Author: The Guide Cheshire
Chester’s premier choir is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a new president well known for his work with community groups and choirs around the city. Chester Male Voice Choir founded 80 years ago as The Cestrian Male Voice Choir, recently announced that Matt Baker BEM will serve as its new president, succeeding Her Grace The Duchess of Westminster in that position. Matt is known for his work with local community groups and choirs in Chester, as well as his compositions for several Chester Mystery Play cycles, and the Chester City Passion. In his position as artistic director of Theatre in…
A new training program is being developed at the University of Chester that will train 60 members of university staff to provide support to people who disclose sexual violence across its campus. As part of the model, University staff are trained as First Responders in case of disclosures of sexual misconduct, as well as Sexual Violence Liaison Officers to provide ongoing support to students or staff who have experienced sexual misconduct. A successful bid by John Dwyer, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, resulted in funding for the training from Cheshire’s Reflect and Respect campaign. Staff members receive training…
A new training programme is currently being rolled out to 15 of Warrington’s high schools and colleges to tackle sexual violence and in particular violence against women and girls. Delivered and funded as part of the Safer Streets Warrington initiative, the programme will cover sexual misconduct, consent, and bystander awareness to young people in Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 and will be delivered as part of the RSE curriculum. The overall aim of the programme is to equip teachers within schools and colleges to help enable pupils to recognise and respond appropriately and safely to unwanted behaviours. John Dwyer,…
An esteemed choir from Chester is preparing to perform a special concert that was delayed due to Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The Chester Festival Chorus’ “Music All Around Me” concert will feature performances of light classical pieces by Edward Elgar, Thomas Tallis, and Charles Villiers Stanford a cappella. The concert will donate 50% of the proceeds to Chester Aid For The Homeless. The concert will be led by the choir’s popular conductor Ellie Slorach, who is based in Manchester. A graduate of The Royal Northern College of Music, Ellie is the assistant conductor for the Orchester Philharmonique de Liege and the…
Chester Cycle Tours is running a series of FREE events in February and March to get adults back on their bikes and pedalling around the city. The event, which is totally free, is sponsored by Cycling UK, the aim of which is to give people who are new to cycling or haven’t cycled in a while the confidence to ride on Chester’s roads. Two courses are being offered by Chester Cycle Tours, a first course that takes place on quieter streets, and a second course that aims to get locals cycling safely into the city centre. Interested participants may sign…
A new authentic artisan bakery is set to launch in the village of Bradwall, just a short distance from Sandbach, creating jobs and breathing new life into the Village Hall. Bradwall Bakehouse will produce incredible artisan bread for the local community and plans to use locally-sourced ingredients that support the rural community it serves. The new bakery, located at Bradwall Village Hall, is currently undergoing refurbishment with the aim to open for business in late spring 2022. It’s hoped that bakehouses will create jobs in the area as well as become a hive for artisan bakers in the region seeking…
Chester celebrated Art Box’s launch with artists, celebrities, and locals. The newly opened gallery now provides a professional gallery setting for talented local artists looking for a platform to sell their work. The gallery was officially opened by Ainsley Harriott and more than 50 artists and locals attended the launch event. On display was a wide range of artwork and attendees were treated to a glass of fizz and canapes. There is a wide range of artwork at the new gallery located at 96 Boughton (opposite Waitrose, Evans Cycles and HSL) that includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, photographs, and more.…
Known for its historic mansions and contemporary hotels, De Vere is contributing £560,000 to NHS Charities Together, which is supporting hospital staff, volunteers, and patients affected by the pandemic. This donation will benefit NHS staff, volunteers, and patients in key areas including Cheshire with welfare and wellbeing, assistance after a patient leaves a hospital, and long-term mental health support for NHS workers. There are De Vere properties all over the country, from Surrey to the Cotswolds, surrounded by magnificent estates and parklands where guests can find hidden scenic lakes, sculptures, and picturesque views of the countryside. All properties are situated…
Staycations can be an excellent way to escape the city and get away from the endless crowds and shopping madness of the holidays. Our Christmas cottage guide for Cheshire starts here, as we journey across the county to find the best cottages for Christmas in the countryside. Take a look at the gorgeous Sandhole cottages off Sandhole Lane in Frodsham, which are nestled in the picturesque Cheshire countryside on a working equestrian centre. You might even want to enjoy a relaxing staycation during the days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. There are a variety of unique holiday cottages to choose…
There is a new magical trail through a festive forest at Delamere Forest in the run-up to Christmas. Delamere Forest after dark has a new illuminated trail that will take families through a festive forest to enjoy the season. Delamere Forest is a large forest situated in Cheshire’s village of Delamere. There are 972 hectares in the woodland managed by Forestry England, making it the county’s largest woodland area. Enjoy the beauty of brilliantly lighted tunnels, giant baubles, and trees flecked with jewel-like colours as you explore them with your friends, family, and loved ones. The fire garden provides a…