Below is a download link to the May 2026 Little Chester Newsletter. Lots of info about local events for May and beyond! A screen-reader friendly list is below it, summarising the key details, too.

Screen-reader version: Upcoming Events

Spring Craft & Food Fair

• Date: Saturday, May 9th
• Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Venue: Community Centre
• Cost: Free admission
• Details: Features over 30 stalls selling hand-crafted produce, a tombola (please bring cash), and refreshments including sausage rolls, pasties, and drinks.

Little Chester History Group

• Date: Thursday, May 15th
• Time: 7:30 pm
• Venue: Community Centre
• Cost: £3.00 for visitors
• Details: Speaker Mary de Ville will give an amusing and interactive talk on “TV and Radio in the 1950’s”.

The Grate Cheese Quest (Mikron Theatre)

• Date: May 31st
• Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
• Venue: Chester Green Community Centre
• Cost: No tickets required; a “pay what you feel” collection will be taken after the show.
• Details: A hilarious, musical play about the quest to resurrect traditional Wensleydale cheese. This is a BSL interpreted performance. Bring a picnic; refreshments are also available.

Chester Green Well Dressing

• Date: June 2nd to June 15th
• Venue: Rear of 108 Chester Green Road
• Details: Pop into the workshop to help make a well-dressing on the theme of celebration! All materials are provided, though you are welcome to bring flowers to share. Text Caroline on 07762264308 to book a place.

Pre-loved Pop-up Event

• Date: June 14th
• Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Venue: Community Centre
• Cost: £10 to hire a table; free to attend.
• Details: A brand new event selling quality ‘pre-loved’ adult and children’s clothing, bags, shoes, and accessories. Email cgetmarkets@gmail.com to book a selling table.

Picnic on the Green

• Date: Sunday afternoon, July 12th
• Details: A fun family event featuring bands, a fire eater, dancers, games, and ice creams. More details will be shared next month.

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Recurring Events & Community Notices

Chester Green Book Exchange

• Date: 1st Saturday of the month
• Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
• Venue: Community room on Old Chester Road (opposite the end of Marcus Street)
• Cost: Free
• Details: Bring your read books, pick up new ones, and enjoy a friendly chat over a cuppa.

Information Boards Update

• Details: Eight ideas have been shortlisted for the local information boards, including updating the Old Chester Road board with new findings on Darley Fields. If you have memories or information regarding local historic sites, please contact Mark at 07802733975 or markjdavis01@outlook.com.

Community Centre Hire

• Details: The community centre is available for private hire for events like birthday parties, family gatherings, or regular weekly meetings. Email chestergreencommunitygroup@hotmail.com or call 07527 603057 to check availability and prices.

Bird Nesting Boxes

• Cost: £6.50 each
• Details: The Friends of the Green are selling nesting boxes to raise money for local projects, and they can even help you put them up. Text 07757 923 873 to order.

New Childminder

• Details: Megan, an Ofsted Registered Childminder, will be opening a service this Autumn based on St Paul’s Road. She will offer places for under 2s on Mondays and Wednesdays. Contact Megan on 07425887895 for more information.

Quiz Night Thank You

• Details: The Chester Green Entertainments Team’s April quiz was a huge success, with all money raised going to fund the upcoming Picnic on the Green.