This month at English in Chester

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.

"Come have a singsong with a refreshing pint in hand and some good company :)".

Enjoy karaoke at the George and Dragon pub with school friends. Find out more on the George & Dragon's Facebook page.

Mary Poppins returns to our cinema screens!

A very welcome return for Mary Poppins. Decades have passed since Mary visited the Banks children – now they are all grown up with children of their own she returns to re-introduce a little joy in depression era London.

Showings start at 17:00 or 20:00. Tickets are £9.50/£7 for U26s. Find out more information and book tickets on the Storyhouse website.

A monthly workshop on the 1st Saturday of the month at Hoole Community Centre. December's theme is...What the Dickens? Join this fun and creative workshop creating fun pages!

All materials are provided but you will need to bring a small hardback book to work in (books may be available to purchase on the day for a small fee).

Find out more and book your place on Phizzychick's Altered Books Facebook event page.

"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.

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 Claire's Book Club.

Penny Rudd, a longstanding member of Chester Zoo staff, will give an illustrated talk about the Chester Zoo. The talk will cover the zoo’s beginning in 1931 when its founder George Mottershead realised his dream of creating a zoo without bars, right up to the present day zoo with its multimillion pound developments and a rating as one of the best 15 zoos in the World and Britain’s top visitor attraction outside London.

Find out more information on the Chester Lecture Society's website.

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

Book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

One of the most successful musicals ever, all the T-Birds and Pink Ladies are invited to sing-along to your favourite songs as the big screen plays in the Storyhouse theatre!

Tickets are £9.50/£7 for U26s. Find out more information and book tickets on the Storyhouse website.

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

Book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Want to play football with school friends? Organise a 5-a-side or 7-a-side team by lunch time on Monday 14th and request to play at Goals!

Please sign up by lunch time on Monday 14th.

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 of discussion will be announced soon. Come to find out more and to give your ideas!

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

Enjoy a game of bowling with school friends. Price includes play and travel from and back to school.

Sign up deadline: end of Thursday 10th.

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

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

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 Claire's Book Club.

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. Alexander’s Live & Stepping Tiger proudly present... Deptford Northern Soul Club.

Tickets are £6 in advance / £8 on the door.

Find out more information and book tickets from Stepping Tiger's Facebook page.

Roman Candle is delighted to welcome Laetitia Sadier Source Ensemble to St Mary's Creative Space with special guest Marker Starling.

Find out more information and book tickets via Roman Candle's Facebook page.

Need to write your CV in English? For tips and advice come to this workshop with Alex.

Please sign up in advance if you would like to attend - sign up deadline: end of Thursday 17th. Minimum 3 sign ups required.

Join the school tour of this beautiful country, including Llandudno, Conwy, and entrance to Conwy Castle.

Sign up deadline: end of Thursday 17th.

York, in the North East of England, has a magnificent circuit of 13th-century walls enclosing a web of narrow streets. At its heart is York Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world. It is also a modern, tourist-oriented city with museums, restaurants, cafes and traditional pubs.

Join this school trip to York where you will receive an introductory tour of the city followed by free time to explore by yourself.

Sign up deadline: end of Thursday 17th.

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 Alice at this week's Conversation Club to talk about your favourite places and things to do in Chester. Maybe you'll find out about a new place!

Help Alice create a new display for the Coffee Room to pass on your recommendations to other students.

Sign up deadline: break time Monday 21st.

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.

Enjoy some live, traditional Irish music and a pint of Guinness.

Meet at the Cross at 19:30 and we will walk to the pub together. £5 includes your first drink at the pub (18+ only).

Sign up deadline: end of Tuesday 22nd.

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 Kerry on the city walk to get to know Chester better. All welcome!

Please sign up by Tuesday lunch time. Minimum 3 sign ups.

Storyhouse is hosting a Festival of Languages - a free community-led festival celebrating the diversity of languages and cultures in Chester.

English in Chester have teamed up with Storyhouse to give students and locals alike the opportunity to meet and converse in a fun and social environment. There will be structured, 'speed-dating' style conversation, plus relaxed group chat.

You MUST sign up in advance for this activity. Sign up with Alice by the end of Tuesday 22nd.

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 this school trip for a tour of Manchester United's Old Trafford, followed by shopping at the Trafford Centre.

Sign up deadline: end of Wednesday 23rd.

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

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

Manchester Beer & Cider Festival is back for another year in 2019.

Find out more information and book tickets at https://mancbeerfest.uk.

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, Llangollen and Snowdonia National Park.

Book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

An opportunity to hear from two Syrian women – Lamis Muqdad and Yasmin Sofi – who will give accounts of their experiences of both fleeing the country and making a new life here in Chester.They will share their personal stories in a special conversation with Rasha Yousef.

Support ex-student Yasmin at this Storyhouse event which is part of Storyhouse Festival of Languages.

Find out more information and book on the Storyhouse website.

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 Friday 28th.

Meet a local native speaker at this Meet the British session.

Meet Richard Beacham, a local Chester Councillor for the area of Newton.

Sign up with Alice. Sign up deadline: end of Monday 21st.

Theatre: The Comedy About a Bank Robbery.

A priceless diamond has been entrusted to the city bank, an institution so corrupt that even the security guards are on the take. Can it be safely stored or will it all go horribly wrong? Don’t miss this hit comedy, guaranteed to deliver loads of laughter.

Find out more information and book tickets on the Storyhouse website.

Want to play Badminton with some school friends?

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

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

Did you know our Academic Admin Assistant Lucy crochets? Join her for a session learning to crochet and be part of creating a blanket to donate to charity.

Sign up by lunch time on Wednesday 30th. £3 includes materials.

www.facebook.com/lucyslittlebears.

The Wave Pictures will play at Telford's Warehouse at the end of this month.

Find out more information and book tickets from the Wave Pictures and Telford's Facebook event.

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.