August 27th, 2020 Press Release!

 

Chester Merchants Press Release                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                David Creighton photos                                                                                                                  Greetings!   Bluenose II rolled into town last week. It was extra exciting as she appeared right in the middle of the bluenose class start line. We are ramping it up this weekend in Chester ! Why not  join us for the fun?                                                                                           Chester is Open for Business   !         The Rope Loft is open for dining in. Tonight is wing night and it is also race night ! Park yourself on the deck, order up a cocktail and watch the action ! Try their signature cocktail "blue breeze" made with blueberry vodka from Black Harbour Distillers in Hubbards. Jim Smith ~ Fine Studio Pottery is having a 'Gratitude Sale' in appreciation of the generous customer support received this year. 15 to 20% off, Sept 3 - 6. Drop by the shop, buy local, choose your favourite piece or pick up that special gift. Open daily, 11 - 5, Sundays, noon - 5 After Sept. 6 by appointment only.   jim@jimsmithstudio.ca Follow on Facebook and Instagram                                                                                                           The Village Emporium at 11 Pleasant Street is open 7 days a week for your shopping and gift giving pleasure. The shelves are full of locally made gifts, jewellery, books, cards and home decor all at great prices. Stop by and find a treasure to keep or give. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Blue Shutters Antiques located at the entrance to Graves Island is open Wednesday to Mondays from 10 - 4pm.  Stop by and check out artist Dolly Hancock's recent works. Sensea Spa is rockin' it here in Chester this summer ! Don't be the last man standing to take part in this exquisite experience. Book your visit now. Day passes available. Tomorrow is the Chester Farmers and Artisan "Modified Outside" Market from 9 am - 12 noon at the Chester Rink Ball Field at 190 Pig Loop Road. Vendors will be spaced for physical distancing, they will wear masks, and they are still accepting cash $$ The Hubbard's Barn Farmer's Market is open every Saturday morning till October 31 from 8 am to 12 noon.                                                  The Chester Playhouse would like to announce their 2020 inaugural event,  "Playhouse on Pleasant."   The Playhouse is bringing live music to Pleasant Street (between King and Queen) this Saturday at 4 pm. Bring your lawn chairs, don your sun hat and come on down ! This is a pay what you will with all proceeds going towards programming at the Chester Playhouse. Local  businesses in the area will be open and providing the best of Nova Scotia hospitality. Social distancing guidelines as put forth by the NSHA will be respected. Don't miss this. Roland Grant is HOT !!!!  And the Dark and Stormy's are pretty fab too ! Rain Date Sunday  ☔️ The Chester Tennis Club is hosting an adult fun tennis night (singles and doubles) every Thursday from 6:15 to 8pm. Members and guests welcome ($5 fee weekly for guests). No need to pre-register - just show up! Light refreshments served afterwards. The Club is also doing a 50/50 raffle to raise money to resurface the courts, improve the clubhouse and facilities. Why not wake up to breakfast at the Mecklenburgh Inn ?   Lots     of     room      for        distancing. Come spend the long weekend with us here in Chester. Heavenly beds. Heavenly location. Endless Possibilities. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram.                                     Brochure     It was thick of fog off the shores of Chester. Uncle Ned was tasked with taking his nephew, Gus, out for a sail to "show him the ropes." As they picked their way gingerly through the fog, Gus was dispatched to the bow as a lookout while his uncle manned the helm. Ned yelled forward "What do you see?" Gus shouted back   "I see a seagull." Uncle replied measuredly, "Gus, is that gull swimming or standing?" Suzi Fraser for the Chester Merchants Group Join Our Mailing List!