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Welcome.. Welcome to our May edition of Inside Chester magazine. Well we’ve done it, we’re now plastic free and all our magazines are fully recyclable. Not only that but the boxes they come in and the sellotape used is all eco friendly!! So what do we have in this another jam packed edition? With Summer just around the corner we bring you the best of what’s on in Cheshire & North Wales. We take a look at Mexico in this months travel feature. We have tickets to give away for Trentham Live, Steve Harley and the Live Kings. Have you ever thought about buying a caravan? we take a look at caravaning for beginners. Lots more going on so please take the time to have a look through. This free magazine is supported by the businesses advertising within so please use their services and give inside Chester magazine a mention when doing so.

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Fresh from the success of their latest top-ten album Blue Eyed Soul, the pop-soul legends have announced an exclusive North Wales show on 14th August.

We are hugely excited to be able to finally announce the new dates for our 2022 edition after a two-year hiatus, with a programme of amazing live music across a diverse programme, with all the best food, drink and summertime vibes fans have come to expect. It feels so good to be back!

This year’s festival weekends promise to bring us all together, to admire the fastest cars, enjoy performances from some of UK’s best artists, bands and DJ’s, get involved in incredible food demonstrations and meet a host of the UK’s TV, theatre, music and sports legends.

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DEVA FEST 12TH-14TH AUG Deva Fest is Cheshire’s great value family friendly three day extravaganza of music, parades, shows and fabulous food and drink from local suppliers which takes place at the Chester Lakes complex three miles south of Chester City Centre. The opening day kicks off with old school dance anthems. Symphonic Ibiza fuses a thrilling live orchestra with high tempo beats to reimagine the dance classics of the White Isle. Club legend Sonique will get the party started! Saturday is Pirate Day so wear your best Pirate gear and join in with our parades and street artists Ibiza livener, indie princess and pop superstar are just some of the descriptions on Sophie’s CV. Heather Small was the voice of the 90s, noughties and the Olympics. Ending on a real high!

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The Denbigh and Flint Show site sits in the heart of the beautiful Vale of Clwyd, Denbighshire, North Wales.

Whether you are not quite ready yet for large crowds as restrictions are eased or simply just like some creature comforts and a bit of your own space, if you want an amazing short break or a day out with friends and family Rock the Lake offers a great Music Event from the comfort of your own lakeside table or soak up the atmosphere in the standing and dance areas. www.rockthelake.co.uk

During its many years, the Show has travelled all over the Counties of Flintshire – which included Wrexham – and Denbighshire, settling for a long period on the edge of Rhyl. After many years of consideration, the move to the existing site at the Green, Denbigh took place in 1990 with agreement from Mr EMW Griffith to use part of the Ty Newydd Estate. www.denbighandflintshow.com

MOLD FOOD FESTIVAL 17TH-18TH SEPT After what feels like a lifetime, we're super excited to say your favourite food festival is BACK this year. On SEPTEMBER 1718, we'll be at Mold's New Street Car Park with the very best in food and drink. moldfoodfestival.co.uk

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