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Enjoy Valentine’s at Oddfellows Chester | BOOK NOW!

OddfellowsValentines weekend will soon be upon us and luckily for you all, we have a fabulous love filled weekend lined up!


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Valentine’s Ball | 13th February 2010 | Cruise Chester

Chester Valentine's Ball CruiseDon’t Miss the Valentine’s Love Ball on Saturday 13th February
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What Shrove Tuesday Is All About

 

Shrove Tuesday

Sandwiched between Collop Monday and Ash Wednesday, Shrove Tuesday represents the final day before the Christian period of abstinence – called Lent – that lasts 40 days, in replication of Jesus’ time spent fasting in the wilderness.

Shrove Tuesday always falls 47 days before Easter Sunday, between 3rd February and 9th March, and in 2010 it takes place on 16th February: when it’s time to oil up the trusty old frying pan in preparation for the age-old tradition of pancake tossing.

Why is Tuesday Shrove?
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Celebrate Chinese New Year

 

Chinese New Year 2010

Chinese New Year is celebrated in every country where there is a large Chinese population; when the streets of many cities are filled with colourful processions, acrobats, lion and dragon dances, red lanterns and dancing, accompanied by a cacophony of drums and firecrackers.

In 2010 New Year’s Eve – traditionally known as Chuxi – falls on the 14th February and signals the start of the longest Chinese holiday, lasting fifteen days; at this time Chinese families across the world will reunite for parties, present giving and feasts, to herald in the Year of the Tiger.
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The History of Valentine’s Day

 

A History of Valentine’s Day

The origins of Valentine’s Day are probably not based in romance at all but in Christian, Roman and Pagan traditions.

Three early Saint Valentine’s martyrs are honoured by the Catholic Church, having met their respective deaths in Rome, Terni and Africa.

Of these, the most romantic legend by far is
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13th February 2010 | Valentine’s Death – Murder Mystery Night at Arley Hall

Scare yourself silly with this fantastic Valentine’s Murder Mystery Night at Arley Hall ont 13th February 20Arley Hall Logo10.
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Scarecrow Festival 13th to 21st February 2010 – Tatton Park

Find Cheshire Days Out, Annual Events and Cheshire Country Festivals – Cheshire Festivals: 13th to 21st February 2010 – Scarecrow Festival -Tatton Park

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Live Music in Chester, Cheshire, UK. 25th February 2010 – The Smiths Indeed: Tribute

Alexander’s Jazz Bar – Live Music in Chester, Cheshire, UK. 25th February 2010 – The Smiths Indeed: Tribute

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25th and 26th February 2010 – Orchid Festival at Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo What’s On – Cheshire Days Out – Flower Show – 25th and 26th February 2010 – Orchid Festival at Chester Zoo

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