Chester

Weekend of Festivals!!

on this sunny bank holiday weekend-- Chester celebrated in STYLE with two wonderful and fun street festivals.

 

The NORTHGATE Quarter  Festival 

is a celebration of the historical Northgate Street and Rufus Court area. 

The festival started last year as a part of the Queens jubilee celebrations and

will  run on a series of Sundays and
 aim to provide a platform for local communities to develop their artistic expression.

The next dates  IN THE SERIES  are  four themed Sundays in July, the themes being a Choir Day, Art Installations and Literature, a Retro Day and a Traditional English Village Green 

there will be one also on  the bank holiday Sunday in August.

Highlights of the lively street fair include the numerous artists displaying their work- including on the spot portraits and scetchs.

 Music from local artists on stages on Northgate street- at Alexanders in Rufus Court and on Abbey Green. 

 There was fun for all ages - and something for eveyone.
 All the restaurants providing drinks and food  for sale 
on the street-
 a musical George and the Dragon parade and A JESTER!
A stage where the Deva Flamenco Dancers performed.

There was even a huge mural of Northgate street - placed out in the street for the for the entire community to assist in painting!

The large sheet had an outline of both sides of Northgate Street and one and all were able to stop- grab a paintbrush and help to color in the design.

you may see the wonderful mural hanging from the bridge at the next festival!

 

All of the local businesses took part in welcoming visitors to the historical Northgate Street-- The Handel's Court Gallery (located in the old butcher shop) hosted a photo-mash of old/new photographs of Northgate and Rufus Court----

One local business had a lovely stand of beautiful homemade cupcakes and cakes....served on vintage china at little tables they had set up in the street. The home based business is called KINGS ACRE and they provide tea party service at your home- or where ever you like. they provide all the decoration and lovely tea and cakes (see photo)

They can be reached at tel. 07886 559048. 

"Table ware for all occasions- Weddings,Parties,High tea- fun!

I think its very fair to say that all who attended had a lovely time - and are looking forward to the series  of upcoming events!

BROOK STREET 

also hosted their street festival on Sunday-

wonderfully loud and fun music  on two large stages- definatly attracted the crowds and encouraged dancing in the streets!! 

On what is certainly one of the most  culturally colourful streets

 in Chester- a host of nationalities and cultures were represented in the celebrations. 

The Brook Street eateries including the varied  Indian Restaurants and  Istanbul BBQ had loads of food on offer for sale outside...

 Istanbul BBQ had Turkish Dancers performing-wonderful!

Reggae Music played loudly from a Jamaican DJ outside his shop-- 

The kids were happily entertained with rides, games - anyone want to win a goldfish?- Glitter and Henna tatoos---- loads of fun for everyone!

Local business people sold their goods including some beautiful handmade jewelry and very interesting baked goods by

 Take it-Bake it (check them out on Facebook at Take it-Bake it / very cool gift ideas!)

The weather certainly had everyone out and enjoying not only the gorgeous weather but the wonderful Chester hospitality and community spirit---------- Celebrating together!