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UID:10000704-1783175400-1783184400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Pop-Up Repair Café: Repair\, Reuse and Reconnect
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of our Wild Futures All-Ages Activity Drop-In session – there is no need to book in advance\, just come along (and bring your household electrical\, joinery and sewing repair jobs with you)! \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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T164951Z
CREATED:20260518T080023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T164951Z
UID:10000705-1783175400-1783184400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Owl pellet dissection
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of our Wild Futures All-Ages Activity Drop-In session – there is no need to book in advance\, just come along! \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:20260528T165535Z
CREATED:20260518T080022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T165535Z
UID:10000740-1783175400-1783184400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Wildlife Quest with Chester Zoo
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of our Wild Futures All-Ages Activity Drop-In session – there is no need to book in advance\, just come along! \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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T145106Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T165505Z
CREATED:20260518T080017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T165505Z
UID:10000745-1783175400-1783184400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Mini Scientist
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of our Wild Futures All-Ages Activity Drop-In session – there is no need to book in advance\, just come along! \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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T165133Z
CREATED:20260518T080003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T165133Z
UID:10000675-1783175400-1783184400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Nature at Night: Interactive Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of our Wild Futures All-Ages Activity Drop-In session – there is no need to book in advance\, just come along! \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:20260704T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T143000
DTSTAMP:20260513T152303Z
CREATED:20260518T080029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T152303Z
UID:10000680-1783171800-1783175400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Through the looking glass: Postcards to my younger and older self- exploring the psychology of ageing
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered what you would have said to yourself when you were younger\, or what you would tell your older self? Opening with an exhibition of postcards written by students at the University of Chester to their older self and members of Chester U3A to their younger self\, we will explore messages and their meanings\, applying psychological principles to discuss aging and its representation. Come along to find out what the key messages in the postcards are and what psychology has to say about them.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/through-the-looking-glass-postcards-to-my-younger-and-older-self-exploring-the-psychology-of-ageing/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Interactive / Creative Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T170735Z
CREATED:20260107T070002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T170735Z
UID:10000641-1783166400-1783170000@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Chaos of Roman Britain with Greg Jenner
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for a family friendly event with Greg Jenner exploring how\, why\, and when the Romans first invaded. Greg is a public historian\, author\, and broadcaster best known as the historical consultant of the award-winning TV series Horrible Histories. Blending humour with fascinating facts\, he brings the past to life for audiences of all ages. Beyond television\, Greg hosts the popular podcast You’re Dead To Me and writes bestselling books including Totally Chaotic History: Roman Britain Gets Rowdy that make history as entertaining as it is educational.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/chaos-of-roman-britain-with-greg-jenner/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Public Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T133418Z
CREATED:20260616T133418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T133418Z
UID:10000760-1783162800-1783184400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Nourish to Flourish (Photo Exhibition)
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.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/nourish-to-flourish-photo-exhibition-3/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T145149Z
CREATED:20260518T080054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T145149Z
UID:10000739-1783162800-1783184400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T142935Z
CREATED:20260518T080007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T142935Z
UID:10000737-1783162800-1783184400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Retracing Footsteps: The Past\, Present and Future of Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon
DESCRIPTION:Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon is Wales’s most iconic mountain\, hosting 650\,000 visitors each year. This exhibition takes us on a journey that considers the past\, present\, and sustainable future of the mountain. Contemporary photographs are juxtaposed with extracts from the 19th-century Snowdon summit hotels’ visitor books. The exhibition is part of an ongoing\, interdisciplinary project at the University of Chester\, in collaboration with Bangor University and Eryri National Park Authority.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/retracing-footsteps-the-past-present-and-future-of-yr-wyddfa-snowdon-3/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T151603Z
CREATED:20260518T080007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T151603Z
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:20260704T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T143052Z
CREATED:20260518T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T143052Z
UID:10000703-1783162800-1783168200@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Sustainability Walk - Travel
DESCRIPTION:This led walk\, which is also “wheels accessible”\, is one of four themed routes staged as part of the 2026 “Festival of ideas” that uses examples from the existing cityscape to demonstrate various aspects of the overall theme of ‘Sustainability’. \nThis walk focuses on the Sustainability dimension of ‘Travel’ visiting various sites in and around Chester City Centre to illustrate live examples of what are demonstrations of sustainable low carbon travel.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/sustainability-walk-travel/
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:20260704T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T195937Z
CREATED:20260518T080009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T195937Z
UID:10000672-1783162800-1783166400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Medieval Treasures: Hold and Create History
DESCRIPTION:Step into Chester’s past at our Medieval Object Drop-In Handling Workshop. Explore authentic artefacts alongside the Historic Towns Trust map of Chester\, uncovering untold stories. Enjoy hands-on\, creative activities for all ages: touch history\, make\, draw\, and imagine the medieval city together. \nhttps://mob.chester.ac.uk/ \nhttps://www.historictownstrust.uk/maps/an-historical-map-of-chester
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/medieval-treasures-hold-and-create-history/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Drop In Event,Interactive / Creative Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T151811Z
CREATED:20260518T080014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T151811Z
UID:10000728-1783090800-1783094400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Randolph Caldecott: Illustrating Victorian Life
DESCRIPTION:Join one of West Cheshire Museums’ curators to learn more about this Chester-born artist. Best known as an illustrator of children’s books\, Caldecott was a wide-ranging\, varied artist\, admired by Gauguin and Van Gogh. He illustrated novels and travel books\, drew cartoons and caricatures\, and exhibited sculpture\, paintings and drawings. This talk will look at his life and work\, asking whether the apparent nostalgia in his work was an escape from an increasingly industrialised world.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/randolph-caldecott-illustrating-victorian-life/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Public Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T143000
DTSTAMP:20260513T141213Z
CREATED:20260518T080018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T141213Z
UID:10000727-1783085400-1783089000@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:The Broader Autism Phenotype: Subtle Traits and Their Impact on Everyday Life
DESCRIPTION:This session explores how understanding the Broader Autism Phenotype (BAP) can help support diverse learning and communication styles. BAP includes common traits such as valuing structure\, noticing detail\, or communicating very directly\, often seen in people without an autism diagnosis. Through accessible science and real life examples\, the session shows how these differences shape learning\, interaction\, and engagement. Attendees will gain practical insights into creating more inclusive\, supportive environments that recognise and respond to varied ways of thinking and learning.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/the-broader-autism-phenotype-subtle-traits-and-their-impact-on-everyday-life/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Public Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T151622Z
CREATED:20260518T080000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T151622Z
UID:10000670-1783080000-1783083600@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:What have doctoral researchers in health and social care ever done for you?
DESCRIPTION:Our doctoral researchers in health and social care grapple with real-world problems that have an impact on people’s lives. From searching the literature to find out what we know and don’t know\, to exploring what happens in the real world and identifying how we can change the way we do things\, they work hard to have a positive impact on the services that you use. Some of our students will present their work to show how it can improve people’s lives.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/what-have-doctoral-researchers-in-health-and-social-care-ever-done-for-you/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Public Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T140525Z
CREATED:20260518T080009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T140525Z
UID:10000697-1783076400-1783098000@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T105151Z
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:20260703T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T140323Z
CREATED:20260518T080032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T140323Z
UID:10000699-1783076400-1783081800@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Sustainability Walk - Energy
DESCRIPTION:This led walk\, which is also “wheels accessible”\, is one of four themed routes staged as part of the 2026 “Festival of ideas” that uses examples from the existing cityscape to demonstrate various aspects of the overall theme of ‘Sustainability’. \nThis walk focuses on the Sustainability dimension of ‘Energy’ visiting various sites in and around Chester City Centre to illustrate live examples of what are demonstrations of energy conservation or renewable energy production.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/sustainability-walk-energy/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T120000
DTSTAMP:20260625T080733Z
CREATED:20260518T080008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T080733Z
UID:10000725-1783076400-1783080000@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting the next generation:  inter-generational mentoring - how "the old" can mentor "the young".
DESCRIPTION:The MACIE (Mentoring And Coaching In Education) research group have undertaken extensive research into mentoring\, and what works well when mentoring relationships are successful. In this interactive workshop session we will take you through what we have learnt from our research into mentoring in education settings\, and apply it to real life situations that you can use in your everyday interactions. More specifically it’s about how “the old” can best go about helping “the young”. \n  \nMACIE research group (Mentoring and Coaching in Education)\nDr Luke Jones\, Gethin Foulkes\, Jo Williams\, Mary Anne McCarthy and Annie Argyropulo-Palmer
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/supporting-the-next-generation-inter-generational-mentoring-how-the-old-can-mentor-the-young/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Interactive / Creative Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T151554Z
CREATED:20260518T080036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T151554Z
UID:10000666-1783074600-1783078200@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:The Rows of Chester: A Unique Creation or a Unique Survival?
DESCRIPTION:The uniqueness of Chester’s Rows lies first in the imaginative adaptation of a common medieval building form to the city’s hilly site. However\, they would not have seemed so unusual had comparable buildings elsewhere survived better. The talk will look at parallels for the building type\, how it was adapted to the landscape\, and the historical circumstances that prompted it.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/the-rows-of-chester-a-unique-creation-or-a-unique-survival/
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:20260616T133349Z
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UID:10000759-1783072800-1783098000@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Nourish to Flourish (Photo Exhibition)
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.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/nourish-to-flourish-photo-exhibition-2/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T140046Z
CREATED:20260518T080035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T140046Z
UID:10000736-1783072800-1783098000@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Retracing Footsteps: The Past\, Present and Future of Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon
DESCRIPTION:Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon is Wales’s most iconic mountain\, hosting 650\,000 visitors each year. This exhibition takes us on a journey that considers the past\, present\, and sustainable future of the mountain. Contemporary photographs are juxtaposed with extracts from the 19th-century Snowdon summit hotels’ visitor books. The exhibition is part of an ongoing\, interdisciplinary project at the University of Chester\, in collaboration with Bangor University and Eryri National Park Authority.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/retracing-footsteps-the-past-present-and-future-of-yr-wyddfa-snowdon-2/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T142323Z
CREATED:20260518T080036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T142323Z
UID:10000751-1783072800-1783094400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Postgraduate Research Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The postgraduate research exhibition will feature current research being conducted at the University of Chester across a variety of disciplines. The research will be presented via posters\, detailing what the researcher is doing\, how they are doing it\, and what impact this could have.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/postgraduate-research-exhibition-2/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T163000
DTSTAMP:20260515T140945Z
CREATED:20260107T070004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T140945Z
UID:10000646-1783006200-1783009800@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:What Am I Looking At? Following Chester’s Buildings Through Time
DESCRIPTION:Chester is filled with beautiful and distinctive buildings\, but in a place where people have lived for more than two thousand years\,  things are rarely as they seem. Combining an introduction to European architectural styles with a more detailed look at some of Chester’s most interesting architecture\, this illustrated talk will explore the ways in which buildings survive and change through the centuries\, and what they can tell us about their makers.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/what-am-i-looking-at-understanding-chesters-rich-architectural-history/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Public Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T151246Z
CREATED:20260518T080054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T151246Z
UID:10000658-1783000800-1783004400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Why write a biography of Alfred Mond? The Many Lives of Chester's Forgotten MP
DESCRIPTION:Who today knows of Alfred Mond? Once one of the world’s greatest tycoons\, Mond has largely vanished from British public memory. Yet\, elsewhere in the world the picture is very different. In Israel\, there are streets\, statues and even a museum in honour of the former Chester MP. As Tim Grady will discuss\, Mond lived many different lives: politician\, industrialist\, leading Zionist and architect of the Imperial War Museum. It’s 90 years since the last biography. Is the time ripe for a follow up?
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/why-write-a-biography-of-alfred-mond-the-many-lives-of-chesters-forgotten-mp/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Public Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T140912Z
CREATED:20260107T070022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T140912Z
UID:10000651-1783000800-1783004400@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:How old am I?  Trying to date buildings in our rural and urban landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Our villages\, towns and cities are full of buildings which date from many different periods. Many have a story to tell. This introductory talk will look at the buildings around us (both rural and urban) and offer some hints and pointers to dating houses\, churches and civic buildings. Become aware of the distinctive features\, and possible red herrings\, which help when trying to date a building from visual clues. You too can become a building detective!
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/how-old-am-i-trying-to-date-buildings-in-our-rural-and-urban-landscapes/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Public Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T151138Z
CREATED:20260518T080040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T151138Z
UID:10000663-1782995400-1782999000@festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Sustainable (workplace) flexibility and how to achieve it
DESCRIPTION:This interactive session explores what sustainable workplace flexibility looks like and how it can be achieved in practice. A short mini lecture introduces key tensions in research and practice\, highlighting why current approaches can feel fragmented. Participants will then take part in a workshop style group discussion\, examining key stakeholders\, potential solutions\, and what makes workplace flexibility genuinely sustainable.
URL:https://festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/sustainable-workplace-flexibility-and-how-to-achieve-it/
LOCATION:Chester Town Hall\, 33 Northgate Street\, Chester\, CH1 2HQ
CATEGORIES:Public Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T133000
DTSTAMP:20260515T140843Z
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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