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SUMMARY:The Peaces We Keep\, Make\, Transform
DESCRIPTION:This is a participatory art work inviting visitors to sit\, pause\, and write a promise of peace for themselves\, someone they love\, or the wider world. You may keep it\, dissolve it in water\, or place it in a box. Promises in the box are later transferred to the chair\, allowing it to hold community voices. On the final day\, staff and dance students from the University of Chester will present a live performance responding to the chair and its collected promises.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/the-peaces-we-keep-make-transform-2/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
CREATED:20260518T080014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T131315Z
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SUMMARY:Team Falcons Powerful Learning Project: Enough for Everyone
DESCRIPTION:The TEAM Falcons Powerful Learning Project\, Enough for Everyone\, focuses on sustainability and the urgent issue of climate change. Through this project\, pupils will present persuasive arguments to inspire others to take action and make positive changes in their daily lives. Climate change is having a significant impact on our planet\, and we must act now to protect the Earth for future generations. Together\, we can make a difference.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/team-falcons-powerful-learning-project-enough-for-everyone/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Public Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
CREATED:20260518T080004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T105034Z
UID:10000746-1782990000-1783011600@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Talking Tours: Let’s Talk History
DESCRIPTION:Lace up your plimsoles and sprint through the last century of Cheshire’s sporting past with Let’s Talk\, History. Using historic sound recordings from Cheshire Archives’ collections\, this free audio trail tells 100 years of stories about the county’s competitive\, recreational and\, at times\, amusing sports. From the football field to the polo field. George Best and his team cheating their way to victory against Chester FC to street-side boxing matches to win £5. Follow the trail map and scan the free QR code on the Let’s Talk\, History posters at each location to hear the stories of our sporting stars from yesteryear. The ball’s in your court! \nPick up your trail map from the info point in Chester Town Hall to get started!
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/talking-tours-lets-talk-history/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T133000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
CREATED:20260518T080028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T140843Z
UID:10000657-1782995400-1782999000@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:The Micro World and the Wood Wide Web
DESCRIPTION:When thinking of the natural world\, everyone pictures badgers\, foxes\, wildflowers or maybe tall trees in a green woodland. However\, none of this world would exist without the invisible micro world that ties the environment together. Dive into this world and learn how truly connected our precious biosphere truly is.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/the-micro-world-and-the-wood-wide-web/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Public Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
CREATED:20260518T080019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T140005Z
UID:10000708-1783072800-1783098000@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:The Peaces We Keep\, Make\, Transform
DESCRIPTION:This is a participatory art work inviting visitors to sit\, pause\, and write a promise of peace for themselves\, someone they love\, or the wider world. You may keep it\, dissolve it in water\, or place it in a box. Promises in the box are later transferred to the chair\, allowing it to hold community voices. On the final day\, staff and dance students from the University of Chester will present a live performance responding to the chair and its collected promises.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/the-peaces-we-keep-make-transform-3/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
CREATED:20260518T080042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T140257Z
UID:10000701-1783076400-1783080000@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Promises to Ourselves
DESCRIPTION:An exciting and thought provoking drama\, dance and musical exploration of the hopes and aspirations of the students at Lymm High School and how they envisage their futures. Using students’ own opinions and viewpoints\, this performance will express their expectations and intentions about how they want the world to look in the future.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/promises-to-ourselves/
LOCATION:Storyhouse Garret Theatre\, Hunter Street\, Chester\, CH1 2AR
CATEGORIES:Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
CREATED:20260518T080032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T080039Z
UID:10000700-1783076400-1783090800@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
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:20260703T160000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
CREATED:20260518T080034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T105151Z
UID:10000747-1783076400-1783094400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Talking Tours: Let’s Talk History
DESCRIPTION:Lace up your plimsoles and sprint through the last century of Cheshire’s sporting past with Let’s Talk\, History. Using historic sound recordings from Cheshire Archives’ collections\, this free audio trail tells 100 years of stories about the county’s competitive\, recreational and\, at times\, amusing sports. From the football field to the polo field. George Best and his team cheating their way to victory against Chester FC to street-side boxing matches to win £5. Follow the trail map and scan the free QR code on the Let’s Talk\, History posters at each location to hear the stories of our sporting stars from yesteryear. The ball’s in your court! \nPick up your trail map from the info point in Chester Town Hall to get started!
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/talking-tours-lets-talk-history-2/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
CREATED:20260518T080016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T141148Z
UID:10000742-1783083600-1783087200@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:How to Feel Hopeful
DESCRIPTION:Young people are growing up hearing that the world is in crisis – from climate change to political instability and constant alarming headlines. This interactive session creates space to pause and look more closely. Are things only getting worse? What does the evidence really show? Through open discussion and reflective activities\, we’ll explore how to sit with uncertainty without losing perspective. A welcoming\, inclusive space for secondary age and above thoughtful\, honest and hopeful.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/how-to-feel-hopeful/
LOCATION:Storyhouse Garret Theatre\, Hunter Street\, Chester\, CH1 2AR
CATEGORIES:Interactive / Creative Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T160000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
CREATED:20260518T080025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T142439Z
UID:10000743-1783090800-1783094400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Wild Hope: Why the Arts and Nature Matter More Than Ever
DESCRIPTION:Join Uná Meehan in conversation with Rowan Cannon\, Founder and Artistic Director at Wild Rumpus. In an era defined by ecological crisis\, climate anxiety and rapid technological change\, many people feel overwhelmed by the scale of the challenges we face. Yet across the UK a growing movement is using arts\, culture and shared experiences in nature to reconnect people with each other and with the living world. Wild Rumpus\, the creative force behind festivals such as Just So and Timber\, has spent over a decade designing immersive cultural experiences in forests and wild landscapes. Their work invites thousands of people each year to step away from everyday life and encounter nature through storytelling\, performance\, music and collective participation. But can experiences like these do more than entertain? Can art in nature help us imagine different futures\, rebuild community\, and nurture hope in the face of environmental uncertainty? In this conversation\, Rowan Cannon and colleagues from Wild Rumpus explore: Why shared experiences in nature can transform how we see the world\, The role of imagination\, creativity and storytelling in responding to the climate crisis\, How festivals and cultural events can create collective moments of hope and possibility\, Why connection to nature is increasingly vital for wellbeing and resilience. The session will also invite the audience to reflect on their own experiences of nature\, creativity and community\, and to consider how small cultural moments can contribute to wider social and environmental change.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/wild-hope-why-the-arts-and-nature-matter-more-than-ever/
LOCATION:Storyhouse Garret Theatre\, Hunter Street\, Chester\, CH1 2AR
CATEGORIES:Discussion Panel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
CREATED:20260107T070037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T142746Z
UID:10000640-1783101600-1783105200@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:The Royal Institution: Do it Yourself Community Show
DESCRIPTION:Dive into science and be ready to get hands-on with surprising experiments\, shocking facts and the odd explosion! This show is packed full of experiments for families to try at home as well as the Ri’s trademark fiery demos. Join us as we learn how to build a rocket……… and launch it!
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/the-royal-institution-do-it-yourself-community-show/
LOCATION:University of Chester Exton Park Campus – Binks Building\, Parkgate Road\, Chester\, CH1 4BJ
CATEGORIES:Interactive / Creative Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
CREATED:20260518T080007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T105320Z
UID:10000748-1783162800-1783184400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Talking Tours: Let’s Talk History
DESCRIPTION:Lace up your plimsoles and sprint through the last century of Cheshire’s sporting past with Let’s Talk\, History. Using historic sound recordings from Cheshire Archives’ collections\, this free audio trail tells 100 years of stories about the county’s competitive\, recreational and\, at times\, amusing sports. From the football field to the polo field. George Best and his team cheating their way to victory against Chester FC to street-side boxing matches to win £5. Follow the trail map and scan the free QR code on the Let’s Talk\, History posters at each location to hear the stories of our sporting stars from yesteryear. The ball’s in your court! \nPick up your trail map from the info point in Chester Town Hall to get started!
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/talking-tours-lets-talk-history-3/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
CREATED:20260518T080021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T143003Z
UID:10000709-1783162800-1783184400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:The Peaces We Keep\, Make\, Transform
DESCRIPTION:This is a participatory art work inviting visitors to sit\, pause\, and write a promise of peace for themselves\, someone they love\, or the wider world. You may keep it\, dissolve it in water\, or place it in a box. Promises in the box are later transferred to the chair\, allowing it to hold community voices. On the final day\, staff and dance students from the University of Chester will present a live performance responding to the chair and its collected promises.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/the-peaces-we-keep-make-transform-4/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
CREATED:20260518T080031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T144045Z
UID:10000731-1783170000-1783173600@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Improving biodiversity in your space - A Network for Nature with Chester Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Join Chester Zoo to discover how communities across Cheshire West are connecting habitats\, monitoring wildlife\, and transforming local spaces through the Networks for Nature initiative. This session reveals inspiring progress\, showcases easy tools anyone can use\, and invites attendees to see how small collective actions can support ecosystems and boost biodiversity. \nhttps://www.chesterzoo.org/conservation-science-education/global-conservation-programmes/conservation-campaigns/networks-for-nature
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/improving-biodiversity-in-your-space-a-network-for-nature/
LOCATION:Chester Picturehouse\, Unit 10 Hunter Street\, Chester\, CH1 2AR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
CREATED:20260518T080003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T145000Z
UID:10000675-1783175400-1783184400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
CREATED:20260518T080017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T145026Z
UID:10000745-1783175400-1783184400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Mini Scientist
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of our Nature Heroes Family Fun afternoon – no need to book in advance. \nA hands-on experience where our young scientists (and their parents!) can explore the biomolecular world by extracting DNA from delicious fruits using household items. Laboratory coats will be provided to set the scene for what will be an exciting experiment with University of Chester scientists on-hand to answer any questions. DNA is ubiquitous to all lifeforms and is known as ‘the molecule of life’\, which we shall explore in this interactive session.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/mini-scientist/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Interactive / Creative Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
CREATED:20260518T080019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T145106Z
UID:10000681-1783175400-1783184400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Practical Basic Life Support Skills for Everyone
DESCRIPTION:A short session to:-\n. recognise when someone needs medical help\n. learn the best way to get help quickly\n. learn how to perform BASIC life support until help arrives \nPlease note that this is a drop-in session; no need to book.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/practical-basic-life-support-skills-for-everyone/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Drop In Event,Interactive / Creative Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
CREATED:20260518T080022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T145121Z
UID:10000740-1783175400-1783184400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Wildlife Quest with Chester Zoo
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of our Nature Heroes Family Fun afternoon – no need to book in advance. \nDrop in to play a game with Chester Zoo’s Youth Board and Youth Network – discover actions that you can take to help wildlife and take on a wildlife challenge!
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/wildlife-quest-with-chester-zoo/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Drop In Event,Interactive / Creative Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
CREATED:20260518T080023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T145137Z
UID:10000705-1783175400-1783184400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T160000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
CREATED:20260518T080017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T145226Z
UID:10000676-1783177200-1783180800@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Picturing the Animal-Human Bond
DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop will introduce some of the research surrounding the bond that humans have with animals as well as the role of drawing in communication\, expression and artistic production. We invite everyone to share their experiences with animals they are close to\, whether this is pets or other animals. Supplementing descriptions and conversations with words\, we encourage participants to have a go at depicting these important relationships in pictures through a ‘draw and tell’ approach
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/picturing-the-animal-human-bond/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Interactive / Creative Event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
CREATED:20260518T080047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T145741Z
UID:10000720-1783245600-1783267200@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:The Peaces We Keep\, Make\, Transform
DESCRIPTION:This is a participatory art work inviting visitors to sit\, pause\, and write a promise of peace for themselves\, someone they love\, or the wider world. You may keep it\, dissolve it in water\, or place it in a box. Promises in the box are later transferred to the chair\, allowing it to hold community voices. On the final day\, staff and dance students from the University of Chester will present a live performance responding to the chair and its collected promises.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/the-peaces-we-keep-make-transform-5/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
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SUMMARY:The Peaces We Keep\, Make\, Transform
DESCRIPTION:A celebratory performance in response to the participatory artwork that will be in the Town Hall foyer over the four days of the Festival (see details below). In this event\, staff and dance students from the University of Chester will present a live performance responding to the chair and its collected promises. \nThe artwork will have invited visitors to sit\, pause\, and write a promise of peace for themselves\, someone they love\, or the wider world. Visitors are welcome to keep that promise\, dissolve it in water\, or place it in a box. Promises in the box are later transferred to the chair\, allowing it to hold community voices.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/the-peaces-we-keep-make-transform/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T123000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
CREATED:20260518T080007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T150049Z
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SUMMARY:Archaeological Finds in the Market
DESCRIPTION:Archaeologists from the Grosvenor Museum will be in Chester Market on Sunday morning with some of the finds from excavations in the city centre. Come and see in close-up objects used and worn by people living and working in Chester from 2000 to 300 years ago. A great opportunity to ask questions and find out more about some of the fascinating finds from the museum’s archaeological collections. All ages welcome.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/archaeological-finds-in-the-market/
LOCATION:Chester Market\, Exchange Square\, Chester\, Cheshire\, CH1 2AR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Interactive / Creative Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
CREATED:20260518T080042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T105348Z
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SUMMARY:Talking Tours: Let’s Talk History
DESCRIPTION:Lace up your plimsoles and sprint through the last century of Cheshire’s sporting past with Let’s Talk\, History. Using historic sound recordings from Cheshire Archives’ collections\, this free audio trail tells 100 years of stories about the county’s competitive\, recreational and\, at times\, amusing sports. From the football field to the polo field. George Best and his team cheating their way to victory against Chester FC to street-side boxing matches to win £5. Follow the trail map and scan the free QR code on the Let’s Talk\, History posters at each location to hear the stories of our sporting stars from yesteryear. The ball’s in your court! \nPick up your trail map from the info point in Chester Town Hall to get started!
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/talking-tours-lets-talk-history-4/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
CREATED:20260518T080035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T081015Z
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SUMMARY:Murder (flock) of Crows Eco Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Please join me so that we can collectively make a Murder (flock) of Crows\, they are intelligent\, have their own language and can communicate information\, are a translucent multi color\, not black as they seem. We will be making and decorating from templates\, using recycled materials a collection of these magical and mystical birds( as referred to in the Mabinogion: Adar Rhiannon’s magical birds) \nnataliepapworth.artweb.com
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/murder-flock-of-crows-eco-art-workshop/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Interactive / Creative Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T163000
DTSTAMP:20260518T204139
CREATED:20260518T080037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T150609Z
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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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