Pub Night & upcoming dinner

This week, we got together in the recently re-opened pub in Handbridge; The Ship Inn. The Ship had been boarded up for 3 years, so it is nice to see it open its doors again to the public. The place has been completely renovated and has a modern (but not too modern, for the purists under us) feel to it. This is not a forum where we discuss locations per se, however, I think it fair to say that we all thought this a welcome addition to the Chester (gastro) pubs, with a good menu and good service. Definitely worth another visit!

Unlike the last few years, we will not be seeing a 4th July party this year. However, there will be a dinner on 3rd July, at the 1539 Restaurant at the Chester Racecourse. Quite a few members have told us they will be there, so if you want to join the fun and haven't told us yet that you are coming, please do so now, so we can ensure there will be enough space. Email us!

Summer in Chester

For better or worse weather, it is summer and Chester has many activities in store over the next few months. We will try to highlight a few of them here but for a full list, visit http://www.chester.com/whatson/

This week, the Cheshire County show is on again. And I mean again; the first time it was hosted was in 1838! The main players here are the animals, however, there are many other attractions; Jason Smyth's stunt riding, birds of prey, special guests David Bellamy and Alex Langlands (BBC Victorian Farm) flower displays and food talks are a few of the events also organised. Check it out on: http://www.cheshirecountyshow.org.uk/

Newcomers' former Chairperson, Kate Sawallisch, is the organiser of the fantastic Music Festival, which runs from 2 - 18 July. A list of performances as long as your arm, so for more details, log on to: http://www.chesterfestivals.co.uk/site/summer-music-festival

Watch this space for more events!