Apologies for the radio silence, we're back! and to prove it, we have the following activities scheduled:
Thursday, 18 June 2009
Thursday, 2 April 2009
Easter break!
The Easter break is looming and with that, a plethora of activities for the whole family. We thought we'd quickly check and see what's available between 4 and 19 April in and around Chester. Here are some events, more to follow!
The National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port - worth a visit any time - is organising a children's special; CHOCO-MANIA! 4 - 19 April 2009
Chocolate-flavoured family fun, follow Charlie’s Chocolate Trail around the museum and canal docks. Try your hand at Easter crafts and biscuit decorating. Plus find out about Ellesmere Port’s little-known association with the nation’s favourite sweet.
Contact Information Telephone 0151 373 4373
Timings 10am - 5pm
Cost £5.50, Concs £4.40, Child (5-16) £3.60, U5's Free
Link www.nwm.org.uk/ellesmere
Ice skating in the Grosvenor Park; Eco Ice Skating 4 -19 April
Suitable for budding skaters of all ages, the 300 squrae metre rink will be in the Park throughout the Easter Break. Entry cost vary, see lin
The National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port - worth a visit any time - is organising a children's special; CHOCO-MANIA! 4 - 19 April 2009
Chocolate-flavoured family fun, follow Charlie’s Chocolate Trail around the museum and canal docks. Try your hand at Easter crafts and biscuit decorating. Plus find out about Ellesmere Port’s little-known association with the nation’s favourite sweet.
Contact Information Telephone 0151 373 4373
Timings 10am - 5pm
Cost £5.50, Concs £4.40, Child (5-16) £3.60, U5's Free
Link www.nwm.org.uk/ellesmere
Ice skating in the Grosvenor Park; Eco Ice Skating 4 -19 April
Suitable for budding skaters of all ages, the 300 squrae metre rink will be in the Park throughout the Easter Break. Entry cost vary, see lin
Timings 10:00 - 18:00
Link Wonder Ice
Watch the moon at Jodrell Bank: Moonwatch 4 April 2009
As part of the International Year of Astronomy and National Science Week, we're holding Moonwatch, your chance to have a closer look at the moon through an optical telescope, weather permitting. Moon talks and 3D theatre presentations are included in the ticket price, along with soup, roll and hot drink. (read more about 'Moonwatch')
Contact Information Telephone 01606 882981/888752
Timings 6.30 - 9.30pm
Cost Adults £10, Children £9
Visit in Chester: Bishop Lloyd's Palace 4 April 2009
Bishop Lloyd's Palace, 51/53 Watergate Row (next to Rainforest) is an early 17th century timber framed building in the heart of historic Chester. It is grade 1 listed and has fine carvings. The interior includes magnificent fireplaces and decorated ceilings. Entry is free. Please note access is via stairs.
Timings 10.30am to 12.30pm
Cost Free
Link Chester Civic Trust
Digital Masterclass in the Grosvenor Museum: Portrait Masterclass with photographer David Heke - 6 April 2009
Discover all aspects of portraiture, including digital manipulation, and produce high-grade finished prints for display. Please bring a digital camera and a lunchtime snack. Book at the Museum Shop (01244) 402005.
Timings 11am - 2pm
Age range 11+
Cost £5 per child
Link Grosvenor Museum
Link Wonder Ice
Watch the moon at Jodrell Bank: Moonwatch 4 April 2009
As part of the International Year of Astronomy and National Science Week, we're holding Moonwatch, your chance to have a closer look at the moon through an optical telescope, weather permitting. Moon talks and 3D theatre presentations are included in the ticket price, along with soup, roll and hot drink. (read more about 'Moonwatch')
Contact Information Telephone 01606 882981/888752
Timings 6.30 - 9.30pm
Cost Adults £10, Children £9
Visit in Chester: Bishop Lloyd's Palace 4 April 2009
Bishop Lloyd's Palace, 51/53 Watergate Row (next to Rainforest) is an early 17th century timber framed building in the heart of historic Chester. It is grade 1 listed and has fine carvings. The interior includes magnificent fireplaces and decorated ceilings. Entry is free. Please note access is via stairs.
Timings 10.30am to 12.30pm
Cost Free
Link Chester Civic Trust
Digital Masterclass in the Grosvenor Museum: Portrait Masterclass with photographer David Heke - 6 April 2009
Discover all aspects of portraiture, including digital manipulation, and produce high-grade finished prints for display. Please bring a digital camera and a lunchtime snack. Book at the Museum Shop (01244) 402005.
Timings 11am - 2pm
Age range 11+
Cost £5 per child
Link Grosvenor Museum
Friday, 27 March 2009
Icehockey for beginners...
Well, this was a first for some Newcomers; a visit to the Altrincham ice-rink to see an icehockey game. The event was a battle between the Manchester Phoenix team and the Hull Stingrays. Dian and Scott Woolcock tried to explain the basic rules to us rookies but at the speed this game moves, it isn't easy to try and catch why the referee was giving penalties etc. In general though, we could understand why a player was being sent off.... The place reverberated when a knot of players would catapult full speed into a corner but surprisingly, they all seemed to extricate themselves unscathed!
The game moved at an even pace; although the Stingrays started off with two goals in their favour, Phoenix caught up and that is how it went on, all throughout the three, twenty minute, periods. Which meant that extra time had to be added and after that, a penalty shoot out. In the end and much to the disappointment of the home team, the Stingrays managed to come out with a victory, scoring 6 goals to the 5 goals of the Phoenix team.
We were surprised that the game wasn't better attended because we enjoyed every minute of it. I still don't understand how they can skate backwards almost as fast as they go forwards and hope to see more games, so I can get better acquainted with this fascinating game!
The game moved at an even pace; although the Stingrays started off with two goals in their favour, Phoenix caught up and that is how it went on, all throughout the three, twenty minute, periods. Which meant that extra time had to be added and after that, a penalty shoot out. In the end and much to the disappointment of the home team, the Stingrays managed to come out with a victory, scoring 6 goals to the 5 goals of the Phoenix team.
We were surprised that the game wasn't better attended because we enjoyed every minute of it. I still don't understand how they can skate backwards almost as fast as they go forwards and hope to see more games, so I can get better acquainted with this fascinating game!
Icehockey for beginners.....
Well, this was a first for some Newcomers; a visit to the Altrincham ice-rink to see an ice hockey game. The event was a battle between the Manchester Phoenix team and the Hull Stingrays. Dian and Scott Woolcock tried to explain the basic rules to us rookies but at the speed this game moves, it isn't easy to try and catch why the referee was giving penalties etc. In general though, we could understand why a player was being sent off.... The place reverberated when a knot of players would catapult full speed into a corner but surprisingly, they all seemed to extricate themselves unscathed!
The game moved at an even pace; although the Stingrays started off with two goals in their favour, Phoenix caught up and that is how it went on, all throughout the three, twenty minute, periods. Which meant that extra time had to be added and after that, a penalty shoot out. In the end and much to the disappointment of the home team, the Stingrays managed to come out with a victory, scoring 6 goals to the 5 goals of the Phoenix team.
We were surprised that the game wasn't better attended because we enjoyed every minute of it. I still don't understand how they can skate backwards almost as fast as they go forwards and hope to see more games, so I can get better acquainted with this fascinating game!
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