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Guide To What's On In Chester, October
Up The Wall - Chester Performs
A happening at twilight
Thursday 2nd - Saturday 4th October 2008
7pm to 10pm FREE event.
Up The Wall is back for a second year following last year’s amazing success. At twilight on 2-4 October, Chester Performs invites you on an autumnal evening promenade along Chester’s historic city walls, for a celebration of the walls in light, sound and art. Starting in Abbey Square follow the route through the Cathedral and along the walls. Take as little or as much time as you need. A family friendly event with some unexpected treats along the way. Last years 'walk the walls' was excellent, with fire jugglers, theatre, art installations and more! Don't miss this years Up The Wall!
chesterperforms.com
Arley Hall Antiques & Fine Art Fair
03-05 October 2008
Arley Hall, Arley, near Northwich, Cheshire. Open to the public. Admission £5.00. A highly popular event in the sumptuous setting of Arley Hall, one of the Northwest's most famous stately homes. Antique Dealers offer a wide range of antiques and collectors items from £10 to £10,000, including period furniture, silver, jewellery, porcelain, clocks and much more. Full details from Cooper Fairs Tel: 01278 784912
ZEST! Open Floor Poetry Night, Alexander's, Chester
Sunday 19 October 2008, 8:00pm
Special Guest - Liverpool Poet David Bateman. Part of the Chester Oyez! festival. 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.
Chester Operatic Society Presents Die Fledermaus
28 October to 01 November 2008
The Catholic High School, Handbridge, Chester
Chester Operatic Society presents Die Fledermaus (The Revenge of The Bat).
Performances start at 7:30pm.
Tickets £11 from Chester Festivals Box Office.
Tel: 01244 304618
Chester Literature Festival
6th - 24th October 2008
Shell UK Chester Literature Festival 2008.
This years festival will bring an exciting mixture of celebrity visitors and local events. Crammed with books, writers and ideas plus the fabulous Chester Oyez! a performance weekend on 18-19 October. Chester will be alive with star names from literature, theatre, politics and journalism, science and sport, alongside events for children and showcases for local writers. The festival is held at various locations in picturesque Chester. 2008 Programme »
Chester Antiques & Fine Art Show
23 - 26 October 2008
At the County Grandstand, Chester Racecourse.
Penman Antique Fairs
Chester University Campus Open Day
Saturday 4th October 2008
More Info Here »
Fine Autumn Auctions
Beeston Auction Rooms
Tuesday, October 30th starting at: 11am
Now accepting entries for their forthcoming Fine Art sales including Beswick, Moorcroft, Royal Doulton, Paintings, Silver, Jewellery, Long Case Clocks and Antique Furniture. For a free pre-sale valuation or home visit please call: Mr William Witter MRICS on: 01829 262150
Viewing Starts: Thursday, Oct 25th, 10am
Last Entry Date: Friday 28th Sept.
Ghost Walks In Chester This Halloween
Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights. Tickets can be purchased from Chester Town Hall Tourist Information Centre or Chester Visitor Centre next to the Roman Amphitheatre. Tickets are also available on the night.
A Special Halloween tour is available on 31st October. It is recommended to buy tickets in advance.
Tel: 01244 351609
Email: tis@chester.gov.uk
Tours depart every 15 mins from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Salsa Dancing at The Groves
Every Tuesday & Sunday Evenings
Tuesdays 8pm - Beginners & Improvers class
9pm - Intermediates class, 10pm - Dancing
Sundays 7pm - Beginners & Improvers class, 8pm - Dancing
The Groves Bistro, next to the River Dee. Chester.
Admission - £3 for 1 class, £5 for 2 classes, £1 dancing only
Vets 4 Pets Chester
Saturday 4th October 2008
Chester Vets4Pets are organising a talk on Fireworks and Dogs and Cats.
Discussing firework phobia in dogs including giving advice on how to help your dog cope with the stress of Bonfire night, how to desensitise dogs to firework noise and what treatments can be used to help the worst affected.
We will also talk about fireworks and other animals including their effects on cats and wildlife. New Church on the corner of Dicksons Drive and Brook Lane. Afterwards there will be the opportunity to look round our Veterinary Practice opposite the church. Tea and biscuits will also be served. Vets 4 Pets Chester Ltd. Brook Lane, Hoole, Chester Tel: 01244 400 273
The Chester Wedding Show 2008
Chester Racecourse
18th & 19th October 2008
10:00am to 4:00pm / £4 Admission
Catwalk shows, demonstrations, entertainment, competitions, goody bags.
Over 70 exhibitors, positioned on the three floors of the prestigious County Stand at Chester Racecourse.
Telfords Warehouse Chester
Ghouls A Go Go Live Burlesque Show
Thursday 30th October 2008
7:30pm to 1:00am £12
A night of burlesque, bumps and grinds in a witches cauldron of wanton lust. burlesquephotographer
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