Drop in to the library for help with family history research. A Storyhouse volunteer can help you discover your family’s past.

A volunteer-led peer support drop-in session, open to anyone who is bereaved or is supporting someone who is bereaved.

A space for people to talk whether its for five minutes while you have a brew, or for an hour of good conversation.

A digital support group run by Here and Now Chester, a Blacon-based social enterprise which is dedicated helping older people learn to use new technology.

A weekly shared reading group, bringing people together and stories and poems to life.

Creating art isn’t just about painting pictures. In this workshop join local artist Estelle Woolley where she will be teaching you how to make a seaside inspired bath bomb.

A workshop inspired by the seaside and holidays. Design and make a set of greetings cards using materials found on the beach.

Join Katie from the library team for a session of mindful pebble painting where you will create and execute designs for your stones using acrylic paint. 

2-4pm, The Meeting Room. Free to attend. We are a friendly group of people who would welcome some new members….

Members of Blacon based social group Here and Now will be premiering their series of digital stories, inspired by their holidays and seaside memories. 

Digital Buddies meet at Storyhouse every Friday to learn and share digital skills. Regular members have been researching current climate change matters and will be sharing their findings.

A live music performance by two of Chester’s “oldest” Buskers expect to hear songs by Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Jerry Roll Martin and King Oliver. 

Whether you’re a beginner or a Scrabble pro, test out your wordplay skills with Storyhouse’s Scrabble Club.

In this unique event we will be celebrating the simple but most incredible positive impact that intergenerational reading aloud has on both the reader and the listener.

As voted for by the Storyhouse Elders Focus Group todays film will be West Side Story (1961). This screening will Relaxed.

Over 50s dance groups from across Cheshire will come together for the first time to share, devise and to dance! 

Halo Theatre present a funny, thought-provoking piece of storytelling that challenges society’s approach to old age.

A storytelling workshop led by Haylo Theatre for anyone who loves to tell stories, meet new people and get creative.

See backstage, learn more about the poems that adorn Storyhouse’s spaces, and discover how best to use the building and its facilities. Part of Storyhouse Elders.

The Gelatos are a high energy all live, all singing jazz trio, playing popular songs from the 40s & 50s with an Italian twist. Sit and listen or grab a partner and dance the afternoon away!