Author: The Guide Cheshire
Local artist Ron Stephens has teamed up with Cheshire West and Chester Council to create an exhibition of paintings and prints of heritage buildings in Northwich and beyond. Ron Stephens became interested in art during secondary school going on to study graphic design at Leeds and Manchester. After a gap of 30 years, a visit to Visual Arts Cheshire (VAC) gallery prompted him to take up painting again and in 2016 his love of interesting buildings inspired him to create a series of ‘line and wash’ paintings. Several of the buildings featured have fascinating stories to tell. The Weaver Hall…
Strawberries are in season! Are you looking for recommendations from The Guide Cheshire? This is where you can explore some of Cheshire’s finest attractions. A great place to go to get your children’s teeth stained in Cheshire is one of our recommended strawberry spots. Our team has hand-picked the best spot for testing out strawberries and creating memories as you pick and run around with your little ones. Strawberry picking is one of the best Cheshire attractions for a family outing because the strawberries taste best after they have been picked. Kenyon Hall Farm Owners Todd and Barbara Bulmer have…
In collaboration with Cheshire Dance, Cheshire West and Chester Council have announced the return of Now Northwich in 2022. Now Northwich Festival is a FREE family-friendly festival of international street arts and dance in the Cheshire city of Northwich. Now Northwich festival 2020, which was meant to explore the arts through dance and music, was unfortunately halted due to the pandemic on October 3rd. Amidst the challenging circumstances brought on by the pandemic, community recovery and renewal have been at the core of the decision to prioritise the return of this much loved and widely supported festival. Councillor Louise Gittins,…
This summer, food lovers can enjoy a dazzling lineup of culinary stars at the Foodies Festival at Tatton Park. Visitors can attend the festival’s food-themed activities, including chef’s theatre, street food avenue, chilli eating competitions, a cookery school, and a show showcasing the best food and drink from the north west. You can watch MasterChef Champions and Michelin Star chefs cooking signature summer recipes and getting top tips in the Chefs Theatre. The lineup includes newly crowned MasterChef Champion 2021 Tom Rhodes, GBBO Winner Candice Brown, MasterChef: The Professionals Champion 2020 Alex Webb, Great British Menu Winner Adam Reid at The French,…
A fund was launched earlier this year by Cheshire Community Foundation and Bentley Motors to support food poverty, mental health, and debt counselling projects in the county. In the luxury car market, Bentley Motors is the most sought-after vehicle. The company’s headquarters in Crewe house all of its operations, including engineering, research and development, and production of its three models – Continental, Flying Spur, and Bentayga. Bentley Motors and the Cheshire Community Foundation are pleased to announce details of the local groups that have been awarded grants to deliver Covid recovery projects in Crewe over the next 12 months. The…
Chester Male Voice Choir, one of Chester’s leading choirs, have begun rehearsals again after lockdown halted face-to-face rehearsals, giving the choir’s new members a chance to perform at their first open rehearsal since the lockdown. It is planned that the choir will resume live indoor rehearsals in Plas Newton on Sunday 11th July, subject to the lifting of restrictions, and a second outdoor rehearsal will also take place, with a call for local men looking to socialise and share their love of music to join. The Cheshire based choir, which was founded in 1941 as “The Cestrian Male Voice Choir”,…
Following some positive tests for Covid-19, a Chester restaurant and bar have temporarily closed. The Townhouse in Chester’s historic city centre features a restaurant and bar called The Secret Garden, 20 comfortable rooms, and two “group” apartments. In addition to offering breakfast, afternoon tea, and dinner (Thu-Sun), the venue also caters to family functions, baby showers, hen parties, and birthdays. On Twitter, the Townhouse Secret Garden expressed its regret about temporarily closing. In a statement, a spokesperson said: We have taken careful consideration for the safety of our guests & staff and have therefore made the decision to close our…
In the wake of being released from lockdown, we are looking forward to a summer filled with events. We interviewed our friends at Chester Art Centre to find out what they have planned for the summer, and here is one exhibit you shouldn’t miss. The Chester Arts Centre is another one of those hidden gems in Cheshire, conveniently located at 132 Northgate St, Chester, Cheshire which showcases art pieces, exhibitions, events and artists. The gallery also offers exhibition space for rent, a photoshoot room, an installation room, and other services. The exhibition RED RINSE RIOT is a text-based work of art…
Chester Zoo will host an exhibition featuring giant interactive works of art made from waste and trash. It’s being unveiled as the world-renowned zoo celebrates its 90th anniversary as a leading wildlife charity. Love it for Longer, which runs at Chester Zoo from 11 June until mid-October, features eight huge installations created by six different artists, each formed from discarded plastic rubbish, old fabrics, unwanted technology, rainwater and even animal dung. The exhibition is the first of its kind to be staged in the U.K., which encourages audiences to make environmentally-friendly choice thanks to the sculptures. The zoo conservationists and artists…
An investment of half a million pounds will see country pub Hartford Hall, on School Lane in Hartford, Cheshire, opening its doors to the public this June with an exclusive opening party and new dining experience. Originally a nunnery and manor house dating back to the 16th century, Hartford Hall will be the latest addition to Revere Pub Company’s eclectic collection of stylish country pubs and boutique rooms across the UK. Hartford Hall, in the countryside of Cheshire, has retained many of its original features while also incorporating modern finishes, textured wall detail, luxurious fabrics, wisteria pot plants, cosy spots,…