Chester World Development Forum

Sat 08 July: Festival for the Future, Grosvenor Museum, Chester
2023-07-08 10:30 - 17:00 UTC | Grosvenor Museum, 25-27 Grosvenor Street,, Chester, CH1 2DD
Saturday 08 July: Festival for the Future, Grosvenor Museum, Chester CH1 2DD from 10:30am to 5pm.
Festival for the Future is back for a second year running! There is fun for all the family, and a great way to learn tips and tricks for living a greener lifestyle. All the various activities are free and drop-in.
Follow this link for further information about the activities: Sustainability Festival

Thurs 13th July, CWDF Forum meeting
2023-07-13 19:00 - 21:00 | The Unity Centre, Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN
CWDF July Forum Meeting: Thursday 13 July, 7pm at The Unity Centre.
We are very much looking forward to meeting our new City of Chester MP Samantha (Sam) Dixon. We’ve invited her to talk to us about her impressions of Parliament, her role and goals, and aspects of the Labour policies on development issues – like the 0.7% of GDP for overseas aid. [Please note the day is THURSDAY, not our regular Tuesday]
CAFOD’s campaign on the broken global food system
The latest part of CAFOD’s campaign to “Fix the Food System” focuses on “Seeds for All”. CAFOD’s latest report shows how the World Bank is damaging local seed systems by forcing low-income countries to subsidise commercial seeds from big agri-businesses. You can read the full report here.
At this Forum meeting there will be an opportunity to sign a giant letter which will be shared with the World Bank ahead of their annual General Meeting in October.

Sun 06 August: Hiroshima and Nagasaki Flower Memorial
2023-08-06 20:00 - 21:00 | The Groves, Chester
Sunday 06 August: Hiroshima and Nagasaki Flower Memorial, 8pm at The Groves, Chester.
All are welcome to meet at The Bandstand for readings, a period of silent reflection, and the dropping of white flowers on the river, to remember all those who suffered and died, and in the firm belief that it must never happen again. Organised by Chester Peace Group.

Tues 12th Sept: Play, The Mistake
2023-09-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Wesley Church Centre, St. John Street, Chester, CH1 1DA
This play was written to mark the 75th anniversary of Hiroshima. The performance at Wesley Centre in Chester is part of the play’s 2023 Autumn Tour. All the tour performances will be followed by a Q and A with the cast for those of the audience who can stay.
“Michael Mears’ Essential Theatre presents a new play – THE MISTAKE by Michael Mears
“1942. On an abandoned squash court, a dazzling scientific experiment takes place that three years later will destroy a city and change the world forever. Two actors, one British, one Japanese, explore the events surrounding the catastrophic ‘mistake’ that launched our nuclear age.
“Interweaving the stories of a young woman in war-time Hiroshima, a
brilliant Hungarian scientist, and the American pilot who flew the
plane that dropped the bomb, THE MISTAKE is a powerful drama that
confronts the dangers that arise when humans dare to unlock the awesome
power of nature.”
Ticketing information on the flyer below:

Tues 19th Sept: CWDF Forum meeting
2023-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | The Unity Centre, Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN
CWDF September Forum meeting: Tuesday 19 September, 7pm at The Unity Centre.
This meeting takes place a week later than usual to avoid clashing with the play The Mistake. Gill Miller will be giving us a talk on “Dealing with Disease; the role of global institutions and local players”. Gill’s talk will use the examples of Ebola outbreaks and Jiggers to look at the roles of a wide variety of “players” in the field of healthcare.

Sat 23 Sept - Sustainable Cheshire Festival, Grosvenor Park, Chester
2023-09-23 | Grosvenor Park, Grosvenor Park Road, Chester
This event is being organised by Eco Communities and Sustainable Cheshire.
For full details of their other events, check their online ‘What’s on’ list.

Sat 23rd Sept: Chifundo Fairtrade Coffee Morning
2023-09-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Neston Methodist Church and Community Centre, 10A Liverpool Road, Neston, CH64 3RA
Saturday 23 September: Chifundo Fairtrade Coffee Morning, 10-12 at the Neston Methodist Church and Community Centre, 10A Liverpool Road, Neston CH64 3RA.
There will be Chanasa Products from Malawi on sale, plus a Cake Stall & Raffle. Proceeds will be used to empower girls and women in Malawi.
For more information, contact : Derrie on 07962 056581.

Sun 24th Sept: Singing for Climate Justice
2023-09-24 16:00 - 17:30 | Saltney Methodist Church

Tues 03 October: Geographical Association lecture
2023-10-03 16:30 - 18:00 | Best Building, University of Chester, Exton Park Campus, off Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ
Tuesday 03 October: Geographical Association lecture at 4:30pm in the Best Building, University of Chester Parkgate Campus.
Professor Tony Binns will talk on “Resilience and Sustainability in a remote West African community: the case of Kayima, Sierra Leone”.
Tony is Emeritus Professor, School of Global Studies, University of Sussex; Emeritus Professor of Geography, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand; and Hon. Chief Manjawah of Sandor (Sierra Leone).
Everyone is welcome.

Fri 13 Oct: Quiz Night, Our Lady’s Parish Hall, Enfield Road, Ellesmere Port
2023-10-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Our Lady’s Parish Centre, 2A Enfield Road,, Ellesmere Port, CH65 8BY
Friday 13 October: Quiz Night at 7:30pm in Our Lady’s Parish Hall, Enfield Road, Ellesmere Port CH65 8BY.
Everybody is welcome to come and test their skill and knowledge in this popular quiz night.

Sat 14 Oct: Coffee Morning at Christleton Methodist Church, with Fairtrade goods
2023-10-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Christleton Methodist Church
Saturday 14 October: Coffee Morning at Christleton Methodist Church from 10-12.
Chester Fairtrading will have a stall selling Fairtrade goods.

Thursday 19 October: Here and Now Social Groups meeting
2023-10-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Blacon URC Church Hall, 121A Saughall Road, Blacon, CH1 5ET
Thursday 19 October: Here and Now Social Groups meeting from 11am to 2pm at the URC Church Hall, 121A Saughall Road, Blacon CH1 5ET.
Chester Fairtrading will have a stall selling Fairtrade goods.

Sat 21 Oct: Autumn Fair, Wesley Centre
2023-10-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Wesley Church Centre, St. John Street, Chester, CH1 1DA
Saturday 21 October: Autumn Fair from 11am to 3pm at the Wesley Church Centre, St. John Street, Chester CH1 1DA.
You are invited to join Chester Fairtrading at their Autumn Fair, with fairly traded, local and charitable stalls featuring Chester Fairtrading themselves, Chifundo, Luna Tree Jewellery, and scrumptious home-made cakes from the café. There will be face painting, crafts, a lucky dip, cards for good causes, and refreshments from the Wesley café.

Fri 27th Oct: Thai meal in aid of Jamie’s Fund
2023-10-27 18:45 - 21:30 | St Mary’s Handbridge Centre, Overleigh Road Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7HL
Friday 27 October: Thai meal in aid of Jamie’s Fund, 6:45 for 7pm at St. Mary’s Handbridge Centre, Chester CH4 7HL.
Linda Shuttleworth invites you to come to support Jamie’s Fund at a 3-course Thai meal, cooked by Nida, in aid of this local charity helping with the development of mental health services in Uganda. Tickets are £25 a head from Linda: call 01244 679791; text or WhatsApp 07726 425847; or email Shuttleworths@talktalk.net
Bring your own drinks.

Sun 5th Nov: Static Demonstration for Gaza – “STOP BOMBING NOW”
2023-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Chester Town Hall Square, Northgate Street, Chester, United Kingdom
Sunday 05 November: Static Demonstration for Gaza – “STOP BOMBING NOW”, 12 noon to 1pm in the Town Hall Square.
This has been organised by Chester Friends of Palestine.

Sat 11 Nov: Hoole Community Centre Christmas Fair
2023-11-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Hoole Community Centre, Westminster Road, Hoole, Chester, CH2 3AP
Saturday 11 November: Hoole Community Centre Christmas Fair 10-4, Westminster Road, Hoole
Chester Fairtrading will have a stall selling Fairtrade goods.

Tues 14 Nov - CWDF Forum Meeting
2023-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | The Unity Centre, Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN
CWDF November Forum meeting: Tuesday 14 November, 7pm at The Unity Centre.
CWDF member Peter Speirs, and Philip Austin – coordinator of Northern Friends Peace Board – will talk on the subject of work for peace, with a specific focus on Quaker initiatives.
The presentation will be followed by a small celebration of the 30 years of CWDF’s activities in what will be our final Forum meeting in the format you have known them.

Thurs 16 Nov: CHAWREC AGM
2023-11-16 18:30 - 20:30 | The Unity Centre, Cuppin Street, Chester, CH1 2BN
CHAWREC = Cheshire, Halton and Warrington Racial and Equality Centre.
You are invited to CHAWREC’s 2023 AGM. They will be providing delicious Indian food and you can learn about some of the work they have been undertaking lover the past year.
Please confirm your attendance by contacting Valerie or Anita on 01244 400730 or emailing office@chawrec.org.uk
Food and Networking 6.30 – 7.00 pm, Agenda 7 – 8.30 pm

Fri 17 Nov: Quiz Night in Our Lady’s Parish Hall, Enfield Road, Ellesmere Port
2023-11-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Our Lady’s Parish Centre, 2A Enfield Road,, Ellesmere Port, CH65 8BY
Friday 17 November: Quiz Night at 7:30pm in Our Lady’s Parish Hall, Enfield Road, Ellesmere Port CH65 8BY.
Everybody is welcome to come and test their skill and knowledge in this popular quiz night.

Sat 18 Nov: Chifundo Christmas Fair at Hoole URC, Hoole Road, Chester
2023-11-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Hoole URC, Hoole Road, Chester, CH2 3NT
Saturday 18 November: Chifundo Christmas Fair from 10am to 3pm at Hoole URC, Hoole Road, Chester CH2 3NT.
There is free admission to this annual event, with a range of Fairtrade products, jewellery, cards, craft goods and craft activities, plus bags and accessories from Malawi. There will be a raffle, and a range of refreshments available.

Sat 18 Nov: Craft Fair at Dodleston with Fairtrade goods
2023-11-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Dodleston Parish Hall
Saturday 18 November: Craft Fair at Dodleston 10-4.
Chester Fairtrading will have a stall selling Fairtrade goods.

Sat 18 Nov: “Organ Day” at the Wesley Church Centre, St. John Street, Chester CH1 1DA
2023-11-18 10:30 - 14:00 | Wesley Church Centre, St. John Street, Chester, CH1 1DA
Saturday 18 November: “Organ Day” from 10:30 to 2 at the Wesley Church Centre, St. John Street, Chester CH1 1DA
There will be a sequence of organ recitals as part of the “Music at Wesley” programme.
“Drop in for as long as you’d like and enjoy refreshments at the Wesley Café”
Donations and retiring collection will support the work of Christian Aid.

Wed 22 November: Having faith in the city: experiences of place change in 1980s Liverpool
2023-11-22 19:30 - 21:00 | Best Building, University of Chester, Exton Park Campus, off Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ
“Having faith in the city: experiences of place change in 1980s Liverpool”
Professor Alastair Owens Professor of Historical Geography, Queen Mary University of London Chair, Geographical Association
Wednesday 22 November
7.30pm
Best Building, Exton Park Campus, Parkgate Road
Everyone welcome
Further details: g.miller@chester.ac.uk

Wed 22nd Nov - “Having faith in the city: experiences of place change in 1980s Liverpool”
2023-11-22 19:30 - 21:00 | Best Building, University of Chester, Exton Park Campus, off Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ
Wednesday 22 November: Department of Geography and the Environment Lecture at 7:30pm in the Best Building, University of Chester Exton Park Campus, Parkgate Road, Chester.
Professor Alastair Owens will talk on “Having faith in the city: experiences of place change in 1980s Liverpool”.
Everyone is welcome. Further details from g.miller@chester.ac.uk
Professor Alastair Owens is Professor of Historical Geography at Queen Mary University of London, and Chair of the Geographical Association.

Sat 25 Nov: Amnesty International "Write for Rights" event
2023-11-25 10:00 - 13:00 | The Kitchen at Storyhouse, Chester, CH1 2AR
On Saturday 25 November, Chester & Wrexham Amnesty International Group are holding a ‘Write for Rights’ event in Storyhouse, Chester. Do come along and write a simple message of support to those enduring human rights abuses. If you want a preview of the cases that you can support then go to the following link to see the “Write for Rights” 2023 booklet:

https://www.amnesty.org.uk/files/2023-11/W4R%202023%20booklet%20FINAL_DIGITAL.pdf?VersionId=_9itX3HxJyHLdMdgoZL_d.vV3kmIo8fN
Best wishes, Mike Johnson
Chair, Chester & Wrexham Amnesty international Group
Saturday 25 November 2023 from 10.00 – 13.00 in the Kitchen at Storyhouse

Sat 25 Nov: Christmas Fair from at St. Mary’s Handbridge Centre
2023-11-25 10:00 - 15:00 | St Mary’s Handbridge Centre, Overleigh Road Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7HL
Saturday 25 November: Christmas Fair from 10-3 at St. Mary’s Handbridge Centre, Overleigh Road, Chester CH4 7HL
Chester Fairtrading will have a stall selling Fairtrade goods.

Fri 19th Jan - "And We Beheld His Glory" Evening of Words and Music
2024-01-19 19:00 - 21:00 | St Mary’s Without-the-Walls, Overleigh Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7HL
An Evening of Words and Music for Christian Aid
St Mary’s Without the Walls, Handbridge

Christian Aid Lent Lunches
2024-02-26 12:00 - 2024-03-18 13:30 | Various venues
The menus for the Christian Aid Lent Lunches are simple and wholesome, with home-made soup, bread rolls, cheese, fruit and cake. Each lunch will be provided by teams from churches in Chester and will help raise funds for Christian Aid.
Three of the lunches will be held at the Wesley Methodist Church Centre. The food was provided by Vicars Cross URC on 26th February, and will be provided by the Cathedral on 11th March, and jointly by City Road Presbyterian Church and St. Werburgh’s RC church on 18th March.

Christian Aid Lent Lunch, Thursday 7th March
2024-03-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Hoole URC, Hoole Road, Chester, CH2 3NT
Thursday 07 March from 12 noon to 1:30pm at Hoole URC, Hoole Road, Hoole, Chester CH2 3NT (with parking available on the site)

Fri 8th March Quiz Night in aid of CAFOD
2024-03-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Our Lady’s Parish Centre, Enfield Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 8BY
Friday 08 March: Quiz Night at 7:30pm in Our Lady’s Parish Hall, Enfield Road, Ellesmere Port CH65 8BY.
Everybody is welcome to come and test their skill and knowledge in this popular quiz night in aid of CAFOD.
