Trevor who looked after the entertainers for me along with Judie who just gets on with things for me,
I’d like to publicly thank the A&BCS Committee members for their help and support
Alex McCann who helped me with social media pre, during and post the day.
Our entertainment on the day was OrangeTheory, who kept everyone on track on Stamford St which is the hill everyone hates to run up! The Absolute and Little Belters.(the little ones are everyone’s favourite!) at the Town Hall, Sports Direct (Marathon Sponsors) who had some amazing drum bands. Radio Alty who went live on the day for us and the Bowdon Rugby Club Choir.
Trevor Holt did a brilliant job with our visitor leaflets for the day.
All in all a great day for the Altrincham community, coming together to do what we do best.
Kind regards
Angela Stone
TOWN CENTRE NEWS APRIL 2024
Calma Salons for nails, skin, brows and massage at Old Market Place.
Lido Advanced Aesthetics has opened on Market St offering facial and skin care treatments.
Does, a coffee shop and selfcare studio was opened on Kingsway.
The Stretch Station – complementary therapy to work outs at the gyms in the area has opened in Old Market Place.
Gharaana a South Asian restaurant has opened in Goose Green where King Pong was. Goose Green is now full again in time for summer when it is a popular weekend venue.
Chesire Cupcakes on Market St, the pretty pink shop offering a range of tasty looking delights.
Nostro Italian brunch a concept café has opened on Hale Road on the bridge heading out of Altrincham.
Pho You will be opening on Railway St where the dry cleaners used to be.
Otters in a Pot are to open in the former Smooch for bubble tea and light snacks.
California Coffee have opened a unit in Two Four Nine.
Broadheath
Temple Place Claypot Rice takeout opened on Manchester Road in Broadheath.
EZH has opened in Broadheath offering gifts from Independent producers across Manchester. Based on Viaduct Road. The Viaducts are becoming very popular for start up businesses in our area.
RETAIL AND EVENTS NEWS March 2024
New Openings:
It seems to be a couple of months for health and well being!
Calma Salons for nails, skin, brows and massage at Old Market Place
Lido Advanced Aesthetics has opened on Market St offering facial and skin care treatments
Does, a coffee shop and selfcare studio was opened on Kingsway
The Stretch Station – complementary therapy to work outs ta the gyms in the area has opened in Old Market Place
Gharaana a South Asian restaurant has opened in Goose Green where King Pong was. Goose Green is now full again in time for summer when it is a popular weekend venue,
Mathnasium has opened on Stamford New Road offering a maths learning school for children. Described as a “maths gym” and providing a fun and immersive learning environment.
Chesire Cupcakes on Market St, the pretty pink shop offering a range of tasty looking delights.
Nostro Italian brunch a concept café has opened on Hale Road on the bridge heading out of Altrincham
Pho You will be opening on Railway St where the dry cleaners used to be.
Rudy’s Pizza has been announced as coming to where One Central was on Central Way. Planning has been approved. We are currently ensuring that the public guinnel access remains in place.
Otters in a Pot are to open in the former Smooch for bubble tea and light snacks
Masa, an independent art gallery has opened on The Downs.
California Coffee have opened a unit in Two Four Nine.
Broadheath
Temple Place Claypot Rice takeout opened on Manchester Road in Broadheath.
EZH has opened in Broadheath offering gifts from Independent producers across Manchester. Based on Viaduct Road. The Viaducts are becoming very popular for start up businesses in our area.
Trafford Council revoked the Licence for The Railway in Broadheath yesterday. The bar was closed by the Authorities in February pending yesterday’s Licensing Review.
Businesses For Sale
In addition to those reported in January
Ikon Bar, LD24, and the Corner Shop in Broadheath are up for sale.
The building housing Old Market Tavern is up for sale. Sales particulars state the bar is unaffected. The County Galleries building is now up for sale.
Work to the former Wheatsheaf is finally underway. The building will be conversed into a 1 bedroom bungalow, 4 3 bedroom town houses and 1 4 bedroom house.
Hospitality
In addition to a number of new openings and anticipated new openings there has been little in the way of closures or sales which is positive for our Night Time Economy.
Best Bar None – Altrincham were shortlisted in the Town Category at the Award Ceremony in London following the Annual Conference. We’re about to start the 2024/25 scheme with some new additions to the Committee and extending our area to include additional bars in the South Trafford area. We’re looking to continue existing initiatives and new ones to enhance our scheme.
Altrincham is still very much an active participant in the National Organisations Pubwatch and Best Bar None.
Totties have reapplied for their licence following rejection of plans to turn the unit into apartments.
West Beverley now offers a private space for private parties on the first floor. On Shaw’s Road. They also now offer yoga classes.
The Navigation has new landlords who are keen to revitalise the bar.
The Bowdon Rooms continue to offer a variety of events including an Adult Disco featuring music from the 80s!
The BritFest have now finalised their line up and tickets are still on sale.
Events and activities
Altrincham vs Cancer, organised by Alex at Altrincham HQ took place in February involving businesses. local community volunteers and local schools the fundraising for The Christie stands at £8,366.
Paint Altrincham Pink for Prevent Breast Cancer took place in March. Events and activities took place across the town and was supported by BID. The final totals are yet to be announced.
Altrincham won the Sustainability award at the Visa “Let’s Celebrate Towns” ceremony in March.
Stockport won the Sunday Times award for Best Place to live. This year Altrincham failed to get a mention.
Manchester Marathon is on the 14th April will see runners enter Altrincham from Myerson’s up Stamford Street, along Market St, down Regent Road, onto Stamford New Road and leaving Altrincham over Moss Lane Bridge & past the Leisure Centre, Entertainment and Children’s groups are being organised to cover the Altrincham section fo the route. Ther will be around 24,000 runners taking part and road closures will be in place for the bulk of the day, there will also be changes at the Interchange, though Metrolink and Rail services remain,
BID are organising an Easter Town Trail, this time the theme is Pirates and Princesses – expect to see plenty of Disney Princesses searching out clues on the streets of Altrincham 😊
Local teams Altrincham Football Club and Manchester Storm are both finishing their seasons strongly with late wins. Th teams are strong community supporters.
Manchester Storm Painted the Rink over the weekend of 9th and 10th March and took part in the collection of money from bars across Altrincham on the 8th March for Paint Altrincham Pink.
It’s National Non-League Day on 23rd March and Altrincham FC have a number of activities planned including encouraging Altrincham to “go red” to celebrate our local football team. The unit on George St is being used for community activities as well as providing a town centre location for ticket and merchandise sales.
Mathnasium a Drop In Maths Tutoring school for children is opening where Toni & Guy Hairdressers were located at 72 Stamford New Road.
Starbucks will be opening a coffee shop in the Spring located in the Stamford Quarter’s Foundation building.
Alt Space in Kennedy House has gone into partnership with leading flexible work space provider IWG.#
EZ Hampers have opened in the Arches on Viaduct Street, Broadheath using merchandise from local suppliers and environmentally driven companies.
Masa UK Art Gallery has opened on The Downs.
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