LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Fun in the sunshine

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Hawkstone Hall’s Summer Garden Party is back this August and we thought your readers might like to hear what we have planned. The event takes place on August Bank Holiday, Monday 28th, and is a chance to enjoy quintessentially English garden traditions, with treasure hunts, garden games for the children, craft stalls, live music and entertainment – it’s an afternoon of fun with friends and family. For refreshment, you can expect delicious BBQs, street food, an ice cream van, Pimms and fizz stations, and even takeaway afternoon teas made by our executive chef. Take one home or enjoy as a picnic overlooking the gardens on the day! Stalls will o er floristry, candles and perfume, food, jewellery, fresh produce and much more.

Hawkstone Hall & Gardens is in Weston, Shrewsbury SY4 5UZ and tickets are £8, under-16s free, from www.hawkstonehall.co.uk/tickets

Explosion of entertainment

New disability-led theatre group Kaleidoscope Company is a collaboration between Storyhouse, Chester and Birkenhead-based theatre company RAWD, to support, nurture and showcase talented disabled artists in the Chester area. On 14th July there is the chance to enjoy their debut performance at the Garret Theatre, as part of the Kaleidoscope Festival! Finding Joy promises an explosion of colour, giggles, music and a happy story devised by the company. It’s certain to make your day a whole lot brighter.

The Steve Morgan Foundation is supporting the new company over its first two terms, until December 2023, and allows 15 free places. For details email the Storyhouse Communities Manager: nicola.haigh@storyhouse.com