1. Cards for Good Causes
Cards for Good Causes seasonal shops open from today at Chester Cathedral and the Wesley Church Centre, St John Street, Chester. Staffed by volunteers the outlets sells cards for more than 30 charities including The Hospice of the Good Shepherd, NW Cancer Research and St John's Hospice. They are open 10am to 4pm until December 15.
2. Lunchtime concert
The lunchtime concert at 12.45pm in the Wesley Church Centre in St John Street, Chester, features pianist Maria Luc. Retiring collection.
3. Chester Photographic Society
Chester Photographic Society meeting at the Grosvenor Museum at 7.30pm with presentation entitled Invention and Reinvention - A journey in photography across genre and time by Lorentz Gullachsen. Lorentz has been shooting internationally for over 25 years for advertising, editorial, corporate and stock. Working from bases in London, Stratford-upon-Avon in the Warwickshire countryside as well as serving such local commercial hubs as Leamington Spa, Warwick and Birmingham. His clients include Land-Rover, Honda, O2, Vodafone, many tourist boards and airlines. His awards include gold, silver and merits from the Association of Photographers, which are the equivalent of the Oscars for the photographic industry, together with awards from London Photographic Association, D&AD and the Royal Photographic Society. His collections have been shown at the National Portrait Gallery and his work shown internationally. Admission £4. Call 01244 300166 or visit www.chesterps.org.
4. A Walk in the Woods
Screening of the American drama A Walk in the Woods (15) starring Robert Redford in the Film Theatre at Clwyd Theatr Cymru in Mold at 11am. Tickets £6, concessions £5.50. Call 01352 701521 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk.
5. Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken in the Anthony Hopkins Theatre at Clwyd Theatr Cymru at 7.30pm. A 1950s sci-fi spoof musical with a hilarious and fearsome plot and a collection of great songs – and lots of foliage! The musical score, 1960s rock ‘n’ roll and early Motown, is by Alan Menken, Oscar-winning composer known for a string of Disney film scores which include The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. Seymour Krelborn is a struggling assistant in Mushnik’s Florists, with a secret passion for his colleague Audrey. When he brings in an exotic plant its unique qualities bring him instant fame. Will Audrey love him now? But the plant’s sinister and murderous feeding habits become more and more demanding. Directed by Tim Baker, Clwyd Theatr Cymru’s award-winning associate artistic director. Tickets £18-£10. Call 01352 701521 or visit www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk. To read more click here.
6. Zombie Pirate Trail
Zombie Pirate Treasure Trail at Blakemere Village from 10am-5pm. Follow the Blakemere Spooky Trail to discover the hidden items left by zombie pirate many years ago. Join in the fun by dressing up as a pirate to do the trail. Post your picture on the Blakemere Facebook page and you could win two tickets to the Christmas experience in the woods. Call 01606 883261 or visit www.www.blakemere.co.uk.
7. Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo - with 12,000 animals in 125 acres of award-winning zoological gardens this is one of the world’s top zoos which is now home to the spectacular Islands exhibition featuring the breathtaking Monsoon Forest, the largest indoor zoo exhibit in the UK. Open daily from 10am all year, except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. You can park for free, or come by train, bus or bicycle. Cyclists get 15% off their tickets. Gate prices: adult £24, child £20 or book online to make savings. Visit www.chesterzoo.org or call 01244 380280. To read more click here.
