Leisure and entertainment

FEATURE: 3 online tips to promote your bake sale

FEATURE: 3 online tips to promote your bake sale

Bake sales are a great way to raise some quick funds for charity, school events, community wellness, or any other purpose.

Everyone loves freshly baked goods from someone’s kitchen, and no one really minds paying a couple of bucks for a hearty snack if it’s supporting a cause.

February 25, 2022
FEATURE: Planning a girls’ weekend away in Manchester

FEATURE: Planning a girls’ weekend away in Manchester

Manchester is one of the best locations in the country for a weekend away with a group of like-minded women.

Whether you’re looking for a more relaxed sightseeing trip, or you’d prefer to see what the nightlife has to offer, or even a little bit of both, there’s plenty to like about the city.

February 10, 2022
FEATURE: Valentine’s Day gift guide for him

FEATURE: Valentine’s Day gift guide for him

Valentine’s Day can be a bit like marmite. Some people love to celebrate love, and others hate it.

Some people show love through gift-giving, and others express their love through time together.

January 31, 2022
Lottery v lotto feature

FEATURE: Is the Irish Lottery better than UK Lotto?

Everyone would like to win the Lottery. We all would like to hit it big and float away on a sea of cash.

Until recent years, the choice of lotteries you could bet on was limited based on where you live.

January 9, 2022
FEATURE: Tying the knot? Here are some great wedding venues in Nantwich

FEATURE: Tying the knot? Here are some great wedding venues in Nantwich

Every year, according to the Office of National Statistics, more than 2,500 people get married in Cheshire.

The county has the second highest number of couples getting married in the country – that shows just how romantic Cheshire is!

December 28, 2021
FEATURE: How to take the stress out of holiday shopping

FEATURE: How to take the stress out of holiday shopping

Holiday shopping can be the worst when it comes to creating stress.

We all feel so much pressure to get just the right gift for friends and family.

December 10, 2021
FEATURE: Festive films on Disney Plus right now

FEATURE: Festive films on Disney Plus right now

With the dark night’s drawing in and Christmas just around the corner, cosy movie marathons are the way forward.

Whether you’re treating yourself to a night of self-care or getting your friends around for a gathering – festive films are a certified crowd-pleaser.

November 15, 2021
FEATURE: What are benefits and drawbacks of studying sport at school?

FEATURE: What are benefits and drawbacks of studying sport at school?

Studying sport at school can be a great choice, especially if you want to pursue a career in the sporting field.

But, before you jump into a decision it’s worth noting the benefits and drawbacks of studying sport.

October 14, 2021
FEATURE: New-look Crewe Market is “real asset” says Chamber

FEATURE: New-look Crewe Market is “real asset” says Chamber

South Cheshire Chamber officials have hailed Crewe Market Hall a ‘real asset’ to the town after touring the new facility and meeting traders.

Chamber Chief Executive Paul Colman and Chamber Manager Jon Barnes met businesses who have made the Grade II-listed building their new home after an extensive £3m refurbishment.

July 6, 2021
FEATURE: A Brief History of Bingo in the UK

FEATURE: A Brief History of Bingo in the UK

With the charity bingo club in Hough Village relaunched in 2019, the doors to the beloved game opened again, now for both newbies and seasoned players.

But did you know that our love for bingo can be traced back to five centuries ago, during the reign of Elizabeth I, as a form of lottery?

June 15, 2021
FEATURE: How Japanese culture is emerging in the UK

FEATURE: How Japanese culture is emerging in the UK

The Land of the Rising Sun is awash with history and heritage, much of which has infiltrated western culture.

Indeed, there are many Japanese customs and exports which have proven to be very popular in the UK.

May 31, 2021
Isle of Man Worm Charming Champions Jackie and Adrian Darbyshire

FEATURE: So you think Willaston Worm Charming is weird?

People always say that we British have our own particular way of doing things.

For example, most of the rest of the world can’t understand why we drive on the left-hand side of the road or how the national game of cricket can last for five days and still end in a draw.

May 28, 2021
FEATURE: 17 great ideas for days out in Cheshire

FEATURE: 17 great ideas for days out in Cheshire

There’s lots to do in Chester and Cheshire now we’re free to roam again.

Here are 17 great ideas for days out, short breaks and staycations in the county on and after 17 May.

May 14, 2021