Chester Races August 2008 Meeting
On the Roodee this year there will be a Fun Fair, Clowns, Music and lot's more family entertainment in the Open Course enclosure.
Family Fun Day
03 August 08
Gents Evening
21 August 08 (evening)
August Festival
29 & 30 August 08
View the races brochure (3mb pdf)
Tatton Park Picnic Concerts
Two wonderful summer evenings with first class music and fantastic fireworks, located in the stunning lakeside setting of Tatton Park.
Hallé Fireworks & Light Spectacular
Saturday 02 August
Björn Again & The Music of Dirty Dancing
Sunday 03 August
Visit www.tattonparkconcerts.com
Pop In The Park, Nantwich
Katherine Jenkins - Picnic In The Park
1st August 2008
McFly - Pop In The Park
2nd August 2008
Girls Aloud - Pop In The Park
3rd August 2008
The event is being held at Dorfold Park, which is on the A534
just outside Nantwich, approx 12 miles from Jct 16 of the M6
and 25 miles from Chester. For a tickets, location map and directions to the event visit www.nantwichinthepark.com
Beeston Auctions
Thursday, August 07, 2008 Starting At: 10:30am
Antique and General Sale - 450 Lots to include Antique Furniture, ceramics, jewellery, pictures, glass, reproduction and household furniture.
Viewing Starts: Wednesday, August 06, 2008, 10:00:00 AM
Last Entry Date: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008 Starting At: 10:30am
Antique and General Sale - 450 Lots to include Antique Furniture, ceramics, jewellery, pictures, glass, reproduction and household furniture.
Viewing Starts: Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 10:00:00 AM
Last Entry Date: Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Wright Manley Auctioneers
www.wrightmanley.co.uk
Beeston Auction Rooms, Beeston, Cheshire.
Tel: +44 (0)1829 262150
Chester Zoo
The UK’s number one Zoo!
Chester Zoo offers a fun and stimulating day out for everyone, no matter what age. See over 500 different species of animals, visit the award-winning gardens. A fantastic day out this summer. Directions Here
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VW North West Car Show, Tatton Park
Sun 10 August 2008
The largest gathering of Volkswagens in the North of England. Specialist trade stands, autojumble, concourse with massive club displays including cars for sale. Children's rides and much more on the day. A great family day out.
Gates open at 9am - 5pm. Last Entry 4pm.
Normal Park entry charge applies.
Entrance to the show is £6 for Adults. Children free!
For more info Tel. 0161 3391124
'Roam The Rows' Chester
Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August 2008
A spectacular and intimate festival on Chester's Rows.
Visit Chester's famous galleried rows. During shopping hours on Sat 9th and Sun 10th. Chester's artists take to the streets to celebrate the famous Rows in music, performance, dance and art. Eastgate, Northgate, Watergate and Bridge Street may never seem the same again.
Pick up a festival map from shops, information centres. Wander freely for some serious, and not so serious, surprises.
Performances from 12noon to 3pm. A family friendly festival.
For more info visit
www.chesterperforms.com
Tel: 01244 409113
Or call into the info space at 31 Watergate Row South during the event.
Astle Park Traction Engine Rally
9th & 10th August 2008
The picturesque parkland of Astle Park plays host to the unique event experience that is Astle Park Traction Engine Rally. Established since the 1960’s the show has grown into great day out for all members of the family.
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Pageant of Power
Cholmondeley Castle
9th and 10th August 2008
A pageant of speed and excitement - a wonderful weekend for the whole family. A unique and thrilling weekend of motorsport featuring seven decades of competition cars and motorbikes, classic and powerboats and helicopters.
For more info and tickets visit www.pageantofpower.com/
Music at the Priory
Norton Priory, Walled Garden, Runcorn
16 August 2008 ~ 5.30pm
A secret walled garden, a critically acclaimed band and the sound of champagne corks popping – what more could you need for a magical evening in one of Cheshire’s Gardens of Distinction?
Age Concern Cheshire’s next fundraising event is to form part of the Cheshire’s Year of the Garden Festival, and will be an evening of live jazz and blues music in the stunning Walled Garden at Norton Priory. Guests are invited to bring along a picnic and relax in the tranquil surroundings as they are entertained by jazz singer Lucy Wilkerson and the critically acclaimed smooth blues band – Rhythm Zoo.
Katie Cartwright, Event Fundraiser for Age Concern Cheshire had this to say about the event ‘Our Music at the Priory event is really set to be an evening not to miss. The quality of the performers is outstanding, and the Walled Garden at Norton Priory is truly one of Cheshire’s jewels! Who wouldn’t want to sit back in such a beautiful setting, enjoying great food, good wine and fantastic music! Plus, the ticket prices are a snip at £10 each! What’s more, if you don’t want to put your picnic hamper together yourself, we’ll do it for you with our silver and gold packages! Tickets start at £10 each and are available by calling box office on 01606 305000. For more information visit the charity website at www.ageconcerncheshire.org.uk
Tatton Park Vintage Classic & Sports Car Show
Sat 16 & Sun 17 August 2008
Over 2,000 Vintage and Classic cars, with up to 90 top car club displays including special events for the Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club and Alvis Owners Club. Massive 2-day Auto-jumble, collectors car mart for selling or buying the car of your dreams! Lots of general trade stands, children's rides and refreshments. A great family day out! 9am - 5pm Adults £6, Children Free (normal park entry charges apply).
Cheshire Ice Cream Farm
Ice Cream Heaven
Set in the beautiful Cheshire countryside near to Beeston Castle & Peckforton Castle. The Cheshire Ice Cream Farm has an amazing range of flavours including: Strawberries & Cream, Mint Choc Chip, Rum 'n' Raisin, Honeycomb, Rhubarb & Custard, Raspberry Pavlova, Forest Fruits, Apple Pie & Custard and Chocolate Fudge Cookie to name just a few! There is also a tea room, gift shop, farm animals & birds of prey. Look out for the brown signs from main roads near Tattenhall.
Cheshire Farm Ice Cream. Tattenhall, Chester, Cheshire CH3 9NE
show on cheshire map
Creamfields 2008 - 10th Anniversary
Line-up including:
Kasabian, Fatboy Slim, Ian Brown, Paul van Dyk and Tiesto.
Sat 23rd & Sun 24th August 2008
The worlds ultimate dance festival, Creamfields gathers more speed as day tickets to the most exhilarating weekend of the summer go on sale. After announcing the most diverse line up to date, the running order for August’s hottest dance weekender is now confirmed and Creamfields festival breaks a new dawn in live events marking a decade at the top.
Celebrating 10 years as the world’s most influential festival promoters, Creamfields have put together a stomping bank holiday weekend with boutique camping and a revolutionary line-up.
The Tatton Park Country Show
August Bank Holiday
The large country show with 2 show arenas. Featuring a variety of country sports, equestrian events, dog shows, heavy horse logging, falconry, chainsaw carving competition, archery, sheepdog displays, craft village and food hall.
Tatton Park Country Show opens 10am–6pm.
Adults £7, Seniors £6, Children £3.
Normal Park Entry charges apply.
Chester Antiques Fair at Northgate Arena
Bank Holiday Monday 2008
★ The Amazing Maize Maze! ★
A massive 10 acre maze! Ideal for the summer holidays and open throughout August at Apple Jacks Farm, Stretton, Cheshire, WA4 4NW.
The Oulton Park Gold Cup
August Bank Holiday Sunday
One of the highlights of the British historic motorsport calendar, the Gold Cup meeting at Oulton Park. The Gold Cup is a fantastic opportunity to take a trip down memory lane and get up close to some famous single seater, touring car & sports car machinery from previous eras. The huge collection of cars are extremely well maintained and look superb on a scenic summer’s day around one of Britain’s best loved circuits. To take a step back in time, come down to Oulton Park this August Bank Holiday Weekend!
Free Mini Music Festival
Free mini music festival - August Bank holiday weekend From rock and pop to jazz and blues - something for everyone. Check out our 'What's on' page on our website for times and performances www.thebootandshoe.com
The Boot & Shoe, 82 Hospital Street, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5RP
Modern Jive & West Coast Swing
Northwich Memorial Hall
Modern Jive & West Coast Swing Freestyle, Workshops & Competition.
Star Studded Championships 1st to 3rd August 2008
Including the all new ** PROAM JIVE DIVISION **
Northwich Memorial Hall, Chester Way, Northwich CW9 5QJ
This prestigious event is expected to sell-out so reserve your tickets now: www.headliners.org.uk / email dance@headliner.plus.com
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