What's On and Things To Do Around Buckley

Tennessee Williams’ timeless classic is a raging portrayal of what it means to be an outsider, in a society where we’re all desperate to belong. When Stanley’s anxious, seductive and fiercely clever sister-in-law Blanche DuBois comes to stay, her arrival threatens his entire way of life.

The Skampa Quartet, originally from from the Czech Republic, have toured worldwide for over 20 years and have an outstanding reputation, playing in all the major concert halls and festivals throughout Europe, north America and Asia.

Theatr Clwyd Comedy Club. Recommended Age: 16+ 3 May - Mike Newall and guests. 7 June - ITV’s Weekend regular Stephen Bailey, the charming Lukas Kirkby and guests. 5 July - Featuring Silky, Carey Marx and special guests.

These paintings are not comforting salon pictures, but rather meant as a form of journalism. Their themes are provocative and sometimes political, not soliloquies but dialogues with the viewer.

In this riotous comedy, Christy Mahon walks into a small village pub claiming to have killed his father in self-defence. Captivating the locals at first with his tale of bravery, suspicions become aroused as the tale gets more and more elaborate. The Royal Welsh College’s Richard Burton Company production.

In a very special event to close the season, pianist Llyr Williams explores Schubert’s piano repertoire in two concerts, with, between the concerts, a talk Schubert’s Piano Music offering a deeper insight and discoveries about the music by BBC Radio 3’s Stephen Johnson.

HOW TO SPOT AN ALIEN invites you on a voyage of discovery with 12-year-old Jelly and her cousin JonJo. They have a sneaking suspicion that their aunt is an alien. She won’t let them leave the house. Or ask questions. And she definitely won’t let them in the attic.

Sychdyn & Alltami Branch of the NSPCC (Charity reg:216401) Afternoon Tea All proceeds to NSPCC which is currently needed more than ever

The Drovers Arms is where the Welsh Drovers would stop for ale on the way to London, and the Drovers Cottage is the converted Cattle Barn next door. Both gardeners are members of the Rhewl Gardening Club and have enjoyed creating their gardens over many years.

¾ acre plantswoman’s garden, well worth a visit any time of the year. Collection of snowdrops, epimediums, hellebores and daffodils in spring. Many unusual bulbs, shade loving plants and perennial borders in summer. Alpine house with sand plunge beds new in 2016 to house alpine plants and bulbs.

The Deeside Antiques & Collectors Fair Deeside Leisure Centre, Chester Road W, Queensferry CH5 1SA **Under New Management** Shepherd & Williams are very proud to present The Deeside Antiques & Collectors Fair.

Terraced courtyard garden developed since 2009 surrounded by old stone walls enclosing cottage style planting and formal hedging. 5yrs ago work started on the old kitchen walled garden with a view to incorporating it within the whole garden plan. A chance to see a new garden evolving within an old setting.

Here are three town gardens of different styles. Llys Allen is an ex farmhouse and its cottage garden, fruit trees, water feature and hidden areas gives it a lovely atmosphere. Next door the garden at Tryfan has been designed by a busy family to keep work to a minimum.

Over 30 stalls of Rare and collectable music, Vinyl,CD’s,Tapes,DVD’s,Memorabilia Top record dealers attending from around the UK. Large venue historic venue at ’the top of town’ with plenty of room, Ground floor with Toilets, onsite Cafe,Disabled access and nearby Cafes and Bars.

Overlooking the stunning Vale of Clwyd the historic market town of Denbigh has more listed buildings than any other town in Wales with a 13C castle at the top of the hill. All these gardens sit within the ancient town walls.

The garden is surrounded by mature trees. Spring borders with camellias and rhododendrons, followed by herbaceous borders offering colour and variety of planting. The borders provide fragrance with roses climbing up obelisks. A tender plant area and fern bed sit amongst the cottage garden plants.

LOTS of stalls selling excellent quality nearly new baby and children’s items from birth to 8 yrs.Clothing, toys, books, nursery furniture, car seats, pushchairs plus much more!

Garden developed over last 4 to 5 years and now looking mature. Mixed herbaceous and shrub borders, with some choice small trees all set in fully stocked sinuous borders. In June, peaonies and roses come to the fore, but there are plenty of other genus, too.

Stereophonics + special guests. Artists performing: Stereophonics.: Tickets avaiable.

Willaston Grange returns after opening for the first time last year. The gardens extend to almost 6 acres with a small lake, wide range of mature and rare trees, herbaceous borders, woodland and vegetable gardens, orchard and magical tree house.

Prepare to be Amazed by Science this May half-term! Come and join in the fun at the Cheshire-wide science festival with a week full of science shows for all the family at lots of different venues and attractions, from Chester City Centre to Jodrell Bank and more!

Celebrate spring by planting seeds! Grab a plant pot, fill it with compost, then plant it with seeds of your choice. Take it home and watch it grow into a tasty plant. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Spend a day learning outdoor skills with the Hare Hill Rangers. Find out more about the work of our Rangers on a fun-filled and informative day. Have a go at rope and knot tying, learn how to throw a rope and make a swing, or make a bird feeder.

Join Head Gardener Emma Hill for an evening exploration of the beautiful gardens at Hare Hill, includes drink and canaps. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Enjoy an exclusive evening tour of Hare Hill with the Head Gardener, with refreshments. Booking Essential. Phone: 01625 827534. Dogs on leads welcome.

Join a Tai Chi class in the tranquil setting of the walled garden. Tai Chi is a system of slow controlled movements that improve your balance, flexibility, strength and coordination. This gentle exercise, which is suitable for all ages, also aids relaxation and keeps the mind calm and focused.

Find out more about the influential family who owned Hare Hill and the tragic story behind the statues in the walled garden. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

4 acre garden on a sloping hillside overlooking the Upper Clwyd Valley. The garden has many mature trees underplanted with snowdrops, fritillaries and cyclamen.

4 acre garden on a sloping hillside overlooking the Upper Clwyd Valley. The garden has many mature trees underplanted with snowdrops, fritillaries and cyclamen.

with over 15 stalls of craft art and jewellery stalls

Bike Chester is a day of marked rides of 25, 50 and 80 miles taking in the best scenery of Chester and the surrounding countryside.

A new Welsh-language stage play by Meleri Wyn James for 6-11 year olds and their families, based on her popular children’s books ‘Na, Nel!’. The novels follows Nel, the mischievous young girl with an exciting imagination as she faces all sorts of fun and adventures.

We’re having a bug bonanza at Erddig! Our house team is always on the hunt for bugs that could damage our collection. With 10 to find, join the trail to see if you can spot our big bugs hiding in the rooms of the house. The outdoor trail features both welcome and unwelcome garden guests wi.

Enjoy nature’s greatest show in our 13.5 acre garden as waves of spring highlights wash over the garden. First to arrive are snowdrops, then a blaze of daffodils by the canal followed by the delicate snake’s head fritillary at Easter time.

Join our volunteer photographers to get the most out of your digital hobby and be in with the chance of winning a special photography competition.

Spend Father’s Day enjoying life’s simple pleasures. Families can enjoy the obstacles, climbing equipment and den building in the natural play area while dads can enjoy a cold beer and some freshly grilled food on our BBQ in Big Wood. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Bob Chilcott is one of the UK’s foremost choral composers. Those who attended his workshop in April will wish to come and hear several of his outstanding works, including his Little Jazz Mass and arrangements of spirituals.

Join Chester Operatic Society in this Movie themed concert!

The Chester Antiques, Collectors & Vintage Fair Northgate Arena, Victoria Road, Chester CH2 2AU ANTIQUES --- COLLECTABLES --- VINTAGE --- RETRO The Northgate Arena has hosted an established and respected Antiques & Collectors Fair for many years now, a favourite with traders from across the UK.

KISS tribute Supergroup ‘KISS GB’ play Live Rooms, Chester on Saturday 2nd June. Expect all the KISS classics and hits, and authentic costumes, instruments and backline, delivered by current members of the worlds longest running KISS tribute band ‘Dressed To Kill’, and Van Halen Tribute ‘Eruption’ - all lifelong KISS...

Budding bowmen and aspiring archers are invited to try out archery with Caldy Bowmen Archery Club – even if you have never picked up a bow and arrow before.

Now in its 18th year Prestatyn Classic Car Show hosts cars from the early 1900’s through to today’s Supercars. Held in the centre of the seaside town of Prestatyn and with over 300 classic vehicles on display it is a must visit show, with something for the whole family.

Ellesmere Port Civic Hall plays host to Manford’s Comedy Club. This live comedy show features four brilliant comedians from around the UK, personally selected by Jason Manford. A great evening of original stand-up comedy with some top names from the UK touring circuit.

This year’s Bikeathon, the 20th, will take place on Sunday 10th June 2018. So far we have raised over £920,000 to support the charity ’Bloodwise’ (formerly Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research).

A plantsman`s garden of rare trees, shrubs, topiary and containers of tender plants set in a quirky themed much loved acre garden.