Author: Tracey Thomas
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Here comes the girls
It’s been an incredible time for team GB women in the Olympics, and a generation of girls will be inspired by our Olympic role models for years to come. Here are just a few that inspired me. The sound of ‘God Save the Queen’ still rings in my ears, love it or hate it, the Olympics have made Britain more patriotic.…
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What a prize
I am sure most of you that follow us will know that we recently ran a Dragons’ Den type event. The interest to pitch came from right across the UK Eleven businesses pitched to our very own dragons, who took four through to the finals. The lucky winner chosen from our final four, was www.offbeatbrewery.co.uk winning 1/2 day with…
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Our very own Dragons’ Den
On October 17th, we are hosting another Dragons’ Den style event at Crewe Hall Crewe, a stimulating evening in the style of the popular BBC series. We are looking for Sole Traders and SMEs keen to pitch to our dragons for the opportunity to win time with them working on your business or idea. We are…
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Fashion at its best
We are very lucky to get invitations to lots of different events and we especially love the fashion shows and were very excited about attending the editeur show. In collaboration with City Gate Menswear Chester, the editeur http://www.the-editeur.com/store/ put on a fantastic show. Guests were treated to a Champagne reception, a display of Boodles best jewellery, and a 3 course…
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Mid Summer Nights Dream by top Chef Mark Ellis from Peckforton Castle
Like many others I was so shocked when I heard about the recent fire at Peckforton Castle Only 15mins away from where I live, this stunning venue popular for many weddings including some celebrity, was at risk of becoming a shell due to some idiotic and selfish person who chose to set fire to it, luckily…
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Hail Cheshire’s Very Own Queen of Shops
Mary Portas is asking you the British public to name-and-shame, or, name-and-fame the best and the worst customer service in the UK. She is targeting big retail names and forcing them to review their customer service skills. I really would not like to be one of the high street stores at the moment. My pet…
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Did you stick to your New Year’s resolution?
It’s part of our annual ritual, to start afresh and turn over a new leaf. Already many of us have focused on the downside of not achieving the goals; and given in to our cravings. Many last minute New Year resolutions do backfire because they tend to be less genuinely motivated. I am the first…
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