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University Choir

We have a very friendly mixed staff/student choir which meets every Thursday at St Thomas' Church (across the road from the University Chapel, Exton Park site) from 5.45pm - 7pm. The choir enjoys learning and singing a range of music, from classical and arrangements of popular and folk music to original compositions.

No auditions or formal experience required, but the ability to sing preferred.

If you are interested in joining the University of Chester Choir, sign up to our mailing list and receive further information or you can contact our Director of Music, Matt Baker, via m.baker@chester.ac.uk.

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Just Cook Sessions

Gardening

Our Chaplaincy Garden includes vegetable beds, herb planters, beautiful flowering plants, a peace garden area and event a pond and a water feature. You’re welcome to visit the Garden any time to sit and enjoy the peacefulness of a green space on campus. We also have a variety of dedicated students who help to keep our Garden flourishing. Gardening group meets most Thursdays between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. with a simple lunch available for all involved. All are welcome to stop by for all or part of the day.

Keep up to date with the garden sessions on our Instagram account.

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Art Zone and Creative Activities

We host regular creative activities, including our Art Zone sessions. Previous activities have included: painting, lino-cut, mandala, weaving, cross-stitch and bookmark making to name but a few. If you would like to keep informed about what Arts and Crafts activities are coming up you should follow us on Instagram or email us at chaplaincy@chester.ac.uk to find out more.

We have a craft room in the Hub, with a variety of resources, which you are welcome to use by speaking to our Chaplaincy Co-ordinator or one of our Chaplains. We also have Mindful Colouring available in the Hub to use anytime during Hub opening hours.

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Tea Parties and Garden Parties

The Chaplaincy Team host Tea Parties and Garden Parties from time to time. These are usually ticketed events due to limited capacity and all details of any upcoming events and booking information can be found via our Instagram page.

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Mindfulness and Spirituality

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Trips and Seasonal Events

Throughout the year we organise various Trips, Outings and Events. In the last year we’ve been to Ness Gardens, West Kirby Beach, taken a walk round the City Walls and held a Chaplaincy Fun Day at the Hub on Exton Park Campus.

Keep an eye on our Instagram for more details.