This month at English in Chester

Testify is the open mic night that aims to be inclusive as well as inspiring,. This is the place to showcase your poetry, prose, peeves, politics and passions. There is no pressure to perform and those who just want to watch are very welcome.

Entry is pay what you can afford (£3 suggested).

All welcome! Find out more information on Facebook.

Do you know the names of the main streets in the city centre? Where can you get your mobile phone repaired? Which is the oldest pub? Is there a good place to get a cup of coffee?

Join Laura B for a walk to get to know Chester better. All welcome!

Providing conversation opportunities for speakers of all levels of English as a second language in the brand new Storyhouse. Come, join and converse!

The beginners’ salsa lesson starts at 20:00 and the improvers’ lesson starts around 20:45. Both classes usually last for 45 minutes. After the lessons finish, mixed salsa music is played until 00:30 (one class £5, two classes £7).

The music played is a mix of newer salsa styles, such as funky salsa and salsaton, to the older favorites like Cuban and New York as well as some bachata, merengue, cha cha and kizomba music.

www.telfordswarehousechester.com/salsa-fever.

Develop your speaking, listening, vocabulary and reading skills at this weekly book club.

Sign up with Alice or Laura B.

Play a game or two of Volleyball with some school friends.

Please sign up in advance!

This month’s event features special guest speaker Neil Wren, also known as @RealAleChester. Neil will be showcasing his favourite beers of the moment, possibly with a bias towards his native Yorkshire, and anything very hoppy…. Come along and soak up the knowledge, the atmosphere & the beer….

Tickets can be bought in advance from the Chester Beer & Wine website.

Play some board games with school friends - how competitive are you?

Join Alice in the Common Room after lunch for a relaxed afternoon - all welcome (please let Alice know in advance if you would like to join the Games Afternoon).

Play a game of badminton with school friends.

Sign up now!

£5 (£4 paid to Alice, £1 at Northgate Arena for racquet hire).

Join the Busybus tour of this beautiful region.

Includes Windermere, Grasmere and Rydal Mount.

Soundcity is going back to its roots for its 11th year in a vibrant celebration of music and arts from around the world and much closer to home. The festival will embrace the spirit of the underground and seek out the next generation of talent whilst showcasing some of the very best bands and performers of their era, set across the many intimate venues and electric spaces of Liverpool’s historic Baltic Triangle.

Find out more information and book tickets at www.soundcity.uk.com.

Danny Boy & The Carriages are a South Korean band who play their own style of music influenced by 60's and 70's musicians such as Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and The Beatles. Based on their influence, they have been building up their own unique sound. Danny Boy & The Carriages are aiming for the worldwide audience who is waiting for a fantastic music of their own.

They are playing as part of Liverpool Sound City 2018.

The Jodrell Bank Observatory hosts a number of radio telescopes and is part of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics at the University of Manchester.

 The main telescope at the observatory is the Lovell Telescope, which is the third largest steerable radio telescope in the world.

Enjoy a trip to the Discovery Centre where you can explore the wonders of the universe and learn more about the workings of the giant Lovell Telescope.

Enjoy the best of the local music scene at Alexander's Live. Enjoy a BBQ and drinks deals all day and kick off the Bank Holiday in style!

Find out more on the Alexander's Facebook page.

Join the Busybus tour of this beautiful country.

Includes Llandudno, Conwy, Llangollen and Snowdonia National Park.

The Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza takes place over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend in the Victorian seaside town of Llandudno on the North Wales coast. The event celebrates the local Victorian heritage and the Victorian heritage in fairground and entertainment. Daily parade from noon.

Find out more information on the website: www.victorian-extravaganza.com.

A weekly class for those who want to improve their English skills, both verbal and written.

Join us and some of your school friends for a drink (or two) in a city centre pub.

£5 includes your first drink at the pub.

Do you know the names of the main streets in the city centre? Where can you get your mobile phone repaired? Which is the oldest pub? Is there a good place to get a cup of coffee?

Join Brian for a walk to get to know Chester better. All welcome!

Come along and play new and traditional board and table top games in an informal sociable setting. Everyone welcome, suitable for all abilities. Games are provided but you are also welcome to bring your own.

A great way to meet local people and improve your English!

Hosted by Adam from the Storyhouse team. Let Adam know you will be there. Find out more information on the Storyhouse website.

Enjoy some live, traditional Irish music and a pint of Guinness. Music starts at 20:30 but you are advised to arrive earlier to get a seat!

Help Alice prepare for the Language Exchange at Storyhouse on 16th May.

At the event, there will be Language Stations where you can share your native language with other students and local people. Help create posters and information sheets for this.

You can also find out more information about the Language Exchange from Alice.

Please come along - let Alice know if you would like to help. All welcome!

Develop your speaking, listening, vocabulary and reading skills at this weekly book club.

Sign up with Alice or Laura B.

Stephen Sondheim’s musical explores the tangled web of affairs around an actress and the men who love her.

Anne is married to Fredrik, who still loves Desiree, who is sleeping with Count Carl-Magnus, who is married to Charlotte, who’s best friends with Anne. It doesn’t stay that way – be prepared for a night of glorious musical comedy.

Find out more and book tickets on the Storyhouse website.

Chester Racecourse, also known as the Roodee, the oldest racecourse still in use in England. Horse racing at Chester dates back to the early 16th century. Soak up the atmosphere at the 188BET Chester Cup Day - first race is at 13:50 and the last race of the day is at 17:15.

The Open Course is located within the centre of the race track and is the ideal setting for a relaxed day at the races. Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day at the gate for £10. See the racecourse website for more information and to book tickets. Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Join the Busybus tour of this beautiful region.

Includes Windermere, Grasmere and Rydal Mount.

Portmeirion is a unique village is set on its own private peninsula on the southern shores of Snowdonia. It was created by Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975 in the style of an Italian village to demonstrate how a naturally beautiful place could be developed without spoiling it.

Portmeirion is made up of about 50 buildings most of which are now used as hotel or self-catering accommodation and surrounded by 70 acres of sub-tropical woodland gardens.

Enjoy a trip to Portmeirion village with Martin and enjoy walking around the scenery.

Join the Busybus tour of this beautiful country.

Includes Llandudno, Conwy, Llangollen and Snowdonia National Park.

Roman Candle is delighted to welcome John Smith with special guest Louis Baker to St Mary's Creative Space, Chester.

John first made his name on the folk circuit, opening for folk greats John Martyn, Davy Graham and John Renbourn; but has since opened shows for Iron And Wine, Tinariwen, Gil Scott Heron and Ben Howard. He has guested with artists such as Jackson Browne, Martin Carthy, Richard Hawley, Jarvis Cocker, Jerry Douglas, Glen Hansard and Rodney Crowell; and in his occasional role as sideman, he has played guitar for artists such as David Gray, Lisa Hannigan, Lianne La Havas, Joe Henry and Joan Baez.

Find out more information and how to buy tickets on Roman Candle Promotion's Facebook page.

At the end of the school day join Alice for some coffee or tea and biscuits. A great way to practice your English conversation.

A weekly class for those who want to improve their English skills, both verbal and written.

English in Chester are joining forces with Storyhouse for a Language Exchange.

Teach locals some words and phrases from your native language and have the opportunity to ask locals questions yourself. Help Alice set up a 'Language Station', where you can showcase your native language. This is your chance to meet a range of people from the local community.

Find out more info and check out a video made by student Luz on EiC's Facebook, or speak to Alice.

Develop your speaking, listening, vocabulary and reading skills at this weekly book club.

Sign up with Alice or Laura B.

Want to play Badminton with some school friends?

Courts must be booked in advance, so please sign up early.

Enjoy an ice cream and some English chat down by the river.

(Wet weather contingency - Common Room!).

Join Martin for a walk in the Cheshire countryside and finish off with a pub lunch. What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon?

Join the Busybus tour of this beautiful region.

Includes Windermere, Grasmere and Rydal Mount.

Brewbarn Sessions are Saturday afternoons of beer, food, music and laughs at Spitting Feathers HQ, on the outskirts of Chester. There are brewery tours, food from the farm, live music and of course lots of beer. Tickets are £25 (plus booking fee) and include admission, food, drink, live music and the brewery tour, so there's no need to bring any money except for your taxi fare home or if you want to buy any bottles to take home with you.

Find out more information and buy tickets on the Spitting Feathers website.

Join the Busybus tour of this beautiful country.

Includes Llandudno, Conwy, Llangollen and Snowdonia National Park.

Join in this FREE rounders session suitable for adults and children. Family and/or friends can enjoy an hour of fun, playing this very informal game of rounder's. No previous experience is needed. Head to Old Pale car park for 08:45 to register for the game to start at 09:00.

Find out more information on Delamere Forest's Facebook page.

Enjoy some live music from local musicians at Telford's Warehouse on Sunday. Ellie will be hosting the evening.

Music starts at 20:00; be sure to get there early to get a good view!

Join us for a movie night in the Common Room!

Drinks and snacks provided.

A weekly class for those who want to improve their English skills, both verbal and written.

Enjoy some live, traditional Irish music and a pint of Guinness. Music starts at 20:30 but you are advised to arrive earlier to get a seat!

Want to play some football with school friends?

Get a 5-a-side team together and sign up now!

Pitches must be book in advance so please sign up early.

Join Alice for a Focus Group specifically for students at the Language Training Centre.

Discuss the social programme - what you like, what you don't like, and how you think we could improve.

This is a really useful way to practise your English and help to improve the school's social programme, too.

Please sign up with Alice in advance - it's free to join and drinks and snacks will be provided.

Do you know the names of the main streets in the city centre? Where can you get your mobile phone repaired? Which is the oldest pub? Is there a good place to get a cup of coffee?

Join Patsy for a walk to get to know Chester better. All welcome!

Develop your speaking, listening, vocabulary and reading skills at this weekly book club.

Sign up with Alice or Laura B.

Stepping Tiger is a world music event run by DJ Ben 'Roman' Haslett. UK live jazz, soul and afrobeat acts will be supported by vinyl DJs playing soul, funk and world music. Entry is FREE.

Join David for an early bird meal at city centre restaurant Moules A-Go-Go.

Spend time with fellow students and classmates and practice your English.

Please sign up with Alice in advance - sign up deadline Wednesday 23rd break time.

Join Alice in the Common Room for lunch club.

Enjoy some English chat with staff and school friends.

Join us for coffee and cakes at break time and make a donation the charity VSO. A great way to get together with other students in the school.

All welcome.

Chester Racecourse, also known as the Roodee, the oldest racecourse still in use in England. Horse racing at Chester dates back to the early 16th century. Soak up the atmosphere at the MBNA Roman Day - first race is at 13:55 and the last race of the day is at 17:25.

The Open Course is located within the centre of the race track and is the ideal setting for a relaxed day at the races. Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day at the gate for £12. See the racecourse website for more information and to book tickets. Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Join the Busybus tour of this beautiful region.

Includes Windermere, Grasmere and Rydal Mount.

Alexander's Live, Loud & Local 2018 Festival is running all day from 1pm.

Enjoy live music, a BBQ and drinks offers.

Live folk and acoustic performances in the Courtyard. Live indie and alternative music performances in the Beer Garden.

All for just £5 entry! Find out more information and book tickets on Alexander's website and Facebook page.

Join the Busybus tour of this beautiful country.

Includes Llandudno, Conwy, Llangollen and Snowdonia National Park.

Chester Makers Market is held in the beautifully renovated Carriage Shed, adjacent to Chester train station, and will showcase award winning local food, drink, art, craft producers and vintage artisans, as well as music, performance, cookery demonstrations and activities for our mini market visitors.

The iconic bandstand on The Groves, built in 1913, has hosted musical events for well over 100 years and is a Grade II listed structure.

Watch Alx Green play at the Chester Bandstand for free. Enjoy acoustic and Americana tunes this Bank Holiday.

Join in the discussion at the monthly English in Chester focus group. A great way to practise your English and provide feedback for the school in an informal setting.

Drinks and snacks will be provided.

This month's topic of discussion will be announced soon. Come to find out more and to give your ideas!

Sign up with Alice in advance.

Come and meet James, a British community police officer. He will be demonstrating police equipment, talking about how the police work in the UK and why they don't carry guns.

A good way to develop your listening and speaking skills.

Providing conversation opportunities for speakers of all levels of English as a second language in the brand new Storyhouse. Come, join and converse!

The beginners’ salsa lesson starts at 20:00 and the improvers’ lesson starts around 20:45. Both classes usually last for 45 minutes. After the lessons finish, mixed salsa music is played until 00:30 (one class £5, two classes £7).

The music played is a mix of newer salsa styles, such as funky salsa and salsaton, to the older favorites like Cuban and New York as well as some bachata, merengue, cha cha and kizomba music.

www.telfordswarehousechester.com/salsa-fever.

Do you know the names of the main streets in the city centre? Where can you get your mobile phone repaired? Which is the oldest pub? Is there a good place to get a cup of coffee?

Join us for a walk to get to know Chester better. All welcome!

Develop your speaking, listening, vocabulary and reading skills at this weekly book club.

Sign up with Alice or Laura B.

Play a game of rounders with some school friends.

Don't know how to play? Laura will be your coach for the afternoon.

Please sign up in advance.