Our guide to the best events in and around Cheshire
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Our guide to the best events in and around Cheshire
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Louise Allen-Taylor revisits The Church Green in Lymm, the venue which enticed Cheshire Life Chef of the Year Aiden Byrne back to the north.
Altrincham joins the festivities.
Christmas is alive in Prestbury thanks to big-hearted locals, writes Emma Mayoh
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Waterside Arts Centre hosts a sparkling opening night for Christmas show Underneath a Magical Moon.
Cheshire is so fabulous, is it worth stepping into adjacent counties? Janet Reeder finds out that it certainly is
Alderley Edge is an out of town destination that lives up to its reputation for glamour.
Once a rocking horse was the ultimate status symbol Christmas toy. Rebekka O’Grady visits a Moreton craftsman
Wilmslow is full of gift ideas.
Knutsford gets into the festive spirit.
Knutsford gets into the festive spirit.
Knutsford gets into the festive spirit.
Knutsford gets into the festive spirit.
Knutsford gets into the festive spirit.
Knutsford gets into the festive spirit.
Knutsford gets into the festive spirit.
Knutsford gets into the festive spirit.
El Gato Negro, Manchester share their festive drink with a Spanish touch.
We’ve selected 12 Christmas inspired cocktails to help you celebrate the festivities in style.
Stanthorne Hall, near Middlewich, was built for a gentleman farmer in 1809. Right now it’s full of festive feminine charm, writes Kate Houghton.
One gift that actor, singer and ex Coronation Street star, Adam Rickitt will find under the Christmas tree this year is a pair of Superman socks. That’s because when he and his wife, ‘Good Morning Britain’ presenter Katy Fawcett, moved into their Knutsford home earlier this year, problems began to present themselves pretty quickly.
Tis the season to be jolly, which is the perfect excuse to try some new cocktails. Rebekka O’Grady heads to Knutsford
The BBC presenter’s family nickname is Mrs Elf, but it’s nothing to do with Santa’s little helpers. Louise, who lives with her family near Chester, recalls an unusual game from Christmases past.
Sarah and David Bridge share their expert tips.
So you haven’t had time to bake a cake months in advance and then remember to soak it with alcohol at regular intervals. Don’t worry, as this simple recipe by Booths will make sure you can have your cake and eat it too.
You can ease the guilt of the Christmas food binge with one of these salads to accompany your meal.
Visitors enjoyed fabulous festive retail therapy over two days at the Arley Hall Shopping Spectacular, which is held annually at the home of Lord and Lady Ashworth in Northwich.
While we eat, drink and make merry, spare a thought for those who work tirelessly to make the festive season special. Janet Reeder meets some Cheshire people behind the most wonderful time of the year.
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Chester is arguably the finest city in the country to visit during the festive period. we’ve selected some of our favourite photos to put you in the mood for Christmas.
This stunning property is perfect for families.
Some people call this slope on the edge of the Peak District, the ‘Cheshire Matterhorn’.
Paper Salad in Romiley have designs on success, writes Mairead Mahon. Put them on your Christmas card list
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Christmas Shopping is here once again, and if you still have shopping to do then it’s time to get into high gear and nab yourself all the gifts you need in smart order. With harsh economic realities forcing all of us to examine our spending you’re going to need all the help you can get to bring your Christmas shopping extravaganza in without busting the budget, so here’s some top tips for getting the gifts you need at a price you will love.
The internet will beat the high street nine times out of ten for price as web-based stores can pile them high and knock them out cheap without the expenditure of select stores and sales staff. Christmas online shopping can be a great way to save money, but requires forward planning to beat Christmas postal schedules plus it takes away some of the magic and sparkle of Christmas shopping.
The Christmas Shopping Trip
For many people, a large part of getting in the festive mood is about your Christmas shopping trip. It is a chance to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the crowd, take in the Christmas lights and have a mulled wine or two. These are some of the most treasured aspects of the Christmas shopping experience that a website will struggle to deliver. It is however possible to have the best of both worlds, realizing the best prices and having your purchases in your hands the same day by taking advantage of many large retailers shop online and collect in-store policies. This enables you to make your Christmas shopping purchases at website prices and pick your Christmas shopping gifts up in store.
If this is not an option then do some price research and take a print out with you. Armed with this you are in a better position to haggle for better terms, say increased warranties or free extras. It’s also a great way to focus your Christmas shopping and help you get it done far quicker than you would imagine possible and not waste cash on presents you don’t want.
Christmas Shopping Vouchers
If you want to add a bit of luxury to your day of Christmas shopping, then online vouchers are a great way to include a nice meal or a bit of pampering. If you’re out and about in Newcastle, there are some fantastic Newcastle deals available. Why not visit the Salsa Tapas Bar where you can experience “Enticing flavours and chilled out style” with a range of tortilla, salads, and sandwiches for the bargain price of £12 for a meal for two, a fantastic saving of £28 or 70%!
Hopping over to the Wirral there are amazing deals in Liverpool available. For any Christmas shopping experience that can make your day truly memorable why not jump aboard the Echo Wheel in Liverpool Deals for a ride 60m into the air and a chance to experience views of the city you have never seen before. The discount price of £5 for a ticket for saves you £10 and puts this delightful experience in the reach of almost anyone.
Our guide to the best entertainment in and around Cheshire
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Cheshire Life readers joined the Belmond Northern Belle train for a gastronomic journey with chef Raymond Blanc
Chester’s latest restaurant, Picanha, launched in style with an exclusive Cheshire Life party, writes Rebekka O’Grady
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To kick the holiday season off in style, Jaded Palates are giving away a truly extravagant Christmas Dinner Wine Case worth £150.
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The beautiful Nordic-style spa at Fishmore Hall hotel was built off-site and dropped into place by a crane, writes Louise Taylor.
Didsbury is a vibrant suburb of Manchester full of plenty to do and an equally thriving restaurant and bar scene. We’ve put together a short guide for spending the day in this gem of a place.
Fairytale wedding for Runcorn couple
Impressive restoration
Impressive restoration
A trip to mid-Wales in the festive season, can be a seasonal tonic, writes Martin Pilkington
A Laurent-Perrier champagne reception greeted guests at a business lunch at Manchester House.
Cheshire Life guests were privileged to have renowned chef Aldo Zilli cook for them at San Carlo, Manchester, writes Rebekka O’Grady
The seventh annual Star Ball was held at the Hilton Hotel, Liverpool One, in support of Radio City’s Cash for Kids and the D. M. Thomas Foundation for young people.
Towns and villages around the county were celebrated at the 60th Community Pride competition, with many picking up awards for their efforts.
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Some of Cheshire’s best of top business forces came together for a fantastic and inspiring charity event with all proceeds being donated to Children Today Charity.
Let’s hear it for the charming French bistro La Popote in Marton where cooking takes centre stage, writes Janet Reeder
Rothay Manor hires chefs and managers from Michelin backgrounds, putting spins on classic dishes in a Lake District fine dining experience.
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Rothay Manor hires chefs and managers from Michelin backgrounds, putting spins on classic dishes in a Lake District fine dining experience.
Another innovation to boost the preservation industry; this cost-effective refrigerator is designed to be fueled by water and has been scientifically proven to work just like the electricity ones. The main difference lies with the efficiency and the recent one is said to restructure the cooling business.
For a century, there hasn’t been any alternative to the electricity draining fridges. This has in turn forced many to acquire the ones that are expensive to maintain. This has also deterred the health sector in a bid to reach out to the unfortunate ones who need medical attendance since there is no energy to maintain the vaccines that need to be stored in cold containers for them to work as required. But with the intervention of a Briton inventor, everything seems to fall in place. The inexpensive and uncomplicated fridge is said to be the gateway to the Promised Land.
Ian Tansley’s efforts are bound to not only benefit man but the environment as well. The new creation can go as far as two weeks without it being necessarily powered. It has the ability to maintain its coolness for that long with no oscillation in its temperature evidenced. This is one big step for mankind: the medicine can now reach the destined locations in time to save lives and the energy consumed appropriately.
Sure chill, the firm responsible for this innovation seems to be reaping the benefits of ten years of trial since their products have been able to be of much help in different countries and organizations. UNICEF is said to have incorporated this technology in their transportation of medicines to the Philippines to ward off diseases claiming lives of many as part of their humanitarian duties.
So what was his inspiration? Ian Tansley was strolling down the frozen lake by the Gwynedd countryside in North Wales and was pleased by how the water body maintained a frozen top and a warm bottom. He thought to himself, “Why not adopt this brilliant idea and actualize it in water-driven fridges?” and that is how it came to be. Such a notable step to take, don’t you think so?
Since then, his works have gone on to be marketed globally. He makes just any size and model you wish to acquire; from small ones to walk-in coldrooms. The walk-in cold-rooms are suitable for large storage purposes like in restaurants, manufacturing companies and supermarkets. Tansley’s firm is a sure place to get good energy saving walk-in cold-rooms to easen your task of storage.
We take a look at the best places to spot deer in the county.
We take a look at the best places to spot deer in the county.
Guests at the special Bromley-Davenport birthday celebrations enjoyed an evening inspired by the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel
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The 150th anniversary of the opening of Hadlow Road Station, Willaston, was celebrated with a special commemorative event.
Our walk this month begins and ends in Tarporley, the village once described as ‘one long street’ writes Howard Bradbury
The village of North Rode proves that anything is possible with a little community spirit. Rebekka O’Grady visits to meet the locals and find out more.
Artists from across the world will showcase their work at Chester Racecourse
Fashionable faces
Martin Pilkington discovers Nantwich’s colourful past on a tour of the town centre
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Artist Ian MacGillivray set up his easel in the same spot near Little Budworth every week for a year.
There was plenty of inspiration for glamorous Christmas fashion at the Sue Huntington autumn and winter fashion show held at Thornton Manor, Wirral.
We’ve joined forces with Booths to give one of our readers a chance to win a special Christmas treat.
Guests at the Caudwell Children Ladies’ Lunch enjoyed champagne, shopping and songs in the name of charity
Northwich and Middlewich hold one thing in common - the desire to succeed. Rebekka O’Grady visits to meet those who are exceedingly good at doing just that.
Creative Connecting in Cheshire held their annual literary lunch at the Belle Epoque, Knutsford.
Togetherness in Poynton is not just for Christmas, as Janet Reeder discovers
Two friends have taken the first steps to business success, as Paul Mackenzie reports.
To some, it may seem an unlikely alliance, an art gallery in leafy Congleton and an American street artist, who is one aerosol can away from controversy. But like the ‘special relationship’ forged between the UK and USA, it works.
Quirky property
Over £300,000 was raised at this year’s Marina Dalglish Appeal Grand Ball, proceeds which will go toward helping cancer patients and their families in Merseyside.
New tours are offering shoppers a chance to meet the people who make some of the county’s finest foods. Paul Mackenzie reports.
Our readers across Cheshire capture a waterway that is close to home for many of us in the county
The Royal Cheshire Show celebrated their new royal status with a classy black tie gala dinner, held at Chester Racecourse.
From rock legends to magical musicals, Liverpool’s Empire Theatre has seen it all over the last 150 years. Rebekka O’Grady visits to find out more about the theatre’s past.
In a fame-obsessed 21st century, a new exhibition features a ‘celebrity’ from an age before mass media or photography...Wirral’s own Emma Hamilton. Words by Paul Taylor.
Fazenda in Spinningfields was the venue for a men’s business lunch with a difference as Janet Reeder discovered.
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, Bride: The Wedding Show returns to Knutsford, Cheshire on February 4-5
With the trees bursting forth in new colours, autumn is a beautiful time of year to take a stroll in the woods. Cheshire Wildlife Trust’s Katie Piercy tells us why to get out this November and where to go.
Guests watch special production of Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers
Over £6,000 was raised at an inaugural ladies’ lunch at San Carlo, Hale
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Our guide to the best events in and around Cheshire.
Walking through Wood Management
Julian Fellowes brings the family favourite to the stage.
Midas Touch theme for the seventh annual charity ball
An historic boat has made its first journey along the River Weaver after volunteers completed a lengthy restoration project
Celebrity visits, pumpkins galore and tasty treats.
This stunning mansion is the perfect blend of class and contemporary
Chester is a city bursting with delicious offerings – so we’ve chosen some of the best restaurants serving up some visual treats on social media to get your taste buds tingling.
A market town where water and wildlife are never too far away.
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A cabaret themed ball was held in aid of the Anthony Nolan charity at the Pavilion at Chester Racecourse.
It’s game on this autumn for these Cheshire and Wirral suppliers.
The Cake & Bake Show, in association with Argos, brings the nation’s best loved bakers, chefs, TV personalities, cake experts and enthusiasts together under one roof in a celebration of all things baking.
Love, Loss and Longing, one of Brontë 200’s most significant events
The Champagne Academy held their annual Northern Dinner in the luxurious setting of the Chester Grosvenor Hotel.
The television presenter launches her new regular column with some words on her favourite subject – cake
Geoff Garnett rounds up the golfing news in and around Cheshire.
In addition to two special meat cuts, the Christmas menus include a glass of Jeio Prosecco or Veuve Clicquot, and a dessert sharing board with petit fours.
A day of fashion and fun was held at Angela Beer in Bramhall at their latest in store event.
Bramhall-based artist Phil Ashley is now on his third career and he has never been happier. Kate Houghton reports
If I were to dream up my fantasy holiday, it would look a lot like my experience with One&Only in Dubai and Mauritius. Oh, who am I kidding…it would look exactly like this, writes Kate Houghton.
Bistro takes over the former site of Jem and I on School Lane, in Didsbury
Nicholas John talks to David Scott-Malden, Operations Director at Inspired Villages, about the importance of maintaining independence in later life.
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A night at Opera Grill proves that Chester’s new glitzy restaurant is a bit of a star, says Louise Taylor
A look at some of the highlights of the November 2016 issue of Cheshire Life
Congleton presenter and blogger aims to make healthy food mainstream
The great and good of Cheshire society enjoyed an afternoon of polo and in doing so helped unemployed young people in the North West.
A selection of walks centred around the route of the Sandstone Trail in Cheshire.
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The faces of Hollywood stars don’t belie their age just because of healthy living…they rely on technology like Harmony ClearLift – and you can find it in Wilmslow, says Kate Houghton
Feel the warmth of southern Italy in the power-packed flavours created at Altrincham’s Sugo pasta kitchen, writes Janet Reeder.
Rebekka O’Grady might just run away with the circus after unleashing her inner acrobat on a trip to Cloud Aerial Arts in Manchester
BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin’s Celebrity MasterChef experience was a revelation - to herself. The TV journalist, who lives near Chester, admits she could hardly cook before taking up the challenge, writes Mairead Mahon.
Our readers venture across the water to discover a hidden gem off the Wirral coast
Thai culture and a contemporary new menu combine to make Chaophraya a delight, writes Louise Allen-Taylor
Equestrian facilities
The city centre is rapidly gaining a reputation as a centre for cutting edge pampering.
Batman, Optimus Prime and Indiana Jones were among 216 guests who attended Ollie’s Army Superheroes Ball at the Hallmark Hotel And Spa, Handforth, Wilmslow.
We select some of the Asian restaurants in the region that are serving up visual treats for their followers.
A Chester woman has won £5,000 to spend at Mococo jewellery store during the 10th birthday celebrations of the North West retailer.
You would be hard pressed to get lost on this month’s walk to Hilbre Island, but timing is crucial, for the tides wait for no man, warns Howard Bradbury.
Former international players joined business leaders and community VIPs for a front row seat at Chester Rugby Union Club’s official kit launch at Willington Hall Hotel, near Tarporley.
Stockport’s dining scene is undergoing a renaissance and it’s being spearheaded by Matthew Nutter at The Allotment, his upmarket vegan restaurant, as Janet Reeder discovers.
Guests at our latest luncheon were privileged to be the first to enjoy dining in the new look Palace Hotel in Manchester city centre.
A Manchester-based music agency which creates ‘made to measure’ ensembles for top parties and society events is heading to the Lowry Hotel.
The extensive gardens at Bodnant are a great location for the budding photographer all year round.
The Roebuck Inn, in the pretty village of Mobberley, Cheshire, has recently re-opened with a marvelous new take on English country pub dining and rooms. Kate Houghton went along to check it out.
Time to indulge your appetite for fun at one of Manchester’s new restaurants, writes Janet Reeder
Silk has a long historic connection with Cheshire, writes Peter Harris. He visits the owners of ‘Kashmir and Silk’ in Nantwich adding another strand to the tale.
Wilmslow has so much to offer for your perfect day out so we’ve put together a short guide with some of our favourite places and top tips.
How Aaron Darke has gone from brewing ‘bootleg’ booze in Northern Moor to setting up a bona fide high-end drinks brand with the quirky name Zymurgorium.
Furry animals, face painting and farming fun were on the agenda at Stockfest in Northwich.
You may have recently read some spurious articles claiming that Chorley was an unhappy place to live. We’ve found a few things to set the record straight.
It’s not just Welsh ponies that keep the Lowe family busy at their prize-winning Shanty Farm in Byley, there are many and diverse activities, writes Martin Pilkington.
Max’s Superheroes Charity Dinner was a flying success, with over £25,500 raised on the evening for two charities.
Sharing Catalonian dishes with friends at Lunya on Deansgate is one way to recapture a holiday mood, writes Janet Reeder
As colder months move in, new visitors come to our shores and take up residence. Cheshire Wildlife Trust’s Katie Piercy tells us what to look out for this season.
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Tattu, in Manchester’s Spinningfields, has a dramatic aesthetic that takes your breath away the moment you push open the doors, writes Kate Houghton
Welcome to a feast of literature as comedy writer Henry Normal talks about life and poetry and the Manchester Literature Festival
Fine food, superstar fottballers and a celebration of Roald Dahl.
There will be a huge selection of foodie and drink events happening across the eleven days of the festival that it may pose quite a challenge choosing where to go, so, we’ve compiled a mini guide to the tasty Mancunian festival.
Famous faces from the world of sport joined stars of screen and stage at the star-studded bash.
Culture vultures will be flocking to the region this month for a feast of bookish festivals, ranging from the Knutsford Literature Festival set against the backdrop of the town which inspired novelist Elizabeth Gaskell to Louder than Words, which mixes edgy writing with music.
Village Life on the Cheshire Plain
Yu in Alderley Edge was the setting for a glamorous lunch in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Geoff Garnett rounds up the golfing news in and around Cheshire.
What happens when three young men decide to give up the nine to five to find an earthier way of life? The Natural Veg Men in Malpas did just that.
Following hot on the heels of the food festival explosion are booze fests, featuring every type of tipple. Just don’t go too crazy
Manchester Airport bosses laid on a treat for media colleagues at the Royal Exchange Theatre.
This impressive Arts and Crafts home in Prestbury has stunning grounds.
Three lucky winners will receive treatments at new northern flagship salon, Rush Hair, in Manchester
Our readers share their photos of a pretty village just south of Manchester.
Nicholas John talks to Jamie Bunce, Managing Director of Inspired Villages, about the costs of living in a retirement care village.
A look at some of the highlights of the October 2016 issue of Cheshire Life
Enjoy a night of musical nostalgia in either Manchester or Llandudno.
David Hayden has cooked for the rich and famous.Now, he creates exquisite food for sophisticated dinner parties as Mairead Mahon discovered.
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What’s the verdict on Raymond Blanc’s new brasserie in Knutsford? Très bon, writes Louise Allen-Taylor.
Hale and Hale Barns mix an unusual village atmosphere with upmarket glamour as evening falls, writes Janet Reeder.
The Peacock at Rowsley is a romantic hot spot and more, writes Janet Reeder
Porth Tocyn Country Hotel impressed judges of the Cheshire Life Food and Drink Awards and it’s likely to impress you too, writes Louise Allen-Taylor.
Kelsall is sculpting a successful future with help from talented locals, as Emma Mayoh discovered.
Katie Stabler from Mobberley is cooking up a new career after appearing on the BBC’s Masterchef.
With the passing of the 6th Duke of Westminster, his son Hugh takes on the title, the latest Grosvenor in a line of Cheshire land-owners with a 1,000-year heritage. Words by Howard Bradbury.
You are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding photography spots around Northwich
Diane Cooke, who once said she didn’t care for spas, loved the luxurious pampering at Coes Faen
Sipping champagne with local fashionistas Caroline Rush and Zoe Vaughan Davies at London Fashion Weekend...well, someone has to do it, writes Style Editor Janet Reeder.
Butlers, private chefs, personal assistants... you can get the staff these days, from Greycoat Lumleys
When BBC Radio 4 broadcaster Winifred Robinson is not on air she likes to be in the open air, tending her garden in Stockton Heath, writes Mairead Mahon.
Booming Buy Art Fair to bring big names to Manchester.
Manchester’s latest restaurant, Grafene, has a name which smacks of cutting-edge science, writes Louise Allen-Taylor
Take Howard Bradbury’s route south of the border this month, for a walk from Whitchurch, along the Shropshire Union Canal
Thousands of visitors flock here year after year. Writer Rebekka O’Grady and photographer Kirsty Thompson discover what makes the place so appealing.
Glamorous dresses, dickie bows and dinner suits were worn in style by hundreds of Cheshire Young Farmers at their annual black tie summer ball.
Dr Maria Balshaw, the high profile director of Manchester’s art galleries, tells Janet Reeder why fashion plays an important role in her life.
The RHS Flower Show Tatton Park returned to Knutsford this year, bringing with it sunshine and many local gardeners keen to show off their skills. Words by Rebekka O’Grady.
This model village on the Wirral penninsula is a very photogenic subject.
Cheshire Wildlife Trust’s Gemma Sproston explains how the charity’s project in Malpas is helping older people at risk of isolation keep in touch with the wild world.
Places where you can dine in style
Lush landscape
Andy Biggar from Malpas has travelled the globe taking photographs of man’s best friend. Rebekka O’Grady chats to the photographer about his passion.
Just stepping into reception at the QMS Skin Spa at the Lowry Hotel is a tonic, writes Louise Allen-Taylor
Kurtis Paul is a fledgling accessories brand created by brothers from Compstall. It’s going places, says Janet Reeder
The toast was to Sardinia at a special themed evening at Rosso Restaurant in Manchester city centre.
Tara Dean, from Denbigh, is an illustrator and print-maker who shares her talents through experimental art workshops across North Wales, writes Kate Houghton.
Bluedot, Cheshire’s newest festival, was a huge hit and has been dubbed ‘The Thinking Person’s Festival’
Are you inspired by Cheshire’s landscapes? Would you love to show your work in a gallery? Enter Cheshire Life’s new competition to find the Landscape Painter of the Year 2016.
RHS Tatton is the perfect place to put on the style, as we discovered at the glamorous Ladies’ Day
This charming home in Alderley Edge is full of character
We went to The Lowry theatre and witnessed a masterpiece in three acts...and the play wasn’t bad either, writes Louise Allen-Taylor
New direct flights from Manchester Airport to Beijing promise a new wave of tourists to the Chinese capital, writes Howard Bradbury
Our readers investigate Marple and Marple Bridge
Lorriane Schwartz was the top pick by many of the celebrities to get dressed up. Even the winners of multiple awards Rita Ora, Beyonce and also Zara Larsson who got nominated for best new artist got themselves dressed up by the same person. Queen Bey was seen with so many killer outfits on different occasion. She had a massive drop earring done by Shwartz that was made with Paraiba tourmalines, diamonds as well as emeralds. When she was giving her speech whole receiving award for the Best Video, she was found wearing colorless diamond chandelier earrings.
We could find diamond earrings of so many kinds throughout the night. Ariana Grande as well as Nicki Minaj were found performing with clusters as well as studs from Harry Kotlarwhile. BebeRexha singer of No Broken hearts as well as Shelley who is a model and actress were found with studs and tiny pyramid drops by Le Vian. Rita Ora was found wearing black diamond climbers designed by Lorraine Schwartz as well as Amber rose was found wearing studs. Rihanna was performing with diamond choker necklace which is from Hearts on Fire. Laura Perlongo who is Nev Schulman’s Fiancé was found wearing diamond choker chain and also earrings.
Popular pop singer Ariana Grande was also found with choker amber necklace and also it was found adoring many beautiful women during the eve. Rini was found wearing some rubies as well as the jewels of Lydia Courteilles. Zara Larsson was found wearing emerald ear climber which were in the black color and also were from Schwartz. The most noteworthy jewelries of the eve were from the pregnant lady and also chole as well as Halle Bailey, students of Beyonce who were found with dramatic nose jewelry and also hair rings.
We’ve chosen our favourite market towns in Cheshire and found there’s more to them than just retail therapy.
A glamorous event sponsored by Rolls-Royce was held at Gusto restaurant in Knutsford.
A round up of events in and around Cheshire during September
Money was raised for Halton Haven Hospice at a ladies’ lunch hosted by Soroptimist International Runcorn, Frodsham and District.
The Great British Bake Off can be a life changing experience for the contestants. We chatted to local finalist from series one, Ruth Clemens about her journey and the new series.
The ninth annual Summer Swing Charity Golf Day and Gala Dinner was held at The Mere Golf Resort and Spa, Knutsford.
Olympic medals, giant bunnies and mouth watering food, we select some of our favourite Instagram moments from August.
Lovers of good food and drink rejoiced when the Foodies Festival returned to Tatton Park
Ann Lees is the proprietor of Crissan in Cheadle Hulme. Running her fashion shop dominates her schedule, but she has a passion for family life that takes her here, there and everywhere.
A world record entry of 5,000 cheeses from some 26 countries were on display at the 119th International Cheese Awards, held at the Nantwich Show.
This year’s Nantwich Show not only celebrated everything agricultural, but also 120 years of the society that makes it all happen
Lovers of good food and drink rejoiced when the Foodies Festival returned to Tatton Park
Ann Lees is the proprietor of Crissan in Cheadle Hulme. Running her fashion shop dominates her schedule, but she has a passion for family life that takes her here, there and everywhere.
A world record entry of 5,000 cheeses from some 26 countries were on display at the 119th International Cheese Awards, held at the Nantwich Show.
This year’s Nantwich Show not only celebrated everything agricultural, but also 120 years of the society that makes it all happen
A world record entry of 5,000 cheeses from some 26 countries were on display at the 119th International Cheese Awards, held at the Nantwich Show.
This year’s Nantwich Show not only celebrated everything agricultural, but also 120 years of the society that makes it all happen
A world record entry of 5,000 cheeses from some 26 countries were on display at the 119th International Cheese Awards, held at the Nantwich Show.
This year’s Nantwich Show not only celebrated everything agricultural, but also 120 years of the society that makes it all happen
A world record entry of 5,000 cheeses from some 26 countries were on display at the 119th International Cheese Awards, held at the Nantwich Show.
This year’s Nantwich Show not only celebrated everything agricultural, but also 120 years of the society that makes it all happen
A world record entry of 5,000 cheeses from some 26 countries were on display at the 119th International Cheese Awards, held at the Nantwich Show.
This year’s Nantwich Show not only celebrated everything agricultural, but also 120 years of the society that makes it all happen
A world record entry of 5,000 cheeses from some 26 countries were on display at the 119th International Cheese Awards, held at the Nantwich Show.
This year’s Nantwich Show not only celebrated everything agricultural, but also 120 years of the society that makes it all happen
A world record entry of 5,000 cheeses from some 26 countries were on display at the 119th International Cheese Awards, held at the Nantwich Show.
This year’s Nantwich Show not only celebrated everything agricultural, but also 120 years of the society that makes it all happen
A world record entry of 5,000 cheeses from some 26 countries were on display at the 119th International Cheese Awards, held at the Nantwich Show.
This year’s Nantwich Show not only celebrated everything agricultural, but also 120 years of the society that makes it all happen
A world record entry of 5,000 cheeses from some 26 countries were on display at the 119th International Cheese Awards, held at the Nantwich Show.
This year’s Nantwich Show not only celebrated everything agricultural, but also 120 years of the society that makes it all happen
A world record entry of 5,000 cheeses from some 26 countries were on display at the 119th International Cheese Awards, held at the Nantwich Show.
This year’s Nantwich Show not only celebrated everything agricultural, but also 120 years of the society that makes it all happen
A world record entry of 5,000 cheeses from some 26 countries were on display at the 119th International Cheese Awards, held at the Nantwich Show.
This year’s Nantwich Show not only celebrated everything agricultural, but also 120 years of the society that makes it all happen
A world record entry of 5,000 cheeses from some 26 countries were on display at the 119th International Cheese Awards, held at the Nantwich Show.
This year’s Nantwich Show not only celebrated everything agricultural, but also 120 years of the society that makes it all happen
A world record entry of 5,000 cheeses from some 26 countries were on display at the 119th International Cheese Awards, held at the Nantwich Show.
This year’s Nantwich Show not only celebrated everything agricultural, but also 120 years of the society that makes it all happen
A world record entry of 5,000 cheeses from some 26 countries were on display at the 119th International Cheese Awards, held at the Nantwich Show.
This year’s Nantwich Show not only celebrated everything agricultural, but also 120 years of the society that makes it all happen
A world record entry of 5,000 cheeses from some 26 countries were on display at the 119th International Cheese Awards, held at the Nantwich Show.
This year’s Nantwich Show not only celebrated everything agricultural, but also 120 years of the society that makes it all happen
A world record entry of 5,000 cheeses from some 26 countries were on display at the 119th International Cheese Awards, held at the Nantwich Show.
This year’s Nantwich Show not only celebrated everything agricultural, but also 120 years of the society that makes it all happen
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