https://www.hankypankypancakes.com/
Tuesday 28 February 2017
Hanky Panky Pancakes
Over on Commonhall Street Hanky Panky Pancakes seems very popular. They have a definite seaside and light-hearted theme going on, which makes you feel a million miles away on a cold, wet February day. I guess they will do well on Shrove Tuesday.
https://www.hankypankypancakes.com/
https://www.hankypankypancakes.com/
Monday 27 February 2017
Hurricane Doris - the clear up
It was good to watch the clear up after Hurricane Doris. Everyone pulled together to shop off the top branches to allow cars to get in and out, then the council turned up with chainsaws and tractors. Once they got going it took about an hour and a half to clear everything away, and several local families took away the wood for their woodburning stoves. The van, which had its' windscreen smashed and bonnet caved in, was towed away the next morning.
Thursday 23 February 2017
Hurricane Doris
Hurricane Doris hit today, and three trees came down in Shavington Avenue, one after the other . If you look closely in the first photo you can see the second tree beginning to fall. The red car that has just pulled into the doctors surgery was very narrowly missed by the first tree, and the van appears to have suffered only scratches and a damaged wing mirror. Lucky escapes all round.
Scuba Diving
Chester has a thriving Sub Acqua Club, who meet at the City Baths every Wednesday evening. You can go for a free try dive, as long as you phone and arrange it first. More about them at http://chestersubaquaclub.co.uk
Wednesday 22 February 2017
Chester U3A
Chester has a vibrant University of the 3rd Age, with nearly one hundred different study groups, and with monthly lectures on a wide variety of subjects - this month I attended a talk on the life of Charles Darwin, another on protecting wildlife, and a Tai Chi session. As a way of keeping your brain ticking over it is to be highly recommended.
http://www.chesteru3a.org.uk/
http://www.chesteru3a.org.uk/
Tuesday 21 February 2017
Wayword Festival
During half term Storyhouse are running the Wayword Festival, at Chester Town Hall and Cheshire Libraries. There are (some free, some low priced) events for children right through the holidays, so get down there and join in. https://www.storyhouse.com/wayword
Monday 20 February 2017
2 for 1 Pizza
Not sure that I want to post this, but...down at Artichoke on Mondays they have pizza on a 2-for-1 special offer. They also let dogs into the bar area. Even better, the chocolate tart with pistachio ice cream is very, very, good. Just don't all rush at one (otherwise there won't be any room left for me).
Sunday 19 February 2017
Alleyways In Hoole
Hoole is full of mysterious alleyways, which I guess originally allowed access for a horse and cart type of vehicle. Nowadays they are useful if you are having building materials delivered (you don't have to traipse everything through your house), as long as the delivery people send the right sized van. Some of the alleyways are useful shortcuts, and some are dead ends - helpful to know which is which, and at least one of them has an intriguing secret in it, of which more later...
Saturday 18 February 2017
Cathedral Tower Tours
The Cathedral tower tours take either 30 or 60 minutes, and cost either £6 or £8 per person. The tour takes you along the high galleries; to see the medieval bellframe; to see spectacular views across Cheshire; and to see the hidden spaces of the Cathedral.
Friday 17 February 2017
Thursday 16 February 2017
Organ Recitals
Chester Cathedral holds regular Organ Recitals, one of the aims of which is to raise funds for the repair of the Grand Organ. Tickets are only £5.45, or less if you block book them, and children under 16 are free.They happen on most Thursdays at 1:10pm, great if you are in the city centre and in search of an uplift at lunchtime.
Wednesday 15 February 2017
Ribbon at Abakhan
If you have a bit of a liking for ribbon (and I admit that I do...), then Abakhan near Cow Lane Bridge in Chester currently has plenty of surplus rolls of ribbon on sale. Get down there quick before I buy all of it...please.
Tuesday 14 February 2017
Jax Update
There was me, getting ready to post 'Will you be my Valentine?' photos of Jax, our foster dog, when he went and got himself reserved yesterday, on his first birthday. He should be going to a very nice new home, with another sprollie to play with. He just has to learn to be kind to cats...
Mersey Mission To Seamen
In the Cathedral there is a collection box for the Mersey Mission to Seamen that looks like it has been there a very long time. Intrigued, I tried to find out more. I believe that it has now turned into the Liverpool Seafarers Centre, and you can find out more about what they do here: http://liverpoolseafarerscentre.org/
Sunday 12 February 2017
Storyhouse
The work on the long-awaited Storyhouse theatre complex is coming on, and they now have opening shows planned, and you can even book tickets! You can see more about it here: https://www.storyhouse.com/two-theatres-one-roof
Friday 10 February 2017
Pedigree Highland Cattle
If you go for a walk over on the Gowy nature reserve, you might spot some interesting-looking cattle. They are the Pedigree Highland Cattle at Oak Fold Farm, who specialise in breeding them. You can also contact them to buy the beef. Find out more here: http://www.pedigreehighlandcattle.co.uk/
Wednesday 8 February 2017
Share Shop
A Share shop opened up in Chester a little while ago, where you can drop off goods, or buy cake or coffee, including a 'pay it forward' coffee which a homeless person can claim. Opened officially by our local MP and the Town Crier, you can see more about the opening here: http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/news/business/share-shop-chester-opens-northgate-10748520
Tuesday 7 February 2017
The Coach - Half Price Meals
The Coach (formerly the Coach and Horses) on Town Hall Square is offering half price meals for the whole of January AND February. Best of all, they let dogs in. So if you are looking for somewhere to eat out with your dog this month, this could be the place to go.
Sunday 5 February 2017
Sock Knitting
Want to learn to knit socks, two at a time, starting from the toes? Then Funky Aardvark has the course for you, on the 11th March. What are you waiting for? More information here: http://www.funkyaardvark.co.uk/courses.html
Friday 3 February 2017
Chester Cathedral in Lego
Trying to raise money, Chester Cathedral has hit upon the novel idea of recreating itself in Lego, with visitors to the Cathedral paying £1 for each brick that they add. They have been going since Easter 2015, and have currently reached the 75,000 brick mark. Ultimately there will be 330,000 bricks.
Thursday 2 February 2017
February 2nd - Candlemas
In the Anglican church, Christmas begins on Christmas Eve and ends on Candlemas, which is February 2nd. Hence, as at yesterday, Christmas trees and decorations were still up in Chester Cathedral.
Wednesday 1 February 2017
Pop Up Pay As You Feel Cafe
Over at the Lache Community Centre there is a pop-up cafe, which takes food waste from supermarkets and feeds it to people in the form of yummy meals. You pay what you feel the meal was worth, in either cash or by exchanging skills or time. They are operating on Sundays from 12-3pm.
See more about them here: https://www.facebook.com/Chesterpayasyoufeelcafe
See more about them here: https://www.facebook.com/Chesterpayasyoufeelcafe
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