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A Year in Cheshire 2012 February


MY CHE SHI R E


Feb - Oct Warrington Wolves Engage Super League XVI www.warringtonwolves.com


10th Bangor-on-Dee races www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk


March


March-October Motor Racing Oulton Park, near Tarporley www.motorsportvision.co.uk


24th Bangor-on-Dee races


www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk


“Having been brought up on the English/Welsh border I was well aware of what Chester had to offer but t it was only when I moved back to the North West three years ago with family in tow, that I appreciated what the city really is about.


My partner - brought up in London - has fallen head over heels in love with both the city and surrounding countryside: from the wonderful views over the Cheshire Plain with some smashing pubs as vantage points to the beautiful Shropshire Union canal.


It truly is a magical city, so much to see and do....and I haven't even touched on the City Walls, the Rows or nearby Chester Zoo!


Whether it's day or night you really can be sure of a truly wonderful time.”


Ian Puleston-Davies, Actor January


6th Bangor-on-Dee races www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk


21st Holly Holy Day Nantwich Spectacular ‘Sealed Knot’ re-enactment celebrating the 1644 Civil War Battle of Nantwich. www.hollyholyday.org.uk


End March Screen Deva Chester www.chesterperforms.com


April


5th-9th Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival www.nantwichjazz.com


7th-9th Chester Food, Drink & Lifestyle Festival Chester Racecourse, Chester www.chesterfoodanddrink.com


21st (eve) Bangor-on-Dee races bangorondeeraces.co.uk


21st-22nd Sandbach Transport Festival www.sandbachtransportfestival.co.uk


April - October


Dinosaurs are Back! Bigger, better, badder! at Chester Zoo. www.chesterzoo.org


May


May - August Chester Town Crier public proclamations The High Cross, Chester 12 noon Tues-Sat (10.30am on race days) www.chestertowncriers.com


4th & 19th Bangor-on-Dee races www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk


12 May – 30 September Tatton Park Biennial 2012: Flights of Fancy Knutsford Twenty nationally and internationally celebrated artists make new works that explore the aeronautical history of Tatton and the human urge to fly. Film, video, sculpture, installation and performance are all premiered by the Biennial. Artworks are open to the public everyday and will be located in the Park, Gardens; and Mansion (closed Mon). www.tattonparkbiennial.org.


9th-11th & 26th Chester Races Chester Racecourse, Chester www.chester-races.com


12th-13th The Thundersprint Northwich Town Centre Motorcycling spectacular featuring Britain’s top female stunt rider, family fun day and fine food festival. www.thundersprint.com


13th May Shell Chester Half Marathon www.chesterhalfmarathon.co.uk


29th London Olympic Torch Relay & Evening Celebration Chester is the first City in the North West to host the historic event. www.cheshirewestandchester.gov. uk/embracethegames


31st London Olympic Torch Relay via Jodrell Bank, Haslington (Crewe), Congleton, Macclesfield, Knutsford and Warrington. www.visitcheshire.com


June


1st-4th June Chester Folk Festival Kelsall, Nr Chester Concerts, ceilidhs, workshops, sing- arounds, sessions, displays, craft fair, family events & children’s entertainment. www.chesterfolk.org


1st-4th June Bolesworth Showjumping Classic Bolesworth Castle near Tattenhall The UK’s most innovative and entertaining equestrian event featuring the world’s top competitors plus family entertainment. www.bolesworthclassic.co.uk


2nd-29th June Chestival Chester City Centre Chestival brings Chester to life for the summer, the fantastic festival includes the Roman Festival, Midsummer Watch Parades (16&17 June) and much more. www.chesterfestivals.co.uk


3rd - 4th Coutts International Polo Weekend Chester Racecourse www.chester-races.com


9th, 29th (eve) & 30th Chester Races Chester Racecourse, Chester www.chester-races.com


15th-17th Cholmondeley Pageant of Power Cholmondeley Castle, Malpas Enjoy some of the world’s best marques racing around the track at Cholmondeley, power boats, and fantastic aerial displays. www.cpop.co.uk


15th - 17th Middlewich Folk & Boat Festival Middlewich (various locations) This delightful festival is a medley of boats, folk music and entertainment with the stunning backdrop of the canal. www.midfest.org.uk


16 - 17 June Chester Rocks Chester Racecourse A fabulous line-up of pop and rock acts. www.chester-rocks.com


17th Congleton Food Festival www.foodanddrinkfestival.net


19th & 20th Cheshire County Show Tabley, Knutsford Large equestrian section, farm livestock classes, dog shows, flowers, a superb food hall, cheese, crafts, shoppers mews and country pursuits. www.cheshirecountyshow.org.uk


21st-24th Barnaby Festival Macclesfield A modern revival of the town’s unique Barnaby tradition, celebrating all things arts and culture, with a healthy dose of good old fashioned fun. www.barnabyfestival.org.uk


23rd World Worm Charming Championship Willaston, Nantwich A host of worm charmers come from around the world to employ various methods of charming worms from the soil! www.wormcharming.com


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