Chester Christmas Lights Switch On

Thursday November 15th at 6.30pm

Christmas Lights in Chester:
The Christmas light switch on in Chester outside the Town Hall with stage entertainment and fireworks! Late night shopping in Chester starts from 15th November every Thursday until 9pm.

Chester Postcard Fair

Saturday 17th November 2007 at Northgate Arena 10am-4pm

Look out for signs to 'Northgate Arena'.
Admission £1.25 Concessions £1
NORTHERN POSTCARD FAIRS Tel: 01244 535578 / 07802 699024

See our postcards here: Postcards of Chester

All Star British Superslam Wrestling

Saturday 17th November 2007 7.30pm
The Main Hall at Northgate Arena, Chester.

Adults £10, Children £8, Family £30
Box Office Tel. 01244 380444

Chester City vs MK Dons

Saturday 17th November 2007 3pm

Coca-Cola League 2 - Chester City vs Milton Keynes Dons
At The Deva Stadium Chester

Firework Display at Chester Racecourse

Saturday 3rd November - Main display at 7.30pm

Chester Lions Fireworks Fun Night,
Gates 5.30pm Toddlers 6.45pm Main display 7.30pm
Adults £4 Concessions £2 Accompanied Children £1 under 5 Free
Chester Racecourse Tel: 01244 677422

Art Deco Fair at Chester Racecourse

Sunday November 4th 2007

Opening Times: 10am - 4pm : Admission: £3 & Free Parking

Aled Jones In Concert

13th & 14th November 2007
Aled Jones In Concert at Chester Cathedral.
Tickets now on sale. Box Office: 01244 304618

Hoole Christmas Lights Switch On

November 17th 2007
The big Christmas Lights switch on for the Hoole shops at 6pm - please note it is planned for Faulkner St. to be closed to traffic between 4pm and 7.30pm

Grimethorpe Colliery Band

Sat 10th November 2007 at 7.30pm at Chester Cathedral

Brass Band Champions of Great Britain come to Chester. The Kelsborrow Choir that is based in Chester will be hosting the Grimethorpe Colliery Band at a Concert in Chester Cathedral. The choir consists of over 50 mixed voices who are regular performers in the area and a major supporter of local Charities. The Grimethorpe Colliery Band became Internationally known when they featured in the film Brassed Off, about the fictional struggle of a Colliery Band during the Countrywide Pit Closure programme to win the title of UK National Champions. Subsequently the Band has received two gold discs in Great Britain and a gold disc in Australia for sales of the soundtrack - a just reward for the quality of their performance. They are the current National Brass Band Champions of Great Britain and will be the UK Representative at the European Championships to be held in Stavanger in 2008. Grimethorpe Colliery Brass Band together with the Black Dyke Mills Band were the first Brass Bands to perform in the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

The Grimethorpe Colliery Band have not visited Chester for over 20 years. This opportunity to hear the finest Brass Band in the UK in a beautiful location with fine acoustics should not be missed Tickets are available for:- Nave and West Door at £16 Aisle (restricted view) at £12 Doors open 6.30pm performance begins at 7.30pm seats are unreserved, therefore, early arrival equals best seat selection. email a.wilkinson@btinternet.com or tel 01829 740868 or Chester Racecourse Box Office 01244 304610

The Christmas Shopping Fair - Tatton Park

Sat 3rd & Sun 4th November at Tatton Park, Tenant's Hall

Still not found what you're looking for? Another 50 exhibitors - many visiting Tatton for the first time - may have the answer to your search for Christmas gifts for the family. 10.30am-5pm Free entry (normal park entry charges apply).

For further information contact Countrywide Events - 01509 217 444

Charity Masked Ball Chester

3 November 2007 7.30pm–1am Crowne Plaza Chester

A masked ball to raise cash to buy mobility equipment for disabled children is being held in a final bid to raise £7,000 for Whizz Kidz Charity. The evening will include a four course meal, big prize raffle, casino tables - blackjack and roulette - as well as live entertainment and late night disco.

For further details Tel. 0870 442 1081 or 01244 899930
Cost: £35 per person

Alexanders Chester

Thursday 22 november
The Chillis - Red Hot Chilli Peppers Tribute
Tickets £6

Friday 30 November
Commitments Too - Emulating the passion, commitment & pure love of soul music as seen In Alan Parker's award winning film 'The Commitments'
Tickets £6

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Alexander's, Rufus Court, Chester CH1 2JW - Tel. 01244 340005

Tarvin Christmas Festival Weekend

Friday 30 November - Sunday 2 December 2007

Friday - Christmas Street Lights being lit. Christmas Tree Festival in Tarvin Methodist Church. Street Market in High Street, Tarvin. 6.30pm - 9.00pm. Salvation Army Band; Tarvin Primary School choir; lots of stalls & attractions.

Saturday - Street Market 10am - 4pm. Christmas Tree Festival. Waverton Hand Bell Ringers; Tarvin Ladies Choir. Local crafts & food producers.

Sunday - 12noon - 4pm - Christmas Tree Festival. Come and enjoy a festive start to Christmas with the first Street Market in Tarvin since 1885.