This month at English in Chester

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

Book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Swing dance is a group of dances that developed with the swing style of jazz music in the 1920s–1940s.

This class is suitable for complete beginners. No need to book and no need to bring a partner.

There is an optional hour of social dancing after the class!

For more information please see The Cheshire Swing Cats Website .

Sunday line-up: Little Mix (UK Festival Exclusive), Anne-Marie, Clean Bandit, Rak-Su, HRVY.

To book tickets online please visit Ticket Master.

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.

Tower Wharf, Raymond St, Chester CH1 4EZ.

Enjoy an ice cream and some English chat down by the river. Sign up with Anna by Monday break time!

Try painting in a fun, judgement free and relaxed atmosphere. The class will be taught by a professional artist!

No experience required and all materials provided.

Food and drink can be bought at the bar.

Book online in advance at www.thepaintrepublic.com.

Join Testify Poetry at Hanky Panky for pancakes and poetry! .

Don't fancy performing? Come and watch for an inspiring night.

 Meet Danielle an all hula hooping, clowning, fancy dressing storyteller from the UK and extensive traveller. .

Hear about her life in Chile, South America and learn a bit more about her perfomances.

Sign-up with Anna in the Common Room by lunch time Monday, September 2nd.

Join the city walk and get to know Chester better. All welcome! Please sign up by the end of Tuesday. Minimum 3 sign ups.

Enjoy live music on a train journeying from Chester to Plumley for a visit to the Golden Pheasant Pub.

The band playing is known as the Port Sunlight Sea Dogs; they sing shanties and songs of the sea.  Steeped in Merseyside traditions their music includes Maritime, Folk, Irish and Liverpool's Merseybeat roots, choir and operatic, all stirred up in a pan full of Scouse humour.  .

No need to book for this Music Train – just get into the rear carriage.  There is no charge for the Music Train, though there is a collection on the way back for the band and you will need a train ticket, which you must buy before boarding the train.  (Music Train leaves Chester at 19:00 and return leaves Plumley for Chester at 22:29.  It arrives Chester at 23:15).  At the pub you can buy drinks and bar meals.  The band plays both ways on the train and also at the pub.

For more information please see the Mid Cheshire Line website.

Come and join us to watch British TV series.

Sign-up with Anna by Tuesday. All welcome! Minimum 4.

Charming tale about the grown-up Christopher Robin whose life is re-invigorated when he meets his childhood bear, Pooh.

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

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 Anna!

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 Anna!

FRIDAY NIGHT COMEDY brings the very best comedians from the UK and beyond to Alexander's Live in the heart of Chester.

There is amazing food and drink offers exclusive to Friday Night Comedy customers so you can have a great night out without breaking the bank.

Doors open 17:30, start 20:00.

To book tickets online please visit Ents 24.

Rufus Court, Chester CH1 2JW.

Italian evening in September at Chester Cathedral.

Enjoy a Prosecco and canapé reception followed by four courses including pairing wines to accompany, with coffee and pralines to finish – all accompanied by the best of Frank Sinatra.

To book a table or for more information, please see the event's WebPage or call 01244 500 964.

Watch a movie with school friends after lunch on Friday.

Movie: Bend It Like Beckham is a British family romantic comedy sports film. It follows the 18-year-old daughter of Punjabi Sikhs in London. She is infatuated with football but her parents have forbidden her to play because she is a girl. She joins a local women's team, which makes its way to the top of the league.The film's title refers to the football player David Beckham, and his skill at scoring from free kicks by curling the ball past a wall of defenders. .

Drinks and snacks will be provided - sign up with Anna by Wednesday September 4th!

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.

Swing dance is a group of dances that developed with the swing style of jazz music in the 1920s–1940s.

This class is suitable for complete beginners. No need to book and no need to bring a partner.

There is an optional hour of social dancing after the class!

For more information please see The Cheshire Swing Cats Website .

Westminster Road, Hoole, CH2 3AP.

Open Mic Night hosted by Wild Riding Music, a local musician who is a writer of songs inspired by people, places and the common experiences we all share.

For more information please visit the event's Facebook Page.

A free drink for every performer.

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

Please sign up in advance if you would like to attend - sign up deadline: end of Thursday 5th . Minimum 3 sign ups required.

Beginners Class - 7:05- 8:05 pm.

Intermediate - 6:00- 7:00 pm.

Classes focus on Ashtanga; a style of yoga which generally follows a faster-paced, strict series of postures (the classes give an introduction to this style). There will be a variety of standing, balancing and seated postures each week so that people can learn, develop and practice poses from the full Ashtanga Primary Series.

There is a video online to practice positions prior to the class if you wish.

Book online or pay at the door. For more information please see the website.

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

Storyhouse presents Saturday Night Fever which tells the story of Tony Manero, who escapes the harsh realities of working-class Brooklyn life when he embarks on a reckless, yet thrilling road to dancing success.

For tickets and more information visit the Storyhouse Website.

Join the city walk and get to know Chester better. All welcome! Please sign up by the end of Tuesday. Minimum 3 sign ups.

Come and join us to watch British TV series Our Zoo, episode 4.

Sign-up with Anna by Wednesday. All welcome! Minimum 4 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.

Join the English in Chester baking workshop.

This month we'll be making Ginger Biscuits also know as Ginger Nuts.

 In 2009, McVitie's ginger nuts were listed as the tenth most popular biscuit in the UK to dunk into tea.

Sign up deadline: end of Wednesday 11th. Minimum 4 sign ups.

Come and celebrate the British Food and try number of traditional and local British foods at lunch time.

Sign up deadline: break time Wednesday 11th.

FRIDAY NIGHT COMEDY brings the very best comedians from the UK and beyond to Alexander's Live in the heart of Chester.

There is amazing food and drink offers exclusive to Friday Night Comedy customers so you can have a great night out without breaking the bank.

Doors open 17:30, start 20:00.

To book tickets online please visit Ents 24.

Rufus Court, Chester CH1 2JW.

Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,000 organisations, 5,000 events and 40,000 volunteers. Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all FREE.

For more information and to book please visit Heritage Open Days.

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. .

Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day at the gate from £15. 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, including Windermere, Grasmere and Rydal Mount.

Book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Llangollen is a pretty Welsh town surrounded by beautiful countryside. Nearby Pontyscyllte (Welsh = bridge across the sky) is a navigable aqueduct carrying narrowing boats. At 38m high you have fantastic views of the Dee Valley. Walk across it if you dare!

Sign up with Anna - places limited! Sign up deadline: Thursday 12th break time.

Swing dance is a group of dances that developed with the swing style of jazz music in the 1920s–1940s.

This class is suitable for complete beginners. No need to book and no need to bring a partner.

There is an optional hour of social dancing after the class!

For more information please see The Cheshire Swing Cats Website .

Westminster Road, Hoole, CH2 3AP.

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 12th.

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.

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: Chester. Come share your experiences and opinions about this beautiful and historic city! .

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

Drinks and snacks will be provided!

Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical returns to the UK as part of a sell-out worldwide tour, having now been seen by over 30 million theatregoers.

Starring Strictly Come Dancing professional champion Joanne Clifton as Janet and Stephen Webb as Dr Frank n Furter.

For more information and to book tickets please visit the Storyshouse WebPage.

Conversation Club: join us for an early bird afternoon at a pub beer garden.

Please sign up with Anna in advance - sign up deadline: end of Friday. Minimum sign ups is 4.

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 the city walk and get to know Chester better. All welcome! Please sign up by the end of Tuesday. Minimum 3 sign ups.

Come and join us to watch British TV series Our Zoo, episode 4.

Sign-up with Anna by Wednesday. All welcome! Minimum 4 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.

For more information please see www.telfordswarehousechester.com/salsa-fever.

Tower Wharf, Raymond St, Chester CH1 4EZ.

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.

Chester Writers welcomes anyone with any degree of experience who writes, or wants to start writing. We are a friendly and inclusive group with diverse members ranging from those just planning their first story, to professionally published authors. We are open to any genre, prose or poetry.

You can join the the Chester Writers Facebook for more up-to-date information about the group, or search #ChesterWriters on Twitter.

FRIDAY NIGHT COMEDY brings the very best comedians from the UK and beyond to Alexander's Live in the heart of Chester.

There is amazing food and drink offers exclusive to Friday Night Comedy customers so you can have a great night out without breaking the bank.

Doors open 17:30, start 20:00.

To book tickets online please visit Ents 24.

Rufus Court, Chester CH1 2JW.

If you haven’t been to Chester Market, now is the time! Find an award-winning Italian pizzeria, Thai noodles, street food, taco bar, artisan breads, Italian delights, deli, bistro, Caribbean, a traditional British market café, and a craft beer taproom and bottle shop.  .

Sign up by Thursday 19th breaktime.

Play table tennis with school friends.

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

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

Book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Heritage Open Days is offering a guided tour around the main sites of Chester.

For more information or to book a place, please visit the event's WebPage. .

Watch the amazing sight of decorated corporate & community ducks racing on the river.

The race starts at 3pm, before this the ducks will be displayed for viewing.

See the Facebook Page for more details.

The Stamford Bridge Inn will be showing the Elton John epic in their Garden for their last out door cinema of the season.

For more information please see the Facebook Page.

Tarvin Road, Chester, CH3 8EL.

Join Nigel on a trip to The Peak District.

The Peak District is an area in England at the southern end of the Pennines. It is mostly in northern Derbyshire, but also includes parts of Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Staffordshire and Yorkshire.

LIMITED SPACES! Sign up with Anna by Thursday September 19th.  .

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.

Swing dance is a group of dances that developed with the swing style of jazz music in the 1920s–1940s.

This class is suitable for complete beginners. No need to book and no need to bring a partner.

There is an optional hour of social dancing after the class!

For more information please seeThe Cheshire Swing Cats Website .

Westminster Road, Hoole, CH2 3AP.

Conversation Club: join us for a coffee and a nice chat. .

Please sign up with Anna in advance - sign up deadline: Monday break time. Minimum sign ups is 4.

Beginners Class - 7:05- 8:05 pm.

Intermediate - 6:00- 7:00 pm.

Classes focus on Ashtanga; a style of yoga which generally follows a faster-paced, strict series of postures (the classes give an introduction to this style). There will be a variety of standing, balancing and seated postures each week so that people can learn, develop and practice poses from the full Ashtanga Primary Series.

There is a video online to practice positions prior to the class if you wish.

Book online or pay at the door. For more information please see the website.

Test your knowledge at English in Chester's Quiz Afternoon.

Sign up with Anna by Monday break time.

Min. 5 sign-ups.

Join the city walk and get to know Chester better. All welcome! Please sign up by the end of Tuesday. Minimum 3 sign ups.

Come and join us to watch British TV series Our Zoo, episode 4.

Sign-up with Anna by Wednesday. All welcome! Minimum 4 sign ups.

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 Laura's Book Club.

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

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 Anna!

FRIDAY NIGHT COMEDY brings the very best comedians from the UK and beyond to Alexander's Live in the heart of Chester.

There is amazing food and drink offers exclusive to Friday Night Comedy customers so you can have a great night out without breaking the bank.

Doors open 17:30, start 20:00.

To book tickets online please visit Ents 24.

If you like whisky, have a burgeoning curiosity or want to refresh your knowledge then the TWL Guide To Whisky is perfect. We want to to set you off on the right foot and make sure you don’t get sucked into some kind of never-ending spiral of whisky myth, like, ahem… Bourbon isn’t whisky (it definitely is) Or peated whisky is peaty because of the water (it’s not) Or older whisky is always better (not the case).

To book online please visit The Whiskey Lounge.

Join us for coffee and cake at break time and make a donation to Macmillan, a UK cancer charity. A great way to get together with other students in the school and to take part in the 'World's Biggest Coffee Morning' - Macmillan's biggest fundraising event for people facing cancer.

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

10 burger vendors will be competing against one another for popular consumption. The event will take place outside and will include live music and beer. Food tokens cost £3 each.

Tickets and location are to be released very soon!

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

Book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

This amazing Victorian garden was created by James Bateman for his collection of plants from around the world. A visit takes you on a global journey from Italy to the pyramids of Egypt, a Victorian vision of China and a re-creation of a Himalayan glen.

The garden features collections of rhododendrons, summer bedding displays, a stunning Dahlia Walk and the oldest surviving golden larch in Britain, brought from China in the 1850s.

There are narrow gravel paths and over 400 steps throughout the garden.

Sign up with Anna by Thursday September 26th.

LIMITED SPACES!

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.

Swing dance is a group of dances that developed with the swing style of jazz music in the 1920s–1940s.

This class is suitable for complete beginners. No need to book and no need to bring a partner.

There is an optional hour of social dancing after the class!

For more information please see The Cheshire Swing Cats Website .

Westminster Road, Hoole, CH2 3AP.

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.

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: Friday 27th break time.