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‘Best in Show’ proves a winner!
Altrincham Unlimited's programme of activities around the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park, particularly the ‘Best in Show’ business fronts competition, was a great success.
The RHS judging team visited Altrincham and were impressed by the town and the ‘Best in Show’ entries.
RHS Judge, Frances Fenwick, commented: “We were very impressed with the variety of displays, the great effort made by the shops and businesses with designs showing very creative use of plant and flower material”.
- Social Media around the 'Passionate About Plants' campaign had a total reach of over 70,000 (across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).
Gran T’s Coffee House was named winner by RHS Judges with Phanthong Thai also receiving a Distinction. The ‘People’s Choice’ competition on Altrincham Today was also won by Gran T's, with runners up House Restaurant and Bar, and Vintage Angel. The ‘Best in Show’ achieved fantastic engagement on social media:
- After looking at all 17 business entries, over 1,600 people voted for their favourite on Altrincham Today's 'People's Choice' Facebook competition. This single Facebook post had a reach of over 30,000!
Christopher Taylor, Gran T's Coffee House explained, “From a business point of view it’s an amazing opportunity to scream and shout about your creativity and get your business noticed. Now that I’ve seen the visual impact it has made along with the attention and press it has given the business, it was 100% worthwhile and passers-by took more notice of our business, even if just to take a selfie!”
Altrincham Unlimited would like to encourage as many businesses as possible to sign up early for next year's 'Best in Show' so please do get in touch if you're interested by emailing: abigail.richardson@altrinchamunlimited.co.uk
Do you work in the professional services sector?
Would like to get more involved with the BID? Why don't you become a BID Ambassador? This group is made up of predominantly professional services, it meets every 6/8 weeks. Ambassadors help the BID Team with communicating the BID's projects and help to influence the direction and support the BID provides for this sector. More information: abigail.richardson@altrinchamunlimited.co.uk |
Are you a Landlord of a property in the Business Improvement District?
If you're the Landlord of a property in the Business Improvement District and you would like to attend the Landlords' Forum, run by Trafford Council and supported by Altrincham Unlimited please let us know by emailing: abigail.richardson@altrinchamunlimited.co.uk |
Free Craft/Prop Making Workshops
Date: Wednesday 1st August
Venue: Open Studios, 47-49 Stamford New Rd, Altrincham WA14 1DS
Session Times: 10.00 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 15.00
Altrincham Unlimited are holding Free Craft/Prop making sessions for children and young people on Wednesday 1st August at Open Studios in Altrincham. Those taking part will have the opportunity to create the props which will be used in a unique performance piece, ‘From Station to Station’ on Thursday 13th September.
The workshop is being led by the artist Russell Kirk, who also worked with local children to create the stunning lanterns for Altrincham’s Christmas Lantern Parade last year. These creative and educational workshops are completely free and are suitable for children and young people from 7-14 years old.
‘From Station to Station’ is a performance which celebrates the extraordinary women who lived and worked in key towns, like Altrincham, on the rail route from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly.
The props created in the workshops will play a key part in the performance.
More information about 'Station to Station' can be found here.
Are you a Live Music Venue?
We’d like to promote all the fabulous live music which happens regularly throughout the town, so if your venue, pub or bar is hosting live music please let us have the details by emailing: abigail.richardson@altrinchamunlimited.co.uk
Don't forget, Goose Green Festival takes place over the August bank holiday weekend (25th and 26th August). A FREE urban music festival showcasing unsigned talent with fabulous food and drink.
Get involved at Halloween!
Altrincham Unlimited are planning a children's spooky Halloween trail for the October half term and would ask any businesses who would like to take part, by hosting a clue, to get in touch by emailing: abigail.richardson@altrinchamunlimited.co.uk
Halloween activity will also include the launch of Altrincham's Ghost Tours which will be curated by award-winning tour guide Jonathan Schofield.
Diary Dates
Friday 14th September 8-10am
FREE SUBs Blogging Event
Cresta Court Hotel. More Info
Wednesday 26th September 5.30-6.30pm
Retailers Forum at Bistro Pierre.
Tuesday 2nd October 6-8pm
Altrincham Unlimited’s AGM at the Cresta Court Hotel
Public Events
Thursday 26th July
The First monthly public 'Explore Altrincham' walking and pub tours launched. Tickets £10. Book via Eventbrite. More Info
Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th August 12-8pm
Goose Green Festival
October Half Term
Halloween Trail and Altrincham's Ghost Tours
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Altrincham, WA14 1EP
t. 0161 924 2238
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