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Jul 10 2011 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

EVENTS

FRIDAY, JULY 15

CHESTER: The Secrets of Overleigh Cemetery - from the Bubblegum Girl to Father Christmas, from Mary Jonas (mother of 33 children) to the wretched Edward Langtry, discover the tombs and gravestones in this Victorian cemetery with local historian Len Morgan from 2pm. Tickets £3, £2.50 concessions. Book on 01244 402110.

SATURDAY, JULY 16

CHESTER: Tudor Festival at Stretton Watermill - a weekend of activities reflecting the thriving atmosphere of the mill in Tudor times. Take a tour with a Tudor miller and see the ancient technology of the mill in action. Discover country cures and herbal remedies, play games and find out what country folk had for dinner. Free drop-in event from noon to 5pm.

CHESTER: Chester Globetrotters meeting with talk on The Inca Trail, Peru and The Amalfi Coast at the Grosvgenor Museum Lecture Theatre at 1.30pm. Call 01244 629930.

CHOLMONDELEY: Pageant of Power featuring fabulous displays of motor racing, power boating, aerobatics and military action at Cholmondeley Castle with evening fireworks concert performed by Manchester Camerata. Gates open 8am. Call 01829 772432 for ticket details.

KNUTSFORD: Rare breeds weekend at Home Farm at Tatton Park from noon-5pm. Adults £5, children £3, family £13. Call 01625 374400 or visit www.tattonpark.org.uk.

WEPRE: Badger Watch – adult event – come prepare for an adventurous walk off the path to see badgers in their natural habitats from 7.30-10pm. You must be able to sit quiet and still for long periods. Wear warm, dark coloured outdoor clothes and sensible boots. Booking essential on 01244 814931.

SUNDAY, JULY 17

CHOLMONDELEY: Pageant of Power featuring fabulous displays of motor racing, power boating, aerobatics and military action at Cholmondeley Castle. Gates open 8am. Call 01829 772432 for ticket details.

KNUTSFORD: Rare breeds weekend at Home Farm at Tatton Park from noon-5pm. Adults £5, children £3, family £13. Call 01625 374400 or visit www.tattonpark.org.uk.

TUESDAY, JULY 19

CHESTER: The Chester and District Fuchsia Society will be holding their monthly meeting at The Catholic Social Club, Brook Street, at 7.30pm. The guest speaker is horticulturist Dr David Bellawski. For details contact 01928 714593.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20

KNUTSFORD: RHS Flower Show featuring the event’s conceptual and visionary show gardens at Tatton Park from 10am-6.30pm. Tickets on the day £28. Call 01625 374400 or visit www.rhs.org.uk/tattonpark.

RUNCORN: Kate Simmons Dance Choreographic competition and prizegiving at The Brindley in High Street. Ring 0151 907 8360 or visit www.thebrindley.org.uk.

THURSDAY, JULY 21

FRIDAY, JULY 22

SATURDAY, JULY 23

CHESTER: Archaeology Day - visit the Grosvenor Museum’s Newstead Gallery from 11am-4pm and unearth exciting artefacts from the mini-dig plus find out how the Grosvenor Museum’s archaeological collections were formed and what they can tell us. Part of the Festival of British Archaeology. Free drop-in sessions.

SUNDAY, JULY 24

BAGILLT: Bagillt Kite Festival - join th coastal rangers on Bagillt’s third annual kite festival from 10.30am-3.30pm. Bring your own kite, make your own or buy one on the day. Meet at the Bettisfield site and bring a picnic.

PORT SUNLIGHT: Port Sunlight Village Festival featuring stalls, fairground, dog show and entertainment throughout the day from 11am-5pm. Call 0151 644 6466 or visit www.portsunlightvillage.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 26

CHESTER: Portcullises - create a gate with a working portcullis and learn how Chester defended itself from the Welsh in medieval times at the Grosvenor Museum’s Newstead Gallery from 2-4pm. Free drop-in session.

SATURDAY, JULY 30

CHESTER: The Grosvenor Real Food Festival at the Grosvenor garden centre in Wrexham Road from 10am-4pm. Call 01244 625200 or visit www.grosvenorgardencentre.co.uk.

SUNDAY, JULY 31

CHESTER: The Grosvenor Real Food Festival at the Grosvenor garden centre in Wrexham Road from 10am-4pm. Call 01244 625200 or visit www.grosvenorgardencentre.co.uk.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3

CHESTER: Views from the Walls - a look at some of the key sites along the walls’ circuit and the stories they tell in the Grosvenor Museum Lecture Theatre from 2-3pm. Free admission.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7

WIRRAL: Mersey Pirate Muster at Fort Perch Rock in New Brighton from 11am-5pm. Join the pirates as they battle for the Fort and search for the Mermaid’s Purse. A free family day out.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

CHESTER: Tower Power - a rare opportunity to explore the Water and Bonewaldesthorne’s Towers on the City Walls from 11am-4pm. Children’s activities and maps help bring the past to life. Free activity.

WREXHAM: Wrexham Antiques & Collectors Fair at the Memorial Hall from 9.30am-3.30pm. Adults £1, concessions 70p, children free accompanied by an adult. Cafe at the event, pay and display car park adjacent to the hall. Contact 01492 547868/07786016576 or email wrexhamfair@aol.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

BURWARDSLEY: Harthill Trust holding a free course entitled Landscape Painting for Beginners at the Harthill Trust. This course is aimed at complete beginners and will offer all the necessary tuition, materials and support for participants to produce a successful landscape painting using acrylics onto canvas. Booking essential on 01829 782 822 or email chris@harthill.org. Free to Cheshire residents -non-residents £25.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28

WIRRAL: Wirral Food and Drink Festival - a foodies paradise with specialist food stalls, cookery demonstrations, etc, at Claremont Farm in Clatterbridge. Visit www.wirralfoodfestival.co.uk.

MONDAY, AUGUST 29

WIRRAL: Wirral Food and Drink Festival - a foodies paradise with specialist food stalls, cookery demonstrations, etc, at Claremont Farm in Clatterbridge. Visit www.wirralfoodfestival.co.uk.

WIRRAL: Hoylake RNLI open day with air displays, stalls, fairground and family entertainment at Hoylake Promenade. Free admission. Visit www.wirralfoodfestival.co.uk.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

CHESTER: Chester Photographic Society meeting with presentation on Top Shots at the Grosvenor Museum Lecture Theatre at 7.30pm. Call 01244 300166 or visit www.chesterps.fsnet.co.uk.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

CHESTER: Society of Thirteen meeting with talk on Getting Plastered! The Art & Conservation of Decorative Plasterwork - 1570-1700 at the Grosvenor Museum Lecture Theatre at 7.30pm. Call 01244 0151 346 1017 or visit www.societyofthirteen.org.uk.

TUEDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

CHESTER: Chester Photographic Society meeting with talk on Re-Imagining Urban Nature at the Grosvenor Museum Lecture Theatre at 7.30pm. Call 01244 0151 346 1017 or visit www.societyofthirteen.org.uk.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

CHESTER: Chester Globetrotters eeting with talk on Travel Adventures of an Ordinary Person - Mount Kinabalu, Borneo & Standing on the Great Wall at the Grosvenor Museum Lecture Theatre at 1.30pm. Call 01244 629930 or visit www.chesterbranch@globetrotters.co.uk.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19