Northwich Art Trail 2015

Throughout Northwich Town Centre during July
125 pieces of art by 40 artists in almost 60 shops


Also in The Plaza Foyer and Bar Area
Open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in July - 10.30 - 12.30
Free Entry - come and have a look in this Listed 1920s Cinema



Click here to download The Plaza Exhibition Catalogue










Click here to download a List of Shops and Artists

Northwich Guardian article here.

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The Northwich Art Trail is now in its fourth year and this year it is again being run by Visual Arts Cheshire. 

The Art Trail is an open art exhibition. Rather than being hosted in one gallery, it is hosted by the participating retailers in Northwich town centre – over 50 shops are taking part this year.

There will be more than 30 artists with a total of 100+ pieces of art for you to discover. The art will be mostly in the windows but some will be in the interiors. All of the work is for sale and you can also vote for your favourite exhibit (in the shop where it is displayed).

So please follow the trail and support our local retailers and artists. There will be prizes for the Best Picture and the runner up, as voted for by the VAC committee.

We are most grateful to the Northwich Art Shop for their generosity in providing the prizes.


For further information please email visualartscheshire@gmail.com

Closing Date for Entries is Wednesday 27 May.

Click here to download the Entry Form.

Click here to download the Terms and Conditions.

Northwich LitFest

It's Storytime
1st June 2015
Viva Coffee and Juice Bar
57 Witton Street, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 5DW

A warm, welcoming & sociable opening event for this year’s LitFest, to which everyone is welcome.

The Short Story Competition winner will be announced & receive their prize. Some of the other entrants will be given a chance to regale us with their stories too, if they wish… and we hope that they do!

Sponsored by Ourtown Magazine.



7.30pm - Free
To reserve your place either
email: susi.osborne@hotmail.co.uk
or Tel: 01606 553433
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Charlotte Gringras
2nd June 2015
Sandiway Library
Mere Lane, Sandiway, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 2NS

Charlotte was a teacher across Manchester for many years and is an engaging speaker. Her second novel Not In Our Hands takes place in Umbria, Italy and is a contemporary story of Italian culture, a forbidden romance and the hidden history of 16th century Tuscan Jews.


7.30pm - Free
To reserve your place either
email: susi.osborne@hotmail.co.uk
or Tel: 01606 553433









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Carole Matthews
4th June 2015
Davenham Theatre
59 Church Street, Davenham, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8NF

Cupcakes with Carole!

International bestselling author of more than 22 successful romantic comedy novels, Carole’s unique sense of humour has won her legions of fans and critical acclaim all over the world – she is published in more than 30 different countries. This is an evening not to miss. Come and chat to Carole, listen to her read from her latest book… and enjoy a cupcake! Carole was born in St Helen's, Merseyside


7.30pm - £8.00
To reserve your place either
email: susi.osborne@hotmail.co.uk
or Tel: 01606 553433
Book Online here.










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Dr Who & the Egyptians
6th June 2015
Davenham Theatre
59 Church Street, Davenham, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8NF


An intriguing double bill from a husband & wife team:-

Simon Guerrier author of several Dr Who books has also written for Blake’s 7 & over 40 audioplays and award winning short films including Wizard and Cleaning Up starring Mark Gatiss.

Debbie Challis works at the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology and has written several books: The Archaeology of Race, The Harpy Tomb and The Ottoman Empire.








7.30pm - £5.00
To reserve your place either
email: susi.osborne@hotmail.co.uk
or Tel: 01606 553433
Book Online here.


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Moulton and Beyond
9th June 2015
Viva Coffee and Juice Bar
57 Witton Street, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 5DW

David Yearsley's (Kenneth) new book Winding the Clock Back is set in Moulton in the 1960’s and is fun, evocative and full of village gossip. The book is illustrated by Bill Tidy.

Plus

Debbie Bennett & friends are involved in a community radio play project in Moulton. They have written 16 episodes and would like to tell us all about what they are doing.


7.30pm - Free
To reserve your place either
email: susi.osborne@hotmail.co.uk
or Tel: 01606 553433






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Will Butters
10th June 2015
Viva Coffee and Juice Bar
57 Witton Street, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 5DW

Former Northwich Guardian columnist, Billy Nomates, entertains us in his own inimitable way. The LitFest just wouldn’t be the same without him… ably assisted by his friends!


7.30pm - Free
To reserve your place either
email: susi.osborne@hotmail.co.uk
or Tel: 01606 553433
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LitFest At the Folk Club
12th June 2015
Polish Social Club
107 London Road, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8AT

Charlotte Peters-Rock would like to welcome everyone to join them in an evening of folk music & poetry. Any guests are welcome to take to the stage to do a song or a reading; they may even be able to be provided with accompaniment!

7.30pm - Free
To reserve your place either
email: susi.osborne@hotmail.co.uk
or Tel: 01606 553433
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Scriptwriter's Toolkit
13th June 2015
Northwich Library, Witton Street, Northwich CW9 5DR


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Martin Edwards
15th June 2015
Davenham Theatre
59 Church Street, Davenham, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8NF

Award-winning crime writer, Martin has enjoyed international success with his many novels. A solicitor, he has also written true crime works and seven legal books. He is a well-known reviewer of crime fiction and legal books. Martin is delighted to be making a return visit to Northwich, where he was educated at Sir John Deanes College.





7.30pm - £5.00
To reserve your place either
email: susi.osborne@hotmail.co.uk
or Tel: 01606 553433
Book Online here
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Angela Topping
16th June 2015
Viva Coffee and Juice Bar
57 Witton Street, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 5DW


A magical night of poetry and music. Music from John & Ailsa Booth, with poetry from Sarah James, Angela Topping & Edwin Stockdale. Also includes open floor spots.



7.30pm - Free
To reserve your place either
email: susi.osborne@hotmail.co.uk
or Tel: 01606 553433











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Midsummer Madness
17th June 2015
Davenham Theatre
59 Church Street, Davenham, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8NF


"All the world’s a stage and the men and women are merely players on it."….

….the actors audition for a part in ‘Antony & Cleopatra’ and provide their best party pieces from Oscar Wilde, Noel Coward and Shakespeare, with music from John & Ailsa Booth.

Mike & Maureen Melville and their fellow actors perform with poetry, prose and music for a Hollywood director who is difficult to please. An hilarious night of high theatre.

7.30pm - £5.00
To reserve your place either
email: susi.osborne@hotmail.co.uk
or Tel: 01606 553433
Book Online here.




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Rowan Coleman
19th June 2015
Davenham Theatre
59 Church Street, Davenham, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8NF

Rowan juggles writing novels with raising her family which includes a very lively set of toddler twins whose main hobby is going in opposite directions! The Memory Book is Rowan’s eleventh novel and was chosen as one of the Richard & Judy Autumn Book Club titles for 2014.


Her award winning novel Dearest Rose led her to become an active supporter of the domestic abuse charity Refuge, donating 100% of royalties from her e-book novella Woman Walks into a Bar.


7.30pm - £5.00
To reserve your place either
email: susi.osborne@hotmail.co.uk
or Tel: 01606 553433
Book Online here.






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Elizabeth Williams
23rd June 2015
Davenham Theatre
59 Church Street, Davenham, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8NF

Elizabeth is back again by popular demand! In past years she has talked about Elizabeth Gaskell, Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte and has had us all completely spellbound. This year we are intrigued, her subject is to be… Fanny Trollope.


7.30pm - £5.00
To reserve your place either
email: susi.osborne@hotmail.co.uk
or Tel: 01606 553433
Book Online here.









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Sorry - Event Cancelled
Sarah Rayner in Conversation
25th June 2015
Davenham Theatre
59 Church Street, Davenham, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8NF

Sarah Rayner is the author of 5 novels, including international bestseller One Moment,One Morning. Sarah is known for tackling difficult subjects with empathy & insight. She has also had recent success self-publishing two self-help books.

Sarah grew up in Richmond, Surrey and now lives in Brighton. She worked as an advertising copywriter before writing fiction full-time.

She will be In Conversation with Laura Lockington, writer, reviewer, and queen of all things literary, who returns to host two In Conversation events.

7.30pm - £5.00
To reserve your place either
email: susi.osborne@hotmail.co.uk
or Tel: 01606 553433
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Carole Solazzo in Conversation
27th June 2015
Davenham Theatre
59 Church Street, Davenham, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8NF

Whether you are a fan of The Archers or Coronation Street this is an evening not to be missed. Scriptwriter Carole left Ambridge and headed for Weatherfield. Find out more about her successful scriptwriting career. A fun evening with two very chatty ladies.

She will be in conversation with Laura Lockington, writer, reviewer, and queen of all things literary, who returns to host two In Conversation events.


7.30pm - £5.00
To reserve your place either
email: susi.osborne@hotmail.co.uk
or Tel: 01606 553433
Book Online here.  
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Into The Breach
30th June 2015
Davenham Theatre
59 Church Street, Davenham, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8NF

Our high comedy finale by very talented actor Mark Carey, who has appeared on many TV shows.

Into the Breach is set during the Second World War and is a nostalgic, funny and moving story which will appeal to all. It is a vivid portrait of village life, with all seventeen colourful characters played by one man!

Comedy at its best. This promises to be an evening of laughter… a great end to this year’s festival!


7.30pm - £5.00
To reserve your place either
email: susi.osborne@hotmail.co.uk
or Tel: 01606 553433
Book Online here




Download the LitFest Brochure here.

Download Handy Planner here.

 LitFest Launch - Northwich Guardian article here.

Northwich Great Easter Egg Hunt

The Great Northwich Easter Egg Hunt
Chocolate Easter Egg for Each Completed Entry
Saturday 4 April

Vale Royal Falconry - Owls Parading - 11-12pm - Witton Street
Disney Princesses and friends - 11-12:15pm – Witton Street
Balloon Modelling - 11-2pm - Weaver Square - near the market
Face Painting - 11-2pm - Weaver Square - near the market
Craft activities - 11-2pm - Weaver Square
Donkey Rides - 11-3pm - Weaver Square
Stilt Walkers - 11-3pm - Witton Street
Juggler - 11-3pm - Witton Street
Cockney Carol - 11:30-1pm - Weaver Square
Ageless Ukes - 1-1:30pm - Weaver Square

Click here to download/print the entry form


Click here to download/print the map