This summer Chester Art Centre has brought artwork by the legendary Graham Sutherland to Chester. The exhibition will run between Tuesday 14 July and Sunday 30 August 2020. The exhibition is in the Chapter House of Chester Cathedral. Graham Vivian Sutherland (Order of Merit) was an English artist who is notable for his work in glass, fabrics, prints and portraits. Graham Sutherland was born in 1903 in Streatham. He attended Epsom School and then studied art at Goldsmith’s School of Art…
As part of the 2020 theme of journeys, we'll be looking at aspects of our own inner journeys and will be hosting a series of events in collaboration with The Bodhi Tree Studios to explore this. Join us and Yoga teacher Emma for an hour's yoga practice in this unique and beautiful space. This class is based on physical postures, deep breathing and listening to the body. It is suitable for all abilities and perfect for those who want to…
An online lecture as part of our Year of Journeys. A fantastic opportunity to hear from number one best-selling author, Alice Morrison, so close to finishing her latest expedition across the Sahara. In late February 2020, Alice reached the Mauritanian border after 1,000 miles (roughly!) across the Sahara on foot. She travelled with six camels and three Amazigh guides, Brahim Ahalfi, Lhou and Addi Bin Youssef. They started from Oued Chbika on Morocco's Atlantic Coast, where the Draa Expedition ended, and travelled to Guerguerat on…
As part of the 2020 theme of journeys, we'll be looking at aspects of our own inner journeys and will be hosting a series of events in collaboration with The Bodhi Tree Studios to explore this. Join us and Yoga teacher Emma for an hour's yoga practice in this unique and beautiful space. This class is based on physical postures, deep breathing and listening to the body. It is suitable for all abilities and perfect for those who want to…
Thomas Brassey - The Greatest Railway Builder in the World A Talk by Peter Bolt - Secretary of the Thomas Brassey Society Thomas Brassey was born near Chester in 1805, a farmer’s son. However, his career took him into railway construction where he is credited with building one-third of the railways in this country, three-quarters of those in France and no less than 1 in 20 miles of the total world’s railways. Much nearer home as a civil engineering…
As part of the 2020 theme of journeys, we'll be looking at aspects of our own inner journeys and will be hosting a series of events in collaboration with The Bodhi Tree Studios to explore this. Join us and Yoga teacher Emma for an hour's yoga practice in this unique and beautiful space. This class is based on physical postures, deep breathing and listening to the body. It is suitable for all abilities and perfect for those who want to…
Where The Animals Go - a Talk by Author, Professor James Cheshire Including book signing For thousands of years, tracking animals meant following footprints. James Cheshire talks through the fascinating stories of animal behaviour, bringing broad perspective and intimate detail to our understanding of the animal kingdom. Tracking wildlife with technology in maps and graphics For thousands of years, tracking animals meant following footprints. Now satellites, drones, camera traps, cell phone networks, and accelerometers reveal the natural world as…
Journey through 900 years of history and magnificent architecture and experience the cathedral by candlelight, as the monks once did. An atmospheric and moving tour provided by an experienced guide and a chance to take some stunning photographs.
As part of the 2020 theme of journeys, we'll be looking at aspects of our own inner journeys and will be hosting a series of events in collaboration with The Bodhi Tree Studios to explore this. Join us and Yoga teacher Emma for an hour's yoga practice in this unique and beautiful space. This class is based on physical postures, deep breathing and listening to the body. It is suitable for all abilities and perfect for those who want to…
As part of the 2020 theme of journeys, we'll be looking at aspects of our own inner journeys and will be hosting a series of events in collaboration with The Bodhi Tree Studios to explore this. Join Angela Hassall for an hour of relaxation and recovery. She is a qualified Sound Bath instructor and her sessions help to shift our thoughts and feelings forwards at this powerful time. Adults £12 Students £10
