Chester Zoo is currently on the lookout for somebody to take on the “exciting” role of a part-time Zoo Ranger.
And there’s some brilliant perks that come with the job too.
Ahead of the school holidays, and heading into the busy summer season, the UK’s biggest charity zoo is now recruiting for a new part-time Zoo Ranger to join the team on a permanent basis.
Zoo Rangers are described as being a “key role” that works as part of the Conservation Education and Engagement Team to develop and deliver material that engages visitors with the plant and animal collection, as well the zoo’s worldwide conservation work through a range of “diverse, fun, and exciting” educational experiences.
The role is said to be “pivotal” and one that is “central to the visitor’s experience” at Chester Zoo – with anyone who applies needing to be confident in interacting with up to 500 visitors of all ages at at one time.
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Chester Zoo is looking for a new part-time zoo ranger / Credit: Chester Zoo
Working in “a setting like no other” and patrolling among rare giraffes and tigers within stunning gardens across a 128-acre estate, Zoo Rangers will also be tasked with delivering talks, organising tabletop activities and play-based activities, and telling engaging stories.
It will also be the responsibility of the new Zoo Ranger to manage the Fruit Forest Bat and Lemur animal walkthroughs too.
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Ideal candidates for the role will need to have either a degree in Biology / a conservation-related field or equivalent experience with a wide ranging knowledge of the natural world, as well as good written and verbal communication skills, a dynamic and creative mind, excellent time management, and planning and customer service skills.
A Zoo Ranger is a role that’s “central to the visitor’s experience” / Credit: Chester Zoo
Experience of working in either the childcare or zoo education field is also an advantage, as is a prior knowledge of Chester Zoo’s animal collection and conservation work.
The Zoo Ranger role is a permanent part-time position, with a requirement to work 14 hours per week – including regular weekends, evenings, early morning hours, and extra events as required seven days a week.
Just some of the perks and benefits that come with the role include 33 days annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), a staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off plus a number of complimentary tickets for your family and friends, access to healthcare plan, and an employer contributory pension scheme.
Fancy it then? You can find out more about the role and apply on the Chester Zoo website here.
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You can line dance to Lily Allen’s West End Girl in full right here in Manchester
Thomas Melia
After a fun way to kickstart the New Year? Some people might suggest hobbies like ‘Tennis’, but how about a line dancing class playing Lily Allen’s new album in its entirety – we know which we’d rather do.
Grab your nearest ‘Nonmonogamummy’ or take ‘Madeline’, if you know one, because there’s a line dance class where you get to line dance to Lily Allen’s West End Girl in full right here in Manchester.
Hosted by Red Rodeo Club, a queer line dancing group based in Manchester, who have hosted monthly artist-inspired events city wide including Chappell Roan, Beyoncé, Charli XCX and more.
This troupe even managed to line dance all the way to one of Manchester’s most reputable LGBTQIA+ nights of the year, performing on the Archive stage at Homobloc just last month.
Now, Red Rodeo is returning with another special night that is sure to interest all the West Endand North West girls across Manchester, as it prepares a Lily Allen line dance spectacular later this month.
If you’re ‘Ruminating’ about attending this event, there’s absolutely no pressure or dance experience needed as the group prides itself on providing ‘classic boot-scootin tutorials with a party vibe’.
You’ll definitely be in good company regardless of your dance partners, as hosting the event is Violet Blonde, known for their extraordinary outfits and love of Country icon Dolly Parton.
We’re already onto a winner…
Your dance instructor for the night is the remarkable Shanika Sunrise, a rapper and producer, who boasts a seriously impressive roster of acts they’ve opened for, including Chappell Roan, Cupcakke and Moonchild Sanelly.
Opportunities like this aren’t always feasible for everyone, which is something this line dance group is aware of as they’re offering a ‘Red Rodeo Club Low Income Ticket’, suited for students, unwaged and disabled attendees.
Red Rodeo Club is bringing the ‘Lily Allen edition’ line dance class to Fairfield Social Club in Manchester on Thursday, 29 January 2026, from 7-10:30pm.
If you’re interested in grapevine stepping or electric shuffling your way to the Lily Allen West End Girl line dance event in Manchester, you can find tickets HERE.
Serving as yet another fitting tribute from his beloved football club, who already honoured the late, great, Manc musician at Old Trafford, it’s rumoured to launch later this year.
Snapped alongside United’s current third kit for the 25/26 season, the rumoured ‘lifestyle’ jersey is apparently coming very soon.
This pair of images has seemingly confirmed the claims made by trusted online kit source, Footy Headlines, who specialise in sharing pictures of the football shirts, boots and more, who had already reported on the release in 2025.
As you can see, not only does the design feature a striking blue take on the band’s iconic album art style (expanded from an original painting by guitarist John Squire), but if you look closely, it also features the band’s iconic song and overriding slogan, ‘I Wanna Be Adored’, built into the crest.
You can see the rest of the existing Stone Roses collection in full down below.
We’re sure there are loads of other little details besides the twist on the badge still to be spotted, but for now, all we know is that the world-famous sporting franchise is continuing to capitalise even further on The Stone Roses connection.
Since the last batch of officially licensed adidas x Stone Roses merch quickly became collector’s items, we can only assume that this latest shirt won’t be the only new addition.
For instance, one user already commented, ‘Where’s the bucket hat?’
As for Manchester United, they’re no doubt looking to generate as much revenue as possible after having to pay another sizeable severance package following the sacking of Ruben Amorim – the question is, who is going to be next?
Emily Sergeant -
5th July 2023 
