What's On
Societies, organisations, clubs and groups - including sport and outdoor venues               See here for Out-of-town groups

 METHODIST CHURCH CENTRE  

68 Hospital Street, CW5 5RP

 

Nantwich Historical Society. Meets on the first Wednesday of the month, at 7.45pm, for six lectures on European history (September to December and February to May) plus one historical visit a year. Annual subscription £8; students £5. Visitors are welcome at £2 a meeting.  Secretary and Treasurer: Jean Kay. (01270) 624653.

o The Founding Chairman, Herbert Rowsell MA, died in 2022. He was a retired headmaster of Malbank School, Welsh Row, Nantwich.


Nantwich Choral Society. Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays at 7.30pm during term time. First term's membership free of charge. For further information visit the website - www.nantwichchoral.org.uk - or contact the Secretary on 01270 780143. Details of concerts appear under What's_on-music or What's_on-churches on this website.     

 

 NANTWICH MUSEUM

Pillory Street, CW5 5BQ.

(Opposite the Love Lane / Waterlode car park)

   oSee also the Nantwich Museum what's on web page

 

HERE are a couple of the organisations who hold their meetings in the Museum. Add your group's details by

e-mailing to this link.

 

Nantwich Civic Society meets on the third Tuesday

of every month at 7.30pm. Access is via the side entrance. Open to all, membership is £10 a year.

   The voluntary organisation campaigns to improve the environment and the quality of life in Nantwich; encourages good quality of design in new buildings and promotes the conversation of historic buildings and structures.

   Contact Jeff Stubbs (Chairman) on 01270 625272, via Nantwich Museum, or www.nantwichcivicsociety.org.uk

 

South Cheshire French Circle, "a vibrant group with members from local towns and villages who enjoy all things French - the culture, language and country." Meets on the first Monday of every month at 7.30pm. Meetings include presentations, films, poetry, music and discussions.

   The group is keen to welcome new members who would like the opportunity to practice their French and share experiences in the company of other Francophiles.

 For more information visit the website (www.southcheshirefrenchcircle.org.uk) or contact Paul on 07881 518243 or e-mail info@southchehirefrenchcircle.org.uk.

 

 HIGHFIELDS ACADEMY

Cumberland Avenue, CW5 5HA

 

Nantwich Concert Band rehearses at the academy. The main band is for "more confident and advanced players", and rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.15pm. New players are welcome.

  The varied repertoire includes traditional wind band music through to more modern music from stage and screen. 

   More details from the band's Musical Director, Nick Birch, and their chairperson, Miranda Hill.  www.nantwichband.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/nantwichband

To join the band e-mail:  musicaldirector@nantwichband.co.uk  (Concert Band) or

Melanie Biggs at: windband@nantwichband.co.uk

 

Nantwich Wind Band is for beginners and rehearses from 7.30pm to 7pm on Wednesday evenings. Woodwind, brass and percussion players of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just turn up with your instrument. Some instruments are offered free on loan.

   For further information visit www.nantwichband.co.uk or e-mail info@nantwichband.co.uk. Or telephone Sally Tooze on 0779 1245134.

 

Nantwich Junior Band rehearse on Sundays from 9am to 10am for primary school aged children or in the first year of high school. Beginners to approximately Grade 3.

   From 10.30am to 12 noon are rehearsals for school aged children and young people of Grade 3+. They will be able to play brass, woodwind or percussion instruments.

   Visit the website www.nantwichband.co.uk for details.

 

 THE GRANARY ARTS CAFE

11A Welsh Row, CW5 5ED 

Happiness Hub is a "friendly and welcoming place to meet people in Nantwich" on Tuesdays from 8pm to 9.30pm. All welcome. For anyone feeling lonely or isolated, new to Nantwich or keen to make new friends. A friendly group supporting and encouraging good mental health and wellbeing. Hosted by Nantwich Buddies; supported by Nantwich Town Council.

Website: happinesshubUK.org

 E-mail: info@nantwichbuddies.org

See Nantwich Buddies entry in the in Regent's Park listing (third column).

 

 NANTWICH SOROPTIMIST CLUB

 

A "very friendly club creating a better world for women and girls". During the Covid-19 pandemic the club met virtually and held regular Zoom socials.

   They had been meeting twice a month at Hunter's Lodge, Crewe - a business meeting and an informal dinner with a speaker.

sinantwich@gmail.com

https://sigbi.org,nantwich-and-district

https://www.facebook.com/NantwichSoroptimists

 

 THE BOWLING GREEN PUB

The Gullet off Hospital Street (adjacent to a public car park) or Monk's Lane on foot. CW5 5DN.

 

Cheshire Land Rover Club. For drivers who wish to compete in "trials" with their vehicle. Founded in 2005 by Nantwich man Malc Bourne. Meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm for an 8pm start.

l The club meets at The Bowling Green after the Red Lion pub in Barony Road closed (See here).

www.cheshirelandroverclub.org

Bowling Green Facebook page 

 

 NANTWICH BARONY PARK BOWLING CLUB

Barony Road, CW5 5QY

 

Nantwich Barony Park Bowling Club is looking for new members wishing to play in a league or for fun. All ages, male or female, experienced or not, are welcome.

   The club meets on the Barony Park on Sundays from 9am to 11am, weather permitting. Equipment provided if required.

   For more information, telephone 01270 314024 or 07805 011397.

 

RICHMOND NANTWICH VILLAGE

St Joseph's Way (off London Road), CW5 6LZ

 

Adult Art Classes, with Jackie, on Wednesdays between 10.30am and 11.45am. Call Richmond Village on (01270) 629080 to register.

 

Grandma's Rhyme Time, at 2pm on Monday afternoons. A free fun activity for pre-school children.  Songs, music and stories. Carers welcome. Call Richmond Village on (01270) 629080 to register your child.

 

Social / Knitting Group, Mondays from 2.30pm to 4pm. Contact Jane-Ann, Head of Activities, Richmond Village main reception (01270) 629080 or jane.stubbs@richmond-villages.com  

 

Pilates Session (based on chair exercises), on Mondays at 3pm. Tailored towards senior citizens. Cost: £3 per session. It's about social integration. Everyone welcome.

 

THE RAILWAY HOTEL

Pillory Street, Nantwich, CW5 5SS.

 

The Dabbers Scooter Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm. All welcome.

Organiser: Aynsley Wilson (07913 021007).

   For more details, visit:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/117320268298377/

 

 NAKATCHA NIGHTCLUB

20-24 Welsh Row, CW5 5ED

(First Wood Street car park nearby)

 

Beginners and intermediates salsa classes, Wednesdays, 7.30pm. Details: 07976 087949. 

  

 

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 THE PARISH HALL (opposite St Mary's Church)

CW5 5RQ

 

The Nantwich Family History Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month in their new venue. Doors open at 7.15pm for a prompt 7.30pm start. The meetings run until 9.15pm.

    Normal admission prices are £2 for society members and £3 at the door for visitors. Refreshments are included. Everyone welcome.

   For details, visit https://www.fhsc.org.uk. Then select Groups and Nantwich. For a Zoom on-line event, contact the group leader and ask to be sent the Zoom links for the meeting.


The Nantwich Thursday Club is a free, dementia friendly social group for loved ones, carers and family. Meets every other Thursday. Drop-in sessions. Call in any time between 10am and 12.30pm. Supported by gifts from Dementia Friendly Nantwich Partners and St Mary's Parish Church. Donations for tea and coffee welcome.

   Call Lynn Lurcock, Chair of Dementia Friendly Committee, on (01270) 626020 for more information.


Nantwich Garden Guild meets on the second Tuesday of the month (October to April) in the Parish Hall opposite the the church. Refreshments between 7pm and 7.30pm followed by a talk until 9pm. Membership fee: £7 a session. Visitors £2 a meeting. New members welcome. Details: Mrs Janet Platt (01270 665845).

 


Nantwich Piece Makers, Needles and Natter, meet on Tuesday afternoons from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Nantwich Piece Makers are a friendly group enjoying needlework, including patchwork, quilting and embroidery, making both decorative and useful items. Potential members are welcome to visit for a chat.


Studio Art Group is a friendly, informal group who meet on Wenesday mornings between 10.30a.m.  and 12.30pm for a relaxing two hours of painting or drawing. No formal tuition is given but support from other members of the group is always available. To join just go along. For more details call Connie on (01270) 623766.


Nantwich Dabber Dames Women's Institute meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. Cost 50p per meeting - for tea, coffee, biscuits (or cake). Visitors £3. "Friendly and welcoming. Interesting speakers, crafts and more. Come and give us a try".

   www.facebook.com/NantwichDabberDamesWI or http://www.thewi.org.uk


Solo Salsa 7pm to 8pm every Wednesday

evening. Learn to dance, no need for a partner.  All the latin rhythms - cha cha, rumba, samba, salsa and more. Two Left Feet 8pm to 9pm every Wednesday evening. Social dance class - Ballroom, Latin and Sequence. Ballroom basics and simple variations for social dancers. Call Shirley on 07760428554 or email

 shirley@wellkin.co.uk           www.wellkin.co.uk


Exercise 4 Health. Fridays at 10am. All ages

welcome, especially over 50s. Brand new classes. Contact Lynne on 01270 663958. Please book in advance.


Storm Dance Academy. Hip hop and modern jazz every Saturday. £3 per class or £5 for two on the same day. Classes for seven years to 14+. Contact Gemma on 07854 582502.


Pilates classes. Fridays at 9.40 am and Wednesday afternoons. Message Lynne on 07738117566 to book in, or email cw2pol@aol.com. www.crewedancefit.co.uk

for more classes and Keep Fit to Music sessions.


Please note that Nantwich Flower Club meets at Acton Parish Hall. See Clubs and Organisations Out of Town.

 

 BROOKFIELD PARK 

Off Shrewbridge Road, CW5 7AD

 

The Growing Health Community Garden was opened in May after a two-year programme to create it. National Lottery funding was received in the same month. It aims to improve the wellbeing of the community through events and activities.

   The garden's Co-ordinator, Adele Frost, works with the team of volunteers who maintain and develop the garden.

   The garden is open on Mondays (4.30pm to 6.30pm), Tuesdays (10am to 12 noon) and Thursdays (10am to 12 noon) for activities. For details of these, contact

https://www.nantwichtowncouncil.gov.uk/

contact-us/growing-health-community-garden.

      To volunteer to help, or to find out more, contact

 adele.frost@nantwichtowncouncil.gov.uk

or call her on 07521 757282.

oThere is dropping off space on the park and a car park off Shrewbridge Road opposite the park,.

 

 BRINE LEAS SCHOOL

Audlem Road, CW5 7DY

 

Stagecoach Nantwich Performing Arts School. Meets every Saturday morning and offers classes in singing, dance and drama for 4 to 16 year olds. Regular Easter and Summer School Workshops. Principal: Adele Fowell.

Website: www.stagecoach.co.uk/nantwich.

Email: nantwich@stagecoach.co.uk

Telephone: 01782 392659.


Nomads Badminton Club, a friendly, non-league playing club. Play every Wednesday evening from 7.30pm to 9.30pm on six courts. Go along as a guest, for a small, nominal fee, for a few weeks to try it out. Contact Roy on 07972 313448 for more details or go along and join.


Zumba Fitness.  Tuesdays, 8pm to 8.45pm (in the Drama Studio). Telephone Lynne on 01270 663958 to book. www.crewenantwichzumba.co.uk

 

 

 MALBANK SCHOOL

Welsh Row, CW5 5HD (A534)

 

Nantwich Young Voices meet every Tuesday in the Main Hall, 4pm to 5.15pm (term time only). For children aged six to 13. Also regular performances at concerts and events. Contact: Victoria Palethorpe on 07545 158545.

 nantwichvoices@gmail.com www.nantwichvoices.co.uk

 

Nantwich Young Actors meet every Saturday in term time in the Drama Hall. For young actors aged eight to 17. 10.30am to 12 noon. Contact: Geoff on 07793 105851 or visit www.tyacreative.co.uk

 

NANTWICH PRIMARY ACADEMY
Manor Road, CW5 5LX

 

Drop in for Single Parents at Nantwich Children's Centre, Wednesdays, 1pm to 3pm.For support, advice, encouragement, confidential listening, fun and refreshments. Children welcome. Run by Crewe-based group South Cheshire CLASP. Details: 01270 250629 or 07957 605004; southcheshireclasp@btconnect.com; www.southcheshireclasp.org.uk

 

  NANTWICH TENNIS CLUB

Windy Arbour, Off the Alvaston roundabout on the A500 Middlewich Road junction. CW5 6PF

 

A friendly club playing all year round on six floodlit courts. Membership for all - adults, juniors (four to 16 years old). All standards welcome. Organised social tennis is held during evenings and daytime. Coaching by qualified coach available for all - juniors, adults returning to tennis, improvers. Team play - new team players welcome - men's, women's, mixed and junior teams.

   For further information, contact the Membership Secretary, Mike Jones, on 01270 628544, mobile 07368 268439 or e-mail at michaeljones537@gmail.com. Or Sue Winters, 01270 582808, mobile 07703 800180) or e-mail winterssusan@hotmail.com.

www.nantwichtennisclub.co.uk

 

 

See also What's_On - Out-of-town clubs on this website for details of events

  

See the What's On index for links to Nantwich societies presenting events

 

Note: Out of Town means anywhere outside the town boundary, e.g. Stapeley, Reaseheath

 
 THE SWANSWAY STADIUM

 Nantwich Town F.C.'s ground

The Waterlode, CW5 5BS

 

South Cheshire National Trust Association meets monthly on Wednesdays at 7.30pm to hear speakers. They also enjoy a luncheon club, days out by coach and car, and short-break holidays. Open to National Trust members, volunteers and prospective members. Membership Secretary: Anne Pegg, 01270 569661. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/the-south-cheshire-association.

 

November 29: "Shackleton". Brian Anderson, a Wirral-based photographer, will talk about  Britain's greatest  polar explorer, his ill-fated attempt to cross Antarctica and the icebound drama that followed. The talk will be illustrated by original expedition photographs by Frank Hurley, and Brian's wildlife and landscape images.

January 31: "Radio Caroline". A talk by Brian Cullen about Radio Caroline with original photographs and audio from the station in the 1960s. A teenager at the time, he "got the bug" listening to the station, and now hosts an Internet show, "Radio Caroline Flashback".

February 28: "From Behind Bars", a talk by Penny Wheat based on her book, "And You Visited Me". It is about 28 years of prison friendship and visiting, including America's Death Row.

March 27: "North West Air Ambulance", a talk by Roslyn Charlesworth about the important work undertaken by the Service which is a charity and relies on donations.

April 24: "Ladies of Laughter". Sue Holden returns to give a talk about ladies of laughter.

May 29: "John Dwyer, Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire". John will talk about his time as the Commissioner.


Nantwich Town Wolves VIFC, sessions for the visually impaired, every Monday from 4pm to 5pm. The club is looking for players aged 16 and over, male and female. Anyone with a recognised eye condition with some useable sight can join a competitive, but fun, football family and compete in a national visually impaired  league. Contact Craig Acton, Nantwich Town Wolves Manager on 07791 214269.


Weaver (Nantwich) Probus Club is for recently-retired or about to retire professional and business men. The club meets at Nantwich Town F.C. on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 10am.

   After coffee, members hear a wide range of subjects by visiting speakers, often supported by visual and audio presentations.

  Social events include lunches, evening meals, and day trips to places of interest - when partners and friends are often included

   Arrange a free taster meeting before deciding whether to join the club. Telephone the Membership Secretary, Ron Gartside, on 01270 628260 or e-mail ronaldgartside911@gmail.com.


Nantwich Running Club was established in January 2021 and is based at Nantwich Town F.C.'s ground where training sessions start and end. All runners are welcome from beginners to experienced marathon runners.

   Sessions are held on Mondays and Wednesdays starting at 6.30pm when 10 runners take part on well-lit paths around Nantwich, lasting up to one hour.

   The club trains on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6.30pm. Members run in groups of 10 people on well-lit footpaths for up to an hour, with the distance depending on the pace group joined.

o The club has won the English Athletics Club of the Year award.

https://www.nantwichrunningclub.co.uk


Nantwich Walking Football Club now meet at Crewe Vagrants Sports Club, Newcastle Road, Willaston. See this web page for more details.


Slimming World Class, Thursdays, 7.30pm. Details: 01606 541079. 


Weaver (Nantwich) Probus Club is for recently retired or about to retire professional and business men. The club meets at Nantwich Town F.C. on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 10am.

   After coffee, members hear a wide range of subjects by visiting speakers, often supported by visual and audio presentations.

  Social events include lunches, evening meals, and day trips to places of interest - when partners and friends are often included

   Arrange a free taster meeting before deciding whether to join the club. Telephone the Membership Secretary, Ron Gartside, on 01270 628260 or e-mail ronaldgartside911@gmail.com.

 

CROWN HOTEL

High Street, CW5 5AS
 

North Mercia Branch of the Richard III Society meets

on the first or second Saturday of the month. Lunch at 12.30pm is followed by the meeting at 2pm. Members go on visits to various locations connected with the king.

  The branch has members from South Cheshire, Staffordshire, North Shropshire and East Flintshire, and "long-distance members" from Australia, Austria, Suffolk, Oxfordshire, Devon, Hampshire and Yorkshire.

   The "friendly, happy band of Ricardians" are "not seriously academic, but have an enthusiasm for all things Ricardian". For more details, or to join the branch, contact the Secretary, Miss Marion Moulton, on (01270) 623664 or richardplantagenet1452@gmail.com.

   More details of the events and the society can be found on the branch's website: www.richardsarmy.co.uk.

 

December 2: Christmas lunch at The Crown.

 

 REGENTS PARK

129 London Road, CW5 6LW

 

Nantwich Buddies

   They undertake shopping, befriending, prescription collection and other activities. They help people who are on their own. elderly or vulnerable, and have no local help.

   They are looking for volunteers from all walks of life.

   E-mail: info@nantwichbuddies.org; call 01270 440750 or visit


Nantwich Camera Club. Meets every Tuesday, 7.30pm (for 7.45pm start) to 10pm, September to May. A range of meetings (with tea breaks for informal chats) and competitions. New members and visitors are welcome. For details visit www.nantwichcameraclub.org.uk


The Creation Station. Arts and crafts classes for one to 11 year olds during holidays and weekends. £5 per child and £2.50 for siblings.


Baby discovery.  Baby learning and development at The Creation Station. Mondays at 1.45pm. Call Lindsay on 0844 854 9095, e-mail: lindsay@thecreationstation.co.uk. Visit: www.thecreationstation.co.uk.


Slimming World. Local group. Thursdays, 9.30am, 11.30am, 5.15pm and 7.15pm. Jenny, 01270 629596.


Centre Stage School of Dance. Dance classes from the age of two-and-a-half in different styles: classical ballet, tap dance, freestyle dance and street dance. Baby Boogie Ballet singing and dancing introduction sessions. [Fridays 9.30am until 10.15am, £3.50 per session. Children aged 18 months to three years.] Examinations and regular dance performances. Principal, Mrs Lisa Rachel Hitchen, RTS MBBO diploma. Information: 07900 195823. 


Zumba Fitness.  Tuesdays 6.15pm, Wednesdays 8pm and Thursdays 7.30pm. Telephone Rachael on 01270 659131, 07500 899343 or e-mail: rachaelswindells@hotmail.co.uk.


Cheerobics. Fat burning fun. Tuesdays 8pm. Ring to book. Telephone Rachael on 01270 659131, 07500 899343 or e-mail: rachaelswindells@hotmail.co.uk

 MARKET STREET CHURCH HALL

 

Nantwich Baby Group. Coffee morning every Tuesday, 10.30am to 12 noon. £1 donation towards hall hire and refreshments. Details: www.nantwichbabygroup.org. Hullabaloo Baby Sign share the venue with Nantwich Baby Group for baby sign classes. Cost £3, 11am to 11.30am. E-mail: sharon@hullabalookids.co.uk 


Toddlers Dance Class. Tuesdays at 10.15am. Details: Sharon Burrows of Hullabaloo Kids (07973 479471).  


Zumba Fitness with Maria. Wednesdays from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Latin-inspired dance fitness party. Pay as you go. Details: 07882656624. www.mariazumba.co.uk.