Events - 16/5/08

May 16 2008 by Michael Green, Flintshire Chronicle

EVENTS

FRIDAY

ASHTON HAYES: National Gardens Scheme open day at Ashton House in Church Road from 6-9pm. Admission £3, children free. Ring 01829 752761.

CHESTER: Chester Charity Beer Festival at Chester Rugby Club in Hare Lane from 7.30-11pm. Tickets £8. Ring 07879 487521.

CHESTER: Pilates matwork classes at the Caldy Valley Neighbourhood Centre from 9.30-10.30am. Ring 01244 375422/07746 968028.

CHESTER: Junior Chess Club meets every Friday from 6-7.30pm at the Watertower Pavilion, Tower Road, for ages seven and upwards. Ring 01244 320207.

NESTON: University of Liverpool International Community coffee morning, Leahurst House, Chester High Road, 10.30-noon. Children welcome. 0151 336 6661/1517.

SATURDAY

BIRKENHEAD: Merseyside Model and Toy Collectors’ Show at Pacific Road Arts Centre from noon-4.30pm. Ring 0151 647 0752.

CHESTER: Creative plant photography workshop in the Grosvenor Museum’s Education Workroom from 11am-4pm. ost £7. Ring 01244 402005.

CHESTER: Chester Charity Beer Festival at Chester Rugby Club in Hare Lane from 7.30-11pm. Tickets £7. Ring 07879 487521.

CHESTER: Ladies night at the Crowne Plaza starting at 8pm. Tickets £19.95. Ring 01244 8999

CHESTER: Weekly whist drive at 7.30pm in St Thomas of Canterbury Church Hall, Parkgate Road. Admission £1. Ample free car-parking.

HAWARDEN: Yoga classes at Level Road Community Centre (off Wood Lane), at 10.30am.

HELSBY: Helsby Village Produce Association annual plant sale at the community centre in Lower Robin Hood Lane from 10am-noon. Admission free. Ring 01928 722195.

HUXLEY: The Methodist Church is open every Saturday from 2-4pm for people to enjoy fairtrade tea/coffee and cakes, all at modest prices. Also on sale are Traidcraft goods and a good selection of second-hand books. Ring 01829 781321.

LIVERPOOL: Home and Garden Show featuring Charlie Dimmock, Jean-Christophe Novelli, Craig Philips and Hannah Sandling at the Echo Arena. Tickets are £5 in advance or £7 on the day. To book call 0844 8000 400.

LIVERPOOL: Face of the City showcase - a performance by the space cadet and learn all about the Face in the City at the Merseyside Maritime Museum at 2pm and 3pm. Ring 0151 478 4499.

NORTHWICH: Arley Horse Trials and Country Fair from 10am-5pm. Adults £11, children £4, family £26. Ring 01565 777353.

SANDIWAY: Antique and collectors fair at Blakemere Craft Centre from 10am-5pm. Admission £1, children free. Ring 01606 883261.

SUNDAY

BIRKENHEAD: Merseyside Model and Toy Collectors’ Show at Pacific Road Arts Centre from noon-4.30pm. Ring 0151 647 0752.

CHESTER: Northern computer fair at the Northgate Arena from 9am-3pm. Admission £3, children and OAPs £1.50, family £7. Ring 01244 380444.

CHESTER: Dollhouse Productions holding a Burlesque Night at Alexander’s in Rufus Court. Tickets £7. Ring 01244 340005.

CHESTER: The Ramblers Association have a varied programme of walks events and meet every Sunday in Upton. New members welcome. Ring 0151 339 1178 or 01244 377786 or visit www.ramblers.org.uk.

HALKYN: Halkyn Mountain Common Discovery – discover the spectacular countryside of Halkyn and its fascinating industrial history with the Ranger from 2-4pm. Booking essential on 01244 814931.

LIVERPOOL: Home and Garden Show featuring Charlie Dimmock, Jean-Christophe Novelli, Craig Philips and Hannah Sandling at the Echo Arena. Tickets are £5 in advance or £7 on the day. To book call 0844 8000 400.

MANLEY: National Gardens Scheme open day at Manley Knoll in Manley Road from 2-5pm. Admission £3.50, children free.

NORTHOP: Celyn Farmers Market from 9.30am-1pm at the Welsh College of Horticulture for a wide range of local produce and craft items.

NORTHWICH: Arley Horse Trials and Country Fair from 10am-5pm. Adults £11, children £4, family £26. Ring 01565 777353.

SANDIWAY: Antique and collectors fair at Blakemere Craft Centre from 10am-5pm. Admission £1, children free. Ring 01606 883261.

WILLASTON: National Gardens Scheme open day at Willaston Village Gardens from 2-5pm. Combined admission £4, children free.

WREXHAM: National Gardens Scheme open day at Bryn Amma Cottage in Frondeg from 1-5pm. Admission £3, children free.

MONDAY

BUCKLEY: Pilates matwork classes at St Matthews Church Hall from 10-11am. Ring 01244 375422/07746 968028.

BURTON (WIRRAL): Bridge at the village hall, 7.30pm every Monday. Details on 0151 336 3370.

CHESTER: Society of Thirteen joint lecture with the Royal Geographical Society on Exploring Wilderness Canada by David Edwards, at the Grosvenor Museum, at 7.30pm. Ring 0151 346 1017.

CHESTER: Caldy Valley Playgroup sessions from 9.15am-11.45am Monday to Friday at Caldy Valley Neighbourhood Centre in Caldy Valley Road for children aged two and a half. Ring 01244 318450 or 01244 317540.

CHESTER: British Cardiac Patients Association Zipper Club for cardiac patients, carers and friends meets at Hoole Community Centre in Westminster Road at 2.30pm on the third Monday of the month.

EWLOE: Yoga classes at Ewloe Green Primary School, Mold Road, at 8pm.

HOLYWELL: Holywell Players drama group meet regularly every Monday from 7-9pm. For details contact Andrea 01352 711240.

HUNTINGTON: Huntington Under Fives Playgroup at the village hall in Butterbache Road from 9.15am-12.15pm. Also Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Ring 01244 351343.

LITTLE SUTTON: Pilates matwork classes at Little Sutton Community Centre 6.30-7.30pm. Ring 01244 375422/07746 968028.

TUESDAY

CHESTER: The Chester & District Fuchsia Society will be holding their monthly meeting when British Fuchsia Society committee member Arthur Phillips will be the guest speaker at The Catholic Social Club, Brook Street, at 7.30 pm. Non-members welcome. Ring 01928 714593 for information.

CHESTER: Chester Theatre Club playtasting for our 2008/09 season at the Little Theatre, Gloucester Street, Newtown, at 8pm. Ring 01928 724808.

CHESTER: Bingo every Tuesday at the Waggon and Horses. Eyes down 8pm. Admission 30p. Proceeds to Silhouettes Dance Troupe.

CHESTER: Tai Chi classes take place at the Old Chapel in Hoole, from 6.30-8.30pm. The class costs £6 and participants can just turn up on the night.

CHESTER: Bodywork pilates at Chester Enterprise Centre at 6.45pm. Ring 07939 828941.

CHESTER: Pilates matwork class at the Northgate Arena from noon-12.45pm. Ring 01244 380444.

CHESTER: Connections - a group for young minded people over 18 with various physical disabilities at Caldy Valley Community Centre, Great Boughton, from 10.30am-1.30pm. Ring 01244 378991.

CHESTER: Psychic readings at Jones' Wine Bar in City Road from 6.30-10.30pm. Ring 07713 297837.

DODLESTON: Cash prize quiz at the Red Lion from 9pm onwards. Ring 01244 684001 for details.

FARNDON: Prize bingo will be held at Farndon Sports and Social Club at 8pm.

HAWARDEN: Ladies karobic keep fit class at Level Lane Community Centre from 7-8pm. Ring 01244 535878.

MOLLINGTON: Yoga at Crabwall Manor from 6.15-7.45pm. Drop-in sessions £6. Ring 07887 630 547.

PECKFORTON: Yoga classes at Peckforton and Beeston Village Hall from 7.30-9pm. Phone 01829 261258 Sally Pearson for details.

QUEENSFERRY: Flower Arranging Club at the community centre from 7-9pm. For details, ring 01244 821003.

RHYL: The Rhyl Rainbows Over 40s Singles Club meets every Tuesday at the Moreville Hotel, East Parade, Rhyl, from 8pm till late. Entertainment provided. Club for divorced, separated or widowed people. Members admission £2, non-members £3. For details call Ann on 01745 338674.

SAUGHALL: Pilates classes at the Vernon Institute 9.45-10.45am. Ring 01244 375422/07746 968028.

WEDNESDAY

CHESTER: Chester Flower Club golden anniversary meeting with lunch at the Cheshire View in Plough Lane, Christleton, at 1.30pm. Ring 01829 751140.

CHESTER: Cheshire Touring Mountain Bike Club evening leisure rides starting from opposite the Town Hall at 7pm. Ring 01829 740997.

CHESTER: Aerobic fitness for beginners, 6.30-7.20pm at Hoole Community Centre, Westminster Road. £2.75 or £2.50 for Charisma Card holders. Call Tess on 07854 394967.

CHOLMONDELEY: National Gardens Scheme open day at Cholmondeley Castle Gardens from 11.30am-5pm. Admission £5, children £2. Ring 01829 720383.

ELTON: Weight Watchers meeting at 7pm at the community centre. Contact 01925 244966 for details.

HAWARDEN: Yoga classes at Level Road Community Centre (off Wood Lane), at 8pm.

HAWARDEN: Yoga at Hawarden Institute, Glynn Way, at 8pm. For further information ring 07939 828 941.

HOOLE: TAGB Tae Kwon-Do Beginners course at 7.45pm at Hoole Community Centre in Westminster Road. For further information ring 07813 548 376.

HUNTINGTON: Huntington Toddlers at the village hall in Butterbache Road, drop-in from 9.15am. Ring 01244 351343.

LITTLE STANNEY: Pilates classes at Little Stanney Village Hall 6.15-7pm. Ring 01244 375422/07746 968028.

MANCOT: Yoga at Mancot Church Hall at 8pm. Ring 07939 828941.

PULFORD: Aqua aerobics, Grosvenor Hotel Health Club, 6-6.45pm. Non-swimmers welcome. Details: 01244 570560.

SAUGHALL: Weekly whist drive at 7.30pm in the Vernon Institute, Church Road. Admission £1. Ample free car-parking.

SAUGHALL: Pilates classes at the Vernon Institute 7.30-8.30pm. Ring 01244 375422/07746 968028.

TARPORLEY: Weight Watchers meeting at the British Legion in High Street from 7pm. Ring Natalie on 01978 852428.

UPTON (CHESTER): Chester and District Patchworkers and Quilters meet on the third Wednesday of each month at Upton Village Hall, Heath Road, between 7.30-9pm. Visitors are welcome. For details, phone Sue Horder on 301716.

THURSDAY

BROUGHTON: Slimming World class from 5.30pm and 7.30pm at the War Memorial Institute. Ring 01244 534593.

BUCKLEY: Pilates matwork classes at the Old Catholic Church Hall, Brunswick Road from 8pm. Ring 01244 375422/07746 968028.

CHESTER: Pilates matwork class at the Northgate Arena from noon-12.45pm. Ring 01244 380444.

CHESTER: Chester St Andrew Society present Scottish Country Dancing every Thursday from September to May at the Caldy Valley Centre in Great Boughton. Adults from 7.30pm, children from 6.30pm. Ring 01270 214695 for details.

CHESTER: Buddhist Meditation Class at 7.30pm at Stanley Palace in Watergate Street. Cost £5. Term based. Ring 01244 300605 to book.

CHESTER: General knowledge quiz in aid of Miles of Smiles at The Ship Victory in George Street from 8.30pm.

FRODSHAM: Buddhist Meditation Class at 7.30pm at Castle Park Arts Centre. Cost £5. Term based. Ring 01244 300605 to book.

LITTLE SUTTON: Pilates classes at Little Sutton Community Centre 11am-noon. Ring 01244 375422/07746 968028.

MOLD: Yoga classes at St David's Church Hall (opposite fire station) at 8pm. Ring 01244 811839.

PECKFORTON: Yoga classes at Peckforton and Beeston Village Hall from 7.30-9pm. Phone 01829 261258 Sally Pearson for details.

UPTON: Pilates matwork classes at the Vernon Institute 9.30-10.30am. Ring 01244 375422/07746 968028.