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!

July 29th,2020 Press Release!

Chester Merchants Press Release Greetings!   While the days all seem to blend this summer, we want to remind you that this is the long weekend ! The sun is shining and the heat is on here in Chester. All we need is YOU to come join us. #StepUpForLocal                                                                                           Chester is Open for Business   !         The Rope Loft is open for Dining In. Tonight is rib night ! Catch the afternoon sun with a cocktail on the deck before dinner! Be sure to book your table NOW. The safety of our customers and staff is our top priority. We have adopted all sanitation measures to ensure a safe environment. Tables are 6 feet apart - booths have extended barriers Maximum of 10 people at a table RED MEANS STOP - a red buoy signifies that a table is not ready As required - please have one person in your group provide their name and contact information Enter through the main entrance only Please respect 6-foot distancing when entering and exiting Once entered, please go directly to your table There are two washrooms - limited to one person at a time Hand sanitizer pumps are placed throughout the building We are riding the tide. Changing with the rules and regulations to keep everyone safe and happy. Bubble up, take a seat & we'll take care of the rest. There is so much to see and do here in Chester. To make it easy we've put together a fun 20 must do list for the summer. Here's the best part - you can win while you're at it. Take 5 photos of yourself enjoying 5 experiences on our "20 must do list"  this summer.  Share them on social media with the tag @TourismChester and hashtag #MOCtake5. You will be entered in our TAKE 5 Contest monthly draw to win $500 to spend right here in Chester. Details are here. The Chester Historical Society is offering pre - booked tours for the Lordly House Museum. Tours will run Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 am and 2 pm. To book a tour call 902-275-3826 / 902-275-5179. Free. Oak Island tours are Saturdays and Sundays  beginning at 1pm. Book by calling Danny Hennigar at 902-275-3718. Tour cost is $5.00 / person. The Kiwi Café and Pantry are open regular hours 8 am - 5 pm daily. Full menu available for dine in or takeaway. Daily fresh baked goods. Shop the pantry for a great selection of local cheeses, vegetables, specialty groceries, chocolates, frozen meals, soups and gift items. Phone in orders welcome at 902.275.1492.                                                                                                           Jim Smith Fine Studio Pottery has gorgeous new work available for the summer season, including a Titanic Dish ! Drop by the shop, buy local, choose your favourite piece or pick up that special gift. Open daily, 11 - 5, Sundays, noon - 5 or email for a private appointment jim@jimsmithstudio.ca Jim's studio circa ...  Guesses or information anyone? This photo was long before Tancock's Corner Store I think. Amicus Gallery, located in the heart of Chester at 20 Pleasant Street is open every day in August. Malcolm Callaway's show of New Works is currently gracing the walls and runs until next Wednesday, August 5th. Amicus is also excited to announce Poppy Balser's upcoming show " Out on the Water" opening Thursday, August 6th and running until the 20th. Poppy Balser is an accomplished artist and recipient of multiple awards. Come and check out her spectacular work. The Chester Farmers and Artisan "Modified Outside" Market happens every Friday morning from 9 am - 12 noon at the Chester Rink Ball Field at 190 Pig Loop Road. To comply with current COVID-19 Guidelines: Hand sanitizer will be available; the market is for shopping only - no gossiping  :) Customers are encouraged to wear face masks; send one person per household; maintain physical distance; no dogs please. Vendors will be spaced for physical distancing/ they will wear masks, and they are still accepting cash $$                                                           Chester Art Centre We don't seem to be traveling too far these days and our Premier is encouraging us to check out our own province so....how about a sea voyage to Big Tancook Island??? The ladies of Tancook Island are reviving the art of rug hooking and encourage younger generations to become hookers. To this end the "Hooked On Tancook"  collection features new and vintage rugs at the Tancook Recreation Centre every day but Mondays. Make a day of it. A road trip to Chester and a boat trip to Tancook ! Yes please. Their hours coincide with ferry arrival/departure times which are Tuesday - Friday 11:30-4:00, Saturday 2:00 - 5:30 and Sunday from 11:00-4:30. The show will run until Saturday, August 8th.      No need to pack a picnic for Tancook... Tiffany's food truck is on site and at your service. The Chester Bandstand Sunday Summer Concerts are back on track and  starting 7:00 pm.  They have a great line up: This Sunday  - Darren Arsenault August 9 - Kevin Koloff & the Gypsy Minstrels August 16 - The Market Boys Tennis anyone? Racquet rock star Michal Ciszek is here in Chester ! Come out and have fun at the Chester Tennis Club. All levels of experience are welcome. Membership or court fees are applicable. Please contact chestertennisclub@gmail.com regarding registration/membership. Please email Michal at michalciszek6@gmail.com to book your single or group lesson. Here is a short bio on Michal: Davis Cup squad for Canada Highest ATP singles Ranking 536, doubles ranking 366 Traveled with Jennifer Capriati as primary hitting partner. Also hitting partner for Bryan Brothers, Nicolas Kiefer, Victoria Azarenka, and Shahar Peer The Mecklenburgh Inn is open and has vacancies.     Lots     of     room      for        distancing. Why not spend the long weekend with us here in Chester? Heavenly beds. Heavenly location. Endless Possibilities. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram.                                     Brochure     Just before the funeral service, the undertaker came up to the very elderly widow and asked "How old was your husband?" "98" she replied. "Two years older than me." "So you're 96"  the undertaker commented. She responded, "Hardly worth going home, is it?"       Suzi Fraser for the Chester Merchants Group Join Our Mailing List!

June 30th, 2020 Press Release!

My heart says chocolate and wine but my jeans say, for the love of god, eat a salad. Happy Canada Day everyone !    Suzi Fraser for the Chester Merchants Group

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Chester Merchants Press Release Greetings!   Happy Canada Day /Week ! We are getting our groove back on track and learning as we go with the guidelines as they are updated. Get out on Canada Day and celebrate. We hope you come and join us. #StepUpForLocal

Chester is Open for Business           The Rope Loft Restaurant is open daily from 11:30 am. Waterfront dining at its finest ! Wing Night every Thursday and Prime Rib every Friday night. They are celebrating their 45th Anniversary with a special Bombay Sapphire Cocktail. Why not stop by and take one for a test drive. Meals are available for dine-in or take out. Check out their Facebook page to stay in the loop. They want to thank all of you who participated in their successful first month of being open!                                                                                                                       Poppy Balser Artwork Amicus Gallery on Pleasant Street is now open for the summer. Daily hours are from 11 - 4. New paintings and functional art pieces arriving weekly. Stop by and say hello to Katherine and Liz.   The Kiwi Café and Pantry are open regular hours 8 am - 5 pm daily. Full menu available for dine in or takeaway. Daily fresh baked goods. Shop the pantry for a great selection of local cheeses, vegetables, specialty groceries, chocolates, frozen meals, soups and gift items. Phone in orders welcome at 902.275.1492. Jim Smith ~ Fine Studio Pottery is opening this Sunday and celebrating the start of summer with a sale. The shelves are brimming with gorgeous pieces. Please wear a mask & use the provided hand sanitizer upon entry. Starting July 9th, open daily, 11 - 5, Sundays, noon - 5 or email for a private appointment jim@jimsmithstudio.ca Follow on Facebook and Instagram The restaurant at White Gate is doing weekend take out with their White Gate Lite menu. Saturdays and Sundays from 3:00 - 7:00pm. Patrons are welcome on the deck with their take out... wine and beer are available. To view or download the White Gate Lite menu. For more info call 902.275.4400                                                               The Chester Playhouse has moved to Radio ! They are airing on Cove Fm 88.7 every Saturday from 4-6 pm starting this Saturday and running til the end of August. This show allows the "Show to Go On" profiling artists who have graced the stage at the Playhouse - music, theatre, comedy and so much more. Put it in your iCal. lferramenta Hours are: Wed: 11-7 Thurs: 11-7 Friday: 11-8 Saturday: 11-8 Sunday: 11-7 Starting tomorrow the Village Emporium will be back to 7 Days a Week!  11 Pleasant St. 902 275 4773 Facebook and Instagram The Chester Art Centre is calling for Exhibition entries: A Call Out to South Shore creatives, artists and crafters of all ages and skills. They want to see - and show off - what local creative souls have been up to in this time of isolation, quarantine, social distancing and home-time. No,no. Not the blue bag with the beer cans.... They are opening their doors to everyone to bring in what you've been working on, to help launch their re-opening exhibition. Exhibition pieces may be brought to the Centre any time until July 6, 2020. Please call ahead 902-275-5789 to arrange drop off time. Blue Shutters Antiques and Gallery 3167 Hwy 3, at Graves Island Provincial Park, is opening for the season this Thursday. They are open Thursdays through Sundays, 10am-4pm. All Covid-19 precautions are being taken, so come on by and buy!  Tel: 902 275 5359                                                                                                    Michelle Doucette photography The Chester Heritage Society wishes to announce that the Lordly Museum will be open for pre-booked tours this month. The Oak Island display at the Chester Train Station at 20 Smith Road will also be open for pre-booked tours. Lordly Park is currently open for use as is the playground always respecting the provincial distancing rules. For more information about the park and all things "heritage" call or email Fran Underwood 902-275-5179 / franu@bellaliant.net The Mecklenburgh Inn is open and observing Covid protocols. Lots of room for distancing. Why not spend a few days in Chester? Heavenly beds. Heavenly location. Endless Possibilities. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram. Roll on Summer !!                                     Brochure