Author: The Guide Cheshire
A team of eye specialists has carried out sight-saving surgery on a penguin at Chester Zoo.Four-year-old Munch, a Humboldt penguin at Chester Zoo, was discovered to be experiencing blindness in both of his eyes from cataracts, a disorder that creates cloudy patches on the lens which get bigger over time. Bird conservationists noticed the issue when Munch was having difficulty catching fish during feeding times and started bumping into other members of the zoo’s colony of Humboldt penguins – a species listed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as vulnerable to extinction.Following an assessment by the…
Owners of gyms, pilates and yoga studios and indoor fitness centres can find out more about how to operate safely at an online event being held on Thursday, 22 April. Cheshire West and Chester Council are holding a webinar for the indoor fitness sector at 10.30 am, on the 22 April to outline new legal requirements, as well as what to do if there is an outbreak of COVID-19. Gyms were permitted to reopen on 12 April and, subject to further easing of restrictions, indoor fitness classes can recommence on 17 May. Topics to be covered include the rules on face…
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Local country estate Combermere Abbey in Whitchurch is set to receive a second financial boost from the Government, as part of the ongoing £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund that it received in October last year too. More than 2,700 organisations were selected to receive the second grant. Nearly £400 million has been awarded to thousands of cultural organisations across the country, including Combermere Abbey, in the latest round of support from the Culture Recovery Fund, the Culture Secretary has announced. The abbey has received £21K which will be used towards improving signage and pathways around the dedicated woodland walks and gardens, as well…
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…