Property
Cheshire’s ‘New Breed’ of Entrepreneur
There is a ‘new breed’ of entrepreneur around. The last ten years have been challenging at best. The economic crisis hit some business sectors like a whirlwind, writes Matthew Robinson. Out of the downturn a new breed of entrepreneur emerged with a different attitude; different values, different goals and armed with new ways of doing […]
Your Chance to Win A luxury four-star getaway and afternoon tea at Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel
Your Chance to Win A luxury four-star getaway and afternoon tea at Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel Situated in the heart of Chester, a stone’s throw from some of the area’s most iconic attractions, the charming Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel is perfectly located to explore all the historic city has to offer. One lucky winner will […]
Tidy Planet’s composting tech rockets college’s food waste recycling rates
Dundee and Angus College has invested in a second of Macclesfield-based Tidy Planet’s ‘Rocket Composters’ for its Arbroath Campus, after successfully composting over 70 tonnes of food waste in the last three years at its Kingsway site. The college itself spans three campuses – Kingsway, Gardyne and Arbroath – and began its sustainability journey in […]
Tatton Park’s farm is a finalist in National Farm Attractions Network
More than 30 farm parks, rural attractions and industry suppliers from around the UK have made it through to the finals of the National Farm Attractions Network annual awards – including Cheshire’s Tatton Park. The farm has a diverse education programme that supports all ages and abilities, delivered by a team of highly skilled staff […]
Lettings boost at Crewe Hall Farm
Property surveyor Legat Owen has secured a new letting at Crewe Hall Farm after also being re-appointed as managing agent for the development . Situated in landscaped grounds and owned by the Duchy of Lancaster, Crewe Hall Farm was formerly a collection of redundant barns and farm buildings before it was redeveloped into a high-quality […]
Regional networking group wins award
A local networking group, BNI Mere, was awarded the ‘Chapter of the Year’ and ‘Largest Net Growth’, award, fighting off fierce competition from twenty other regional BNI groups. The group meets every Thursday at High Legh Park Golf Club. Meetings start at 10:30am and finish at midday. It costs £15 to attend a meeting and […]
Niche legal firm trebles in size
A niche family legal business with a reputation for handling high value divorce and financial work has, in an innovative move, taken a five-strong Children Law team from Slater and Gordon and a 10-person Child Care legal team from Stephensons. The move trebles the size of the McAlister business and creates a unique offering designed […]
Pumpkin Path leads to a great night in Knutsford
Knutsford town centre celebrated Halloween on October 31st with its annual Pumpkin Path event. Families and friends of all ages gathered together, many in elaborate and amazing costumes, to celebrate Halloween in a fun, safe and friendly way. Visitors had to hunt out 11 special pumpkins carved with letters spelling ‘Pumpkin Path’ which were dotted […]
Redrow puts new roofs over scouts’ heads
First Great Sutton Scouts are happy campers thanks to funding from homebuilder Redrow. The Scout group is based around a mile from Ledsham Garden Village, where Redrow is creating a thriving community of 2,000 homes across two neighbouring developments, Oaklands and Sycamore Green. Near neighbours, Redrow, donated £750 via its Ledsham Garden Village community fund […]
A Cheshire family celebrates, mourns and remembers
2018 has proved to be a year of mixed emotions for Henry Hesketh and his family; a year of celebrations, traumatic loss and remembrance. Like most grandfathers, eighty-three-year-old Henry Hesketh is very proud of his family; his elders, his children, his grandchildren and those who are no longer with us. Take his aunts – Dorothy, […]
