Business

Bakkavor staff help raise funds in Sandstone Trail challenge

Bakkavor staff help raise funds in Sandstone Trail challenge

Two teams from South Cheshire firm Bakkavor completed a 68-mile Sandstone Trail challenge to help raise funds for GroceryAid.

Two parts of their 12-strong team set off to walk the Sandstone Trail – both ways.

May 16, 2023
Bentley Motors reports record first quarter results

Bentley Motors reports record first quarter results

South Cheshire car maker Bentley Motors has reported record first quarter financial results.

And bosses at the Pyms Lane site say it’s their second best-ever quarter in history.

May 11, 2023
Nantwich pub plans beer festival as it enters CAMRA Good Beer Guide

Nantwich pub plans beer festival as it enters CAMRA Good Beer Guide

A Nantwich pub has announced plans for a new beer festival after being included in the Campaign for Real Ale Guide to a top pint.

The Black Lion, on Welsh Row, appears in the 50th anniversary edition of CAMRA’S Good Beer Guide celebrating the UK’s finest pubs.

May 10, 2023
Local firms give backing to Nantwich Food Festival 2023

Local firms give backing to Nantwich Food Festival 2023

Major local employers have thrown their financial muscle behind the Nantwich Food Festival 2023.

Organisers say without the local sponsors the three-day event could not be held.

May 5, 2023
Tarporley pub launches “Earn And Learn” summer job schemes

Tarporley pub launches “Earn And Learn” summer job schemes

The Swan at Tarporley has launched a new “Earn and Learn” summer job scheme.

It’s aimed at school leavers, university students or those looking for a career change to explore the hospitality industry, and earn a minimum of £5,500 in the process.

April 23, 2023
Business centre near Nantwich launches Coronation Planting scheme

Business centre near Nantwich launches Coronation Planting scheme

Park View Business Centre near Nantwich has started a Coronation Planting of oak trees to mark next month’s event.

It come after the Queen’s Green Canopy tree planting initiative in 2022 to mark her Jubilee year.

April 17, 2023
Nantwich Clinic scoops “Outstanding Family Business” award

Nantwich Clinic scoops “Outstanding Family Business” award

Nantwich Clinic owners Tom and Gill Fox have been honoured for the “Outstanding Family Business” at the High Sheriff’s Awards.

The couple picked up the award at The University of Chester Business School.

April 15, 2023
Nantwich beauty therapist celebrates 10th year with industry accolade

Nantwich beauty therapist celebrates 10th year with industry accolade

Nantwich beauty therapist Julie Barton is celebrating her 10th year this month as a finalist in The British Hair & Beauty Awards – Home Salon of the year 2023.

Julie started her business a decade ago as a mobile beauty therapist covering Nantwich, Crewe and Winsford.

April 13, 2023
Boughey Distribution renews kit deal with Crewe Alexandra centre

Boughey Distribution renews kit deal with Crewe Alexandra centre

Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution has renewed its sponsorship of kit for the coaching team attached to the Crewe Alexandra Soccer Centre.

The team coaches and mentors more than 4,000 local children each week in the local community at the centre and in schools.

April 10, 2023
Nantwich firms raise £3,000 at Nantwich Town quiz night

Nantwich firms raise £3,000 at Nantwich Town quiz night

Nantwich businesses have helped to raise more than £3,000 at a Nantwich Town quiz night.

Atherton & Associates Wealth Management and Amplo Group hosted the Live Music Quiz Night.

April 8, 2023
Mornflake backs Cheshire Woman of the Year awards

Mornflake backs Cheshire Woman of the Year awards

The Cheshire Woman of the Year Award scheme has won backing from Mornflake in Crewe for a second year running.

Organisers have said a “big thank you” to the company after appealing for sponsors to support their fundraising for the NSPCC

April 4, 2023
David Pritchard

Applewood Independent boss makes Top Rated Advisers list

Applewood Independent boss David Pritchard has made it on to a national list of top rated advisers.

David, managing director of the Nantwich based financial firm, has met the criteria for the 2023 VouchedFor list distributed in The Times on Saturday March 18.

March 29, 2023
Winners of Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards 2022/23 unveiled

Winners of Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards 2022/23 unveiled

Venues like The Swan in Tarporley, Combermere Abbey and BeWILDerwood at Cholmondeley were among the winners of the Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards 2022/23.

The awards recognise excellence and outstanding achievement by local businesses and individuals working in Cheshire’s fantastic visitor economy. 

March 25, 2023