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Horse Tales from Cheshire with the Journey Man

When 16 August 2012  
Location GROSVENOR MUSEUM 25-27 GROSVENOR STREET CHESTER CH1 2DD  
Postcode CH1 2DD  
Description Performances at 11am, 12 noon, 1 and 2pm in Exhibition Gallery One.
Contact Lorna Kernahan  
Telephone 01244 972197  
Email lorna.kernahan@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Timings 11am, 12 noon, 1 & 2pm  
Age range -Please Select-
Cost Free  

Ancient Board Games

When 16 August 2012  
Location GROSVENOR MUSEUM 25-27 GROSVENOR STREET CHESTER CH1 2DD  
Postcode CH1 2DD  
Contact Kate Harland  
Telephone 01244 972066  
Email kate harland@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Timings 2-4pm  
Age range -Please Select-
Cost Free drop in  

Puppet Making

When 16 August 2012  
Location ELLESMERE PORT LIBRARY CIVIC WAY ELLESMERE PORT CH65 0BG  
Postcode CH65 0BG  
Description Join us at Ellesmere Port Library for princess and wizard puppet making and story time. Places are limited so please book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Contact Ellesmere Port Library  
Telephone 0151 337 4684  
Email eport.library@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Timings 14:00 - 15:00  
Age range Younger Children
Cost £1.00  
Link Ellesmere Port Library

Junior Longbow

When 16 August 2012  
Location Tatton Park, Knutsford  
Postcode WA16 6QN  
Description Young people from Medieval times would practise the art of longbow. Join us at the atmospheric Old Hall, try longbow, put on armour and live the life of an archer. Suitable for 8 - 17 yrs.
Contact Info  
Telephone 01625 374400  
Timings 10.30am - 12pm  
Age range All Ages
Cost £16  

Victorian Music Days

When 15 August 2012 to 16 August 2012  
Location Weaver Hall Museum 162 London Road Cheshire CW9 8AB  
Postcode CW9 8AB  
Description We will be visited by the multi-talented musician Richard York and his amazing collection of Victorian instruments and puppets. Join in with the music and even make your own peg doll dancer.
Contact Tom Hughes  
Telephone 01606 271640  
Email tom.hughes@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Timings 10am-4pm both days  
Age range All Ages
Cost £2.50 adult, £2 concession, £1.30 child, £6.00 family  
Link Weaver Hall Museum

Hospice Autumn Plant Sale

When 15/08/2012  
Location Grosvenor House Queensway Winsford CW7 IBH  
Postcode CW7 IBH  
Description St Luke's Hospice are giving people the oppurtunity to order quality autumn plants as part of their fundraising. The cut off date for orders is the 7th of September with collection from the hospice on the 14th and 15th of September.
Contact Liz Wells  
Telephone 01606 555816  
Email liz_wells@stlukes-hospice.co.uk
Timings all day  
Age range Adult
Cost £6  
Link www.stlukes-hospice.co.uk

Picture the past

When 13 August 2012 to 17 August 2012  
Location Quarry Bank Mill, Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire  
Postcode SK9 4LA  
Description Picture life in the past and have fun with activities that put you in the picture too! Make your own portrait at one of our free workshops & try our picture trail (50p per trail).
Contact Information  
Telephone 01625 445845  
Timings 12pm - 4pm  
Age range -Please Select-
Cost Normal Adm Charge  

Storytime for Older Children

When 25 July 2012 to 29 August 2012  
Location WINSFORD LIBRARY HIGH STREET WINSFORD CW7 2AS  
Postcode CW7 2AS  
Description Come along to our weekly storytime for older children on a Wednesday 3.45-4.15pm from July 25. The stories are suitable for children aged 5-9 years old. Free of charge and no need to book, just drop in. Parents must accompany children.
Contact Winsford Library  
Telephone 01606275065  
Email winsford.library@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Timings 3.45pm - 4.15pm  
Age range Older Children / Teenage
Cost Free of charge  
Link http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/libraries

Brio Leisure summer holiday activities

When 20 July - 30 August  
Location EPIC LEISURE CENTRE NESTON RECREATION CENTRE CH64  
Postcode CH64  
Description Here at Brio Leisure, we know that the school holiday should be full of fun and games to keep your kids active and entertained. We have a range of fun activities aimed at young people to suit every taste.
Contact 01244 377086  
Telephone 01244 377086  
Timings ALL  
Age range All Ages
Cost ALL  
Link www.brioleisure.org

Music in Cheshire

When 13 July 2012 to 16 September 2012  
Location Weaver Hall Museum 162 London Road Northwich CW9 8AB  
Postcode CW9 8AB  
Description Explore the sounds, stories and instruments that have been played in the county from medieval times to today. Including some musical firsts and colourful traditions.
Contact Tom Hughes  
Telephone 01606 271640  
Email tom.hughes@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Timings Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Weekends 2-5pm  
Age range All Ages
Cost Admission free to this exhibition  
Link Weaver Hall Museum

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