80th anniversary of VE Day with a focus on nursing, medical and social care in the Second World War
Come and commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Tea and cakes from 4.00pm, event starts at 4.30pm. Hear about the experiences of those who provided nursing, medical and social care during the Second World War and listen to the University of Chester Choir, led by Matt Baker, as we reflect on, and pay tribute to, their contributions.
Date: Wednesday, 7 May, 4:00pm
Host: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society Historical Society
View the full Chester Ideas programme
All are welcome to attend the in-person talks free of charge. Booking is encouraged for refreshment and seating purposes and in case there are any last-minute changes (contact details below).
Please check the event listings for updates to the programme: www.chester.ac.uk/events (scroll down to see the individual events). Access to the Riverside Museum and event venues is via a flight of steps and lift/step access thereafter. For those with limited mobility, there is an accessible route and please pre-book to arrange this access.
fhsc.histsoc@chester.ac.uk or 01244 512963
View our programme of events in the link below:
How to get there
Access to the Riverside Museum is via one flight of steps to reception followed by lift or stair access to the basement. Those with limited mobility can enter the building via an accessible route and please contact fhsc.histsoc@chester.ac.uk or ring 01244 512963 in advance to make the necessary arrangements.
Access is via main Wheeler Building reception, located in the centre of Chester on Castle Drive by the River Dee. It is accessible via the M53, A55, A483, A51 and A41, and public transport from the city centre.
Cycling
There are cycle shelters at Queen’s Park which are marked with a yellow circle and the letter C on University location maps.
Public Transport
Chester railway station is a 20-minute walk from Wheeler and the Arriva 1 and 11 run frequent services that stop within a short walking distance. The Arrowebrook Coaches 26 also stops nearby. Parking is not available for students at Wheeler, however, all three Park and Ride routes, PR1, PR2 and PR3 have connections within walking distance to the site.
Parking
For alternative car parks, including the nearby Little Roodee, see the Cheshire West and Chester Council website.