Events Calendar

 

Sat 10th Sept – “Jump for Jamie” – Sponsored Abseil, Halkyn Church

Halkyn Church Halkyn

A sponsored abseil to raise money for the charity Jamie's Fund and their project to rebuild the Mental Health Unit in Kisiizi, Uganda (with which the Countess of Chester Hospital has links). Raise a minimum of £50 and come and abseil 60ft down the tower of Halkyn Church!

£50

Sat 17th Sept – “Refugees Welcome Here” London March

Park Lane to Parliament Square London

This September, world leaders will meet to discuss the refugee crisis at two crucial summits. The Refugee Council is standing alongside the UK’s other leading refugee and human rights charities, as well as faith leaders, to call on the public to show their support for refugees. Last year, we came together for the biggest ever […]

Wed 21st Sept – The Forum meets Chris Matheson MP

The Unity Centre Cuppin Street, Chester

An excellent opportunity for Forum members to have a second session with local MP Chris Matheson, to hear news and exchange ideas on international development issues. Much has happened since our MP talked to the Forum in December 2015! Please note: this event takes the place of our customary "2nd Tuesday" Forum meeting on this […]

Sun 25th Sept – “Songs of Praise”

St Thomas of Canterbury Parkgate Road, Chester

A "Songs of Praise” celebrating the work of Christian Aid, CAFOD & Tearfund 4:00pm, St Thomas’ Church, Parkgate Road, Chester CH1 4AG. Homily by Canon Trevor Dennis, retired Vice-Dean, Chester Cathedral, Organist Matt Baker. Refreshments to follow.

Fri 7th Oct – Stephen Twigg MP, talk on the work of the Commons Select Committee on International Development

Binks Building, University's Parkgate Road Campus Parkgate Road, Chester

With the assistance of Chester MP Chris Matheson we have extended an invitation to Stephen Twigg (MP for Liverpool, West Derby) to give a talk on the wide-ranging work of the Commons Select Committee on International Development, of which he is Chair. This meeting is jointly arranged with the University of Chester's Department of Geography […]

Fri 14th Oct – Quiz Evening

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

Quiz Evening A social occasion organised on behalf of ChurchesTogether in Upton with all proceeds split between Christian Aid and CAFOD.  Admission £1 on the door, make up tables of six. Includes light refreshments but bring your own wine. 01244 350323.

Sat 22nd Oct – Autumn Craft Fair

Hoole URC Hoole Road, Chester

Autumn Craft Fair Craft Fair including various craft stalls, along with free children’s activities. Held in aid of Chifundo UK, charity empowering girls and women in Malawi. Admission adults £1, children free. Tables £10. Contact Susan Flynn 01244 381490 or chair@chifundomalawi.org

£1

Sat 29th Oct – Play “For Conscience Sake”

Quaker Meeting House Chester Union Walk, Frodsham Street, Chester

A play by Plain Quakers Theatre. Thought provoking and humorous, the play explores the choices faced by conscientious objectors in World War 1 against the backdrop of growing militarisation today.Invite your friends, young and old. Entry is free.  https://www.facebook.com/plainquakerstheatre/

Tues 8th Nov – CWDF Forum meeting

The Unity Centre Cuppin Street, Chester

Our regular bi-monthly meeting at The Unity Centre. This will be an opportunity for us to reflect on the various issues raised at the sessions on 21st September and 7th October and what these may mean for CWDF’s future priorities.

Tues 15th Nov – “Compassion – who cares?”

Binks Building, University's Parkgate Road Campus Parkgate Road, Chester

West Cheshire Interfaith Forum is pleased to invite you to their "Open Mic" Launch during Interfaith week. The aims of the event are: To present brief information on the viewpoint held by different faiths and non-faith regarding various key themes and topics. To provide a safe space for people of various backgrounds to ask questions […]

Thurs 17th Nov – “How Change Happens” (and how to make it happen)

Best Building, University of Chester Exton Park Campus, off Parkgate Road, Chester

Oxfam's Duncan Green makes a return visit to Chester in the wake of the launch of his latest book, How Change Happens. How Change Happens explores how political and social change takes place, and the role of individuals and organizations in influencing that change. He discusses the challenges to traditional aid practices, and argues that activists, […]

Sat 19th Nov – Fairtrade Christmas Fair

Stockport Guildhall 169 Wellington Road South, Stockport

This is the Stockport Fairtrade Group's big annual event. Stalls available at their Christmas Fair on 19th November. Contact them at info@stockport-fairtrade.org.uk for an application form, or visit www.stockport-fairtrade.org.uk  for more information