What’s On - Events - December 20 onwards

Dec 16 2012 by Michael Green, Chester Chronicle

EVENTS

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20

CHESTER: Saturnalia Parade - the annual ancient Roman celebration which consisted of feasting, visiting friends and giving gifts returns to the streets of Chester city centre from 6.30pm. There will also be a lantern making session at the Grosvenor Museum’s Newstead Gallery from 6.45-6.30pm.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9

CHESTER: On and Off The Rails - to complement the current exhibition Up The Junction, Chester History and Heritage are showing 1950s British Transport films at 1.30pm. Free admission but booking required on 01244 972210.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10

CHESTER: Chester Society of Natural Science, Literature and Art meeting with talk on Wild Snowdonia by Glyn Parry at the Grosvenor Museum Lecture Theatre at 7.30pm.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12

CHESTER: Chester Archaeological Society meeting with talk on Ranulf de Blondeville: The Sixth Earl of Chester (1172-1232) at the Grosvenor Museum Lecture Theatre at 7.30pm. Cal 01244 310563 or visit www.chesterarchaeolsoc.org.uk.

WREXHAM: Wrexham Collectors Fair at the Memorial Hall, Bodhyfryd Road, from 9.30am-3.30pm. Admission £1, concessions 70p, accompanied children free. Call 01492 547868 or email [email protected].

MONDAY, JANUARY 14

CHESTER: Society of Thirteen meeting with talk on Medieval Pilgrim Badges and their Shrines by Peter Clayton, an archaeologist and numismatist, at the Grosvenor Museum at 7.30pm. Visitors £6. Call 0151 346 1017.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15

BUNBURY: Bunbury Gardening Club quiz night with mulled wine and mince pies at the village hall at 8pm.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17

CHESTER: Chester Society of Natural Science, Literature and Art meeting with talk on Close Encounters Down Under by Margaret Sixsmith at the Grosvenor Museum Lecture Theatre at 7.30pm.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19

CHESTER: Chester Globetrotters meeting with talk on A Journey Through South America at the Grosvenor Museum Lecture Theatre at 7.30pm. Call 01244 629930.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23

CHESTER: On and Off The Rails - to complement the current exhibition Up The Junction, Chester History and Heritage are showing 1950s British Transport films at 1.30pm. Free admission but booking required on 01244 972210.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24

CHESTER: Chester Society of Natural Science, Literature and Art meeting with talk on Manchester Muck and Money by Michael Murphy at the Grosvenor Museum Lecture Theatre at 7.30pm.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13

CHESTER: On and Off The Rails - to complement the current exhibition Up The Junction, Chester History and Heritage are showing 1950s British Transport films at 1.30pm. Free admission but booking required on 01244 972210.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14

CHESTER: Chester Society of Natural Science, Literature and Art meeting with talk on Ancient Mummies by Bob Connolly (The Bog Man) at the Grosvenor Museum Lecture Theatre at 7.30pm.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18

CHESTER: Society of Thirteen meeting with talk on Georgia to Afghanistan, a joint lecture with The Royal Geographical Society, at the Grosvenor Museum at 7.30pm. Visitors £6. Call 0151 346 1017.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

BUNBURY: Bunbury Gardening Club meeting with talk on An RHS Show Novice by Sue Clarke at the village hall at 8pm.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21

CHESTER: Chester Society of Natural Science, Literature and Art meeting with talk on Francis I of France by Fenella Billington at the Grosvenor Museum Lecture Theatre at 7.30pm.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28

CHESTER: Chester Society of Natural Science, Literature and Art meeting with talk on Recent Railway Rambles by David Alison at the Grosvenor Museum Lecture Theatre at 7.30pm.

SATURDAY, MARCH 2

ELLESMERE PORT: Model Boat Fair at National Waterways Museum - great weekend for model boat fans and for families. It sees model boats being demonstrated in the docks and locks as well as displays of intricate models and stalls selling the latest model making gear. Visit www.nwm.org.uk or call 0151 373 4373.

SUNDAY, MARCH 3

ELLESMERE PORT: Model Boat Fair at National Waterways Museum - great weekend for model boat fans and for families. It sees model boats being demonstrated in the docks and locks as well as displays of intricate models and stalls selling the latest model making gear. Visit www.nwm.org.uk or call 0151 373 4373.

THURSDAY, MARCH 7

CHESTER: Chester Society of Natural Science, Literature and Art meeting with talk on East African Game Parks by Peter Kirk at the Grosvenor Museum Lecture Theatre at 7.30pm.

THURSDAY, MARCH 14

CHESTER: Chester Society of Natural Science, Literature and Art meeting with talk on The Eye of the Tiger by Pollyanna Pickering at the Grosvenor Museum Lecture Theatre at 7.30pm.

MONDAY, MARCH 18

CHESTER: Society of Thirteen meeting with talk on Mission Aviation Fellowship by Peter de Bourcier, at the Grosvenor Museum at 7.30pm. Visitors £6. Call 0151 346 1017.

TUESDAY, MARCH 19

BUNBURY: Bunbury Gardening Club cheese and wine meeting with talk on Daffodils by Len Tomlinson at the village hall at 8pm.

THURSDAY, MARCH 21

CHESTER: Chester Society of Natural Science, Literature and Art meeting with talk on The Art of Stained Glass by David Cummings at the Grosvenor Museum Lecture Theatre at 7.30pm.

FRIDAY, MARCH 29

ELLESMERE PORT: Easter Boat Gathering and Sea Shanty Festival 2013 at National Waterways Museum - traditional gathering of canal boats and sea shanty musicians returns for another year. It’s a colourful weekend of traditional canal crafts, music, boats, demonstrations and more. Visit www.nwm.org.uk or call 0151 373 4373.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30

ELLESMERE PORT: Easter Boat Gathering and Sea Shanty Festival 2013 at National Waterways Museum - traditional gathering of canal boats and sea shanty musicians returns for another year. It’s a colourful weekend of traditional canal crafts, music, boats, demonstrations and more. Visit www.nwm.org.uk or call 0151 373 4373.

SUNDAY, MARCH 31

ELLESMERE PORT: Easter Boat Gathering and Sea Shanty Festival 2013 at National Waterways Museum - traditional gathering of canal boats and sea shanty musicians returns for another year. It’s a colourful weekend of traditional canal crafts, music, boats, demonstrations and more. Visit www.nwm.org.uk or call 0151 373 4373.

MONDAY, APRIL 1

ELLESMERE PORT: Easter Boat Gathering and Sea Shanty Festival 2013 at National Waterways Museum - traditional gathering of canal boats and sea shanty musicians returns for another year. It’s a colourful weekend of traditional canal crafts, music, boats, demonstrations and more. Visit www.nwm.org.uk or call 0151 373 4373.

TUESDAY, APRIL 16

BUNBURY: Bunbury Gardening Club cheese and wine meeting with talk on Garden Birdsby Roger Nutter at the village hall at 8pm.

SATURDAY, MAY 11

ELLESMERE PORT: Warriors and Washerwomen – Living History Weekend at National Waterways Museum - this colourful weekend will see the museum taken over by re-enactors from many different periods giving a living, walking exhibition of the history of Cheshire. Visit www.nwm.org.uk or call 0151 373 4373.

SUNDAY, MAY 12

ELLESMERE PORT: Warriors and Washerwomen – Living History Weekend at National Waterways Museum - this colourful weekend will see the museum taken over by re-enactors from many different periods giving a living, walking exhibition of the history of Cheshire. Visit www.nwm.org.uk or call 0151 373 4373.

TUESDAY, MAY 21

BUNBURY: Bunbury Gardening Club visit to Hatton House Garden in Chester.

TUESDAY, JUNE 18

BUNBURY: Bunbury Gardening Club visit to The Old Cottage in Frodsham.

TUESDAY, JULY 16

BUNBURY: Bunbury Gardening Club visit to Laskey Farm in Warrington.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20

BUNBURY: Bunbury Gardening Club visit to Ness Gardens at 6pm.