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Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research money raised by Little Sutton solicitor
Julie Sillito, a lawyer with Riverview Solicitors in Chester has raised nearly £400 for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research. Julie started fundraising after her friend was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The charity works to find better treatments and cures for all blood cancers, including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
Read more...Trader consultation kicks off Chester regeneration
Traders and business owners in Chester will be asked for their opinions and feedback as part of a huge consultation for a major regeneration of Chester. A five month consultation will take place from August which will involve shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs, bars, business services, leisure venues, tourist attractions and hotels in Chester.
Read more...Motorsport ticket giveawaay at Ellesmere Port garage
One of the leading garages in Chester is offering their customers free passes to some of the UK’s leading motorsport events as well as free car services. Staff at Port Tyres in Ellesmere Port are offering incentives to their customers to encourage motorists to maintain regular services.
Read more...Shark tank at Blue Planet Aquarium braved by dentist
An adrenalin junkie dentist in Chester has braved shark-infested waters to raise money at the Blue Planet Aquarium in Cheshire Oaks. Richard Howarth, from Stafford, took to the water armed only with a toothbrush as he took the daring plunge to raise money for a charity that provides free dental care to those most in need.
Read more...Whitford teenager inspired to take up carriage driving by Prince Phillip
While most local 17 year olds are looking for driving schools in Chester, Emma Jones is taking carriage driving lessons! The teenager has taken up carriage driving after being inspired by Prince Phillip and says that there is nothing better than a galloping horse and four-wheeled carriage round a tricky course.
Read more...New Chester arts festival
One of the newest hotels in Chester is being transformed into an art lover’s paradise for a new arts festival. Local residents and visitors who have been travelling far and wide to see art exhibitions around the UK will be pleased to hear that the luxury Abode Hotel in the city will become a make shift gallery and exhibition hall for Chester’s first ever arts festival.
Read more...Oxfam Big Bra Hunt big success
Oxfam staff throughout Chester are celebrating after a successful hunt for bras. Manager of the Bridge Row Oxfam shop Andrew Wilkinson, said: “I would like to thank everyone in Chester who has supported the Big Bra Hunt. We have received over 250 bras – and they keep coming!”
Read more...£400 raised for cancer sufferers by Duddon St Peter’s
An admirable 10 year old swimmer from Clotton near Chester has raised more than £400 for cancer sufferers. Year 5 pupil Becky Scott-Davies who is a pupil at Duddon St Peter’s Primary School swam 64 lengths of Christleton Sports Centre’s pool.
Read more...Role in Youth Music Voices choir for Bethia Coates
A singer from Chester has been given the chance to show off her singing talents to her majesty the Queen during her Diamond Jubilee celebrations. 19 year old Bethia Coates beat hundreds of other singers and secured herself a place in the 100-strong Youth Music Voices choir.
Read more...Katherine Dewar, Diamond Jubilee emblem designer, big part of celebrations
We’re all looking forward to the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations, but 11 year old Katherine Dewar from Chester is very excited for the month ahead. The pupil of Upton Heath Primary School is at the very centre of the celebrations after winning a national BBC Blue Peter competition to design the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee logo.
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