Important News from Altrincham BID

BID Events Calendar 2020

The BID Team will be producing a packed programme of events for 2020. Below are the details of some of them. If you're a BID business and you would like us to help to promote your events, please get in touch.

Let all your customers, clients and teams know about these dates, it would be fantastic to have as many of you as possible involved!

Easter Activity

How your business can get involved...

Easter activity will include a family town trail, silent discos and children's craft.

The family town trail is a great way to promote your business to a new audience and welcome them over the threshold of your business. The trail will take place from Tuesday 31st March - Friday 3rd April (10-4pm). If you would like to take part, please email

Business Cycling & Walking Meeting

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 28th April (6-7pm).

This group's key objective will be to look at ways to support and encourage Altrincham's business community to cycle, walk and use more sustainable modes of transport.

This group will be Chaired by Pete Swift, MD Planit-IE and supported by Cllr Michael Welton and Altrincham BID.

Anyone interested in coming along please confirm by email.

Altrincham's First
Design Week

Altrincham is home to a growing number of incredible creative companies who produce original designs in interiors, buildings, landscapes, graphics, kitchens & jewellery.

These businesses are coming together in a series of events to mark Altrincham's first Design Week from 16th to 20th June.

If you are a business of this type and would like to get involved please get in touch.

BID 2021-2026
Reballot

The BID is in the process of developing the next term's Business Plan. A survey will be emailed to all BID levy paying businesses so they can input into the next term's proposed Business Plan, that will then be voted on.

We will also be conducting face-to-face meetings with many of you over the next few weeks.

If you would like more information please contact the BID office

What's On
After 6pm Guide

The BID is working on the content for the March/April 'What's On Guide' for Altrincham's night-time economy.

The guide includes everything from food & drink offers, evening classes, entertainment and well-being plus client evenings - anything after 6 pm.

If your business puts on evening activities, please let us know by Friday 14th February by emailing

Manchester Marathon

The Manchester Marathon takes place on Sunday 5th April. The route will once again bring the runners through Altrincham town centre and road closures will be in place on the day. More information here

10% off Family Law Advice to Local Businesses

Leading family law specialist Lund Bennett Law LLP is offering a reduced rate for legal services to local businesses within Altrincham.

The boutique firm provides specialist advice on divorce and separation, financial settlements, maintenance disputes, children matters and domestic violence.

If you are interested in having a confidential discussion with one of our solicitors please call 0161 924 0079 or email.

Santander’s Women Business Leaders Mentoring Programme

Santander has launched their 2020 Breakthrough Women Business Leaders Mentoring programme, in partnership with Women Ahead.

Open to female business owners at all stages of growth, from start-up through to businesses with a £6.5 million turnover.

The deadline for applications is this Thursday, 6th February.

More information is available here.

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