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We Are Chester @wearechester.bsky.social · Jul 31
“If you’re looking for a supremely silly romp this summer, look no further than The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes at the Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre where the game is most definitely afoot.”

Thanks to Paul Crofts for reviewing this @storyhouselive.bsky.social production 🕵️‍♂️

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Review: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes – Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
Sherlock Holmes is played with charisma, charm and energy by Ethan Reid. Photo: Mark McNulty Words: Paul Crofts No summer in Chester would be complete without a visit to the glorious Grosvenor Park…
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Community Christmas 🎄
Please join us tomorrow to make a free wreath and donate food and toiletries or cash/card to the charities in the quoted post below..
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friendscoccp.bsky.social Friends of the Countess of Chester Country Park @friendscoccp.bsky.social · 17d
Join us on Sun 30th November to make a free Christmas Wreath. Please bring a food donation for Blacon Beacon, Crossroads Hub & Soul Kitchen or a cash/card donation for Share. @skintchester.bsky.social @shitchester.bsky.social @heritagechester.bsky.social @wearechester.bsky.social @cwva.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Join us on Sun 30th November to make a free Christmas Wreath. Please bring a food donation for Blacon Beacon, Crossroads Hub & Soul Kitchen or a cash/card donation for Share. @skintchester.bsky.social @shitchester.bsky.social @heritagechester.bsky.social @wearechester.bsky.social @cwva.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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We hope to see the far corner of the park, and beyond, transformered into a mosaic of different wetland habitats.
🦆 More wildlife
🌱 Cleaner stream water
💧 Better water management
😃 Even more places to enjoy at our park!
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friendscoccp.bsky.social Friends of the Countess of Chester Country Park @friendscoccp.bsky.social · Aug 17
Check out this amazing video from Prof Christian Dunn from our team talking about the plans for the #ChesterWetland project in the #CountessofChesterCountryPark (and beyond) which have just been submitted to Cheshire West & Chester Council.
This will create a mosaic of different wetland habitats.
August 18, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Due to popular demand we are holding another FREE mindful sketchbook session with artist Aleta Doran @aletadoran.bsky.social @shitchester.bsky.social
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August 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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“If you’re looking for a supremely silly romp this summer, look no further than The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes at the Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre where the game is most definitely afoot.”

Thanks to Paul Crofts for reviewing this @storyhouselive.bsky.social production 🕵️‍♂️

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Review: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes – Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
Sherlock Holmes is played with charisma, charm and energy by Ethan Reid. Photo: Mark McNulty Words: Paul Crofts No summer in Chester would be complete without a visit to the glorious Grosvenor Park…
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July 31, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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“The Fulltone Orchestra demonstrated why they are absolutely worthy successors to the large-scale studio orchestras of yesteryear”

Paul Crofts reviews The Golden Age of Hollywood at Chester Cathedral
Review: The Golden Age of Hollywood at Chester Cathedral
The Fulltone Orchestra performed a range of music from the movies and musicals at Chester Cathedral. Photo: Paul Crofts Words: Paul Crofts For many, the golden age of Hollywood is defined by the gl…
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July 20, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Summer Adventure Club is back at #CountessChesterCountryPark! Book your free or paid for places before they go.
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July 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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The canal has breached north of Knolls Bridge,causing deep flooding on some of the lower lying paths at #CountessChesterCountryPark
Please take great care and do not try to wade through.
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July 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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A little bag of sunshine on a rainy day. Thank you to #2ndUptonBrownies for leaving these dotted around
#CountessChesterCountryPark

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July 15, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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“A masterpiece of summer theatre, with absolutely enchanting music”

It’s ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ from us for Pride and Prejudice in Grosvenor Park, Chester, courtesy of @storyhouselive.bsky.social
Review: Pride and Prejudice at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
Words and photos: Angela Ferguson A trip to Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre always provides a welcome escape for us and this year was no exception. We went along to watch Pride and Prejudice in the…
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July 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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rpmmusic.bsky.social rpmmusic.bsky.social @rpmmusic.bsky.social · Jun 11
There's a great little concert coming up in a week or so at St Mary's Creative Space (Chester). Virtuoso banjo boss #DanWalsh (abandon all preconceptions!), a set from acoustic blues aficionado #RaphaelCallaghan, #TheHomeSide opening, has to be great value at £15 a pop! www.wegottickets.com/soundbox
June 11, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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It felt a bit like summer in Chester today 🌞 Great to see so many enjoying being by the river or sitting outside
Many people can be seen along the Groves by the River Dee in Chester. Some pleasure boats are on the water and a seagull is flying above the water.
March 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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“Hats off to the entire cast and crew for creating such a superb production which I’m sure will be a hit, if and when it takes its rightful place in the West End.” We Are Chester’s Paul Crofts reviews The Parent Agency at Storyhouse, Chester
Review: The Parent Agency, Storyhouse
The production is at Storyhouse until Sunday 2 March. Photo: The Parent Agency Words: Paul Crofts It’s not every night you get invited to the gala night for the world premiere of a brand new …
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February 25, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Our editor Angela will be on Chester’s Dee Radio at around 8.20 this morning to talk about some of the good stuff to see and do in and around Chester and NE Wales over the coming weeks and months
January 14, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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We do have some quirky and eye-catching parades here in Chester. Winter Watch is one of them, and it was brilliant to catch this, combined with the Saturnalia celebration, on Thursday evening ✨ 🎄 💀
A giant lit bauble is on Exchange Square outside Chester Market. Two people walk past wearing coats. A sign for the Picturehouse cinema can be seen in the background. A giant skeleton puppet wearing a black top hat is parading along Northgate Street. A man wearing skeleton face make up and a skeleton themed black and white outfit is moving the puppet to interact with the crowds. The cathedral can be seen in the background, along with fair lights on trees. A devil-type character with two large horns on his head and a red white and gold outfit is parading along Northgate Street. He has what looks like blood stains on the white edging of his robe. Crowds can be seen around him. A giant crow puppet is carried along Northgate. Crowds of people are watching.
December 14, 2024 at 10:06 AM
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Music lovers, @dementiauk.bsky.social supporters, please come to our next fundraising event:
Joe Topping, semi-finalist of the Voice 2021 plus Bandarama. Wednesday 18th December, St Mary's Creative Space, Chester.
Www.wegottickets.com/SoundBox
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December 3, 2024 at 11:36 AM
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Great to see Chester so busy and so festive today ⛄️🎄❄️
A number of people are queuing to take selfies or photos inside the golden giant bauble that is lit up outside Chester Market. People are walking along Northgate Street with Christmas market stalls either side and a Christmas tree and fairy lights on the right hand side near to the town hall.
November 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM
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Chester light switch on is tonight - Thursday 21st November in the city centre. The parade starts at 7pm. We'll be singing and bringing some sparkle ✨ plus a special visit from Santa at the Town Hall 🎅 @wearechester.bsky.social
November 21, 2024 at 12:08 AM
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Okay, let’s get the awkward first post out of the way 😉 We’re chuffed to be here. By way of a little introduction, we’re an online magazine which champions theatre shows, concerts and musical happenings in + around the city of Chester. We also enjoy dipping into foodie/lifestyle stuff ✨
A man takes a photo of the Eastgate Clock from the City Walls in Chester. A number of other people are beneath the clock on the walls, looking down over Eastgate.
November 19, 2024 at 9:12 PM