THERE was a mixture of emotions for Chester FC fans this month.

On the pitch, the club had started life in the National League North brightly until a nightmare 8-1 defeat at Blyth Spartans brought the mood crashing down, while flood damage to the Swansway Chester Stadium postponed a series of subsequent home fixtures. The club got back on track with a 5-3 home victory against promotion contenders Bradford Park Avenue on September 8.

But there was also sad news as supporter Cameron Rowley, who had battled against a rare cancer with great determination, passed away aged 11. A host of Blues players, managers and staff, past and present, paid tribute to “an absolute hero and inspiration”.

Elsewhere, plans were formally submitted to the council for the new £2.4 million baby unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital. Although the plans were well received, there would be a twist in the tale later in the year.

Sir Tom Jones was finally able to perform his well-received concert at Chester Racecourse, after the gig had to be delayed due to Sir Tom’s poor health. More than 12,000 people braved a torrential storm during the gig to hear some of the legendary singer’s greatest hits.

An all-day street party on Chester’s historic Watergate Street saw thousands of city visitors revel in a mix of entertainment, games and free samples from local businesses in the event run by CH1ChesterBID.

The annual Chester Pride festival also proved a massive hit, with more than 13,0000 enjoying the fun.

And a Chester resident became so fed up of waiting for potholes to be fixed on his street he decided to repair them himself, using Lego bricks. Photographer Jim Walshe said: “I don’t think I’ll have any luck getting the council to come out but I thought at least I could combine my two interests and make people smile.”