The River Weaver may not be the longest, widest or best-known river in England or even the north-west, but it has played a significant and important role in the history and development of Cheshire, including Nantwich. Until the last few decades, it would have been hard to imagine the river as it is today with its focus on leisure and recreation, and this talk will examine how the river, its water, and its role in the community have evolved over time.