Cheshire Life’s guide to the best events in and around the county this month. Compiled by Rebekka O’Grady
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Cheshire Life’s guide to the best events in and around the county this month. Compiled by Rebekka O’Grady
Eight great, and easy, resolutions that will help make 2018 your greenest year yet. Words by Katie Piercy from Cheshire Wildlife Trust
Gin tasting is increasing in popularity across the country, we round up some of the best events across Cheshire. Some of these events sell out fairly quickly, but the organisers do often host multiple events throughout the year.
We’ve teamed up with GBR Restaurant at DUKES LONDON to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a three course dinner for two with a bottle of champagne!
We’ve teamed up with British interiors brand, Mini Moderns, to offer one lucky winner one of their popular Pavilion Candles and Diffusers
A look inside the January 2018 issue of Cheshire Life
To celebrate the launch of the latest Orla Kiely jewellery collection, we’re offering one lucky winner the chance to win an iconic Orla Kiely gold-plated flower necklace worth £108!
Discover Inn Places, a handpicked collection of the best pubs with rooms in England and Wales, curated by industry expert David Hancock.
We’ve teamed up with Carluccio’s to give you the chance to win a Il Massimo hamper worth £75
You’ll select your prize from Rest Assured’s new collection
You’ll enjoy a stay in Portmeirion with dinner, spa treatments and a VIP train trip.
Cheshire Life and Divine Makeup in Hawarden are offering one lucky bride-to-be the chance to win a Rose Gold wedding package. Wedding day confidence comes from knowing your skin is glowing, your eyebrows are divine and your eyelashes are as long and luscious as can be.
To celebrate this most wonderful time of the year, we’ve teamed up with Neom Organics to give away a limited edition Perfect Peace Home Collection worth £45.
We’ve teamed up with ADORE Jewellery to offer one lucky winner the chance to receive a Pave Cushion Ring worth £49
It’s been an action packed year in Cheshire, how much of it can you remember?
If you’re in need of some last minute Christmas gift inspiration, particularly for the people who seem to have got just about everything, why not consider giving a Restaurant Gift Voucher – you could also offer your babysitting services on the side!
We’ve teamed up with Montezuma’s to offer one lucky winner the chance to receive a Personalised Truffle Box worth £24.99
We’ve teamed up with Pump Street Bakery in Suffolk to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a library of chocolate bars worth £60
We’ve teamed up with Salcombe Gin in Devon to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a gift set worth £65
We’ve teamed up with Neal’s Yard Remedies to offer one lucky winner the chance to receive a Radiance Wild Rose Collection worth £55
Serve a fantastic festive pudding for a memorable finishing touch, writes Emma Mayoh.
We have teamed up with Desenio to offer a £150 voucher to spend on the Desenio online shop
Viva la fiesta in Liverpool
So why does Raymond Blanc sing ‘God Save The Queen’ at Christmas? On a visit to his Knutsford brasserie - Cheshire Life Restaurant of the Year 2017- the chef tells Janet Reeder all about his family’s festive celebration.
We’ve compiled a guide of top tips from culinary experts to help you with your festive feast.
We’ve teamed up with Cotswold Candle Company to offer one lucky winner the chance to receive three handmade home fragrance products worth £60
A celebration of the history of rallying in Chester
This month’s walk takes us to Wilmslow, to explore an area of natural beauty, but with a name known for macabre reasons. Words and photography by Howard Bradbury
With its vibrant high street and award-winning market, explosion of new restaurants and bars, not to mention new building developments, we must raise a glass to Altrincham’s recent successes.
Singing is not Louise’s biggest strength, admits the Chester-based BBC TV presenter, but the joy of choral singing many years ago remains with her to this day.
Fashion event raises funds for Clatterbridge Cancer Charity
We’ve teamed up with Carbis Bay Hotel near St Ives in Cornwall to offer one competition winner the chance to receive an overnight stay, dinner and breakfast for two
You may not find a partridge in a pear tree in every local store but you’re almost guaranteed a festive shopping experience with a personal touch, writes Janet Reeder. Here, in no particular order, are 12 of her favourite Cheshire shops,
The Belle Époque restaurant in Knutsford hosted the special event
We’ve teamed up with the Skinny Bakery to offer one lucky winner the chance to receive a Pick’n’Mix box worth £24.99 and a voucher worth £50
We’ve teamed up with ArtOnBoard.co.uk to offer one lucky winner the chance to receive a watercolour portrait of their pet worth £260
We’ve teamed up with Jarrold of Norwich to offer one lucky winner a Christmas Treats Hamper worth £85
We’ve teamed up with T2 to offer one lucky winner the chance to receive a Rise and Sunshine gift set worth £26
Enjoy a taste of South India at Marple’s wonderfully colourful Chaat Cart, writes Janet Reeder.
We’ve teamed up with ArtOnBoard.co.uk to offer one lucky winner the chance to receive a watercolour portrait of their pet worth £260
We’ve teamed up with Jarrold of Norwich to offer one lucky winner a Christmas Treats Hamper worth £85
We’ve teamed up with T2 to offer one lucky winner the chance to receive a Rise and Sunshine gift set worth £26
We’ve teamed up with PrintsbySonny to offer one lucky winner the chance to receive a framed bespoke print worth £150
Stockport Town Hall hosts special occasion
Enjoy a delicious Sunday Brunch or Roast Beef and take the optional bottomless Prosecco for 2 hours.
Josephine McHugh’s has some tasty bespoke shoe designs writes Rebekka O’Grady
We’ve teamed up with the Greenbank Hotel to offer one competition winner the chance to receive a three course dinner and an overnight stay for two at the Greenbank Hotel in Falmouth
Katie Piercy from the Cheshire Wildlife Trust on how getting out and about can help you avoid the winter blues
Tom Yam is an award winning Thai restaurant in Poynton, Cheshire, that’s unlike any other in the UK - we offer premium-quality food created by highly-trained Thai chefs.
Inspiring and unifying the community is a key aim of event organisers in Chester all year round, not just at Christmas, writes Rebekka O’Grady.
A Rockin’ time at the Radisson Blu
We’ve teamed up with Polgoon wines to offer one lucky winner the chance to receive an Introductory Wine Box worth £90
Real Housewife of Cheshire Ester Dee has been having fun meeting her TV heroes, fans and planning her festive getaway
Star Ball raises £40,000 in aid of Variety the Children’s Charity and the D. M. Thomas Foundation for young people.
This award-winning home in Prestbury is sleek and stylish
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We’ve teamed up with the Slate delicatessen in Suffolk to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a deluxe hamper worth £80
We’ve teamed up with Majestic Wine to offer one lucky person the chance to win a case of wine worth nearly £80
We’ve teamed up with Michael Spiers to offer one lucky winner the chance to receive a gorgeous Gucci Ladies G-Timeless watch with rose gold baton hour markers
We’ve teamed up with Majestic Wine to offer one lucky person the chance to win a case of wine worth nearly £80
We’ve teamed up with Michael Spiers to offer one lucky winner the chance to receive a gorgeous Gucci Ladies G-Timeless watch with rose gold baton hour markers
Our readers pay tribute to one of Cheshire’s most popular landmarks.
We’ve teamed up with Silent Pool distillery to offer one lucky winner the chance to receive a Silent Pool Gift Presentation Box and a Silent Pool Christmas candle
How many of these local landmarks can you recognise?
Cheshire Life’s guide to the best events in and around the county this month. Compiled by Rebekka O’Grady
Thousands of pounds were raised at a glamorous black tie event on the Wirral
We reveal what made the judges’ minds up on the winners at this year’s 2017 Food and Drinks Awards.
Thanks for the opportunity Sir Alan...Macclesfield businesswoman Jade English reveals what it’s like to take part in the hit reality show The Apprentice.
Allium by Mark Ellis in Tattenhall took ‘seasonal’ to a new level at our latest Cheshire Life lunch
The heroic efforts of a Chester medic to help those suffering in a war-torn region will touch your heart, writes Martin Pilkington
We reveal the winners of our 2017 photography competition sponsored by Wilkinsons Cameras.
Musical events and carols singing for all the family.
Thousands of deprived children in Cheshire and Manchester wake up to a sack of toys on Christmas morning, thanks to one special Knutsford couple. Rebekka O’Grady met them to find out more.
The winners were announced for the annual Recognition Awards
Early Christmas shoopers head to Arley Hall
Walkers and photographers love this beauty spot just outside Northwich.
Raymond Blanc took the chance to check out his Knutsford brasserie on the occasion of the restaurant’s first birthday.
The world-renowned dancer Carlos Acosta CBE was the guest of honour at a special dinner at The Midland Hotel, Manchester.
If you’re looking for a unique Christmas present this year, Mersey Ferries has the answer.
Cheshire-based Crystal Living exsplain why home-owners have so much choice when it comes to transforming their property.
A vintage timepiece could be the answer if you are looking for a unique investment portfolio or a rare gift that can last a lifetime.
PROUD WINNERS OF THE CHESHIRE LIFE ‘RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2017’ AWARD
Bride: The Wedding Show at Tatton Park in Knutsford is set to take place from February 3-4 (10am to 5pm) and Cheshire Life readers have the chance to win one of five pairs of exclusive tickets to the event.
Blue Air and Shearings are offering one lucky Cheshire Life reader the chance to win an eight day break at Lake Como
One lucky winner will enjoy an exclusive shopping, dining and entertainment package.
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The stage is set for a memorable dining experience at La Boheme in Lymm as Janet Reeder discovers
Enjoy the indoor Magical Makers Market in December, where you can experience festive crafts, artisan food and music.
Event raised £15,000 for The Bubble Foundation
From school plays in Crewe to the West End, Rebecca Smith is an actor on the rise
Lymm may be a small village but the people there have plenty going on, as Rebekka O’Grady discovers
From school plays in Crewe to the West End, Rebecca Smith is an actor on the rise
Wilmslow is onto a winner, writes Mairead Mahon
The inaugural golf event hosted by the King’s School in Chester
A collection of walks in and around the Cheshire section of the Peak District National Park.
Remembrance Day is particularly poignant in Birkenhead where one of the town’s famous sons is a much-loved war poet. Paul Mackenzie reports.
A glamorous lunch has raised thousands for two charities
It’s one of the most expensive places to live outside London which makes it out of reach of ordinary mortals - or does it? There are ways you can experience the Prestbury lifestyle without the millionaire bank balance... and here’s how
Company founders are ambassadors for charity
Viewers come to the rescue when the BBC TV presenter finds herself having travel troubles
Ascend Old Pale Hill in Delamere and enjoy some great views and some unexpectedly stirring prose, writes Howard Bradbury.
The Christmas lights switch-on marks the start of the festive period in the centre of our towns and villages, We’ve compiled a list of what’s happening in your area.
Character and charm
Cheshire Wildlife Trust’s Katie Piercy tells us about some of the winter berries which keep our birds and mammals fed
A special birthday ball was held at Gorton Monastery to mark its anniversary.
Guests were dressed to impress at a special event celebrating Opera Grill’s first anniversary. Held at the restaurant on Pepper Street in Chester, attendees on the evening were greeted by a cocktail reception followed by a three course anniversary dinner. There was an exclusive performance from multi-award winning star soprano, Laura Wright, who was supported by Opera’s gospel choir and house band, The Collective.
Janet Reeder heads to one of Cheshire’s most glamorous villages to find some sparkle
We are offering one lucky winner all they need for an organic Christmas feast, with a Christmas Dinner Box from Riverford.
Cheshire’s gents got a taste of true Italia while dining at The Coast, Tarporley, words by Rebekka O’Grady
The best champagne houses in the world gathered in Cheadle.
Catenians celebrating togethe
Foodies Festival is offering those with a taste for the finer things in life the chance for 5 lucky winners to win a pair of VIP tickets for any day of the festival at Tatton Park
A fantastic end to 2017 is in store at the annual equestrian event in the centre of Liverpool.
Cheshire Life’s guide to the best events in and around the county this month. Compiled by Rebekka O’grady
It’s a big step for any former boyband member but Harry Styles, Holmes Chapel’s gift to the world, looks to be taking the next stage of his stellar career in his stride, as Paul Taylor reports
Residence in Nantwich celebrated their brand new look after a £350,000 face-lift with a VIP party.
Add some festive spirit to your Christmas celebrations
Embrace autumn with these 10 great ideas for days out around the county. Words by Rebekka O’Grady and Emma Mayoh
Culinary magic happens when Colin Starkey chef at the Best Western Plus Pinewood on Wilmslow Hotel joins forces with chef Mark Poynton.
A ladies lunch helped to raise £1,125 for Stockport based charity, Retrak, who work to transform highly vulnerable children’s lives and empower communities in Africa and South America.
A popular Cheshire waterway, close to the Peak District National Park
Harvey Nichols doesn’t just do fashion darling, it does fab food too, as Janet Reeder discovers
Portrait Pools celebrated the launch of their new showroom and head office with a champagne reception and wine tasting evening.
Fizz and canapés welcomed guests to the launch of the new Bridge Law Solicitors office in Marple Bridge.
An English garden was the theme for a recent ladies lunch held at Allerton Manor, Liverpool.
A former kick-boxer champion is celebrating 20 years at the helm of one of Cheshire’s biggest security firms.
With Halloween looming, CH1ChesterBID is helping to shine a light on some of the darker stories lurking within Chester’s most haunted buildings.
Entrepreneur and ex-footballer Gary Neville joined Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham and BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin for a special lunch at Manchester House.
A look inside the November 2017 issue of Cheshire Life
Digest this mini review in 60 seconds
Asha’s in Manchester won City Restaurant of the Year in the 2017 Cheshire Life Food and Drink Awards. Louise Allen-Taylor returns for second helpings.
The ‘Rural Oscars’ Are Back
Your chance to sample the delights of one of the region’s iconic hotels
Hedgehogs are having a hard time but there’s a lot we can do to help the charismatic creatures come back from the brink. Cheshire Wildlife Trust’s, Katie Piercy reports.
It’s a stylish and established town but Knutsford’s locals are happy to embrace change as well as tradition, writes Mairead
Belle Voci is their name...Italian for beautiful voices. But one half of the Chester operatic duo once feared her beautiful voice may have deserted her forever, writes Howard Bradbury
A special ball was held in Chester to raise money for Brain Tumour Research
Superstars of the culinary scene cooked up a storm at the first Hospitality Action’s Northern Lights fundraising dinner at the Lowry Hotel, raising a whopping £25,000.
Su Hurrell, from Alsager, launched her mobile art enterprise Ladybird Garden Safari to inspire children, writes Kate Houghton
Weep no more wine fans, we may face high prices for our favourite tipple as a result of Brexit but we always have our home-grown vintages to fall back on.
When it comes to property, the old adage is location, location, location. For many though, size is important. We take a look at what areas give you more for your money in terms of house size.
This month’s uplifting walk takes us to what was once the centre of Cheshire - Bostock Green - between Northwich and Middlewich, writes Howard Bradbury
All about the bass in Altrincham
Nine riders from across the North West and beyond will line-up to race at Aintree in aid of The Countryside Alliance Foundation on 29th October.
A young woman from Cheadle is delighted to have the job she dreamed of, creating amazing make up effects for films, words by Paul Mackenzie
Guests at a Chester polo match raised thousands for The Prince’s Trust.
Real Housewife of Cheshire Dawn Ward reveals her secret to looking good (and it’s not just because she has her very own beauty clinic at her Great Warford home!)
The Manchester Bee Fund and The Christie Young Adult and Teenage Cancer Unit have benefitted from money raised by former footballer Lee Sharpe’s charity ball.
He’s an actor and a pub owner so who better to take over the restaurant at the Royal Exchange Theatre? Rupert Hill is more than ready for the challenge, as Janet Reeder discovers
When Olympians Liam Phillips, Jessica Varnish and Fran Halsall joined forces to launch a coffee shop, Common Ground in Altrincham, there was only ever going to be one result, writes Kate Houghton.
Putting the spotlight on retailers whose business is an important part of community life
Great offers on food and drink at Allium by Mark Ellis over autumn until December.
Shetland ponies are such sweet harmless creatures, aren’t they? BBC TV presenter Louise Minchin used to think so...
If you’re looking for things to do over the autumn half term, then these are ideal – and some of them are free
The colours may have changed, but these scenes should be familiar to anyone who knows the county.
Don’t miss all the FREE fiendish fun and games from Saturday 21st October until Sunday 29th October
Crissan boutique celebrated the launch of their recent facelift with a lively launch party.
Loren Somerville is based in Harthill, deep in the Cheshire countryside. No wonder she’s inspired by horses, farm animals and scenery.
Writer Stephen Roberts, a lifelong enthusiast of the Lovell telescope, pays tribute to Cheshire’s most iconic landmark to celebrate its 60th anniversary
Period perfection
Cheshire Life’s guide to the best events in and around the county this month. Compiled by Rebekka O’Grady.
The good life, Italian style, is alive and kicking, writes Louise Allen-Taylor
Private dining takes on a new element at the chic award-winning King Street Townhouse in Manchester, writes Louise Allen-Taylor
There’s plenty to keep you busy this Autumn in the city
A Cheshire-based charity is to make the first full recording of an opera that gives Manchester’s oldest theatre its place in musical history, writes Robert Beale
Hal Holmes-Pierce owns Elevate Your Sole, an independent boutique shoe shop on Prestatyn high street. He shares his thoughts on fashion.
Founded in 1970 by Julia Jones, this wonderful furniture, lighting and homeware store is now in the sure hands of Julia’s son Rob and daughter Zeta. Here Rob has some advice about how to choose the right sofa for your needs and your space
At long last, you can go on a time-travelling adventure back to the days of the dinosaurs – from Manchester.
Now taking bookings for Christmas & New Year!
Pupils at an Alsager primary school show off their award-winning garden. Words and pictures by Linda Viney
Superstar model Jourdan Dunn joined fashionistas at Selfridges Trafford for the launch of her latest bag collection, MMK x Jourdan Dunn.
Putting the spotlight on retailers whose business is an important part of community life
One winner will receive the VIP treatment at Buy Art Fair
Our readers visit the Dane Valley to discover the best of Cheshire countryside.
A look inside the October 2017 issue of Cheshire Life
Luxury women’s resort wear brand Outdazl opens first store in Cheshire.
Cathay Pacific has partnered with Lancashire Life and Cheshire Life and The Langham, Hong Kong, to give away an indulgent three-night trip worth £3,000.
Jo Deas’ Wilmslow house is a blend of art gallery and family home, says Kate Houghton, where her two worlds collide and meld to create perfect harmony.
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Mark Ellis was one of the stars of BBC’s Great British Menu, and the head chef at Peckforton Castle for nine years. All that experience goes into his new restaurant with rooms, Allium in Tattenhall, writes Louise Allen-Taylor
Over 60 people attended the wedding launch event at Talhenbont Hall Estate, Pwllheli.
Emma Mayoh meets some of the people making a big impression in this beautiful corner of Cheshire
Epic views, wildlife and industrial history...this circular walk from Bull Bay in Anglesey has got the lot, so take your binoculars, writes Howard Bradbury
this Cheshire village is well connected as Janet Reeder discovers
Classic dishes cooked with flair are on the menu at Stanley’s Bar & Grill at Liverpool’s Titanic Hotel
The BBC TV presenter’s joy of blackberrying has not changed much since her childhood, but her recipes with the fruit are a little livelier...
Is Wales’s best restaurant to be found on a caravan park? Louise Allen-Taylor heads to Signatures in Conwy to find out.
Tweedmill, in Flint, is a British success story that began in Wales, but found international fans. Kate Houghton reports.
A young adventurer from Kelsall has overcome the odds to complete a remarkable challenge, writes Paul Mackenzie
Not one, but two castles loom over us on this month’s walk - a circuit of Beeston and Peckforton, writes howard bradbury
Ex army man James Green from Holmes Chapel, has turned his love of tea into a flourishing business, writes Janet Reeder.
With fall already here and Halloween getting closer, it’s time to renovate your living space to look in synch with the redhead season. A well-designed home can do wonders for your quality of life, improving your living conditions, mood, and giving you a sense of pride whenever you’re entertaining guests. Unfortunately, not everybody was born with a sense of style or the knowledge of an interior designer. That’s why we picked 5 questions that will help you understand what you need to get your home ready for the season.
1. What feel are you after?
Interior designing is largely a matter of personal taste. After all, you are the one living there. That’s why you should think about how you would like to feel when you get home. Would you rather have an intimate space or a chic one that you can show-off to your friends? Knowing what feel you’re after is half the battle. Once you’ve answered this question you’ll be surprised how quickly everything else falls into place.
2. What are the strengths and weaknesses of your space?
When it comes to interior design no rule is carved into stone. Each space has its own characteristics that make it unique. To make it fall-ready, it’s important that you assess its strengths and weaknesses objectively so you can come with a design that fits it perfectly. Ask yourself questions like, is the ceiling too low? Does it get enough lighting? Would this color look better on the walls? Take note of your answers and you will have a good idea of what to do.
3. What is my style?
Your home decor taste isn’t separate from your style preferences. When redecorating a space you should ask yourself questions like, am I classic or trendy? Do I like bright colors or somber ones? What are my favorite hotels? Use your built-in sense of style to make well-informed home decorating decisions.
4. What is my main canvas?
Picking the centerpiece of your renovating efforts and building from there is a great way to keep your project on track. This could be your ceiling, walls, windows, floors, or any other blank canvas you choose. What matters is that it’s an object that ties the space together and can be complemented or accentuated by everything else.
5. What’s my inspiration?
The biggest mistake that beginners make is starting with this question. Admiring somebody else’s work can be a good inspiration, but it should never replace your own style completely. Always start by exploring your own stylistic preferences before you go online looking for design ideas on Pinterest.
Once you’ve answered these questions you’ll have all the information you need to put your decoration project together, create a shopping list, and make a fall-themed house that’s perfect for you.
Cerys Matthews has lost none of her fire, in spite of joining the BBC establishment, there’s a rock rebel still lurking within.
BBC broadcast journalist Rachel Burden’s busy life became even busier. mairead mahon visited Rachel at her home near Knutsford to hear all about it
Plenty of space
Actinic keratosis and keratosis refer to the same thing. It is a skin complication which can develop on any other part of the body. Due to its relation to the suns exposure, it is common on the head and neck areas. Hands and arms are also affected. During its early stages, it develops as a reddish spot which appears rough in both appearance and feel.
They can resolve themselves, but there are other cases where they can grow to become larger. They can be wider, darker and can sometimes irritate and itch with a burning sensation. They become more uncomfortable when in areas where clothing can rub against them or along the hairline.
In some medical research, they can be termed as precancerous and lesions which can end up developing to chancer.
Actinic keratosis is slow growth and can be monitored over a long period. If through the observation it is determined that treatment is necessary, there are several procedures which can be applied. Among common techniques which can be applied is cryotheraphy. It is a technique which freezes the growths without cutting them off. There are also prescription medications which can destroy the actinic keratosis too.
If they develop on your ear, you can consult an ear doctor who can determine whether you can have surgical operation to remove them. There are different techniques involved in the surgical treatment. Common techniques which can be applied include curettage or shave excision. It is a simple and superficial way to remove the lesions from the skin. Minor capillary bleeding can occur but electro cautery can be applied to stop them. Some experts can as well apply simple excision to treat the complication.
There are several; guideline you can follow to prevent the information of keratosis. First, you should develop a habit of staying out of the sun during peak hours of between 10 a.m. and p.m. If you can’t stay out of the sun when the rays are the strongest, then you need to wear protective clothing. You can as well use a broad spectrum of sunscreen which blocks both UVB and UVA radiation.
The techniques should be applied all year round. Some people mistake the sun during fall or winter to be less harmful. But the fact is that the sun is dangerous all year round. You should as well protect your eyes because they are made out of tissues similar to the skin.
You should make a habit of doing as self-examination of yourself and note any development of cancerous tissues or unusual skin lesions. If there is any concern, you should let your doctor know immediately.
It would be a mistake to bypass this beautiful part of Cheshire
This summer, the Nantwich Show celebrated 120 years. Rebekka O’Grady talks to both seasoned and newer competitors about what it’s like to take part.
If you’re visiting Chester check out the restaurant with a view at Brasserie Abode, says Janet Reeder.
Redesmere’s royal approval
Living in a busy urban area needn’t stop you creating a little quiet corner for yourself. Linda Viney visits Didsbury.
Perfect putting
Some inspiration for your weekend entertainment.
Lunch was served at Mottram Hall in Prestbury to mark a very special union, as Janet Reeder explains
An arty affair
In celebration of the 70th anniversary of Ferrari, hundreds of people turned out to view one of the largest collections of the Italian supercars ever displayed in the North West.
Melissa Yarlett’s jewellery is inspired by her life on the Wirral. Now it’s showing in London, says Janet Reeder.
This family home in Chester has a wonderful outlook onto the River Dee
The RHS Flower Show Tatton Park wowed visitors once again with fantastic horticultural displays, writes Rebekka O’Grady.
Bowdon’s newest restaurant, Borage, offers a taste of the Med. Janet Reeder paid a visit.
Cheshire Life’s guide to the best events in and around the county this month. Compiled by Rebekka O’Grady.
Katie Piercy from Cheshire Wildlife Trust explores what lives on our rivers, and the threats they are facing
Venue
Kitty Orme, of Dunham on the Hill, near Chester, is a woman who lets nothing stop her from achieving her dream, writes Kate Houghton
Mottram Hall Hotel is an idyllic wedding venue and one lucky person will have the chance to sample all that luxury in our fabulous competition
Altrincham is one of those resurgent towns whose dining scene keeps getting better. Helping that to happen is The Con Club, writes Louise Allen-Taylor
Their story sounds straight out of La La Land. Two young men decide to open a new independent theatre in Manchester...but will it be a success, asks Janet Reeder
Thousands of entries were submitted into this year’s International Cheese Awards in Nantwich
Ten of the region’s finest chefs will join industry charity, Hospitality Action, for a truly spectacular fundraising dinner at the five star Lowry Hotel in Salford.
Cheshire is blessed with many pretty lakes, this one in the heart of Cheshire is well worth a visit.
There’s golf, there’s spa pampering or there’s just good old-fashioned relaxation and indulgence at The Mere, writes Louise Allen-Taylor
Cheshire Wildlife Trust’s Rachel Giles explores the impact on the environment and its wildlife
Students from Abbey College, Manchester, celebrated a year of exceptional achievements at their annual graduation and awards ceremony at the city’s Town Hall.
Chester-based BBC presenter Louise is a strong woman - literally - thanks to her passion for triathlons. She’s determined to recruit some new enthusiasts from her Cheshire Life following...
End of an era for pupils
Chatsworth Country Fair returns for 2017
Get yourself an August treat with the Gin Summer Cup at Yellow Broom Restaurant
Fork out for less when you dine in August at Yellow Broom Restaurant
Revisit the golden age of travel at a special exhibition at the Lion Salt Works Museum
Gold medallist Sam Quek steps out in style after swapping her hockey stick for horse racing. It’s all in a good cause, writes Janet Reeder
A Cheshire Life ladies’ lunch celebrated all things homegrown at Chester Racecourse’s Restaurant 1539, writes rebekka o’grady.
As Classic Ibiza and The Great British Prom head Bolesworth Castle in Cheshire on 1st and 2nd September here are the top-10 facts that concertgoers may not know about the performers and what to expect from this musical extravaganza.
Garden setting
At 67, Charlie Williams from Oakmere still loves the thrill of the race, writes Paul Mackenzie
The Hammond in Chester is celebrating 100 years of performance excellence
Come down to The Coast in Tarporley and grab yourself a midweek bargain between Tuesday and Thursday!
The winners of our Garden of the Year competition have a new shed to shelter in when it rains on their glorious garden in Neston Words and photographs by Linda Viney
Cheshire Life’s guide to the best events in and around the county this month. Compiled by Rebekka O’Grady.
Ensuite bedrooms
School’s out for summer
Organisers, exhibitors and visitors couldn’t have wished for better weather at this year’s Royal Cheshire County Show. Across the two day agricultural event, temperatures reached highs of 26c. The great weather brought with it fabulous crowds, with around 80,000 people entering the 300-acre showground at Tabley, near Knutsford.
Bluedot festival’s second year at Jodrell Bank posed one question, writes JOEL TAYLOR : will it top last year’s weird, wonderful and unique festival experience?
Italian inspiration
Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside between Congleton and Holmes Chapel, you’ll find one of Cheshire’s favourite gastro country inns, the Swettenham Arms, dating back to the 16th century.
A Bowdon woman won a competition to have her garden transformed into a peacful, private oasis.
Allium Restaurant and Bar are hosting their next Sunday Supper Club on the 20th August.
Excellent for horses
Members of Heartbeat Chorus are thrilled to have won the opportunity to sing at Bolesworth Castle
Alderley Edge and Warrington are distinctively different from one another, but can you really tell the difference?
A modern casual Restaurant and Bar with Rooms by Great British Menu Northwest representative and acclaimed chef Mark Ellis
Russell Watson delights diners at a glamorous black tie occasion in Chester.
Four lucky readers will spend a day at Crewe Hall
Enjoy afternoon tea in the stylish surroundings of one of Cheshire’s top hotels.
A look inside the August 2017 issue of Cheshire Life
heshire Wildlife Trust’s Katie Piercy explains why these watery havens are so vital for wildlife.
Want your meal in a room with a view? Check out the Black Seal at Trearddur Bay, writes Louise Allen-Taylor
Cheshire and South Manchester remain the property hotspots of the North West.
Smiles all around at charity ball
Join Allium Restaurant and Bar for a celebration of steak for just £20 per person.
Join Allium Restaurant and Bar for their themed Sunday Supper Club every month.
Enjoy the summer experience menu every Monday to Friday until September at Allium by Mark Ellis.
The Sicily Oak Gallery in Cholmondeley once again proves the ideal setting for a summer art show
If you’re heading to Tatton, make sure you make a small detour to nearby Rostherne.
This Antrobus property nestles in about 68 acres of gardens, park and farmland.
From super shows, cracking creatives and fantastic foodies, they’re a stellar bunch in Poynton, writes Emma Mayoh.
An estimated 5,000 people visited the fields surrounding Marsh Nurseries for the inaugural ParkgateFest.
Paul and Phil Hartnoll, the brothers behind the pioneering UK rave act ‘Orbital’ talk to Cheshire Life about reforming for Bluedot festival, keeping things fresh and the impact of politics on their music.
RHS Flower Show Tatton Park returns this month, bringing with it plenty of ideas to make us and our gardens a little happier and healthier, writes Rebekka O’Grady.
A seasonal lunch at the charming Yellow Broom in Twemlow also celebrated the delights of English wine, writes Janet Reeder.
Award-winning developer Story Homes is progressing with its ambitious growth plans, which will see the housebuilder continue to expand across the North of England and deliver a landmark 1,000 new homes this year.
We head for the highest point in Cheshire for this month’s walk, enjoying some panoramic natural beauty and a ruined mansion, writes howard bradbury.
The winners were revealed at a glittering ceremony at Carden Park Hotel.
If walls could talk, they say... well, now they do. BBC TV presenter Louise Minchin is now broadasting from an ancient monument near you
If you want to get away from it all and glam it up too, Thornton Hall is the place to be, writes Janet Reeder.
Stunning gardens
Test you knowledge on grand buildings in this picture based quiz.
Our readers visit one of the great gardens and grounds in Cheshire.
Carden Park Hotel’s award-winning chefs created a retro style meal to celebrate the hotel’s 20th anniversary.
Peace, love and all things 1960’s was the theme of the Cheshire Young Farmers’ Dairy Queen Flower Power Ball.
A perfect picnic at Burland Hall
Lunch, literary and laughs
Menai Bridge and Beaumaris may be small, but they pack a foodie impact, as Rebekka O’Grady discovers
Many people have struggled to build anything recognisable out of Lego as a child but it has helped Alexander Fogg to build a career, writes Paul Mackenzie.
Spend a weekend of relaxation and indulgence.
Over £120,000 raised for UK’s leading youth charity.
There’s an important sculpture show happening in Cheshire this month but it’s not being held in an art gallery, it is at Chester Cathedral, as Janet Reeder discovers.
Family friendly property
The judges of Cheshire Life’s Food & Drink Awards unveil their shortlist for this year’s event, with the winners to be declared at a glamorous black tie ceremony at Carden Park Hotel on July 10th.
Join The Swettenham Arms for a quintessential British tradition – a vintage afternoon tea.
Cheshire Life’s guide to the best events in and around the county this month. Compiled by Rebekka O’Grady.
New Brighton’s Blackberry Grove is just what the seaside town needs, writes Rebekka O’Grady.
Supporters of the Children’s Adventure Farm Trust raised £40,000 at a James Bond themed ladies lunch at the Mere Golf Resort and Spa, near Knutsford.
A glamorous crowd was out in force for the thrilling Wirral Ladies’ Cup at Cheshire Polo Club, near Tarporley
The Manchester office of the investment management firm Brooks Macdonald celebrated their tenth anniversary at King Street Townhouse.
A degree in fashion is not usually considered a must in the career of a garden designer. However, for Chester-based Jane Bingham of The Cheshire Garden, it has led to her becoming one of the county’s most popular garden designers and this year her work will be on display at RHS Tatton.
A sparkling launch night in Manchester
Putting the spotlight on retailers whose business is an important part of community life.
Victorian splendour
Enjoy a joint celebration of cheese and countryside at the Nantwich Show.
Peer through the lens and take some shots of a seaside resort that is full of grandeur.
Despite the hot weather, our furry friends enjoyed the Royal Cheshire Show as much as we did.
A look inside the July 2017 issue of Cheshire Life
Country pad
Digest this mini review in 60 seconds
So does Grand Pacific in Manchester make you really feel you’re dining at an old colonial hang-out? Janet Reeder went along to find out.
With its glamorous transformation into a stunning five-star hotel Palé Hall is a jewel in the North Wales crown
The Stanneylands has just reopened its doors following a major re-vamp. Guests at our special lunch couldn’t wait to see the transformation, as well as taste some delights from the new menu, writes Janet Reeder
This stunning oak- framed detached house is ideal for families.
Is Christleton the prettiest village in Cheshire?
Test your knowledge on Manchester with our picture based quiz.
Mark Ellis, a star of BBC’s Great British Menu and head chef at Peckforton Castle for nine years, is now going it alone with a new restaurant in Tattenhall, writes Paul Taylor.
Foodie event returns to Cheshire on 14th – 16th July
Get ready to experience a fashion and beauty event like no other…
The Bolesworth Prom is coming to Cheshire this summer to wow thousands of concertgoers with anthemic tunes performed by globally renowned artists.
Rebekka O’Grady meets those groups and individuals making the peninsula a great place to be.
If you’re visiting one of the many stately homes Cheshire, make a day of it by taking a walk in the surrounding areas.
There are only a few weeks to go until the return of the iconic Royal Cheshire County Show. Taking place on the 300-acre showground at Tabley, near Knutsford, on Tuesday June 20th and Wednesday June 21st, it’s sure to be a memorable agricultural extravaganza for visitors.
Chef Kevin Lynn is serving up the finest in modern British cuisine at Machine House in the little town of Rossett, says Louise Allen-Taylor.
A circuit around Wincle takes Howard Bradbury within a stone’s throw of Staffordshire but, sadly, not a wallaby in sight.
Art, comedy, festivals and more...Congleton makes the most of its great location and community spirit, writes Janet Reeder
DogFest comes to Arley Hall on 17-18 June with activities for visitors and their four-legged friends to enjoy.
tranquil setting
One Northwich photographer has combined his two passions to create stunning results. Words by Rebekka O’Grady.
How well do you know the north west coast.
Knutsford has a always been a place for ladies who lunch, but afternoon teas are increasing in popularity.
Jon Appleby’s Wirral business is thriving by attracting local people to enjoy both his produce and his land. Martin Pilkington reports.
Celebrity chefs to appear at the Royal Cheshire Show
Carden Park Hotel to host prestigious event on Monday 10th July
Jefferson Green has just opened his first restaurant in Knutsford and he’s already creating a buzz, as Janet Reeder discovers.
The popular BBC TV presenter has discovered a new love since moving to the Chester area.
Let’s talk business
For many, the arrival of butterflies symbolises the start of summer. Cheshire Wildlife Trust’s Katie Piercy tells us which butterflies to look out for and where you might find them.
Manchester-born fashion designer Matthew Williamson was back in his home city for the launch of his new activewear range for USA Pro. Janet Reeder went to meet him.
Crewe ball raises cash
period charm
There are no nasties in these delicious sugar-free flapjacks made in Bunbury, as Emma Mayoh discovered.
There are so many festivals, concerts and country shows in and around Cheshire. Here’s Janet Reeder’s top ten.
Paul Gerrard discusses the work that goes behind producing high quality show animals
We sat down with renowned conductors Stephen Hussey and Anthony Inglis who will be conducting the proceedings at the upcoming Classic Ibiza and The Great British Prom respectively held at Bowood House, Bolesworth and Knebworth House
Cheshire Life’s guide to the best events in and around the county this month. Compiled by Rebekka O’grady.
North Wales has many beautiful gardens. Here’s Rebekka O’Grady’s favourites
Wilmslow Business Group hosted a Food and Drink Week, a lively programme of food-related events designed to encourage residents and visitors to discover the town’s dining scene.
A lively afternoon of cake, champagne and chatting was held at the Mere Court Hotel, Knutsford, raising £1,750 for the CRY for Matthew heart screening fund for Cardiac Risk in the Young.
Knutsford’s Delamere Dairy is a principal partner at this year’s Royal Cheshire County Show. The award-winning business will be sponsoring the main ring at the iconic agricultural event at the Tabley showground on June 20 and 21.
Introducing Magazine Club
Cultivating achievements
Chic apartment
Discover some of Cheshire’s hidden gems this summer through the National Gardening Scheme, which marks its 90th anniversary, writes Emma Mayoh.
It’s always been seen as a smart suburb of Stockport, but now Heaton Moor is establishing itself as a place to visit in its own right.
Putting the spotlight on retailers whose business is an important part of community life.
There is nothing like it – that feeling of freedom that comes from hiring a motorhome.
A glamorous ball in Knutsford boosted the Lullaby Trust.
Could there be buried treasure beneath your feet? Howard Bradbury joins Crewe and Nantwich Metal Detecting Society as they seek the answer to that question.
Knutsford based business will be sponsoring the main ring at the show on June 20 and 21.
Hollywood glamour comes to Manchester for charity ball
An award-winning salon in Rossett is the perfect tonic, as Rebekka O’Grady discovers.
Two lucky Vehicles for Business (V4B) customers won their personal contract hire costs paid for a year after scooping the prize at the group’s 25th anniversary gala at Chester Racecourse.
Great outdoor space
The Royal Cheshire County Show returns this month with its spectacular showcase of the county’s farming and rural community and a whole lot more.
There are also 12 runner-up tickets to be given away.
Famous faces from the world of sport took to the green at Pryors Hayes Golf Club, Chester, to raise money on Stick ‘n’ Step’s tenth annual golf day.
Guests toast the arrival of Mark Ellis’s lovely new restaurant and rooms in Tattenhall.
Photographers love to point and click in Poynton.
To celebrate the Open Championship returning to the North West, McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Cheshire Oaks are offering one lucky reader the chance to win two tickets to the final day’s play at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, on Sunday July 23, 2017.
A look inside the June 2017 issue of Cheshire Life
Spot the stars of the future at Bramham this year. June 8th-11th
Champagne, canapes and a catwalk at the Hilton Hotel in Mancheser helped to raise a magnificent sum for a Stockport charity.
Venue
A wintry-themed restaurant arrives on the foodie scene of Sandbach, and it’s sure to be popular all year round, writes louise allen-taylor.
Martin Pilkington meets some young people in Cheshire who just love riding horses.
The Lady Lever Art Gallery will have a Japanese touch thanks to its latest exhibition, on loan from a Wirral art collector. Rebekka O’Grady visits to find out more
Botanist Hilary Ash has devoted her time to protecting local wildlife and nature conservation. She was announced as the Cheshire Woman of the Year 2017 at an elegant lunch at Eaton Park.
IT’S not every day a world famous opera singer performs at your local restaurant but that’s exactly what Russell Watson will do when he visits Chester restaurant Opera Grill on May 18th for a prestigious evening sponsored by luxury jeweller Boodles.
Plenty of space
Warrington is a town striving for city status. Rebekka O’Grady visits to see what it has to offer.
Test you knowledge on the Wirral Penninsula with this picture based quiz.
Schoolgirl Orla Davies proved herself the fastest female swimmer in the UK, after dedicating her charity Swimathon challenge to her two beloved grandfathers.
Didsbury cool meets Manchester’s cosmopolitan appeal at the Principal Hotel’s stunning restaurant, The Refuge, says Rebekka O’Grady.
Horses need tender loving care at the best of times, and even a ‘therapist’ now and again. Mairead Mahon went to meet an expert in Moore, near Warrington.
Fashion boutique hosts its final ever charity fashion show.
There is change afoot in Chelford, but this month’s walk takes Howard Bradbury through some landscapes of timeless beauty.
With a degree in psychology and a grandfather who is a tribal chief, Michelle is no stereotypical Cheshire celebrity, writes Janet Reeder.
National Vegetarian Week 2017 runs from 15-21 May, and it’s all about eating veggie for the week and enjoying delicious, exciting food.