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Fairy Tales of Kings and Queens

When 16 February 2012  
Location GROSVENOR MUSEUM 25-27 GROSVENOR STREET CHESTER CH1 2DD  
Postcode CH1 2DD  
Description Professional story teller Helen Stewart will be telling magical fairy stories about kings and queens throughout the day.
Contact Ruth Marshall  
Telephone 01244 972197  
Email ruth.marshall@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Timings 11am-4pm  
Age range Younger Children
Cost free  

Royal Flags

When 16 February 2012  
Location GROSVENOR MUSEUM 25-27 GROSVENOR STREET CHESTER CH1 2DD  
Postcode CH1 2DD  
Description make a sparkling flag to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee year
Contact Ruth Marshall  
Telephone 01244 972197  
Email ruth.marshall@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Timings 2-4pm  
Age range Younger Children
Cost free  

FREE guided Snowdrop Walk

When 16 February 2012  
Location Ness Gardens, Ness, Neston  
Postcode CH64 4AY  
Description Put on your wellies, wrap up warm and enjoy the first signs that spring is near with Ness's snowdrop walks.
Contact Ness Gardens  
Telephone 0151 353 0123  
Email nessgdns@liv.ac.uk
Timings 10.30am - 11.30am  
Age range -Please Select-
Cost Adm to Gardens apply  
Link Ness Gardens

Star Gazing with Astrological Society

When 16 February 2012  
Location Ness Gardens, Ness, Neston  
Postcode CH64 4AY  
Description Join us for a talk and demonstration of what's on in our skies and observation with binoculars and telescopes. Hot soup and crusty roll.
Contact Ness Gardens  
Telephone 0151 353 0123  
Email nessgdns@liv.ac.uk
Timings 7pm - 9.30pm  
Age range -Please Select-
Cost Adm to Gardens apply  
Link Ness Gardens

Spots and Stripes collage

When 16 February 2012  
Location Chester Library Northgate Street Chester CH1 2EF  
Postcode CH1 2EF  
Description Spots and Stripes collage and stories . Suitable for age 5+ Free but please pre book.
Contact Bronwen Scott  
Telephone 01244 977380  
Email chester.library@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Timings 2.30pm - 3.30pm  
Age range Younger Children
Cost Free but please pre book  

Adult Belly Dancing lessons

When 16 February 2012 to 31 May 2012  
Date(s) 16 February 2012 to 23 February 2012 (1 week)
Location Water Tower Garden Pavilion, Chester  
Postcode CH1  
Description For all adults, no costumes required! Get your body moving with a bit of middle eastern folk dance. First session is free! Every Thursday 7-8:30pm.
Contact Sadie Walker  
Telephone 01606 861770  
Email info@cheshiredance.org
Timings 7-8:30pm  
Age range Adult
Cost £4.50/session  
Link www.cheshiredance.org

Chinese State Circus

When 14 February 2012 to 16 February 2012  
Location Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton  
Postcode CH45 2JS  
Description From the land of legends and warrior Shaolin monks comes the incredible new Chinese State Circus with the live acrobatic spectacular Yin Yang.
Contact Info  
Telephone 0151 666 0000  
Timings 7.30pm & Wed/Thurs Matinee 2.30pm  
Age range -Please Select-
Cost £24.50, £22.50  

Yes, Prime Minister

When 13 February 2012 to 18 February 2012  
Location Venue Cymru, Promenade, Llandudno  
Postcode LL30 1BB  
Description Following two sell-out West End seasons, Yes, Prime Minister comes to Venue Cymru for 1 week only.
Contact Box Office  
Telephone 01492 872000  
Timings 7.30pm, Wed & Sat Matinee 2.30pm  
Age range -Please Select-
Cost £10 - £27.50  
Link Venue Cymru

Boredom Busters Week

When 13 February 2012 to 17 February 2012  
Location Ness Gardens, Ness, Neston  
Postcode CH64 4AY  
Description FREE activities for children.
Contact Ness Gardens  
Telephone 0151 353 0123  
Email nessgdns@liv.ac.uk
Timings 10am - 4pm  
Age range -Please Select-
Cost Adm to Gardens apply  
Link Ness Gardens

Tatton Park Scarecrow Festival

When 11 February 2012 to 19 February 2012  
Location Tatton Park, Knutsford  
Postcode WA16 6QN  
Description Over 30 scarecrows will be resident in the Gardens. Find the farmyard scarecrows and have a go at making your own. Additional fun scarecrow activities in the gardens Sunday 12th. Come dressed up!
Contact Info  
Telephone 01625 374400  
Timings Normal opening times  
Age range All Ages
Cost Normal Adm Charge  

Book and Multimedia Sale

When 11 February 2012 to 18 February 2012  
Location Chester Library Northgate Street Chester CH1 2EF  
Postcode CH1 2EF  
Description Come and find a bargain at our book and multimedia sale at Chester Library.
Contact Chester Library  
Telephone 01244977380  
Email chester.library@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Timings Opening Hours  
Age range All Ages
Cost Various  
Link http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/residents/libraries/your_local_library/chester_library.aspx

As You Like It

When 9 February 2012 to 10 March 2012  
Location Clwyd Theatre Cymru, Mold  
Postcode CH7 1YA  
Description As You Like It celebrates the power of love in one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies.
Contact Box Office  
Telephone 0845 330 3565  
Timings 7.30pm, Sat Matinee 2.30pm  
Age range -Please Select-
Cost £19.50, £16.50, £13.50, £10, Concs £2 off top two ticket prices ex Sat Eve  

Theatretrain

When 7 February 2012 to 16 February 2012  
Location Forum Studio Theatre, Hamilton Place, Chester  
Postcode CH1 2BH  
Description Pupils from Theatretrain Schools in Wrexham, Chester and Mold are all working to create their own productions.
Contact Box Office  
Telephone 01244 341296  
Timings 7.30pm  
Age range Adult
Cost £7, Concs £6  
Link www.tiptopproductions.co.uk

Walking through the Stalls: A Glimpse of Chester Market

When 30 January 2012 to 27 April 2012  
Location HERITAGE CENTRE BRIDGE STREET CHESTER CH1 1NW  
Postcode CH1 1NW  
Contact Elaine Pierce Jones  
Telephone 01244 972210  
Email elaine.pierce-jones@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Timings see opening times  
Age range -Please Select-
Cost free  

Colourful Impressions: The Joy of Modern Prints

When 28 January 2012 to 7 May 2012  
Location GROSVENOR MUSEUM 25-27 GROSVENOR STREET CHESTER CH1 2DD  
Postcode CH1 2DD  
Contact Peter Boughton  
Telephone 01244 972197  
Email peter.boughton@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Timings 10.30-5 M-S, 1-4 Sun  
Age range -Please Select-
Cost free  

Snowdrop Walks

When 28 January 2012 to 11 March 2012  
Location Rode Hall, Scholar Green, Cheshire  
Postcode ST7 3QP  
Description With tearoom selling light lunches & afternoon teas.
Contact Information  
Telephone 01270 873237  
Timings 12pm - 4pm except Mondays  
Age range -Please Select-
Cost Adults £4, Concs £3  
Link www.rodehall.co.uk

The Head That Wears the Crown: Decoding Royal Portraits in Chester

When 14 January 2012 to 1 April 2012  
Location GROSVENOR MUSEUM 25-27 GROSVENOR STREET CHESTER CH1 2DD  
Postcode CH1 2DD  
Description An exhibition to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, created in partnership with the University of Chester and sponsored by Aaron and Partners LLP, Solicitors.
Contact Peter Boughton  
Telephone 01244 972197  
Email peter.boughton@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Timings 10.30-5 M-S, Sun 1-4  
Age range -Please Select-
Cost free  

Lunatics, Lovers, Poets and More

When 9 January 2012 to 30 March 2012  
Location Heritage Centre, Bridge Street, Chester  
Postcode CH1 1NW  
Contact Elaine Pierce Jones  
Telephone 01244 972210  
Email elaine.pierce-jones@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Timings 10-4 M-F  
Age range -Please Select-
Cost free  

Olympic Posters Exhibition

When 4 January 2012 to 22 February 2012  
Location Castle Parks Arts Centre, Park Court, Frodsham  
Postcode WA6 6SE  
Contact Adrian Sumner  
Telephone 01244976790  
Timings All Day  
Age range All Ages
Cost Free  

Tea Dances in Tattenhall

When 18 October - 20 March 2012  
Location Barbour Institute, High Street, Chester  
Postcode CH3 9PX  
Description Tea Dances in Tattenhall at the Barbour Institute starting Tuesday 18th October, Then once a fortnight, 1.30pm-3.15pm, music by Steve Sound, refreshments included for £3.00 per person, for more information contact Sue Bliss 07917 234635.
Contact Sue Bliss  
Telephone 07917 234635  
Email sue.bliss@nhs.net
Timings 1.30pm - 3.15pm  
Age range Adult
Cost £3.00  

Malpas Tea Dances

When 11 October - 27 March 2012  
Location VICTORIA JUBILEE HALL HIGH STREET MALPAS SY14 8NN  
Postcode SY14 8NN  
Description Tea Dances in Malpas at the Jubilee Rooms starting Tuesday 11th October, Then once a fortnight, 1.30pm-3.15pm, music by Steve Sound, refreshments included for £3.00 per person, for more information contact Sue Bliss 07917 234635
Contact Sue Bliss  
Telephone 07917 234635  
Email sue.bliss@nhs.net
Timings 1.30pm - 3.15pm  
Age range Adult
Cost £3.00  

Olympic Poster Exhibition

When 21 September 2011 to 19 December 2012  
Location Vale Royal School Sports Partnership  
Postcode TBC  
Contact Adrian Sumner  
Telephone 01244976790  
Timings All Day  
Age range All Ages
Cost Free  
Link www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Fifties Frocks: Female Fashion from the 1950s

When 23 July 2011 to 30 June 2013  
Location GROSVENOR MUSEUM 25-27 GROSVENOR STREET CHESTER CH1 2DD  
Postcode CH1 2DD  
Contact Peter Boughton  
Telephone 01244 972197  
Email peter.boughton@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Timings Monday -Saturday 10.30-5, 1-4 Sunday  
Age range -Please Select-
Cost Free  

   


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