Judges from the North West in Bloom Awards have visited Northwich to take a look at the projects and initiatives that have come to fruition within the last few months.

On Tuesday 30^th July, volunteers and representatives from the Northwich Business Improvement District (BID), Northwich Town Council, Love my River Northwich and Grozone Community Garden showed the judges around the town centre and also took them to a number of locations in the wider Northwich area.

The partnership working between the Northwich BID and Northwich Town Council was also highlighted with a particular focus on the planters and hanging baskets that bring colour and vibrancy to Northwich throughout the year.

Northwich will be aiming to go one better after achieving the Silver Gilt in 2018 which was the town’s first entry into the competition.

Learn about the different projects and locations they visited by reading the full press release.

Northwich’s Matalan has a fresh new look after undergoing a major refurbishment throughout the store.

Shoppers can now benefit from new lighting, flooring and a revamped customer service area, while there is also a new market place which has been designed to highlight key ranges.

Elsewhere there are enhanced departments across homeware and lingerie, a Card Factory concession and a section dedicated to Totally Toys which features characters from popular suppliers such as Paw Patrol and Hatchimals.

Matalan’s Retail Director Mike Jeans has explained why the redevelopment has taken place at the Northwich store. Head to the Visit Northwich website to read the full press release.

As you know, Northwich has entered the North West In Bloom competition again this year and is going for gold after being awarded the Silver Gilt in 2018.

To celebrate, shops and pubs in the town centre have entered a floral display competition organised by the Northwich Business Improvement District.

With the link shared via Visit Northwich and the poll live on Facebook, it is now up to visitors to the town centre to vote for their favourite.

Taking part are Bella Boutique, The Salthouse NW, The BullRing NW, Pretty Princess Cakes and Bakes, CRS Consultants, Barons Lounge, House of Quirk, St Luke’s Hospice, Northwich Art Shop, Stateside Bar and Grill, The Salty Dog, Sue Ryder and Crafty Stitches.

If you’re one of the above businesses, make sure you encourage visitors to your store/premises to vote for you to give you the best chance of winning!

Beach on the Quay is up and running in Barons Quay with Northwich now being able to boast its own taste of the seaside.

It will be open every day from 10am-6pm depending on the weather – make sure you check Barons Quay’s Facebook and Twitter accounts for the latest updates regarding closures.

As well as all the fun of the beach, free and exciting summer activities will also be taking place over the next three Saturdays.

Barons Quay will be hosting:

The newest addition to Northwich’s nightlife and social scene is up and running after a successful launch weekend.

Barons Quay Social, which is now open in Barons Quay, held a VIP launch on Thursday 1^st August before opening its doors to the public on Friday 2^nd.

On top of this they’re hosting Kids Summer Social sessions throughout August!

Make sure you follow their Facebook page for the latest updates on events and activities, and if you want to see some footage from the opening night, check out the video by Solutions 24-7. 

At Susan Howarth & Co. Solicitors they deal with many cases involving domestic abuse, which is why for the last 3 years they have been committed to raising funds for their chosen charity MyCWA, formerly known as Cheshire Without Abuse.

In accordance with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) rules, they were delighted to recently make a donation of £1,458.36 from dormant funds to MyCWA.

A cheque was then presented to MyCWA CEO Saskia Lightburn-Ritchie by Family Law Solicitor and domestic abuse specialist Jeanette Birch in July.

A much-needed organisation, MyCWA offers crisis accommodation and a wide variety of advice, practical and emotional support and information for those who are currently or have previously experienced domestic abuse as an adult or child.

They do this through a range of clinics, recovery & support groups, counselling services and specialist children’s programmes.

If you want to know more information about MyCWA make sure you visit their website: www.mycwa.org.uk. 

And If you’re experiencing any form of domestic abuse, or you know someone who has, contact MyCWA direct on 0300 123 5101 or contact one of Susan Howarth & Co. Solicitors’ specialist lawyers for legal advice on 01606 48777.