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SUMMARY:University of Chester Riverside Museum object handling
DESCRIPTION:See objects from the Riverside Museum and meet its knowledgeable volunteers to find about more about this collection of curiosities from the worlds of medicine\, nursing\, midwifery and social work.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/university-of-chester-riverside-museum-object-handling/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Staffed Table / Event / Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Great Communities Photovoice Research: Capturing the Lived Experience of People with Learning Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:A photograph can tell a thousand words! Come and see our exhibition and meet the artists with learning disabilities and/or autism who share their Lived Experience of being leaders in their community. \nThis diverse and dynamic group have developed ‘Great Communities’ (GC) in Warrington. It connects people over 16-yrs who are not eligible for social care services. \nGC and the UoC co-produced a photovoice study to tell their stories about making the changes they wanted to see! Join us for a chat. \nhttp://www.macintyrecharity.org/in-your-area/cheshire/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/MacIntyreGreatCommunities
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/great-communities-photovoice-research-capturing-the-lived-experience-of-people-with-learning-disabilities/
LOCATION:Storyhouse Kitchen\, Hunter Street\, Chester\, CH1 2AR
CATEGORIES:Staffed Table / Event / Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T203336
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T080039Z
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SUMMARY:"The future in our hands"- An exhibition by the students of Chester schools in collaboration with WeMindTheGap.
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear what matters to young people in Chester today! Students taking part in WeMindTheGap’s WeInspire programme across three Chester high schools will be showcasing a vibrant collection of mixed media works to present their thoughts\, opinions and feelings about life as a teenager in Chester. \n  \nWeMindTheGap | Giving new opportunities to under-served young people \nWeMindTheGap: Overview | LinkedIn \nFacebook
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/the-future-in-our-hands-an-exhibition-by-the-students-of-chester-schools-in-collaboration-with-wemindthegap/
LOCATION:Churchill House\, Queen’s Park Campus\, University of Chester\, Queen's Park Road\, Chester\, CH4 7AD
CATEGORIES:Staffed Table / Event / Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T203336
CREATED:20260518T080009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T140525Z
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SUMMARY:Chester's Social Health Pledge: One Conversation at a Time
DESCRIPTION:What if one small conversation could make someone’s day better? Join Public Health staff and Master of Public Health students from the University of Chester to explore social health and why simple moments of connection matter. Visit our interactive stall\, choose a conversation starter\, and make a social pledge to have one meaningful conversation during the Festival. Better questions lead to better conversations. And better conversations can help tackle loneliness\, one chat at a time.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/chesters-social-health-pledge-one-conversation-at-a-time/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Staffed Table / Event / Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T163000
DTSTAMP:20260518T203336
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T141028Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting early diagnosis of cancer through Community Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Thriving people and Communities – NHS and voluntary sector working together to raise awareness of cancer symptoms and screening. \nCancer rates and deaths in Cheshire are higher than the England average and the incidence of this disease is rising. If it is diagnosed early\, then survival is better for those who experience it. To support this\, Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance\, an NHS organisation\, launched a Community Partnership programme with the Council for Voluntary Sector Partners to support community‑led cancer awareness. This work has reached 48\,000 people to date\, mainly in the most deprived areas. Come and hear about how this has been developed\, what the Alliance have achieved and what you could do to reduce your risk of cancer.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/supporting-early-diagnosis-of-cancer-through-community-partnerships-2/
LOCATION:Picturehouse Cafe\, Unit 10 Hunter Street\, Chester\, CH1 2AR
CATEGORIES:Staffed Table / Event / Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T203336
CREATED:20260518T080054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T142902Z
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SUMMARY:Living ROOTS\, Moving FLOWS: Field narratives of environmental care and resilience
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition invites you into a living lab where the roots of indigenous knowledge meet the flows of water\, soil and climate change. Through photographs and voices from wetlands and mountains\, the exhibition shows how long standing traditional practices – from reading soils and water levels to shaping wetlands and planting patterns – are active\, evolving tools for environmental management today.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/living-roots-moving-flows-field-narratives-of-environmental-care-and-resilience/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Staffed Table / Event / Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T143000
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SUMMARY:Nature at Night: Interactive Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of our Nature Heroes Family Fun afternoon – no need to book in advance. \nJoin the Nature at Night project team to find out how bat-walks\, zine-making and digital citizen science are being used to understand young people’s feelings about exploring nature at night. Contribute to our research by sharing some reflections of your own.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/nature-at-night-interactive-exhibition/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Drop In Event,Staffed Table / Event / Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T203336
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T145137Z
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SUMMARY:Owl pellet dissection
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of our Nature Heroes Family Fun afternoon – no need to book in advance. \nOwls are beautiful\, deadly and difficult to study. One non-disruptive way to learn about their habits and diets is to examine owl pellets- the leftovers of their meals. Join us to try your hand at dissecting owl pellets and exploring what our hooting friends get up to when they are heard\, but not seen.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/owl-pellet-dissection/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Drop In Event,Staffed Table / Event / Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T203336
CREATED:20260518T080039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T145154Z
UID:10000704-1783175400-1783184400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Pop-Up Repair Café: Repair\, Reuse and Reconnect
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of our Nature Heroes Family Fun afternoon – no need to book in advance. \nDrop in to a pop-up Repair Café and see community repair in action. Local volunteers will help repair everyday household items while sharing simple skills you can use at home. Alongside the practical fixing\, we’ll explore how repair café reduce waste\, cut carbon emissions and build stronger communities. Come along to watch\, learn\, ask questions and discover how ‘repair over disposal’ can support a greener\, fairer future for all communities.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/pop-up-repair-cafe-repair-reuse-and-reconnect/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Drop In Event,Staffed Table / Event / Exhibit
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