Chester World Development Forum

Sun 19th Jan - Celebration of World Religion Day
2025-01-19 14:00 - 16:30 UTC | Hoole Community Centre, Westminster Road, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AP
There will be a celebration of World Religion Day on Sunday 19th January at Hoole Community Centre, Westminster Road, Chester CH2 3AP from 2 to 4.30pm.
There will be interfaith readings, prayers, and music on the theme of ” Peace, more than an end to war “.
There will be refreshments after the service so people can chat and ‘mingle’.

Mon 10th Feb - Iyad Burnat talk: award winning Palestinian human rights activist
2025-02-10 19:00 - 20:30 | The Unity Centre, Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN
Chester Friends of Palestine are delighted to share that Iyad Burnat, award-winning human rights activist, head of the Bil’in Popular Committee & Friends of Freedom and Justice, and recipient of the James Lawson Award for Achievement in the Practice of Non-violent Conflict, will be in Chester on the 10th of February, as part of his national speaking tour.
You do not want to miss it!

Mon 10th March: Christian Aid Lent Lunch
2025-03-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Wesley Church Centre, St. John Street, Chester, CH1 1DA
Here are the details of the 2025 Lent Lunches organised on behalf of Christian Aid in Chester.
The lunches are all available from 12 noon to 1:30pm as follows:

Monday 10th March: Wesley Church Centre, St John Street, CH4 7HL
Monday 17th March: Wesley Church Centre, St John Street, CH4 7HL
Tuesday 25th March: Vicars Cross URC, Oldfield Drive, Vicars Cross, CH3 5LL
Monday 31st March: St Mary’s Handbridge Centre, CH4 7HL
Monday 7th April: Hoole URC, Hoole Road, Chester CH2 3NT

Each lunch will be very simple – “soup, bread and cheese, and a little bit more”. Donations to Christian Aid.
2025 Lent lunches poster

Mon 17th March - Christian Aid Lent Lunch
2025-03-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Wesley Church Centre, St. John Street, Chester, CH1 1DA
This is the 2nd in our series of 2025 Lent Lunches. Each lunch will be very simple – “soup, bread and cheese, and a little bit more”.

Donations to Christian Aid.

Tues 25th March - Christian Aid Lent Lunch
2025-03-25 12:00 - 13:30 | Vicars Cross URC, Oldfield Drive, Vicars Cross,, Chester, CH3 5LL
This is the 3rd in our series of 2025 Lent lunches. Each lunch will be very simple – “soup, bread and cheese, and a little bit more”
Donations to Christian Aid.

Sat 29th March: Spring Fair at Wesley Church Centre
2025-03-29 11:00 - 15:00 | Wesley Church Centre, St. John Street, Chester, CH1 1DA
Here is Heather Swainston’s poster advertising the Spring Fair that Chester Fairtrading will be holding at the Wesley Church Centre on Saturday 29th March 2025.
There will be Fairly Traded, ethical gifts, and hand made crafts from: Luna Tree Jewellery, Chifundo & Kimbilio, and fresh bread and baked goods from: Bread Together.
Please do support this event if you possibly can, and also publicise it via your family, friends and any groups that you belong to.

Mon 31st March - Christian Aid Lent lunch
2025-03-31 12:00 - 13:30 | St Mary’s Handbridge Centre, Overleigh Road Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7HL
Thia is the 4th in our series of 2025 Lent lunches. Each lunch will be very simple – “soup, bread and cheese, and a little bit more”.
Donations to Christian Aid.

Wed 2nd April 2025: "Church of Sanctuary" presentations
2025-04-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Wesley Church Centre, St. John Street, Chester, CH1 1DA
You are invited to an evening of free talks and refreshments arranged by Wesley Centre in association with Chester City of Sanctuary.
The evening will include the presentation to Wesley of the Church of Sanctuary award. Through the evening, come and learn more about being part of the City of Sanctuary movement.

Mon 7th April - Christian Aid Lent lunch
2025-04-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Hoole URC, Hoole Road, Chester, CH2 3NT
This is the 5th and final lunch in our series of 2025 Lent lunches. Each lunch is very simple – “soup, bread and cheese, and a little bit more”.
Donations to Christian Aid.

Hiroshima & Nagasaki Flower Memorial
2025-08-06 20:00 - 21:00 | The Groves, Chester

Wed 1st Oct: "Upcycled Fashion Show"
2025-10-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Upton-by-Chester High School, St. James Avenue, Chester, CH2 1NN
In a community collaboration, Chifundo will be holding one of their very popular fashion shows at Upton-by-Chester High School at 6pm on Wednesday 1st October 2025.
It is themed as an “Upcycled Fashion Show” – sounds intriguing! Full details are on the poster attached.
Please share the information through your groups, and through personal contacts with colleagues, friends and family to help make this event a success, to help support and improve the lives of women and girls in Malawi. The proceeds will be shared between Chifundo and the Design & Technology Department in the High School.
Best wishes, John
John Tacon, Hon. Treasurer, Chester World Development Forum, on behalf of the CWDF Committee.
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Sat 18th Oct: Autumn Fair, Wesley Church Centre
2025-10-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Wesley Church Centre, St. John Street, Chester, CH1 1DA
I have just received details from Heather Swainston of the Fairtrade Autumn Fair that will be held on Saturday 18th October, from 11am to 3pm, in the Wesley Church Centre on St. John Street, Chester.
The poster advertising the event is attached. Please share it with members of your groups, work colleagues, friends and family.
There will be stalls with Fair Trade home wares, Luna Tree Jewellery, Food and other items from Chester Fairtrading, and freshly baked treats from Bread Together.
Admission is free.
I also have a “save the date” for your diary: Chifundo’s Christmas Fair will be on Saturday 29th November.
Two events not to be missed!
Best wishes, John
John Tacon, Hon. Treasurer, Chester world Development Forum, on behalf of the CWDF Committee
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CHESTER THEOLOGICAL SOCIETY LECTURE Tuesday 18 November 2025, 7:30pm, Hollybank, University of Chester, Liverpool Rd. Speaker will be Dr Peter Atkins, Edinburgh University, topic, The Bible, Ecology, and Rewilding: Engaging Biblical Texts amidst the Ecological Crisis.
2025-11-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Hollybank House, University of Chester, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ
CHESTER THEOLOGICAL SOCIETY LECTURE Tuesday 18 November 2025, 7:30pm, Hollybank, University of Chester, Liverpool Rd. , topic,
“The Bible, Ecology, and Rewilding: Engaging Biblical Texts amidst the Ecological Crisis”
Speaker will be Dr Peter Atkins, Edinburgh University
All welcome, entry fee £5.

Christmas-themed Coffee Morning and Cake Sale
2025-11-29 10:30 - 12:30 | Hoole URC, Hoole Road, Chester, CH2 3NT
Susan Flynn has asked us to circulate the details of her next event – a Christmas-themed Coffee Morning and Cake Sale.
It will be held on the morning of Saturday 29th November 2025, from 10:30 to 12:30.
The venue will be Hoole URC, Hoole Road, Chester CH2 3NT where there is plenty of off-road parking for visitors.
Please see the attached poster for more details – and do circulate it around your groups, family and friends.
Best wishes, John
John Tacon, Hon. Treasurer, Chester World Development Group, on behalf of the CWDF Committee

Sat 29th Nov: Chifundo's Christmas Fair
2025-11-29 10:30 - 15:30
We have a “save the date” for your diary: Chifundo’s Christmas Fair will be on Saturday 29th November.
Details of timings and venue to be confirmed.

Mon 23 Feb: Christian Aid Lent Lunch
2026-02-23 12:00 - 13:30 | St Mary’s Handbridge Centre, Overleigh Road Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7HL

Mon 2nd March: Christian Aid Lent Lunch
2026-03-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Wesley Church Centre, St. John Street, Chester, CH1 1DA

Mon 9th March: Christian Aid Lent Lunch
2026-03-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Wesley Church Centre, St. John Street, Chester, CH1 1DA

Sat 14th Mar: Chester Fairtrading Spring Fair
2026-03-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Wesley Church Centre, St. John Street, Chester, CH1 1DA

Fri 20th March: Christian Aid Lent Lunch
2026-03-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Hoole URC, Hoole Road, Chester, CH2 3NT
