28th June - 19th July 2008
The Mystery Plays continue into July, a production of Chester's famous medieval mystery plays takes place on Cathedral Green in the heart of Chester.
A unique blend of the sacred and secular performed only every five years in this 2000-year-old walled city, here is a rare chance to witness the entire unfolding of the greatest story ever told. Tickets
Renewable Energy Exhibition
“The First Renewable Energy Exhibition in Cheshire” 05 July 2008 10am - 4pm
A Renewable Energy Exhibition will be held at the Manchester Metropolitan University, Crewe Green Road, Crewe campus. Organised by the Energy Saving Trust advice centre and Cheshire Renewable Energy Initiative. Promoting the uptake of solar power, wind turbines, biomass and heat pumps this event is a must for anyone who is concerned about their energy use, the environment and tomorrows fuel prices. Attendees will be able to learn about renewable energy and to find out how it will benefit them.
To find out more telephone 0800 512 012 or email chris.birtles@epplus.org.uk
ZEST! OPEN FLOOR POETRY NIGHT
Alexander's, Chester Monday 7 July 2008, 8:00pm
Special Guest Andrew Rudd, Cheshire Poet Laureate 2006 Hosted by Gill McEvoy. Alexander's jazz theatrebar, Rufus Ct, Off Northgate St, Chester, CH1 2JG. £3/£2 on door. All welcome. BRING YOUR OWN OR A FAVOURITE POEM TO READ - EASY MIC - OR ENJOY LISTENING. Directions: On Northgate St, find Chez Jules then Abbey Green alleyway opposite leading to Rufus Ct. Chester Station: 20 mins’ walk. Bus station: 5 mins' walk. City Council Parking: 10 mins’ walk (£1.50 after 5pm) Zest! team - Gill McEvoy, Caroline Hawkridge, Leih Steggall.
One Earth Festival, Grosvenor Park, Chester.
13 July 2008 - An annual free family environmental arts festival taking place in Grosvenor Park, Chester. There will be environmentally friendly activities for the whole family. Birds of prey, face painting, music, t-shirt printing.
For more info visit www.oneearthfestival.co.uk
Cheshire Steam Fair
Tabley House, Knutsford 12th & 13th July 2008
The grounds of Tabley Estate open once again for Cheshire Steam Fair. Established for over 25 years this is the biggest steam event in the North West. Open: 10am – 5pm
Prices: Adults £6, Over 65’s £5, Under 16’s £3 and Family Tickets £15
Tabley is 1 mile west of Knutsford, Cheshire on A5033. Postcode WA16 0HB theeventsoffice.co.uk
RHS Flower Show, Tatton Park, Cheshire
Tatton Park, Cheshire
Wed 23rd July - Sun 27th July 2008 The RHS Flower Show is set in over 20 acres of beautiful parkland. This years Cheshire flower show offers a wealth of gardening opportunities for all gardeners. The show features marquees of floral displays from RHS award winning nurseries, gardening societies and organisations.
For Tickets Call 0870 906 3811 www.rhs.org.uk/tatton/2008
Open Air Picnic-Style Concert, Arley Hall & Gardens
Arley Hall Concerts Saturday July 12th 2008
A spectacular open-air event with firework finale. Also on the bill are rising folk artist Seth Lakeman and 3 Daft Monkeys, and veteran folk/punk band The Levellers.
Ladies & Gents Evening
Friday Evening 11 July 2008 Evening races. First race 18:40
totesport Saturday
Saturday 12 July 2008 First race 14:20. Including the City Walls Stakes
For stand tickets and badges Chester Races Box Office
Tel: 01244 304 610 (mon - fri 9am-5pm)
★ British Superbikes Championship Oulton Park
Weekend Friday 18 July - Sunday 20 July 2008
The British Superbike round at Oulton Park - Cheshire, has a history of producing the closest race finishes of the year. Reigning champion Ryuichi Kiyonari and his team-mate Jonathan Rea have been race winners, as has Gregorio Lavilla. With new riders at HM Plant Honda and Airwaves Ducati, it will be a fight to the finish at Oulton Park.
Oulton Park race circuit is only 14 miles from Chester.
19 July 2008
A historic annual procession winding through Eastgate St & Watergate St.
The parade normally meets at the Gorse Stacks car park, ending at Chester Roodee Racecourse. Previous years have seen the Miniaddicts, Roman soldiers, local schools & Chester Guilds.
Video from the Lord Mayors' Parade.
Cholmondeley Castle Fireworks Concert
Sat 19 July 2008
This year's theme will be 'Garden Party', which is to coincide with Cheshire's 'Year of Gardens 2008'. Music is being carefully chosen round that theme, although, as usual the second half will include the Proms favourites with Tchaikovsky's '1812 Overture' as a grand finale.
14:00 - Gates open / 18:30 - Mossley Brass Band / 20:00 - The Manchester Camerata www.cholmondeleyfireworks.com
Postcard Fair Chester
Northgate Arena
19th July 2008
If traveling by car look out for sign to Northgate Arena.
The show is held in a 55,000 sq ft air conditioned marquee, increased yet again for 2008 to incorporate the demand for competitive and trade bookings, and this year with an all new suspended cassette floor. The estimated 33,000 visitors, will be able to taste and buy the very finest cheeses from all four corners of the world, and with a new record number of competitive entries of 2,250 from some 24 countries in 2007, this firmly established the event as 'The Greatest Cheese Show in the World'. - Nantwich, Cheshire. More Info
John Derry Solo Art Show, Bluecoat Books
05 July to 07 August 2008
In July 2008, Spencer John Derry 34, will exhibit his latest collection of landscape paintings at the Bluecoat bookshop in Chester. Derry produced most of his paintings in summer of 2007. His work is characterised by the use of primarily acrylic to produce landscapes in black and white. The paintings here are places that the artist has been to and enjoyed; Crosby, Staithes. Robin Hoods Bay (Town), Tyfan's Adam and Eve. Derry, ex-surrealist - fantasy turned landscape/portraiture UK artist last held a solo show at Castle Park Arts Centre, Frodsham, 2004. This forthcoming show will be Derry's tenth solo art show in 10 years.
Bluecoat Books is on the City Walls at the top of the steps on Northgate Street, just inside the North Gate and overlooking the Canal.
Opening times: 9:30 to 17:30, Mon to Sat, 11:00 to 16:30 Sun.
Sex And The City, The Party
Bollicini Restaurant & Bar, Chester
Thurs 03 July 2008 8pm til late
In aid of the British Red Cross Disaster Fund, for victims of the Burma cyclone and China earthquake.
Tickets £20, includes Buffet Supper & Bellini Cocktail.
Come and transport yourself to New York City for the most glamorous event of the year and have your cocktails served by the amazing "DreamMen" who will be our hosts for the evening! Why not come dressed as your favourite S&TC character? Charity Prize Drawer and Prizes for Best Dressed. This event is proving extremely popular, so call and book your tickets today!
Tel: 01244 329932
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