Northwich Guardian | Local Leisure https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/leisure/local_leisure/ Northwich Guardian Local Leisure en-gb Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:52:19 +0100 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:52:19 +0100 https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Northwich Guardian | Local Leisure https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/leisure/local_leisure/ Creative showcase at top attraction celebrates painters, ceramicists, and crafters https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26540311.art-fair-lift-ideal-thoughtful-christmas-gifts/?ref=rss Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100 59baa68a425ddf10c8274caf31a1b174 robert.goulding@newsquest.co.uk | Rob Goulding Popular prehistoric adventure coming to town's stage this October https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26530718.ice-age-adventure-live-coming-northwich-memorial-court/?ref=rss Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100 338ac5060dee754ab60fdb8d86fec403 jessica.mckeown@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica McKeown Courteeners, Paul Heaton and Reytons set to headline Warrington’s Victoria Park https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26535260.courteeners-paul-heaton-reytons-headline-neighbourhood-weekender/?ref=rss Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100 fbd878228a01817cca0d961d7b22b239 Bold new look after giant colourful mural unveiled celebrating town's market https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26527384.winsford-market-mural-unveiled-community-painting-day/?ref=rss Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 dda619910495dbec32aa640661414dd9 robert.goulding@newsquest.co.uk | Rob Goulding Half-price smash burgers and fire eaters as award-winning takeaway launches in town https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26529623.get-smashd-takeaway-launches-third-venue-winsford/?ref=rss Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:02:22 +0100 a6959b71741276268d0b69db44ceee2a robert.goulding@newsquest.co.uk | Rob Goulding Village festival celebrates top music, art and comedy https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26518977.goosfest-festival-returns-music-art-drama-comedy/?ref=rss Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100 cbb523bd2c9d4675394b92e76df3d6eb barbara.jordan@nqnw.co.uk | Barbara Jordan Tatton Park unveils après ski-themed Christmas party experience https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26516013.tatton-park-launches-apr-s-ski-themed-christmas-parties/?ref=rss Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100 9b7f7822ccefe01999c8fc126b5ebba0 jessica.mckeown@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica McKeown Meet the Knutsford chef bringing a taste of the Greek Island to his family restaurant https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26519629.george-hadjiyiannis-owner-head-chef-stolen-lamb/?ref=rss Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:36:00 +0100 8069a2d06b586e8f67e6a3518841d56a Jade Wright Reminisce festival bans perfume bottles, Meta smart glasses and selfie sticks https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26520326.reminisce-retrospective-banned-items-entry-rules/?ref=rss Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 d506d23c2c40c601ff5ae44fe42af914 Conaill.Corner@newsquest.co.uk | Conaill Corner Sherlock Holmes comedy thriller Moriarty heads to Northwich stage https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26511683.sherlock-holmes-comedy-moriarty-comes-northwich/?ref=rss Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100 5ecd1b09f838d0a8d4aaa541046ba2d6 jessica.mckeown@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica McKeown Town's Pride event returns at new venue as community-led event for first time https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26513232.winsford-community-pride-2026-makes-comeback-weekend/?ref=rss Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 b9a34ba93d2a05a7a01664f2d6550ab2 robert.goulding@newsquest.co.uk | Rob Goulding Town's beer festival returns with vast range of new brews and tipples for all tastes https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26504416.northwichs-brews-tipples-tunes-beer-festival-returns/?ref=rss Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 694600353b2f4cebae6a60a9aa29e74f robert.goulding@newsquest.co.uk | Rob Goulding Northwich and Winsford takeaways given a food hygiene rating so far in 2026 https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26496565.northwich-winsford-takeaways-given-food-hygiene-ratings-2026/?ref=rss Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100 59b447c4d1781bd2c1b349edc43e8ea3 jack.tooth@newsquest.co.uk | Jack Tooth Family's golf following hits 'massive milestone' within a few weeks on TikTok https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26501141.northwich-familys-golf-following-hits-massive-milestone/?ref=rss Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 5f1f9b68a916a2bc933be9ef46efed57 jack.tooth@newsquest.co.uk | Jack Tooth Dining out at Cheshire’s hottest new restaurant - on the hottest day of the year https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26496818.dining-ivy-chester-brasserie-chester-city-centre/?ref=rss Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:48:00 +0100 84e2d91b7c25a45b7fcbc72af286927a Val Allen Tim Curry reflected he was 'not scared' of dying after suffering a stroke https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26498808.tim-curry-cbs-interview-shared-not-scared-death/?ref=rss Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:11:25 +0100 c0fd14f28c5adc60527c55ab749b3136 amy.britton@newsquest.co.uk | Amy Britton Tributes flood in as Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry dies aged 80 https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26498752.tributes-flood-english-actor-tim-curry-dies-aged-80/?ref=rss Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:59:25 +0100 b0511a6e3150ba001408d6b789268a11 katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier Look back at Tim Curry's most iconic roles in film and TV from Rocky Horror to Clue https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26498721.tim-currys-best-movies-tv-shows-dies-aged-80/?ref=rss Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:52:46 +0100 8f12a529c648eebaeffe91f2893be58e amy.britton@newsquest.co.uk | Amy Britton Britain's Got Talent stars return for Last Night of the Proms https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26484360.britains-got-talent-stars-knutsford-last-night-proms/?ref=rss Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100 6db94ba3754534bcc7a5b680672ded79 barbara.jordan@nqnw.co.uk | Barbara Jordan Classic house night returns by popular demand featuring K-Klass keyboard legend https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26483583.classic-house-returns-northwich-featuring-k-klass-legend/?ref=rss Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100 9a2da575b0fb003401a9d6af242bcc00 robert.goulding@newsquest.co.uk | Rob Goulding The Cheshire-born actress best known for her portrayal of Nora Batty https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26483475.kathy-staff-actress-best-known-nora-batty-role/?ref=rss Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:13:00 +0100 ef7ab73f60411bafc29329770b2ed900 Stephen Roberts Meet the chef taking fine dining out of the restaurant and into people's homes https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26477730.middlewich-private-chef-takes-fine-dining-people-homes/?ref=rss Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100 b793d19dd1b8243ab55cab01e5875a4a robert.goulding@newsquest.co.uk | Rob Goulding Opening date confirmed for town's 'fit for the future' new market and food hall https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26481779.northwich-market-barons-quay-opening-date-confirmed/?ref=rss Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 ddc9bf70638ceca7a76c67bd0f4687b0 robert.goulding@newsquest.co.uk | Rob Goulding Knowsley Safari launches flash sale with 30% off summer tickets https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26483983.knowsley-safari-offers-30-off-tickets-august/?ref=rss Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100 efcfc32ed1982ed8478bbfe31d1626ef jessica.mckeown@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica McKeown From 'curdled' cocktails to class act carnival – Piña Colada Festival then and now https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26470002.insiders-share-memories-northwichs-pi-colada-festival/?ref=rss Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100 d5056b1f9de77ac60c766118c129d80d robert.goulding@newsquest.co.uk | Rob Goulding North West bakery chain to close 19 stores this month with 100 jobs at risk https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26474505.sayers-bakery-close-19-stores-100-jobs-risk/?ref=rss Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:49:14 +0100 efa123b20028d737e34f74da73d0303d katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier What you can get and where as town's celebrated Piña Colada Festival set to return https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26470355.everything-menu-northwichs-pi-colada-festival/?ref=rss Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100 db189d2ed67157d807d01b0acbd98a9f robert.goulding@newsquest.co.uk | Rob Goulding Clare Balding invites dog walkers to join her at Tatton Park event https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26459456.clare-balding-coming-tatton-park-book-signing/?ref=rss Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 da0befdaf21719a40140f058a41c1e08 james.mcneill@newsquest.co.uk | James McNeill Everything you need to know about Northwich's Piña Colada Festival 2026 https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26463909.northwich-pi-colada-festival-2026-set-biggest-yet/?ref=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100 d32a277dfec4d7ee88cfefe591468819 robert.goulding@newsquest.co.uk | Rob Goulding The must-visit Cheshire town packed with independent shops, cafés and restaurants https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26461161.knutsford-town-centres-rich-history-true-community-spirit/?ref=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0100 5b502532e1923325179f9901a66bceb8 Nigel Howle Market café with £6.50 full English declares 'we're staying put’ as stalls ship out https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26461763.northwichs-market-hall-caf-declares-were-staying-put/?ref=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 8ca295c1da3a627cb0d27366149a7f2a robert.goulding@newsquest.co.uk | Rob Goulding Michelle Keegan spotted filming new Netflix thriller in Cheshire https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26459571.michelle-keegan-filming-new-netflix-thriller-knutsford/?ref=rss Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0100 fd3f0073db884e7fe17b2408e59761f5 barbara.jordan@nqnw.co.uk | Barbara Jordan The Ivy Collection Chester's new summer menu is like a mini holiday to Europe https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26446599.ivy-collection-chesters-golden-summer-menu-bargain/?ref=rss Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100 98636e422c2ed5d40a9f27d6a479ba4c robert.goulding@newsquest.co.uk | Rob Goulding Town's industrial history brought back to life in book by husband and wife duo https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26445196.northwichs-industrial-history-brought-back-life-book/?ref=rss Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 96aa85c89a09c562d2323ebcbe46638f jack.tooth@newsquest.co.uk | Jack Tooth The Cheshire trained young artist who has more than 360,000 followers on TikTok https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26440485.elysia-gilman-portrait-artist-based-north-wales/?ref=rss Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:36:00 +0100 2eac4e8ceeacf2b3bbef2df851a603d2 Tracy Tate Great Taste Awards 2026: full list of Mid Cheshire winners https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26436731.great-taste-awards-2026-mid-cheshires-best-eats-revealed/?ref=rss Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100 2a350f1d78dda8043f09f400914029d9 tabitha.wilson@newsquest.co.uk | Tabitha Wilson Indian street food brand opens first outlet at Sandbach Services on M6 https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26431942.chaiiwala-opens-sandbach-southbound-services-m6/?ref=rss Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0100 a30f8082e7b5aab3cb570a193efbb5a6 jessica.mckeown@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica McKeown Proud artist recalls painting Andy Burnham as 'genuinely humble guy' https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26424635.proud-wilmslow-artist-recalls-painting-andy-burnham-mayor/?ref=rss Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100 6e59d379cfa759a813ebfb40cac25785 barbara.jordan@nqnw.co.uk | Barbara Jordan Growing children's music group expands programme of fun and learning https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26418612.families-invited-join-northwich-early-years-music-classes/?ref=rss Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 090e11538ee9f18078cacc5dbb54d58a jessica.mckeown@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica McKeown The 5 best restaurants in Northwich, according to TripAdvisor https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26417162.5-best-rated-restaurants-northwich-tripadvisor/?ref=rss Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100 3bfeb976072cc5341b0280d30319f10c tabitha.wilson@newsquest.co.uk | Tabitha Wilson Aldi eyes up land in desirable village topping its list for likely new stores https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26423493.aldi-eyes-land-potential-new-store-hartford/?ref=rss Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:32:08 +0100 d45266589073ff478ff81c7fdd749814 robert.goulding@newsquest.co.uk | Rob Goulding Beloved café confirms return to town centre after 'upsetting' snap closure https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26419123.kanya-returns-northwich-high-street-snap-closure/?ref=rss Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 7a81e768e5f0c8d99430685d2c96c1c0 robert.goulding@newsquest.co.uk | Rob Goulding Festival to celebrate musician and teacher who died at 44 after mental health battle https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26418567.middlewich-festival-memory-dave-speakman-planned/?ref=rss Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100 e4bdadb53c58d6313dd95c5da40d444a robert.goulding@newsquest.co.uk | Rob Goulding Northwich life during the war years to be explored in next episode of radio series https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26413985.new-episode-radio-northwich-series-explore-wartime/?ref=rss Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 f6dbb28fc3d1dde93b505c48d62e3120 jessica.mckeown@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica McKeown Strong hints on opening date for town's new and contemporary Chester-style market https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26413573.opening-date-new-northwich-market-one-step-closer/?ref=rss Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 207a8a9a4d06f95de5fe6efd5cb53c88 robert.goulding@newsquest.co.uk | Rob Goulding Meat Up festival brings celebration of food, music, and farming to Cheshire https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26411503.meat-festival-coming-cheshire-showground-august/?ref=rss Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 b91681baa6a6e39260a827f111293f55 jessica.mckeown@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica McKeown Major free children's exhibition opens featuring beloved book characters https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26406570.wild-things-childrens-exhibition-now-open-lowry/?ref=rss Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100 c7a1ad83ae6d644abed01e3d853de7ac jessica.mckeown@newsquest.co.uk | Jessica McKeown Meet the chef returning to a much-loved Cheshire restaurant https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26404404.luke-richardson-back-sticky-walnut-head-chef/?ref=rss Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:44:00 +0100 026b3e9910b6880784916dec3241213a Jade Wright Silver Jubilee Bridge covered in snow for scenes in new Batman movie https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26410033.silver-jubilee-bridge-covered-snow-new-batman-movie/?ref=rss Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:08:58 +0100 fa5010ca93f804584ac6428a2fb68a1f barbara.jordan@nqnw.co.uk | Barbara Jordan Unique 200kg steel sculpture lands in town’s Green Flag award-winning park https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/26298108.joanne-risleys-200kg-astropod-lands-vickersway-park/?ref=rss Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100 fb239d46b8ae3d30890d998f369c922c robert.goulding@newsquest.co.uk | Rob Goulding