Chester Summer Music Festival 2012

30^th June – 12^th July – throughout Chester city centre

Visit www.chesterfestivals.co.uk

A truly international music festival with an exciting range of music, ideas and extraordinary artistic talent, with over 30 events in 13 days this festival is not to be missed.

As a Festival of the Voice, we have wonderful singers and choral groups including our own Chester Festival Chorus performing across a whole spectrum of music. But we’ll also showcase the explosion of talent from the Far East; we’ll revel in the music of the Great Romantics; we’ll showcase masters of their art in a wide range of musical genres. We’ll even have a festival within a festival; Let’s Hear It! – a weekend of non-stop music designed for music lovers, casual listeners, the young, the old and the curious from the bite size to the full length concert. It’s a total immersion for the musical spirits, a gourmet experience for the musical taste buds, and it is all served up in the glorious historic City of Chester. Tickets go on sale from the 1^st April.

Quote from Andrew Cornall, Artistic Director:

“Whether it is choral, cabaret, chamber music, folk or glorious orchestral concerts, I believe there is something to enjoy and something to discover for everyone.”

MBNA Chestival 2012

2^nd June – 15^th July, throughout Chester City Centre

Unique.  Creative.  Exciting. A truly remarkable 44-day festival spiralling around Chester’s City Centre providing breath- taking entertainment for all ages.

Don’t hide away in the dark!  Longer days and shorter nights will soon be upon us. Embrace the light and get involved with Chestival’s action-packed schedule for the summer.
Feel the hairs on your back scream as The Midsummer Watch Parade enters town;
Watch your eyes pop out as you get transported back in time as the Romans invade Chester for one weekend;
Let your ear drums rejoice during our Chester Summer Music Festival and jump with glee that your favourite films are all available to watch at the outdoor cinema.

It’s honestly a summer festival not to be missed. Don’t hesitate.

Tickets are on sale NOW so click HERE and book. You won’t want to be disappointed.

Activities for Kids:
The Big Weirdstone Draw!
@ Education Workroom

The Big Draw: The Weirdstone of Brisingamen

Join artist Dai Owen, who will help you learn how to illustrate characters from Alan Garner’s wonderful book The Weirdstone of Brisingamen.

This Big Draw event is in conjunction with the 50 Years of The Weirdstone of Brisingamen exhibition.

Time:
11.30am – 1.00pm
and
2.00pm – 3.30pm
Date:
Saturday 2nd October 2010

Tickets £3 per child, book at the Museum shop, number below.

Opening Hours:
Monday 10.30am – 5.00pm
Tuesday 10.30am – 5.00pm
Wednesday 10.30am – 5.00pm
Thursday 10.30am – 5.00pm
Friday 10.30am – 5.00pm
Saturday 10.30am – 5.00pm
Sunday 1.00pm – 4.00pm

Admission is FREE.

Address:

Grosvenor Museum

27 Grosvenor Street

Chester

cheshire

CH1 2DD

Tel: 01244 402033

Grosvenor Museum on Directory of Chester
Grosvenor Museum Website

Victorian Harvest Weekend
@ Stretton Watermill

Victorian Harvest Weekend

A day out for the whole family.

Join the Stretton millers for the last open weekend of the year and help celebrate a Victorian style harvest.

There will be period music from local musician Roy Clinging, and chances to help with apple pressing and butter making.

See displays of traditional harvest tools and make your own straw dolly!

Visitors can also have a taste of some traditional harvest fayre, and play some old-fashioned games.

The events and activities are free this weekend, with a nominal charge for those wanting a guided tour of the working mill.

Time:
12noon – 5.00pm
Date:
Saturday 25th September 2010
Sunday 26th September 2010

Admission is FREE for this event, with a charge for a guided tour.

Opening Hours:

April
Weekends only 1.00pm – 5.00pm

May to August
Tuesday to Sunday, Bank Holiday Mondays 1.00pm – 5.00pm

September
Weekends only 1.00pm – 5.00pm

For Admission Prices, please visit the Stretton Watermill Website.

Address:

Stretton Watermill

Mill Lane

Stretton

near Farndon

Cheshire

SY14 7JA

Tel: 01606 271640
This is The Cheshire Museums Service

Stretton Watermill is only 10 miles from the city of Chester

Antiques Fair:
Amulet Fairs

Chester’s Antiques & Collectors Fair

Antiques and collectables fair.

Tickets £1.50, Concessions £1, Accompanied Children FREE

Time:
9.00pm – 4.00pm
Date:
Sunday 25th September 2010

Opening Hours:
Monday 6.30am – 10.30pm
Tuesday 6.30am – 10.30pm
Wednesday 6.30am – 10.30pm
Thursday 6.30am – 10.30pm
Friday 6.30am – 10.30pm
Saturday 6.30am – 10.30pm
Sunday 6.30am – 10.30pm

For admission prices please visit the website.

Address:

Northgate Arena

Northgate Arena Leisure Centre

Victoria Road

Chester

Cheshire

CH2 2AU

Tel: 01244 372 333

Northgate Arena on Directory of Chester
Northgate Arena Website

Chester Racecourse:
Autumn Finale

Date:
Saturday 25th September 2010
Time:
First Race 2.20pm

The final flutter at Chester Races in 2010!

The last time this year that you can get your friends and family to enjoy the ‘Chester Experience’, and to see the horses under starters orders.

Featuring the following races:

The Corbettsports.com Maiden Stakes (Class 3)
The Corbettsports Nursery handicap Stakes (Class 4)
The Corbettsports.com Maiden Fillies Stakes (Class 4)
The Corbettsports.com Handicap Stakes (Class 2)
The Innospec Handicap Stakes (Class 3)
The Advanced Insulation Plc Handicap Stakes (Class 4)
The Cruise Nightclub Handicap Stakes (Class 4)

Other Helpful Links:

Chester Racing | Liverpool Racing | Leeds Racing | York Racing | Newcastle Racing

Postcard Fair
@ Northgate Arena

Postcard Fair

Hosted by Northern Postcard Fairs

Time:
9.30am – 3.30pm
Date:
Saturday 18th September

Opening Hours:
Monday 6.30am – 10.30pm
Tuesday 6.30am – 10.30pm
Wednesday 6.30am – 10.30pm
Thursday 6.30am – 10.30pm
Friday 6.30am – 10.30pm
Saturday 6.30am – 10.30pm
Sunday 6.30am – 10.30pm

For admission prices please visit the website.

Address:

Northgate Arena

Northgate Arena Leisure Centre

Victoria Road

Chester

Cheshire

CH2 2AU

Tel: 01244 372 333

Northgate Arena on Directory of Chester
Northgate Arena Website

Walk Chester:
Chester In The Civil War

Our Loyal City: Chester in the Civil War

A Walk starting from Chester History & Heritage

In 1643 Royalist Chester was preparing for war.

The city was battered, breached and besieged but fought bravely – if in vain – to support King Charles I.

Join a Chester Tour Guide for a walk around the sites of the bombardment and defences of the citizens who were ‘kept in perpetual alarm’ over 350 years ago.

Time:
1.30pm – 3.00pm
Date:
Wednesday 15th September 2010

Tickets: £5, concessions £4
Booking with Chester History and Heritage 01244 402110

Chester History & Heritage

St Michael’s Church

Bridge Street Row East

Chester

Cheshire

CH1 1RD

Tel: 01244 402110

Admission FREE.

Opening Times:
Monday – Friday, 10.00am – 12noon and 1.00pm – 4.00pm