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Jo Henwood

Jo Henwood

Chester children receive polling cards

A 17-YEAR-OLD politics student who was desperate for the chance to vote in last week’s General Election was a bit miffed when his brother and sister, aged 14 and 10, received polling cards.Read

Belgrave Primary School parents on the run for funds

BELGRAVE Primary School parents are on the starting blocks for a racy fundraiser.Read

Christleton residents mark parish boundary in ancient ceremony

CHRISTLETON children took part in an ancient tradition on Sunday, first enacted when health and safety rules were less strict than today.Read

Newton Primary School pupils create jolly green giant for city project

PUPILS at Newton Primary School are taking giant steps.Read

Disabled and disadvantaged children enjoy all the fun of the fair at Chester

DISABLED and disadvantaged children enjoyed a day at the fair, thanks to Chester Lions Club.Read

Chester Lions Club celebrates 50 years

CHESTER Lions Club has celebrated 50 years of service to the city with a golden anniversary gala ball at Chester Racecourse.Read

Chester artist Louisa Boyd exhibits at Telford’s Warehouse

CHESTER artist Louisa Boyd is exhibiting new mixed media pieces and book art at Telford’s Warehouse until June.Read

Hammond School students in Chester achieve dramatic success

STUDENTS at Chester’s Hammond School have achieved a dramatic degree of success.Read

Open afternoon at Belgrave pre-school

BELGRAVE Pre-school in Westminster Park, Chester, is holding an open afternoon on Tuesday from 1pm to 2.30pm.Read

Christleton High School students question parliamentary candidates

PARLIAMENTARY candidate Stephen Mosley has promised Christleton High School students that he will ‘kick down doors’ at Westminster to achieve his aims if he becomes Chester’s MP.Read

Catwalk capers at Blacon High School as part of GCSE course

BLACON High School students have been strutting their stuff on the catwalk.Read

Christleton High School students question parliamentary candidates

PARLIAMENTARY candidate Stephen Mosley has promised Christleton High School students that he will ‘kick down doors’ at Westminster to achieve his aims if he becomes Chester’s MP.Read

2nd Christleton Brownies raise cash for Indian Children’s Home

YOUNGSTERS at a children’s home in India are awash with cash thanks to Christleton Brownies.Read

Chester Bach Singers present new commission

CHESTER singers have commissioned a new piece of work to support young singers, thanks to a grant from the BBC.Read

Mickle Trafford school celebrates decade of healthy eating

THE chips are down at Mickle Trafford Village School and cook Jane Christian wants it to stay that way.Read

Breast Cancer Campaign seeks participants for Three Peaks Challenge

BREAST Cancer Campaign is calling all fundraisers in Chester to put on their hiking boots and set themselves a challenge by signing up to its popular Three Peaks Challenge from September 10-12.Read

Catwalk capers at Blacon High School

BLACON High School students have been strutting their stuff on the catwalk.Read

Tarporley Rotary Club offering free blood pressure checks

THE Rotary Club in Tarporley were out in force recently offering residents and visitors to the village free blood pressure checks.Read

Surfing

Day 10 - Bondi babes

Blow the queue - we plan to enjoy our last day in Sydney.Read

Day 9 - Tired and emotional

Awake to find we are still in the queue. Read

Author Profile

Jo Henwood is a reporter at the Chester Chronicle, mainly responsible for Celebrations, Community News and Nostalgia. She also reports regularly on education and the arts. Telephone 01244 606411.