By David | Published on July 7, 2019
Cheshire's Jodrell Bank Observatory has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The observatory becomes the 32nd UNESCO World Heritage Site in the UK and joins the prestigious list alongside international sites such as Machu Picchu, the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal. Jodrell Bank, owned by the University of Manchester, is famous […]
It will be full steam ahead at Cheshire's giant Anderton Boat Lift, near Northwich when it holds a free, family-friendly, Steam Festival on Saturday 11 May and Sunday 12 May, between 10.30am and 3.00pm. The event will see the grounds of the Anderton Boat Lift, a pinnacle of Victorian industrial engineering, transformed by steam-powered traction […]
By David | Published on March 11, 2019
Knutsford Beer Festival has chosen the town's Royal May Day Festival as one of its community projects for the year. "Knutsford Royal May Day is a fantastic local cause," said the Beer Festival's marketing manager, Rachel Bishop. "We know smaller local charities struggle for funding compared with larger charities and we wanted to ensure we […]
By David | Published on January 8, 2019
The Royal Cheshire County Show has welcomed Knutsford-based Delamere Dairy as principal partner, sponsoring the main ring, for the third successive year. The company has been involved with the show for many years. Delamere Dairy started life thirty-four years ago, in Delamere Forest, when Liz and Roger Sutton bought their first three goats. Today, headquartered […]
Arley fundraiser supports local children's cancer charity
Festive spirit arrived early at Arley Hall as guests browsed an array of more than 75 stalls at the annual Arley Hall Shopping Spectacular, held at the home of Lord and Lady and sponsored by Boodles. The event raised £37,000 for The Joshua Tree, a Northwich-based children's cancer charity. A preview shopping evening saw visitors […]
Tatton Park's farm is a finalist in National Farm Attractions Network
By David | Published on December 17, 2018
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 […]
Flat Cap re-launch The Bridge, Prestbury
By David | Published on September 27, 2018
Flat Cap Hotels (FCH), has revealed its new bar and restaurant at The Bridge in Prestbury. This is the third property to be launched by the Cheshire-based hotel group. Following the successful refurbishment of The Vicarage in Holmes Chapel, and The Courthouse in Knutsford, FCH embarked upon restoring the historic property to its former glory […]
Lowry dealer shuts up shop after 60 years in the art world
One of the North West's most renowned fine art dealers is bowing out after more than 60 years in the business. George Aird, 84, who was a friend of the late LS Lowry and whose clients included many of the region's leading business and sports figures, is due to close his Grove Leigh Galleries in […]
Gifts for the discerning at De Moura
By David | Published on May 27, 2018
Cheshire's 'Golden Triangle' has its fair share of luxury shops and high-end retailers, writes Malcolm Storer. One of the most exclusive and, indeed, fascinating, is De Moura; a unique lifestyle and fine wine store situated in the chocolate-box village of Prestbury. In fact, when I entered De Moura I could have sworn I'd been transported […]
Spinney Donation Funds Chelford Community Hub
By David | Published on April 3, 2018
Company bosses Ben and Charlie Holland have been thanked for funding the running costs of a vital village community hub for the next twelve months. The brothers, directors of Cranage-based motorhome and caravan dealership Spinney, donated £5,000 to the newly-formed charity, Chelford Community Hub. The Hub was established in January with a view to taking […]