What’s On in Cheshire during January

Cheshire Life’s guide to the best events in and around the county this month. Compiled by Rebekka O’Grady

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8 great ‘green’ New Year’s resolutions

Eight great, and easy, resolutions that will help make 2018 your greenest year yet. Words by Katie Piercy from Cheshire Wildlife Trust

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Gin events and gin tasting across Cheshire

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.

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WIN a 3 Course Dinner with a Bottle of Champagne at DUKES LONDON

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!

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WIN a Mini Moderns Pavilion Candle & Diffuser

We’ve teamed up with British interiors brand, Mini Moderns, to offer one lucky winner one of their popular Pavilion Candles and Diffusers

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Cheshire Life magazine January 2018 – out in the shops or available to buy online now

A look inside the January 2018 issue of Cheshire Life

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WIN an Orla Kiely Flower Necklace Worth £108

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!

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Win a two night stay for two at The Roebuck Inn, Mobberley

Discover Inn Places, a handpicked collection of the best pubs with rooms in England and Wales, curated by industry expert David Hancock.

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WIN a Carluccio’s Il Massimo hamper worth £75

We’ve teamed up with Carluccio’s to give you the chance to win a Il Massimo hamper worth £75

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Win a mattress, divan and headboard from Rest Assured

You’ll select your prize from Rest Assured’s new collection

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Win a luxury two-night stay in Portmeirion

You’ll enjoy a stay in Portmeirion with dinner, spa treatments and a VIP train trip.

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WIN! £1,600 worth of bridal beauty

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.

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WIN a Neom Organics’ Perfect Peace Home Fragrance Collection

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.

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WIN a rose gold Pave Cushion Ring from ADORE Jewellery worth £49

We’ve teamed up with ADORE Jewellery to offer one lucky winner the chance to receive a Pave Cushion Ring worth £49

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The 2017 Cheshire Life Quiz

It’s been an action packed year in Cheshire, how much of it can you remember?

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6 reasons why restaurants gift vouchers make a great last minute Christmas gift

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!

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WIN a Personalised Truffle Box worth £24.99

We’ve teamed up with Montezuma’s to offer one lucky winner the chance to receive a Personalised Truffle Box worth £24.99

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WIN a library of bars from Pump Street Bakery

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

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WIN a gift set from Salcombe Gin worth £65

We’ve teamed up with Salcombe Gin in Devon to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a gift set worth £65

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WIN a Radiance Wild Rose Collection worth £55

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

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5 sweet treats for Christmas

Serve a fantastic festive pudding for a memorable finishing touch, writes Emma Mayoh.

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WIN a £150 voucher to buy stunning framed prints by Desenio

We have teamed up with Desenio to offer a £150 voucher to spend on the Desenio online shop

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Liverpool’s La Vina new restaurant menu launch party

Viva la fiesta in Liverpool

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Raymond Blanc on how he celebrates Christmas

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.

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6 great tips for your Christmas cooking

We’ve compiled a guide of top tips from culinary experts to help you with your festive feast.

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WIN a selection of handmade Cotswold Candle Company home fragrances

We’ve teamed up with Cotswold Candle Company to offer one lucky winner the chance to receive three handmade home fragrance products worth £60

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World Rally champion Sebastien Ogier visits Chester Rally Week

A celebration of the history of rallying in Chester

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Cheshire walk - Lindow Common and Rossmere

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

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Altrincham - the town where small businesses thrive

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.

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Louise Minchin on carol singing

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.

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2017 Roz Tranfield Fashion Show, Thornton Hall Hotel

Fashion event raises funds for Clatterbridge Cancer Charity

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WIN an overnight luxury stay at Carbis Bay Hotel in Cornwall

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

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12 villages shops in Cheshire that are perfect for Christmas shopping

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,

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The Lady Taverners 30th anniversary charity fashion show

The Belle Époque restaurant in Knutsford hosted the special event

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WIN a range of baked goodies from the Skinny Bakery worth £75

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

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WIN a pet portrait worth £260

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

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WIN a Christmas Treats Hamper from Jarrold worth £85

We’ve teamed up with Jarrold of Norwich to offer one lucky winner a Christmas Treats Hamper worth £85

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WIN a T2 Rise and Sunshine gift set

We’ve teamed up with T2 to offer one lucky winner the chance to receive a Rise and Sunshine gift set worth £26

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Restaurant review - Chaat Cart, Marple

Enjoy a taste of South India at Marple’s wonderfully colourful Chaat Cart, writes Janet Reeder.

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WIN a pet portrait worth £260

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

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WIN a Christmas Treats Hamper from Jarrold worth £85

We’ve teamed up with Jarrold of Norwich to offer one lucky winner a Christmas Treats Hamper worth £85

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WIN a T2 Rise and Sunshine gift set

We’ve teamed up with T2 to offer one lucky winner the chance to receive a Rise and Sunshine gift set worth £26

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WIN a framed bespoke print worth £150

We’ve teamed up with PrintsbySonny to offer one lucky winner the chance to receive a framed bespoke print worth £150

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Stockport Symphony Orchestra’s 40th anniversary concert

Stockport Town Hall hosts special occasion

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Free Flow Prosecco at Residence Restaurant and Bar

Enjoy a delicious Sunday Brunch or Roast Beef and take the optional bottomless Prosecco for 2 hours.

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Fairydust Toes - shoe designs that look good enough to eat

Josephine McHugh’s has some tasty bespoke shoe designs writes Rebekka O’Grady

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WIN! An overnight stay at the luxury Greenbank Hotel in Falmouth

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

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A woodland walk in Cheshire can be the perfect pick-me-up,

Katie Piercy from the Cheshire Wildlife Trust on how getting out and about can help you avoid the winter blues

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Tom Yam Thai Restaurant

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.

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Why Chester is always on song at Christmas

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.

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Stockdales 6th annual Autumn Ball, Radisson Blu, Manchester

A Rockin’ time at the Radisson Blu

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WIN a wine selection box worth £90

We’ve teamed up with Polgoon wines to offer one lucky winner the chance to receive an Introductory Wine Box worth £90

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Real Housewives of Cheshire star Ester Dee on fun and relaxation

Real Housewife of Cheshire Ester Dee has been having fun meeting her TV heroes, fans and planning her festive getaway

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The 8th annual Star Ball, the Hilton Hotel, Liverpool One

Star Ball raises £40,000 in aid of Variety the Children’s Charity and the D. M. Thomas Foundation for young people.

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Dream properties - Highfield, Prestbury

This award-winning home in Prestbury is sleek and stylish

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Restaurant review - Tapa, Bollington

Digest this mini-review in 60 seconds

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WIN a deluxe hamper from Slate worth £80

We’ve teamed up with the Slate delicatessen in Suffolk to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a deluxe hamper worth £80

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WIN a case of wine from Majestic Wine 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

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WIN a Gucci Ladies G-Timeless watch with rose gold hour markers

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

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WIN a case of wine from Majestic Wine 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

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WIN a Gucci Ladies G-Timeless watch with rose gold hour markers

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

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