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SUMMARY:Catalyst for Progress: Connect and Shape Your Future
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively set of talks\, panels\, speed networking and employer meet‑ups designed to help you explore future pathways\, build social capital. Hear from industry experts\, get a professional LinkedIn headshot\, and build skills and connections to support your next steps. This event is ideal for students and employers\, and open to alumni and the wider public. \nFor more information and to book\, please follow this link: \nhttps://sites.google.com/view/catalyst-progress-event \n 
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/catalyst-for-progress-connect-and-shape-your-future/
LOCATION:Riverside Innovation Centre\, Castle Drive\, Chester\, CH1 1SL
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Afternoon tea: art\, health\, science and environment
DESCRIPTION:In this packed workshop\, get your hands on wonderfully decorated Victorian and modern teacups and saucers\, design and make your own\, taste hot world teas while learning about the health benefits of tea drinking\, learn about the environmental footprint of tea today – cultivation and processing to packaging and transport\, looking at the sustainability of loose-leaf tea versus tea bags. Step into and influence the global historic and contemporary world of tea.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/afternoon-tea-art-health-science-and-environment/
LOCATION:Storyhouse Garret Bar\, Hunter Street\, Chester\, CH1 2AR
CATEGORIES:Interactive / Creative Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:You can write a song! 10 ways to get started.
DESCRIPTION:“I wish I could write a song\, but I don’t know where to start…” \nThis is a super practical workshop to remove the fear of the blank page and give you tools to start writing your own songs. \nWe’ll look specifically at lyric-writing. No instrument needed! \nAdam Kirkup is a Chester-based songwriter\, musician and coach. He’s performed with New York alt-folk luminary Kimya Dawson\, toured with a WWE wrestling champion and attended the respected Chris Difford songwriting retreat. \nadamkirkup.com\ninstagram.com/adamkirkup
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/you-can-write-a-song-10-ways-to-get-started/
LOCATION:Storyhouse Garret Theatre\, Hunter Street\, Chester\, CH1 2AR
CATEGORIES:Interactive / Creative Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Nourish to Flourish (Photo Exhibition and Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Nourish to Flourish is a school-based project led by Kate and Ellie\, helping children feel confident about healthy eating through creativity. Supported by the Bluecoat Charity\, the Westminster Foundation and Crossing Borders\, with evaluation support from RECAP (University of Chester). This year children explored artists from around the world and created artwork using food as material. The event includes a photo exhibition and a family workshop.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/nourish-to-flourish-photo-exhibition-and-workshop/
LOCATION:Storyhouse Garret Bar\, Hunter Street\, Chester\, CH1 2AR
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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