big Cheese Film Club has agreed a new sponsor for their next film showing of ”Senna” on November 10. The group is hoping for another packed audience similar to the first two screenings. The movie centres on the blazing career of Formula 1 racing legend Ayrton Senna, which ended in tragedy on the track.

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Nantwich Civic Hall to host cracker of a comedy night

Nantwich Civic Centre promises a cracker of a Very Best in Stand Up comedy night this coming Bonfire weekend. Friday’s show, which will be hosted by the hilarious Chris Martin, also features great acts such as Howard Read, Quincy and Jason Cook (pictured).

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Matt Lowe reveals shock at Nantwich Town FA Cup winner

By Ashley Houghton Nantwich Town defender Matt Lowe says he is still in “total shock” after scoring the winner against Nuneaton Town which  has earned the Dabbers a tie at League One MK Dons. A goal-keeping howler handed the Dabbers a 1-0 victory in the final qualifying round, and a lucrative tie with MK Dons at [...]

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Stapeley Grange art exhibition opens at Weaver Hall Museum

Staff at Stapeley Grange Wildlife centre are taking a special art exhibition onto the road around Cheshire. The ‘Wildlife Art Adventure’ display will be open to visitors at the Weaver Hall Museum in Northwich until January 2012. The exhibition brings together the works of 10 wildlife artists from around the world with diverse styles reflecting [...]

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Nantwich Town earn lucrative FA Cup tie at MK Dons

Nantwich Town have landed a lucrative FA Cup tie away at League One MK Dons. Players, club officials and supporters gathered at the Weaver Stadium today to watch the draw live on ITV (pictured). As the big teams came and went during the draw, including neighbours Crewe Alexandra and Port Vale, there was a mixture of [...]

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Jimmy Quinn has fit squad to pick for massive FA Cup clash

Jimmy Quinn is putting the final touches to his Nantwich Town team-sheet ready for tomorrow’s massive FA Cup clash with Nuneaton. Many see it as the biggest game for the Dabbers in many years, with a place in the FA Cup 1st round proper at stake.

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REVIEW: Must See Musicals “Cruisin” to success

The cast and crew of Shavington-based Must See Musicals overcame their nerves to deliver an entertaining opening night performance of ‘Cruisin’, writes Claire Faulkner. Set in 1959, ‘Cruisin’ is a story of a family, where traditional values collide with the new teenage culture of rock and roll.

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