Owls 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.
Drop 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.
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! Join Reaseheath College to learn more about badgers! Children will have the opportunity to view night time camera footage of this elusive mammal, and make their own plaster casts of paw
Come on a night safari via remote waterhole cameras situated throughout sub-Saharan Africa - learn observational and recording techniques for quantifying animal behaviour and resource use (or just enjoying wildlife) from the comfort of your own home.... or Chester Town Hall!
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
A panel of apprentices, employers, Chamber of Commerce, LSIP & DWP discussing what are the skills needed now and for the next 3 – 5 years in the region, highlighting apprenticeships benefits for the apprentice & employers.
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.
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.
Join us to explore why the Cheshire longbowmen were regarded as some of the finest archers in history. Discover what made the longbow such a powerful weapon, how their skill shaped events like the rebellion of Hotspur, and why this formidable force is no longer part of Chester's story. Uncover the rise, impact and legacy of these remarkable medieval warriors.
A celebratory performance in response to the participatory artwork that will be in the Town Hall foyer over the four days of the Festival. 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.
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.
This session explores research into how sharing lived experiences can enhance inclusivity and a sense of belonging for students.