Don't forget when you're picking up those last minute supplies that Heritage Chester is part of the Co-op Local Community Fund. To find out more about our projects and to choose us as your cause when you shop, please click the link! membership.coop.co.uk/causes/99152

It's the shortest day, but more importantly #NationalRobinDay created by charity @songbirdsurvival.bsky.social so of course, here's a 'robin on a stick' photo! Learn more at: www.songbird-survival.org.uk/what-we-do/c...

The Yule log is a #WinterSolstice tradition said to be bring good fortune...but did you know creating an undisturbed log pile helps encourage food & shelter for wild hedgehogs all year long? Good fortune for ‘hogs! 🦔🪵🎄 Make your garden a #hedgehog haven➡️ buff.ly/3Mv2rco 📷 Colin Barley

We are celebrating National Robin Day with four lovely photos by Rosanna Forbes.📸 British robins have been observed to be friendlier with humans than those on the continent. 🧵 1/4

December in Chester is always great, but it's outdone itself this year, starting with a festive choir performance at @heritagechester.bsky.social's Sh!t Chester the Movie premiere, a special Julie Littler advent calendar, a packed Santa Dash and the Winter Watch x Saturnalia

Opportunities to join the fantastic team at The Welsh Dee Trust for anyone interested in #wildlife and the #environment. An organisation that really makes a difference. #environmentjobs. www.welshdeetrust.com/were-hiring/

Wildcats are elusive, camouflaged, and virtually silent. Keeping track of the newly establishing population is challenging, and we're constantly learning from this mysterious species 👀 Make sure you don’t miss a thing - sign up to our e-newsletter ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/join-us 🧡

Fantastic to be nominated for a @cwva.bsky.social Volunteer Award, recognising the amazing contribution of all our volunteers, without whom, our events would not be possible. Coordinators Cathryn and Liz accepted our certificate from Chester Lord Mayor, Cllr Sherin Akhtar. Thank you everyone!

Fantastic news for red squirrels! Their range in the Highlands has increased by more than 25% – offering hope for the long-term survival of this much-loved, threatened species. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/news/red-squ...

It's the Blacon Youth Hub Christmas Party this evening and we’re really looking forward to celebrating with our members! 🎄 A reminder our normal Youth Hub offer is not open tonight, but for those who are joining us, thank you and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 😊

"Hello. My name is Charles Philip Arthur George Windsor. You killed my mother. Prepare to die."

The prickly evergreen of winter: holly 🌲With its shiny spiky leaves and bright red berries, it’s steeped in folklore and festive tradition. #Holly trees also provide shelter and food for #wildlife during the cold months. Watch to discover more about this iconic tree. #FestiveSeason #Christmas

This is your last chance to DOUBLE your donation and save Scotland’s wildcats 🧡 You can still secure a future for this iconic species. Give a gift by Tuesday 9 December and @biggive.bsky.social will double your impact as part of the #ChristmasChallenge ➡ bit.ly/SavingWildcats2025BigGive ❄️

✨ A pair of tickets have become available - grab them fast! ✨ Join us for a special screening of Sh*t Chester: The Movie - asking all the hard questions you've been wanting answers to. 📆 30 Nov 5.30pm 🎟️ FREE 👉 buff.ly/2BabLQX 📸 @Stuartrobphoto

As #Rowvember ends, meet the people who keep the Rows thriving! We chatted with business owners about life in these medieval galleries. This festive season, support the independent shops, cafés & businesses that make the Rows special. Discover their stories 🎄✨ #RowvemberChester #ChesterRows

This will be a great free #Chester event, lots of things going on and the film is the highlight. Fascinating to hear about the origins of @shitchester.bsky.social, the challenges and the future!

The Environment Agency installing flood barriers in #Ironbridge #Shropshire today. Interesting listening to local opinion, which is certainly divided. A waste of time? PR exercise? Vital? #flooding #riversevern @theriverstrust.bsky.social

It’s that time of year when many in our community need extra help and support. Please pop along with a little contribution. Thank you

✨ #RowvemberChester Day 3 50 Eastgate Street: Grade II listed but rebuilt in 1963! The Georgian-style facade is a 1960s copy of the 18th century townhouse that once stood here. Listed for being a really good fake - architectural preservation through recreation! 🏛️ Image: @Stuartrobphoto

Discover the Long-standing and the Lost Rows of Chester with our FREE guided tour led by Paul Hyde this Rowvember! 📆 Nov 10th 2.15pm 👉 buff.ly/TAhiIuU 📆 Nov 13th 6.15pm 👉 buff.ly/KAeq3xP 📆 Nov 16th 10.45am 👉 buff.ly/EEHko7b #RowvemberChester #ChesterRows

✨ #RowvemberChester Building of the Day 2 37-41 Bridge Street: Roman meets medieval! Bridge Café & Bistro has an actual Roman hypocaust (underfloor heating) in the cellar - 2,000 years of history beneath your coffee! Grade I listed. Pop in & ask to see the Roman remains ☕🏛️ Image: @Stuartrobphoto

#RowvemberChester Building of the Day 1 38-42 Watergate Street: 14th century, Grade II Originally a soaring open hall, it was split in the 1400s with a huge chimney & new floor. Look for 3 arches of the buttery passage (servants' area) - visible through the window at no.38 ☕ Image @Stuartrobphoto

📣 ROWVEMBER is nearly here! 📣 This November, we're celebrating Chester's extraordinary architectural treasure – The Rows! 🎫 Most events are free and family-friendly! Full programme 👉 www.heritagechester.co.uk/rowvember #Rowvember #RowvemberChester #ChesterRows #HeritageChester #VisitChester

📣 We need YOUR help! We're in the running for a £5k award from @BenefactGroup's Movement for Good - and your nomination could make it happen! This funding would enable Heritage Chester CIC to continue to bring our community together through local heritage events. Vote here👉 buff.ly/bcudOqO

Author Nick Kevern launches his new book in #Chester this evening at The Olde Cottage inn on Brook Street @oldecottage.bsky.social Come along, try some beer and meet a few members of the @heritagechester.bsky.social team too!

Inside the Shot Tower, open for the first time ever for Heritage Open Days

We were absolutely blown away to meet more than 400 of you wanting to explore Britain's oldest standing shot tower yesterday! Thank you for joining us. We would love to see your pictures! Where shall we open up next? Images © 2025 Stuart Robinson Photography #HeritageOpenDays #VisitChester

Despite the rain, fantastic to see so many people queuing to get a rare glimpse inside the #Chester Shot Tower, opened today for Heritage Open Days by @heritagechester.bsky.social and a brilliant team of volunteers. #HeritageOpenDays #HODs2025

God's Providence House, a building on Chester’s unique architectural feature, "The Rows". Discover more about this fascinating building with our bite-sized video 👉 buff.ly/Cd7xvY9 #HeritageOpenDays #Chester #LocalHistory #HiddenGems #VisitChester

🏭 This weekend is your opportunity to step inside Britain's oldest standing shot tower. 📍 Chester Shot Tower, Shot Tower Close 🕙 10am - 4pm, Saturday 20 September 🎟️ FREE drop-in #HeritageOpenDays event #FreeEvents #CommunityExploration #VisitChester #VisitCheshire

A day of rain in #Chester but still out and about for Heritage Open Days. Impossible to turn down a photograph of King Street though.

We had an early morning visitor to King Charles Tower today, Miles Mason, a Tudor Stone Mason. Did you miss us? Fear not! We're back again tomorrow & next Sunday for more of the same! 📅 Sun 14 Sep, 11am-3pm (also Sun 21 Sep) 📍 King Charles Tower, City Walls #HeritageOpenDays #KingCharlesTower

We're looking forward to taking part in some of the fantastic events lined up to celebrate the Gladiators of Britain exhibition, coming soon to the Grosvenor Museum in Chester!

Gladiators of Britain, coming to Chester next week! Thanks to everyone who took part in the trailer, which was a lot of fun to make! #gladiators #gladiatorsofbritain #chester youtu.be/JfAO3AREXRM

The Grosvenor Museum has new family activities created exclusively for #HeritageOpenDays that are perfect for curious minds and creative hands. 🎟️ FREE - Pick up a trail from Reception Find out more 👉 buff.ly/NxyGZud #HeritageOpenDays #GrosvenorMuseum #Chester #FreeEvents

✨ Community treasures revealed. ✨ Tucked away in Overleigh Cemetery lies a remarkable secret - a Grade II listed building which has been thoughtfully converted into a fully featured Orthodox sanctuary. 📆 Fri 12, Sat 13, Fri 19 & Sat 20 🎟️ FREE and drop in, find out more 👉 buff.ly/rSMKttF

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As part of #HeritageOpenDays, we will join Stewart Shuttleworth for a fascinating talk as we journey through Chester's architectural transformation! 📅 Tues 16 Sep, 7:30-9:00pm 🎟️ Book your FREE ticket! 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/influentia... #ChesterArchitecture #Chester #VisitChester

Discover Chester's incredible 2000 year history during #HeritageOpenDays. Step inside normally closed buildings, explore medieval towers, and uncover the stories that shaped our beautiful city. 📅 Sept 12-21 🎟️ All events are FREE 🔗 Full programme: buff.ly/SExCsWu #VisitChester #VisitCheshire

This September, we invite you to discover hidden spaces in your community! 🏛️ Step behind closed doors and explore buildings that are usually off-limits. 📖 Uncover fascinating stories from your local area's past. 🎟️ Join FREE guided tours and events happening right on your doorstep. More... 1/2.

Swallows can recognise and remember the humans living near their nests, according to a new study which may shed light on how the birds balance caution with energy conservation during breeding:

It's another scorcher.. 🥵☀️ Be sure to put out plenty of water for birds & wildlife in your garden so they can keep cool and have enough to drink. Got your patch covered? Share this reminder!

We are proud to announce we're on the cover of British Archaeology magazine with a feature by our very own @jimdixon.bsky.social on "Rowvember", our November celebration of the unique architecture of #Chester Rows. Cover by @stuartrobphoto.bsky.social #Rovember #visitchester

Another of my images on a magazine cover, but this time introducing a great British Archaeology article by @jimdixon.bsky.social highlighting Chester's unique Rows and upcoming #rowvember for @heritagechester.bsky.social #Chester #Heritage

📈 July 2025 was another busy month for the #WeAreCWVA team, supporting or engaging with 243 people from 105 different community sector and partner organisations. ❤️ We're always here to champion the community sector. Find out about our work ➡️ cwva.org.uk #NeverMoreNeeded

Just popping up to say Happy Monday🥰!  If you haven't seen our cheeky badger cubs zooming, bouncing, splashing, bundling or stuffing their faces, then, clearly, you haven't been paying attention🤨!  You can watch our badger clan do badgery things - here wildlifeaid.org.uk/wildlife/webcams/

Exciting news this week as we began filming in #Chester for our full-length documentary featuring murder and intreague, The Indecent Proposal of Edith Morrey, written and presented by author Nick Kevern. It'll debut in cinemas, so look out for tickets going on sale in September!

🔥 Hoole’s biggest community event is back! Their annual BBQ draws 600+ locals & they're inviting 3 charities to host free info stands 🏕️ 📅 Sat 23 Aug 📍 Hoole Community Centre 🕓 4pm–8:30pm #ChesterEvents

Many of the same issues face the River Dee in Wales and England. www.theguardian.com/environment/...