The 33-year-old recently moved to Cheshire, where he will wed his long-term girlfriend today at Chester Cathedral, officially ending his title as ‘Britain’s most eligible bachelor’.
Grosvenor is also godfather to Prince George, and it’s reported that Prince William will serve as an usher today.
Wedding fever has gripped Chester in earnest ahead of what’s being described as ‘Britain’s poshest wedding’, and the happy couple have been getting involved in turning their big day into a city-wide celebration.
ADVERTISEMENT
The Duke and Olivia have paid for everyone to have free ice cream from three local businesses all day long today, Friday 7 June.
The Duke, who inherited his title and a huge land and property portfolio at the age of just 25, also sponsored the Summer Flowers project this year.
ADVERTISEMENT
It’s seen more than 100,000 flowers planted across the city and Chester is bursting with colour as a result.
It’s likely there’ll be no expense spared for the lavish celebration and it may be the most elaborate wedding the country will see for several years to come.
It’s had the entire city in an excited tizzy and Chester, already one of the most picturesque cities in the country, is looking better than ever for the big day.
Enormous floral arrangements now adorn the historic Chester Cathedral entrance, everything in town is sparkling, and local shops have created special displays in honour of the happy couple.
The Eastgate Clock on the City Walls was lit up in red white and blue last night ahead of what is, essentially, the north west’s royal wedding.
Chester BID shared yesterday: “As part of local celebrations for their wedding, The Duke of Westminster and Olivia Henson are delighted to support three fantastic independent businesses by subsidising free ice cream, gelato or sorbet for those who visit the city centre this Friday 7th June.
“@krumgelato will be opening at 10am and scoop on the day until stock lasts! Offering a single scoop of a range of gelato flavours as well as lemon sorbet (the theme of the couple’s wedding cake) using very special Italian lemons to be served exclusively on Friday.
“@cheshirefarm_icecream based in @newchestermarket is also offering a range of Cheshire Farm single-scoop ice-creams or slices of a new lemon-sponge flavoured arctic roll.
ADVERTISEMENT
“AND Diddy Donuts underneath the Eastgate Clock is offering a single scoop of ice-cream, a small portion of their donuts or water, tea and coffee. Who wants ice cream?”
Featured image: Unsplash, Rachel Hannah
Cheshire
Chester Zoo is hiring a new keeper to look after its penguins and parrots
Emily Sergeant
Chester Zoo is currently hiring someone to look after its penguins and parrots, and you can get your applications in the for role now.
If you’re after a career change in 2024, then it surely can’t get much better than this?
The UK’s biggest charity zoo currently has a vacancy open for a Lead Bird Keeper to join the Penguins & Parrots team on a permanent basis, and according to the description of the job on its website, it’s looking for a “dedicated and hardworking individual” with extensive knowledge and a proven track-record in delivering the highest standards of avian husbandry and exhibitory.
The role will involve supporting the Assistant Team Manager in the daily management of the section, along with leading, training, and working closely with other team members to “ensure the highest standards are met”.
Chester Zoo needs a new keeper to look after its penguins and parrots / Credit: Chester Zoo
The ideal candidate will have “substantial” experience working as an aviculturist in a zoological or conservation–breeding facility, a HND or degree level qualification in a zoological related science, and must be able to deliver an excellent level of care for all birds, while ensuring that all enclosures and facilities are properly maintained.
According to the zoo, the role may also involve representing Chester Zoo and the team for media interviews and internal and external meetings workshops and conferences.
The job description emphasises that excellent communication skills are “essential”.
Some of the additional qualities the zoo indicates will make you stand out from the crowd include having a strong work ethic, the ability to demonstrate good leadership qualities, outstanding observational skills, and excellent attention to detail.
Applications for the role are now open / Credit: Chester Zoo
Ultimately, you’ll need to be an “enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated team player”.
The role of ‘Lead Keeper – Parrots and Penguins’ is 40 hours per week, with the working week including some weekends and Bank Holidays, and the salary on offer being £28,612.83.
Working at Chester Zoo comes with an “excellent benefits package” and loads of perks too, including a generous pension scheme, 33 days paid holidays per year, a healthcare plan, a staff pass so that you can visit the zoo for free, and complimentary tickets for friends and family.
You’ll even get a load of discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops, and so much more.
The closing date for applications is 30 June 2024, and you can get your applications in on the Chester Zoo website here.
Featured Image – Chester Zoo
Cheshire
Chester Zoo is closing one of its popular animal exhibits after more than 70 years
Emily Sergeant
Chester Zoo is to close one of its popular animal exhibits after more than 70 years.
That’s right, it looks like it’s officially the end of an era… as, according to reports by sources such as Liverpool Echo and the MEN, the UK’s biggest charity zoo – which is home to more than 31,000 animals living across 128 acres of zoological gardens – is set to close its beloved aquarium building for good after it’s been open to the public for more than seven decades.
The aquarium building at the Cheshire-based attraction dates all the way back to 1952, but due to what has been described as “advancements in building methods” and a number of other factors, the site appears to no longer be suitable.
The zoo’s aquarium is currently home to seahorses, brittle stars, blind fish, pipefish, anemone, clownfish, and more, as well as some other forms of “unique wildlife” like coral.
Chester Zoo is closing one of its beloved animal exhibits after 70 years / Credit: Chester Zoo
But Liverpool Echo says it understands these creatures will “find new habitats to flourish in” when the building closes its doors in 2026.
The publication says Chester Zoo members have been informed of the closure decision via letter.
The letter read: “With such advancements in building methods, technology and requirements for modern zoos, our expert team of structural engineers agree that from 2026, our aquatic species in the aquarium will be finding new habitats to flourish in, under the care of our dedicated aquatic team.”
The zoo says the closure is also due to the fact that, for the last 25 years, it has been developing “other aquatic habitats” throughout the zoo and teaming them with many different species.
The popular aquarium building dates all the way back to 1952 / Credit: Chester Zoo
The news that Chester Zoo is closing its aquarium building comes after the family-favourite attraction announced last month that its exclusive ‘after hours’ evenings are returning by popular demand on selected dates this summer, and they’ll be giving visitors the chance to see all the animals in “a whole new light”.
Tickets to the beloved events are now on sale, and they’re evening running at 50% cheaper than they do during the day.
Daisy Jackson -
7th June 2024 
