What’s On in Cheshire during October

A round up of events in and around Cheshire during October

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Food profile - Tattu, Manchester

Tattu, in Manchester’s Spinningfields, has a dramatic aesthetic that takes your breath away the moment you push open the doors, writes Kate Houghton

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Life, love and literacy - A chat with Henry Normal

Welcome to a feast of literature as comedy writer Henry Normal talks about life and poetry and the Manchester Literature Festival

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A round up of the best Instagram posts in Cheshire - September 2016

Fine food, superstar fottballers and a celebration of Roald Dahl.

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A look ahead to the Manchester Food and Drink Festival 2016

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.

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The Alchemist Bar and Restaurant in Liverpool launch party

Famous faces from the world of sport joined stars of screen and stage at the star-studded bash.

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4 literary festivals to visit this Autumn

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.

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Living The Country Dream

Village Life on the Cheshire Plain

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Yu Alderley Edge lunch raises £4,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK

Yu in Alderley Edge was the setting for a glamorous lunch in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK.

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Cheshire Golf round up - September 2016

Geoff Garnett rounds up the golfing news in and around Cheshire.

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Meet the Natural Veg Men from Malpas

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.

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5 drinks festivals to visit this Autumn

Following hot on the heels of the food festival explosion are booze fests, featuring every type of tipple. Just don’t go too crazy

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Manchester Airport ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ event, Royal Exchange Theatre

Manchester Airport bosses laid on a treat for media colleagues at the Royal Exchange Theatre.

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Dream properties - Thieves Hollow, Prestbury

This impressive Arts and Crafts home in Prestbury has stunning grounds.

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Win a hair salon pampering treat at Rush Hair, in Manchester

Three lucky winners will receive treatments at new northern flagship salon, Rush Hair, in Manchester

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12 photos that capture the true beauty of Styal

Our readers share their photos of a pretty village just south of Manchester.

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Financial fair play

Nicholas John talks to Jamie Bunce, Managing Director of Inspired Villages, about the costs of living in a retirement care village.

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Cheshire Life magazine October 2016 – out in the shops or available to buy online now

A look at some of the highlights of the October 2016 issue of Cheshire Life

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Win tickets to the Sensational 60’s Experience

Enjoy a night of musical nostalgia in either Manchester or Llandudno.

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Would you hire a private chef for a dinner party?

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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Restaurant review - The Alchemist, Liverpool

Digest this mini review in 60 seconds

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Restaurant review - Brasserie Blanc, Knutsford

What’s the verdict on Raymond Blanc’s new brasserie in Knutsford? Très bon, writes Louise Allen-Taylor.

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What the locals really think of Hale

Hale and Hale Barns mix an unusual village atmosphere with upmarket glamour as evening falls, writes Janet Reeder.

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Short break - The Peacock at Rowsley, Matlock

The Peacock at Rowsley is a romantic hot spot and more, writes Janet Reeder

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Short break - Porth Tocyn Country Hotel, Abersoch

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.

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Gardening and eventing in Kelsall

Kelsall is sculpting a successful future with help from talented locals, as Emma Mayoh discovered.

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Katie Stabler - life after Masterchef

Katie Stabler from Mobberley is cooking up a new career after appearing on the BBC’s Masterchef.

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Hugh Richard Louis Grosvenor, the 7th Duke of Westminster

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.

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12 photos that capture the true beauty of Northwich

You are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding photography spots around Northwich

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Short break - Coes Faen Spa Lodge B&B, Abermaw, Gwynedd

Diane Cooke, who once said she didn’t care for spas, loved the luxurious pampering at Coes Faen

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The Cheshire links to the London Fashion Weekend

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.

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Greycoat Lumleys launch ‘chefs in your home’ service

Butlers, private chefs, personal assistants... you can get the staff these days, from Greycoat Lumleys

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In the garden with BBC Radio 4 presenter Winifred Robinson

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.

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A look ahead to Manchester’s Buy Art Fair

Booming Buy Art Fair to bring big names to Manchester.

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Food profile - Grafene, Manchester

Manchester’s latest restaurant, Grafene, has a name which smacks of cutting-edge science, writes Louise Allen-Taylor

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Canal walk - Whitchurch and the Shropshire Union Canal

Take Howard Bradbury’s route south of the border this month, for a walk from Whitchurch, along the Shropshire Union Canal

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5 useful tips to spending a day in Conwy

Thousands of visitors flock here year after year. Writer Rebekka O’Grady and photographer Kirsty Thompson discover what makes the place so appealing.

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Cheshire Young Farmers 2016 summer ball

Glamorous dresses, dickie bows and dinner suits were worn in style by hundreds of Cheshire Young Farmers at their annual black tie summer ball.

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Fashion Addict - Dr Maria Balshaw

Dr Maria Balshaw, the high profile director of Manchester’s art galleries, tells Janet Reeder why fashion plays an important role in her life.

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The 2016 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park - photo special

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.

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12 photos that capture the true beauty of Port Sunlight

This model village on the Wirral penninsula is a very photogenic subject.

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The Great Outdoors Malpas project is bringing people closer to nature

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.

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6 of the best restaurants in North Wales

Places where you can dine in style

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Dream properties - Fanshawe Brook Farm, Henbury

Lush landscape

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Andy Biggar - dog photographer

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.

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Spa review - QMS Skin Spa, Lowry Hotel, Manchester

Just stepping into reception at the QMS Skin Spa at the Lowry Hotel is a tonic, writes Louise Allen-Taylor

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Kurtis Paul - fashionable men’s bags from Compstall

Kurtis Paul is a fledgling accessories brand created by brothers from Compstall. It’s going places, says Janet Reeder

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Rosso Restaurant hosts Sardinian themed evening

The toast was to Sardinia at a special themed evening at Rosso Restaurant in Manchester city centre.

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Artist profile - Tara Dean, Denbigh

Tara Dean, from Denbigh, is an illustrator and print-maker who shares her talents through experimental art workshops across North Wales, writes Kate Houghton.

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2016 Bluedot festival - photo special

Bluedot, Cheshire’s newest festival, was a huge hit and has been dubbed ‘The Thinking Person’s Festival’

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Cheshire Life Landscape Painter of the Year Competition 2016

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.

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2016 RHS Tatton Ladies Day Best Dressed competition

RHS Tatton is the perfect place to put on the style, as we discovered at the glamorous Ladies’ Day

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Dream properties - Blackford House, Alderley Edge

This charming home in Alderley Edge is full of character

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Food profile - Pier Eight restaurant, The Lowry, Salford Quays

We went to The Lowry theatre and witnessed a masterpiece in three acts...and the play wasn’t bad either, writes Louise Allen-Taylor

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Holiday destinations - Beijing, China

New direct flights from Manchester Airport to Beijing promise a new wave of tourists to the Chinese capital, writes Howard Bradbury

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12 photos that capture the true beauty of Marple and Marple Bridge

Our readers investigate Marple and Marple Bridge

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Trends in Jewelery in Rock MTV Video Music Awards

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.

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5 market towns in Cheshire

We’ve chosen our favourite market towns in Cheshire and found there’s more to them than just retail therapy.

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Rolls-Royce ladies lunch raises funds for the Children’s Adventure Farm Trust

A glamorous event sponsored by Rolls-Royce was held at Gusto restaurant in Knutsford.

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