Guide To What's On In Chester, October 2007

Throughout October 2007 - various locations in Chester. This years Literature Festival will bring an exciting mixture of celebrity visitors and local events. The city will be alive with star names from literature, theatre, politics and journalism, science and sport, alongside events for children and showcases for local writers.

Full Events Programme for last years Literature Festival

Chester Contemporary Art Fair

October 25th - 28th 2007
At the County Grandstand, Chester Racecourse.

 

Saturday 6th October 2007 – Chester Campus.

More Info Here

Fine Autumn Auctions

Tuesday, October 30th starting at: 11am
at The Beeston Auction Rooms

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 on Halloween.

Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights. Tickets can be purchased from Chester Town Hall Tourist Information Centre or Chester Visitor Centre near 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.

- Due to demand there are Ghost Walks also Tuesday 30th October!

Tel: 01244 351609
Email: tis@chester.gov.uk
Tours depart every 15 mins from 6.30pm to 9.00pm
Cost: £7.00 adults, £5.00 children/oaps

Prom Praise
Saturday 6th October 2007, 7pm

A spectacular event at Chester Cathedral. Entertainers include The Chester Ladies Choir, Chester Primary Schools Choir, Chester Male Voice Choir, Farndon Brass Band, A Handbag of Harmonies, The University Trumpeters and Chester Cathedral Choir. Wave your flags and raise the roof with 'Rule Britannia' and 'Land of Hope and Glory'.

Tickets: £15, side aisles £8, Concessions £13 and £6.
Box Office Tel. 01244 304618

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