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Jo Henwood

Jo Henwood

Invitation to the Ballet: Ninette de Valois and the story of The Royal Ballet at The Lowry

Balletomanes are invited to a special exhibition at The Lowry this autumn. Invitation to the Ballet: Ninette de Valois and the story of The Royal Ballet is a collaboration between the Royal Opera House and The Lowry, Salford.Read

Newton primary school pupils win Bike-It award

A CHESTER primary school has been given an award for its efforts to cut pollution.Read

Trip down Memory Lane for Saughall woman

nMEMORIES of the 1950s came flooding back to a Saughall woman, following our publication of a black and white photograph last week (September 23).Read

Maud is on song with Chester Music Society

A SINGER, who has sung in the same choir for 64 years, has decided to pack away her music books.Read

Prize-winning Chronicle from Frodsham Weaver Vale Primary School

ROOKIE reporters at a Frodsham primary school have scooped first prize in a newspaper competition.Read

Authors talk about novels at Chester Library

CHESTER Library is offering the chance to meet authors this autumn.Read

Pope’s visit confirms Chester teenager’s desire to become a priest

A CHESTER teenager, who saw the Pope twice during his visit to the UK last weekend, has said the experience has confirmed his desire to become a priest.Read

Cambrian community’s 10th annual street festival in Chester

RAIN failed to dampen community spirit at the 10th annual Cambrian Street Festival on Saturday.Read

Chester artist Lesley Halliwell chosen for 2010 Jerwood Drawing Prize Exhibition

CHESTER artist Lesley Halliwell has been shortlisted for a coveted drawing prize.Read

Reporters at Duddon St Peter’s Primary School win newspaper competition

ROOKIE reporters at a Cheshire primary school have scooped first prize in a newspaper competition.Read

Chester’s Lord Mayor attends theatre gala evening

LORD Mayor of Chester Cllr Neil Ritchie was a guest at the launch of Tip Top Productions’ autumn season at the Forum Studio Theatre.Read

Orchestra workshop at St Mary’s Centre

CHESTER Chamber Orchestra will be making music on Sunday, under the baton of Kelsall’s Daniel Parkinson.Read

Mickle Trafford couple celebrate their diamond wedding

A COUPLE who met as teenagers celebrated their diamond wedding last week.Read

Review: Rhod Gilbert at Liverpool’s Philharmonic Hall

RHOD GILBERT/Philharmonic Hall, LiverpoolRead

Chester father of brain tumour daughter campaigning for national charity

A NURSE whose daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumour two years ago is using his expertise and personal experience to help a national charity.Read

Queen's School pupil Tori saves her friend's life in river drama

A TEENAGER used her army cadet training to save a friend’s life on a walking trip in the Lake District during the summer holidays.Read

Tarvin man in earthquake shock

A CHESTER singer is living without power and having to boil his drinking water following an earthquake in New Zealand’s south island.Read

Grange School tops GCSE league table for Cheshire

THE Grange School in Hartford is top of the class when it comes to GCSE results.Read

Teenagers in river drama earn praise

A TEENAGER used her army cadet training to save a friend’s life on a walking trip in the Lake District during the summer holidays.Read

Chester’s Abbey Gate College choir on song for Belgian tour

ABBEY Gate College chapel choir has been on song in Belgium.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.