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Northwich River Festival 2018
The Northwich River Festival is Returning to Barons Quay! Details on the 2018 Northwich River Festival have been released and we are happy to reveal that the Northwich Dragon Boat Challenge will…
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Santa Claus, Rudolph and the Roller Skating Baubles!
On Saturday 2nd December, the first of many December festive Christmas attractions began at Barons Quay. Roller Skating Christmas Baubles were on hand to spread festive cheer around the development and Santa…
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Increase in Retail and Visitor Figures for Northwich
The Northwich Business Improvement District (BID) has reported positive retail and visitor figures for 2017 so far as the town continues to attract more footfall. BID Manager Jane Hough spoke at the…
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The Northwich River Festival is Returning to Barons Quay!
Details on the 2018 Northwich River Festival have been released and we are happy to reveal that the Northwich Dragon Boat Challenge will take place on the River Weaver beside Barons Quay.
The Northwich Rotary Club challenges local businesses, clubs, pubs and friendship groups to put teams together for the annual boat race which aims to raise money for charities. The selected charities this year are the Alzheimers Society, RNLI and Rotary Charities.
14 teams entered the boat race last year and the Rotary Club is hoping to see that number increase to at least 20 this year, with groups dressed in fancy dress to bring a fun visual element to the event.
The race will begin at Town Bridge and will travel along the Barons Quay stretch of the River Weaver. Teams who enter will be able to donate 50% of their sponsorship money to the official charities and the other 50% to a charity of their choice.
Typhoon and the Pedal Players will be returning to the 2018 River Festival, following their success at last years event. Perfect for family audiences, they are an interactive steampunk inspired cargo bicycle which has been turned into a Time Machine. New songs, sketches and bespoke scripts have been created taking inspiration from Cheshire’s salt mine heritage and landscape.
More details to be announced, for more information on the River Festival, visit: http://www.northwichriverfestival.org.uk/ & Northwich Guardian
On Saturday 2nd December, the first of many December festive Christmas attractions began at Barons Quay. Roller Skating Christmas Baubles were on hand to spread festive cheer around the development and Santa Claus and Rudolph also made an early visit.
We have more activities on the following dates:
From 11am on Saturday 9th and 16th December, we will have Giant Christmas Puddings and Rockin’ Robins joining Christmas shoppers. Feel free to take your photo with our festive friends as they walk around Barons Quay.
Appearances at: 11am, 12:30pm & 2:30pm.
The Northwich Business Improvement District (BID) has reported positive retail and visitor figures for 2017 so far as the town continues to attract more footfall.
BID Manager Jane Hough spoke at the Northwich Rotary Club meeting last week about the current landscape within the town centre.
“Over the last 12 months vacancy rates in the town centre have dropped by 23% and we’ve seen 13 new businesses open their doors over the same period too.
“Four traders – Temples Letting, Kanya Bistro, Optisavers and Solutions 24-7 – have also expanded during that time.”
Jane also revealed how more people than ever are now visiting Northwich for their recreational and shopping needs.
“Since January 2017 over 2.5 million people have been into the town centre and Barons Quay development and footfall is up 85% when compared to the same time last year.
“The figures aren’t surprising to me though when you look at all the great businesses we have here in Northwich and the improved offer in terms of leisure and recreation too.”
Away from stats and figures, Jane was keen to remind everyone that the date for this year’s Christmas Extravaganza has now been revealed with Northwich set to be transformed into a winter wonderland.
“This year’s festive offering comes to town on Saturday 25th November and we’re confident that it’ll be the biggest and best yet,” Jane commented.
“With attractions for the whole family alongside crowd-pleasers such as the light switch-on and spectacular firework display it’s an event not to be missed. Make sure you’ve got the date in your diary.”