This month at English in Chester

Play some traditional games with school friends this afternoon. Teach your friends the rules to a game you know, or maybe you'll learn a new one!

Sign up deadline: end of Thursday 28th.

The Friday Uplift is a peer-led confidence, health and well-being group.

The group meet to share problems, generate solutions and learn how to cope well and thrive in a complicated and stressful world. The group is facilitated by David Yardley, a community learning tutor and Colette Jones, a mentor from the local community. The group is open to all and free to drop-in.

Come and join Festival Coffee for their fortnightly Language Exchange!

They meet every other Saturday, 11-12 in Festival Coffee, for informal conversation practice in various languages. An opportunity to meet fellow linguists and travellers and practise in a friendly environment over some delicious coffee and cake.

Find out more information on the Festival Coffee Facebook page.

Join the Busybus tour of this beautiful region, including Windermere, Grasmere and Rydal Mount.

Book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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

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

Join the Busybus tour of this beautiful country, including Llandudno, Conwy, Llangollen and Snowdonia National Park.

Book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Pilates aims to strengthen the body in an even way, with particular emphasis on core strength to improve general fitness and wellbeing.

Pilates was developed by German-born Joseph Pilates, who believed mental and physical health were closely connected.

Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday, or the first day of Lent. In the UK, Ireland and parts of the Commonwealth, this day is also known as "Pancake Day", as it became a traditional custom to eat pancakes as a meal. Elsewhere, the day has also been called "Mardi Gras", meaning "Fat Tuesday".

Jen will be making some traditional pancakes. Join her for some delicious treats!

Sign up deadline: end of Monday 4th.

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 on the city walk to get to know Chester better. All welcome! Please sign up by Tuesday lunch time. Minimum 3 sign ups.

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.

A2+ level learners are invited to join Lisa's Book Club.

B1+ level learners are invited to join Claire's Book Club.

Join the English in Chester Lunch Club at Chester Market!

Try some of the delicious food the Market has to offer: Thai cuisine, pizzas, sandwiches, burgers and more! Order what you like and enjoy lunch with friends in the Market Hall.

Sign up deadline: Friday 8th break time.

Chester parkrun is a 5km run - it's you against the clock. It takes place every Saturday in the Countess of Chester Country Park. It's free to join, but please register before your first run. There is no pressure to run as fast as you can - go along and join in whatever your pace.

Find out more information and register on the Chester Parkrun website.

Chester Football Club will play Leamington on Saturday 9th March at the Swansway Chester Stadium.

Find out more information and book tickets at www.chesterfc.com.

Join the Busybus tour of this beautiful region, including Windermere, Grasmere and Rydal Mount.

Book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Join the Busybus tour of this beautiful country, including Llandudno, Conwy, Snowdonia National Park, Betws-Y-Coed and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

Book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Manchester is much more than just an industrial city. Home to the National Football Museum, the Printworks entertainment centre, the Northern Quarter for some original boutiques, Chinatown, the Museum of Science and Industry, and a vibrant music scene.

Join John for a guided walk and then enjoy some free time exploring the city by yourself.

Sign up deadline: end of Thursday 7th.

Test your knowledge at this pub quiz and have fun with school friends at the Telford's Pub Quiz!

Quiz starts at 20:30, but arrive early to get a seat.

Interview with confidence.

Practise and learn some interview skills with Patsy at this workshop.

Sign up deadline: end of Monday 11th.

"Hatha yoga is a branch of yoga that emphasizes physical exercises to master the body along with mind as well as exercises to withdraw it from external objects.".

Classes are at 18:00-19:30 or 20:00-21:30. Find out more information and sign up at www.brioleisure.org.

£7.80 with a Leisure Card. Sign up online and collect the card at Northgate Arena.

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

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!

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 on the city walk to get to know Chester better. All welcome! Please sign up by Tuesday lunch time. Minimum 3 sign ups.

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

A2+ level learners are invited to join Lisa's Book Club.

B1+ level learners are invited to join Claire's Book Club.

Keep killing your plants? Don't worry, 2nd Floor will help you make one that doesn't require any watering, but will be just as beautiful! Create & take home your very own felted cactus plant.

All materials will be provided and there will be drinks & snacks on the house.

Find out more and book tickets on The 2nd Floor Facebook page.

Play table tennis with school friends.

Tables must be booked early, so sign up with Alice in advance!

Karaoke Night at The Saddle Inn! Hosted by Mark Welsh. Enjoy drinks offers and a great atmosphere.

"Get Outa Your Shower & Into The Saddle!".

Robinsons Brewery is a family-run brewery, founded in 1849 at the Unicorn Inn in Stockport. The company owns around 250 public houses, mostly in the North West.

Your guide will educate and entertain you on your journey around the brewery. The Brewery Tour includes 3 1/3 pint samples of beers. You might even have the opportunity to meet the Robinsons Shire horses. After the tour, you can buy yourself lunch onsite.

Sign up deadline: Thursday 14th.

Come and join Festival Coffee for their fortnightly Language Exchange!

They meet every other Saturday, 11-12 in Festival Coffee, for informal conversation practice in various languages. An opportunity to meet fellow linguists and travellers and practise in a friendly environment over some delicious coffee and cake.

Find out more information on the Festival Coffee Facebook page.

Join the Busybus tour of this beautiful region, including Windermere, Grasmere and Rydal Mount.

Book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Join the Busybus tour of this beautiful country, including Llandudno, Conwy, Snowdonia National Park, Betws-Y-Coed and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

Book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Dance with the Cheshire Swing Cats! There is a beginner's class and an improver's class. Learn the basics of Lindy Hop and 30s Charleston. From 8-9pm there is social dance to practise what you've learnt, and from 9-10pm everyone heads to the pub to unwind!

No need to book or bring a partner.

Find out more information on the Cheshire Swing Cat's Facebook page.

You and your team will have 18 minutes to build a freestanding structure using 20 sticks of spaghetti, tape, string and 1 marshmallow. The tallest structure wins!

PRIZE FOR THE WINNERS!

Teams will be assigned on the day.

Sign up deadline: Monday break time.

Society 13 lecture: "Have camera ... will travel". A public lecture by Sarah Canton, renowned Welsh camera lady.

She will present a lifetime of photography from India to the New Hebrides.

£3, payable at the door at Grosvenor Museum at 7.30pm, followed by free refreshments. Ask Alice for more information.

Want to play Badminton with some school friends? Sign up with Alice now!

Join Lorraine for a tour around Chester's historic pubs and enjoy a drink (or two!) at the end.

This is a nice way to discover more about Chester's many pubs and decide which is your favourite!

£5 includes your first drink at the pub. Please sign up in advance with Alice - sign up deadline end of Tuesday 19th.

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

A2+ level learners are invited to join Lisa's Book Club.

B1+ level learners are invited to join Claire's Book Club.

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

All welcome - no need to sign up, just come along to the Coffee Room.

Mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Zumba is a total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility and boosted energy.

Book online at www.brioleisure.org/bookings/leisure-bookings or at Northgate Arena.

£5.70 with a Leisure Card. Sign up online and collect the card at Northgate Arena.

Watch local band Campfire Social play live at Telford's Warehouse.

Free entry before 9pm, £4 after.

Find out more information on the Telford's website.

Join the Busybus tour of this beautiful region, including Windermere, Grasmere and Rydal Mount.

Book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Join Busybus on a beautiful trip Yorkshire!

Includes the Howarth House, Hardraw Force, Ribblehead Viaduct, Wensleydale Creamery and Malham Cove. Experience the amazing food, pretty villages and spectacular outdoor scenery that Yorkshire has to offer.

Join the Busybus tour of this beautiful country, including Llandudno, Conwy, Snowdonia National Park, Betws-Y-Coed and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

Book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Clubbercise is a blend of aerobics, toning and dance moves with high and low impact options. Set to music, there is a mix of 90s classics up to the very latest floorfillers. What makes it unique is that is that every class takes place with the lights out, disco lights on, and all routines incorporate flashing glow sticks - providing a bonus arm workout!

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. This month's topic is about day one procedures. How did you feel when you first started? Is there anything you would change? Come to discuss your opinions and ideas!

Sign up with Alice in advance - sign up deadline: Monday lunch time.

Drinks and snacks will be provided.

 Meet Neill, a friend of Alice's. He is a Cestrian who plays live music in his free time. He plays the guitar and sings.

Neill will talk about his work and music and will play a few songs for you! You will have a chance to ask him some questions about what the Chester music scene is like.

Sign up with Alice by Tuesday break time.

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

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!

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

A2+ level learners are invited to join Lisa's Book Club.

B1+ level learners are invited to join Claire's Book Club.

Blitz the belly fat, sculpt your abs and build your core strength using specially designed hoops that enable everyone to hula and more importantly have fun!

Book this class on the Northgate Arena website.

£5.70 with a Leisure Card. Sign up online and collect the card at Northgate Arena.

Play football with school friends at Goals.

You will need a group of 10-14 students to play. Gather a team and sign up with Alice!

Trying to get that job you've always wanted? Come and practice your job interview techniques and vocabulary at the Job Skills Workshop.

Sign up deadline: end of Thursday 28th.

Join the Busybus tour of this beautiful region, including Windermere, Grasmere and Rydal Mount.

Book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Come and join Festival Coffee for their fortnightly Language Exchange!

They meet every other Saturday, 11-12 in Festival Coffee, for informal conversation practice in various languages. An opportunity to meet fellow linguists and travellers and practise in a friendly environment over some delicious coffee and cake.

Find out more information on the Festival Coffee Facebook page.

Shrewsbury is the county town of Shropshire and dates back to the 13th century. There are over 660 listed buildings in this pretty town which is also the hometown of Charles Darwin.

Enjoy a guided tour from David upon arrival. After a lunch break and at the end of the tour you will be invited to have some tea and cake with David's father.

Places are limited - please sign up early to secure your place. Sign up deadline: Thursday 28th. Minimum 5 sign-ups required.

Afternoon folk session with The Deportees.

Enjoy some live music and a relaxed afternoon at Alexander's. Check their website and Facebook page for more information.

Join the Busybus tour of this beautiful country, including Llandudno, Conwy, Snowdonia National Park, Betws-Y-Coed and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

Book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.