Events Calendar

 

Tues 8th Mar – CWDF Forum Meeting: a Fairtrade Theme

The Unity Centre Cuppin Street, Chester

Heather Swainston, Director of CDEC will be joining us for a talk: "Engaging young people and communities in Fairtrade across Cheshire West and Chester - some success stories and plans for Fairtrade Fortnight 2016"

Fri 11th Mar – “The True Cost of Fashion”, Eco Fashion Event

St Columba's Hall Newhall Road, Chester CH2 1SA

"The True Cost of Fashion" - DVD show and discussion, followed by Fairtrade refreshments and a Mini Fashion Show with sale of clothing and ethical products at the end. This Eco Fashion Event is organised by Chifundo UK. Admission by donations on the night. Proceeds are for Chifundo, a registered charity that empowers women in […]

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Sat-Sun 12-13th Mar – “Fairtrade Fundays”, Grosvenor Park Chester

Activity Zone, Grosvenor Park Grosvenor Park Road, Chester

Heather Swainston, Director of CDEC has plans for activities with young people at the newly-developed Activity Zone in Grosvenor Park. More information 01244 347880 or www.cheshiredec.org   Activities will run from 11.00am until 4.00pm each day. N.B. Heather will be looking out for volunteer helpers for both of these days.

Sat 23rd Apr – “Sing for Syria”

St Columba's Hall Newhall Road, Chester CH2 1SA

Soundwall are back in concert to raise much needed funds for the work of MSF in Syria Doctors without Borders (Médecins sans Frontieres). Please, please support this concert. Syria is on its knees and we can help the afflicted there. Helpers to serve teas and coffees are needed. Through their live performances across the North […]

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Tues 10th May – CWDF Forum AGM

The Unity Centre Cuppin Street, Chester

As well as the "business part" of our AGM, in which we review our year and vote in our officers for the next year, we'll have a talk by new Forum member Jim Holmes. Jim is a freelance documentary photographer and he'll be giving us insights into a number of his missions overseas.

Sat 14th May – “Blacon Big Brekkie”

Holy Trinity Church Hall Norris Road, Blacon, Chester

Foreshadowing Christian Aid Week by just one day, Holy Trinity Church are arranging this "Big Brekkie", raising money in support of the work of Christian Aid - with a really tasty, sociable event!

15 – 21 May – Christian Aid Week

Various venues

This year’s Christian Aid Week has the theme ‘Love Every Neighbour’. It features Morsheda who, with the help of a grant from Christian Aid, was able to transform her fortunes in flood-hit Bangladesh. In addition to street collections, local events include "Big Brekkies" - reflecting that the gospel is full of stories about people coming […]

Sun 22nd May – “Garden Lane Big Brekkie”

Garden Lane Uniting Church 66 Garden Lane, Chester

Building on the example set by Holy Trinity Church Blacon on 14th May, Garden Lane Uniting Church are arranging this "Big Brekkie", raising money in support of the work of Christian Aid.  (N.B. visitors very welcome, but an advance call to Pat and Peter Linsey would be very helpful for catering purposes: 01244 320562.)

Mon 23rd May – Open Mic event, West Cheshire Interfaith Forum

Quaker Meeting House Chester Union Walk, Frodsham Street, Chester

We would like to invite you to our first ever OPEN MIC. Listen Learn Enjoy The aim of the evening is to present brief information on the viewpoint held by different faiths and non faith regarding various key themes and topics.  The theme of the night will be: GOD? Light refreshments included. Please register your […]