This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 8hthechesterblog.com/2026/10/01/c...thechesterblog.comChester Zoo to bring Sir David Attenborough’s Our Story to the north of England for the first timeA major immersive production narrated by Sir David Attenborough is heading north for the first time, with Our Story with David Attenborough coming to Chester Zoo this autumn. The acclaimed producti… 072
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 30/09/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/09/30/d...thechesterblog.comDestination Chester chair Colin Potts reflects on Chester’s visitor economyColin Potts is Senior Lecturer and leader of the International Tourism Management programmes at the University of Chester. As his term of Chair of Destination Chester concludes he reflects on the s… 033
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 24/09/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/09/23/f...thechesterblog.comFairtrade fortnight celebrated in the boroughResidents across Cheshire West and Chester are being encouraged to support fairer pay for farmers and workers around the world as the borough marks Fairtrade Fortnight 2026. Running from 21 Septemb… 032
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 20/09/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/09/20/c...thechesterblog.comCharity funds expansion of Grosvenor Museum teamCheshire West and Chester Council is working with The Gwynne-Jones Charitable Trust using a new and unique funding model to ensure the ongoing support of the arts in the region. The Charity has ste… 161
Reposted by This Chester Keith Williams @keithwill.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Oh dear Chester Northgate bollards strike again @shitchester.bsky.social 6156
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 16/09/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/09/16/z...thechesterblog.comZoo’s Networks for Nature project celebrates one year of successConservationists are hailing a year of wins for Cheshire wildlife, including planting 14,000 trees, establishing and restoring 1.6km of hedgerow, and removing 500m3 of fly tipped rubbish from a com… 031
Reposted by This Chester Nathan @infieldfryup.bsky.social · 13/09/2026A beautiful North Macedonian red in Café Barbette, a great addition to the city in @shitchester.bsky.social You can get measures as small as 50ml and try a wide variety of wines. 2 mins walk from home. Very dangerous 352
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 09/09/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/09/09/w...thechesterblog.comWorst Record Covers in the world coming to the Grosvenor MuseumWorst Record Covers in the World will be on show at Chester’s Grosvenor Museum from 26 September to 17 January 2027 Vinyl records have seen a major rise in popularity over the past few years, overt… 1113
Reposted by This Chester Nathan @infieldfryup.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Absolutely knackered tonight. A weekend at @rosscider.bsky.social festival followed by a Sunday evening date for dinner at Stile Napolitano, drinks in @paysan.bsky.social and the new bar Wonky Tusk in @shitchester.bsky.social really takes it out of you, in all the best ways! 261
Reposted by This Chester Catdorrell.bsky.social @catdorrell.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Some quality graffiti in Chester I spotted today @shitchester.bsky.social 092
Reposted by This Chester Charles Fourier @charlesfourier.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Bill Bryson’s words seem appropriate to post right now 5145111506
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 08/09/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/09/08/b...thechesterblog.comBallroom Fever at Hammond School with Strictly Star FlaviaA star of TV’s Strictly Come Dancing is heading to Chester for one night only as a spectacular Ballroom themed dance show is set to hit the stage at The Hammond. Strictly favourite Flavia Cac… 021
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 07/09/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/09/07/c...thechesterblog.comChester to Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11 with Civic Service of RemembranceThe Lord Mayor of Chester will lead Chester civic commemoration at Chester Town Hall Square on 11 September 2026 to mark the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001. The serv… 043
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 07/09/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/09/06/h...thechesterblog.comHER|Fest: Bold new writing and brilliant at St Mary’s Creative SpaceHER|Fest at St Mary’s Creative Space celebrates women in theatre, showcasing bold new writing and original stories by female playwrights from across the North West. Presented by The Boaty Theatre … 021
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 02/09/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/09/02/c...thechesterblog.comChester Little Theatre launches new season with “Allo Allo”The curtain set to rise on a stage version of the sequel to a classic BBC comedy as a new season of plays gets underway at a popular Chester theatre. Following the sell-out success of ‘Allo &… 021
Reposted by This Chester Siobhan Moore @siobhanmoore90.bsky.social · 01/09/2026happened upon a wedding at chester cathedral. very sweet @shitchester.bsky.social 021
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 28/08/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/08/28/u...thechesterblog.comUK’s only bush dog pups emerge from den at Chester ZooFive bush dog pups – the only ones born in the UK this year – have emerged from their den at Chester Zoo. Born around a month ago to four-year-old Molly after a 65-day pregnancy, the yo… 052
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 27/08/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/08/26/a...thechesterblog.comArchaeological dig to explore site of Roman villa in RossettA new dig at the site of the first confirmed Roman villa discovered in North Wales will aim to answer key questions about the area’s ancient past. The University of Chester has teamed up with DigVe… 083
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 24/08/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/08/24/h...thechesterblog.comHeritage Open days return this SeptemberHeritage Open Days are your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all for FREE! Heritage Chester are hosting a series of FREE events from the 11th – 20th September a… 043
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 23/08/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/08/23/e...thechesterblog.comEllesmere Port Market set to reopen after £8 million refurbishmentEllesmere Port Market fully reopens with a ribbon cutting event on Friday 28 August at 11am. The completion of the £8m refurbishment is being celebrated with a programme of community events. On Sat… 151
Reposted by This Chester Franck @franckchester.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Vapes are one thing I always associate with enshitification: Somehow, and in my mind it was government corruption, probably the tories, something that was supposed to be associated with a good thing - quit smoking - has become a bane on all our lives 😡 www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comBattery fires at recycling centres are costing UK £1bn a year, figures showExperts say fires caused by wrongly discarded lithium batteries, such as those in vapes, are putting lives at risk 142
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 22/08/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/08/22/e...thechesterblog.comExtra Police patrols and dispersal order in place for RacedayOn Saturday 22 August 2026, thousands of visitors are expected to travel to the city centre for the latest race day at Chester Racecourse. Additional patrols will be deployed across the weekend to … 031
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 19/08/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/08/19/t...thechesterblog.comThe Plague Doctor reflects on 10 years of Sick to Death“Sick to Death started off as something called the Roman Medicine road show. We’d go round with medical items from the Roman period and some interesting prosthetics. We would demonstrat… 0103
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 13/08/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/08/13/s...thechesterblog.comStoryhouse Welcomes Uplifting New Indie Musical This AutumnHow Soon is Now? comes to Chester as part of a world premiere tour for show about mates, music and magic A brilliant new indie musical full of heart, humour and hope is set to visit Storyhouse this… 021
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 12/08/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/08/12/c...thechesterblog.comCountess of Chester Country Park retains prestigious Green Flag status for ninth consecutive yearThe Countess of Chester Country Park has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s finest green spaces after securing a prestigious Green Flag Award for the ninth consecutive year. The in… 061
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 09/08/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/08/09/l...thechesterblog.comLord Mayor officially opens Northgate Arena after £11.7 million refurbishmentLord Mayor Margaret Parker cut the ribbon at the new look Northgate arena, alongside other dignitaries including Samantha Dixon MP and Sheriff of Chester Alan Smith. The centre opened to the public… 031
Reposted by This Chester Jill Houlbrook @jilly3.bsky.social · 08/08/2026This time next week it will be 12 hours until #ChesterPride kicks off. It’s going to be another great one! @shitchester.bsky.social 001
Reposted by This Chester Friends of the Countess of Chester Country Park @friendscoccp.bsky.social · 31/07/2026@tcvnational.bsky.social volunteers do an amazing job of making #CountessofChesterCountryPark the wonderful place that it is. If you see them in the park on a Friday morning, please give them a thanks. @shitchester.bsky.social @skintchester.bsky.social @cwpnhs.bsky.social 053
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Despatches from ShitChester thechesterblog.com/2026/07/29/d...thechesterblog.comDespatches from ShitChester #1Wednesday 4th June Your quiz was cancelled due to low ticket sales, you’ve been ill in bed for 3 days and your best friend won’t talk to you anymore. Happy days. A visit to Baked at 28 … 151
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 27/07/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/07/27/n...thechesterblog.comNew men’s mental health mural planned for Exchange SquarePlans have been submitted for an eye-catching artwork in Chester city centre to encourage conversations about men’s mental health and accessing support. The new art will replace “How to Work … 152
Reposted by This Chester pompeyboo.bsky.social @pompeyboo.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Mr Motivator promoting his Bed Bank charity in Chester by the looks of it @shitchester.bsky.social www.facebook.com/share/r/17nG...facebook.com 022
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Discovery at the Castle thechesterblog.com/2026/07/20/u...thechesterblog.comUniversity archaeologists makeunexpected discovery at Chester CastleExplorations at Chester Castle have led to a team of archaeologists at the University of Chester making a fascinating discovery – without doing any digging. Prof… 061
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 13/07/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/07/13/c...thechesterblog.comChester Zoo to host Met Office and tourism leaders for key weather forecasting summitThe Met Office, government officials and the heads of 16 of the UK’s biggest visitor attractions will gather at Chester Zoo today for talks aimed at fixing how weather forecasts are shown to … 023
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 10/07/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/07/10/n...thechesterblog.comNatalya x Harper to open permanent home at Eastgate SquareA much-loved independent business that has already made its mark on Chester is set to make Eastgate Square its permanent home.Following the phenomenal response to its floral installations for H bea… 021
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 09/07/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/07/09/n...thechesterblog.comNew funding will help Council tackle chewing gumCheshire West and Chester Council has successfully obtained a grant from the Chewing Gum Task Force, administered by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, to help clean up gum and reduce gum lit… 141
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 08/07/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/07/08/l...thechesterblog.comLord Mayor Margaret Parker interviewedCllr Margaret Parker was appointed Lord Mayor of Chester in May ” I’ve been a Councillor for 28 years and a Parish councillor for 31 years. It’s been an ambition to be Lord Mayor, its tak… 041
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 06/07/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/07/06/s...thechesterblog.comSpace themed Chester Raft Race takes place on 12 JulyPopular annual event Chester Raft Race is back this Sunday for the 51st annual race. Organised by Chester Grosvenor Round Table, the event is one of the highlights of the Chester calendar of events… 052
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 04/07/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/07/04/h...thechesterblog.comHospital’s Stroke Rehabilitation programme wins national awardInnovative Stroke Rehabilitation programme for Countess of Chester Hospital patients wins national award A pioneering online rehabilitation service supporting stroke patients across Cheshire and Me… 021
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 01/07/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/07/01/s...thechesterblog.comSummer of events at Chester Cathedral announcedChester Cathedral is set to become the city’s most exciting destination this summer, with the launch of Spirit of Summer — an ambitious six-week programme of world-class art, hands-on activit… 031
Reposted by This Chester Andrew McHale @mac-wifi.com · 27/06/2026I don’t know Tina but she seems like a very good appointment for the position. Looking forward to the regeneration plan they come up with. (I’m a Blacon resident) 021
Reposted by This Chester lisforelspeth.bsky.social @lisforelspeth.bsky.social · 28/06/2026@shitchester.bsky.social I am not involved in this but have been so sad to see how little of the target they have achieved. Any chance you could bring this to the attention of more of the good people of Chester in the hope that they can get nearer their target? www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/unlock-the...crowdfunder.co.ukUnlock the world - a new mini busWe need to raise 25,000 pounds for our SEN pupils to be able to take them on day trips and to explore the area. 134
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 28/06/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/06/28/e...thechesterblog.comEastgate square pop up returns to support independent businessEastgate Square have announced the return of Eastgate Pop-Up, a flexible retail space designed to help independent businesses, makers, artists and emerging brands connect with customers in the hear… 021
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 27/06/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/06/27/p...thechesterblog.comPride in Place – Proud of Blacon new Chair appointedThe Reverend Canon Christina (Tina) Upton is the newly appointed Chair for the Blacon Neighbourhood Board. Tina who has been Rector of Holy Trinity Church in Blacon for over 14 years, and also Chai… 151
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 26/06/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/06/26/d...thechesterblog.comDispersal order in place in Chester this weekendThere will be an increased police presence in Chester this weekend to help keep racegoers and members of the public safe. With an influx of visitors expected in the city centre due to a fixture at … 031
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 24/06/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/06/24/m...thechesterblog.comMore Than 1,000 Free Tickets Up for Grabs as Chester BID’s Summer in the City ReturnsMore Than 1,000 Free Tickets Up for Grabs as Chester BID’s Summer in the City Returns Five weeks of free family-friendly experiences return to Chester this summer Chester BID is bringing back its p… 021
Reposted by This Chester Kinell @sinistercinemastudios.art · 23/06/2026Please enjoy a minute of squirrel and pigeon footage from Grosvenor park @shitchester.bsky.social this morning 053
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 16/06/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/06/16/e...thechesterblog.comEastgate Square confirms customer toilets are on the wayLocal shoppers have been asking for toilets, and the centre has been listening. Work is now well underway to install modern and beautifully designed facilities in the shopping centre on the first f… 151
This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 10/06/2026thechesterblog.com/2026/06/10/e...thechesterblog.comEastgate Square comes into bloom with immersive floral installationEastgate Square has unveiled a major new floral installation for Summer, transforming the centre into a colourful celebration of nature, placemaking and shared moments in the heart of Chester. “Eas… 021
