Author: The Guide Cheshire
Join The Christie NHS Charitable Fund this spring as they head to the stunning Woodlands of Arley Hall and Gardens to host a series of iconic family drive-in movies. Arley Hall, the Gardens, and the Estate have been used as a location for a wide variety of filming these include news stories on BBC Breakfast News to Disney productions. If you want an insight into some of the history and design of the gardens at Arley from the owner’s Lord & Lady Ashbrook, you need to watch this short video. With state-of-the-art sound, the iCONIC 100 screens and a fantastic…
Organisers of the Northwich artisan market at Baron’s Quay have set a provisional reopening date for the Northwich artisan market, a report from Cheshire West, Let’s Talk Business. The Market Co is the company behind the event and are known for delivering exceptional Artisan Markets across the region, providing a platform for the many talented artisans, small business producers, and creators to offer their handcrafted wares to the local community. This news brings hope of better times for artisans after lockdown as the market has not gone ahead as hoped for due to the pandemic. The event works to promote markets…
Get active for the Big Pedal 2021 between 19 and 30 April 2021. Organised by Sustrans, the event is open to everyone. Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Road Safety team is supporting this year’s Big Pedal challenge. On each day of the challenge schools compete to see who can record the greatest number of pupils, staff and parents cycling, walking, scooting or using a wheelchair to school. The team hopes as many people as possible get involved and play their part towards a healthier environment for everyone. The Council’s Director of Environment and Communities, Maria Byrne said: Join in for…
Secure your tickets now for the Dodson and Horrell Bolesworth International Horse Show, returning to the notorious Bolesworth home for five days of elite equestrian sport, unparalleled family entertainment, and premium hospitality, now confirmed for the new dates 7th – 11th July. Attracting some of the finest names in showjumping, spectators can expect five action-packed days, climaxing with the nail-biting CSI3* Grand Prix jump-off class, alongside a variety of retailers, and a serious lineup of evening entertainment accessible exclusively with our hospitality packages. With the announcement of a new title sponsor in leading animal feed manufacturers Dodson & Horrell and…
Coronavirus limitations have forced us to get innovative with regards to holding our hair in line, with a great many people going one of two different ways – let it grow or attempt an audacious colouring. Hairdressers and other personal care services are set to return on the 8th of April at the earliest, with barbers, beauty salons, nail technicians, and tattoo artists being advised to find out all they need to know about how to reopen safely through the council’s online safety event. The personal care sector is likely to be able to open to customers on Monday, 12…
Storyhouse has announced that its multi-award-winning Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre tickets are to go on immediate sale. Following the news of the government’s road map, Storyhouse has wasted no time in announcing plans for an extended season – meaning the theatre will open Saturday 29 May until Monday 30 August with 110 shows between the late May and August bank holiday. Following the news of the government’s road map, Storyhouse has wasted no time in announcing plans for an extended season – meaning the theatre will open Saturday 29 May until Monday 30 August with 110 shows between the late May…
Cheshire West and Chester Council have secured a significant boost towards its ambitious target date of 2030 to achieve carbon neutrality for the Council’s own emissions, as well as a carbon-neutral borough by 2045. The plan, overseen by Salix Finance, provides grant funding for energy proficiency and warmth decarbonization measures across the public area which will benefit the Brio Leisure site at Chester Northgate Arena. The scheme is focusing on non-homegrown structures in England, just as supporting green venture activities. Qwest Services deals with the Council’s Capital Works fix and upkeep plan and submitted 14 structures in the application for…
The pandemic has hit female business entrepreneurs hard, there is no playbook on the most proficient method to juggle maintaining a business and homeschooling children during a pandemic. This is a worry for all entrepreneurs currently, however, we’re especially grieved by what this emergency may mean for female entrepreneurs. Women are more likely to run businesses in areas harder hit by the pandemic, such as independent highstreet stores, beauty, health, and retail, with most businesses in the start-up phase with less financial support behind them. The Business Resiliency During the COVID-19 study, published by FreshBooks, showed that women-owned businesses are taking…
Knutsford Music Festival has been postponed to August 2021 by organisers Knutsford Town Council. The Knutsford festival, renowned for hosting an array of local musicians, has posted a statement on its website and social media platforms, announcing the decision to cancel all events until August 2021. Coronavirus’s effect on the art world has prompted endless music festivals and shows being scrapped or deferred with theaters and exhibitions shut. The festival, traditionally held in June, was due to feature from 11th to 13th June 2021 but has been rearranged for 13th to 15th August. This is to allow a better chance for the festival to…
Following announcements relating to the Government’s roadmap to ease lockdown restrictions, Cheshire West and Chester Council’s libraries, museums and the Cheshire Record Office will begin to reopen next month. From 12 April, Storyhouse will reopen with normal hours and Ellesmere Port, Northwich, Neston, Lache, Upton, Frodsham and Winsford libraries on reduced hours for browsing and public computer access. An Order and Collect service will also be available from Ellesmere Port, Neston, Northwich, Storyhouse and Winsford Libraries. The Council’s Head of Communities, Culture and Libraries, Rachel Foster said: “Staff will be working hard to ensure everyone’s safety. Our museums, libraries, and the…