Ffestiniog Railway - May

01/05/2008 till 31/05/2008
Location: Porthmadog

May is a very special month for the FR - as we welcome special guest engine – ‘Jerry M’! Originally called ‘Vaenol’ (Works Number 638), the engine was built in 1895 for Dinorwic Quarry but is now part of the Hollycombe Collection, at the Liphook site in Hampshire.

‘Jerry M’ will be working on the FR throughout May.

• Telephone: 01766 516000
• Web site

Ffestiniog Railway - Bank Holiday Weekend

03/05/2008 till 05/05/2008
Location: Porthmadog

This weekend promises to be a real enthusiasts dream with extra trains being added to the timetable! Expect vintage carriages and locos and special events too.

• Telephone: 01766 576000
• Web site

Porthmadog Model Railway Exhibition

03/05/2008 till 04/05/2008
Location: Porthmadog

Visitors to our own Bank Holiday extravaganza will also have the opportunity to visit the Porthmadog Model Railway Exhibition which is again being held at the Glaslyn Leisure Centre (Canolfan Hamdden Glaslyn) in Porthmadog.
As ever, layout theme is Industrial and Narrow Gauge 
 

For further information on the Ffestiniog Railway and Welsh Highland Railway (C) including train times, ticket prices and events information, phone our Booking Office  or visit our website.

• Telephone: 01766 576000
• Web site

British Superbikes

05/05/2008 till 05/05/2008
Location: Oulton Park, Little Budworth, Tarporley

British Superbikes at Oulton Park on Bank Holiday Monday

 Children under 12 FREE!

Book your tickets now - advance tickets availabe until midday Wedensday 30 April.

• Telephone: 0870 950 9000
• Cost: £27 - £22 Children under 12 FREE
• Web site

Family Fun Day

05/05/2008 till 05/05/2008
Location: Golden Jubilee Park, Fiddlers Lane, Saughall

A Family Fun Day will mark the official opening of a new park which aims to provide sports facilities for youngsters.

Two fields have been combined to create larger pitches for football and cricket.

There is an existing children's play area, a zip wire has been installed and there are benches.  A scout hut at the site will be opened up to community use.

There are plans for a picnic area,  a hard surface for basket ball, a BMX track and a shelter for young people.

The Fun Day will be opened by local councillor Andrew Storrar.

• Time: 2.00pm - 5.00pm

Backstreet Boys

07/05/2008 till 07/05/2008
Location: Echo Arena Liverpool

Backstreet Boys 

• Telephone: 0844 8000 400
• Web site

Welsh Highland Railway - Rail Ale Festival

09/05/2008 till 11/05/2008
Location: Caernarfon

The Welsh Highland Railway Society is pulling out all the stops with a weekend of events guaranteed to draw crowds from across the UK.
The beer festival at Dinas Goods Shed has proved a massive success since its launch in 2004 and this year promises even more ale, more fun and more music, with Purple Moose again taking charge of the specials!
Weekend Rover Tickets available.

Timetable:
Friday (9th) pm: music by Gwibdaith Hen Fran.
Saturday (10th) am: Rough Shunters (Jazz) / Harp music.
Saturday 10th) pm: Y Moniars.
Sunday (11th) am: Youth orchestra, choir and possible Farmers Market.

For further information on the Ffestiniog Railway and Welsh Highland Railway (C) including train times, ticket prices and events information, phone our Booking Office  or visit our website.

• Telephone: 01766 576000
• Web site

The 16th Classic Car & Motorcycle Show

11/05/2008 till 11/05/2008
Location: Cholmondeley Castle, Nr Malpas

Over 1000 Classic cars and motorcycles on site.

All the major clubs ..MG, Jaguar, Triumph, Ford, Mini, Rolls Royce, BSA, Norton, Honda, Suzuki

150+ Autojumble and trade stands

Stunning venue with exotic gardens, tea rooms, lake and more

Live commentary arena, parades  & concours awards

Children's Entertainments

• Telephone: 01484 452002
• Email
• Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm
• Cost: Adults £6.50 Children 7-14 £2.00 Under 7 Free
• Web site

Chester's Parks & Gardens - Photographic Exhibiti

07/04/2008 till 29/05/2008
Location: Chester History & Heritage, St Michael's Church

Featuring Human Spaces in Open Places by David Heke

A joint photographic exhibition celebrating our local parks and gardens, featuring images from Chester History & Heritage's collections, displayed alongside local photographer David Heke's Human Spaces in Open Places exhibition which shows a selection of photographs from David's Hoole Allotments project commissioned by Chester City Council.

CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER MONDAY

• Time: Monday - Friday 10.00am - 4pm
• Cost: Admission Free
• Web site

Cheshire Parks & Gardens: Interpretation & Inspira

05/04/2008 till 15/06/2008
Location: Grosvenor Museum, Exhibition Gallery Two

A chance to see watercolours, drawings and prints of Cheshire parks and gardens from the museum's collection.  These will be displayed alongside items from the costume and accessories collection that take their pattern and design from the garden.

CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY

• Time: Monday - Saturday 10.30am - 5pm Sunday 1pm - 4pm
• Cost: Admission Free
• Web site

Arley Horse Trials and Country Fair

17/05/2008 till 18/05/2008
Location: Arley Hall and Gardens, Nr Northwich

The Horse Trials attract up to 400 riders and horses from across the country each year.

Car dealership Mitsibushi Gallagher Group, based at Chester Road, Sandycroft is the main sponsor of the Horse Trials and Country Fair.  Group General Manager William Gallagher said "We are proud to once again be involved with such a fantastic weekend of fun and entertainment for all the family.  The Horse Trials and Country Fair is one of the North West's biggest and best days out."

Early booking discounts are now available.

• Telephone: 01565 777353
• Cost: Adults from £9 in advance Children from £3
• Web site

Community Rail Day at Blaenau Ffestiniog

17/05/2008 till 17/05/2008
Location: Blaenau Ffestiniog

Join us at Blaenau Ffestiniog Station to celebrate this event. We will be joined by ‘Arriva Trains Wales’ on the platform and there will be various events for the whole family, including Footplate rides!

‘Jerry M’ will be there too!

For further information on the Ffestiniog Railway and Welsh Highland Railway (C) including train times, ticket prices and events information, phone our Booking Office  or visit our website.

• Telephone: 01766 576000
• Web site

The Rhyl Sun Centre

15/03/2008 till 26/10/2008
Location: East Parade, Rhyl LL18 2QD

Opening for another exciting season on Saturday 15th March.

Not open every day - please check website for details 

• Telephone: 01745 344433
• Web site

Cheshire's Year of Gardens 08

01/01/2008 till 31/12/2008
Location: Various

Cheshire Year of Gardens is a year long celebration of the rich heritage of gardens in the area.

If you live in Cheshire and want to take part in Cheshire's Year of Gardens 08 go to www.yearofgardens4u.com and see how you can get involved.

• Telephone: 01244 405600
• Web site

Magical History Tour

20/11/2007 till 01/09/2009
Location: Merseyside Maritime Museum

A major exhibition documenting the history of liverpool

• Telephone: 0151 478 4499
• Time: 10am- 5pm
• Cost: free

Tirley Garth Gardens

25/05/2008 till 25/05/2008
Location: Tirley Garth, Willington, Nr Tarporley

Tirley Garth Gardens Open Days

Home made teas and refreshments, Plants for sale, Art Exhibition.

Free car parking 

Proceeds in aid of Claire House Children's Hospice, The Samaritans - Chester and Northwich Districts, Utkinton Primary School, National Museums Merseyside

• Time: 2.00pm - 5.00pm
• Cost: Adults £4.00 Children Free

Shayne Ward

27/05/2008 till 27/05/2008
Location: Echo Arena Liverpool

Shayne Ward

• Telephone: 0844 8000 400
• Web site