Christmas

Top cheesemakers bring a slice of festive cheer to veterans marking 75th D-Day anniversary

A dairy proudly owned by Welsh farmers has bought a slice of Christmas cheer to war veterans with a gift of top quality cheese, as they marked the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Expert cheesemakers South Caernarfon Creameries gave four kilos of their finest Cavern Aged Cheddar, Caerffili and Smoked Cheddar cheeses, to the […]

Elf towers attraction set to open at Stretford Mall

Children will be transformed into ‘Elf Apprentices’ as they take a peek into a magical world as one of Santa’s helpers in the run up to Christmas, at a new attraction at Stretford Mall. The family friendly Elf Towers experience takes youngsters on an hour long fun packed journey through a regional outpost of the […]

Young stars of music, theatre and dance get moment in the spotlight at Stretford Mall

Young stars of music, theatre and dance got their moment in the spotlight as a concert showcasing local talent was the highlight of a weekend of Christmas festivities, shopping and crafts at Stretford Mall. Hundreds of shoppers were full of cheer as they turned out to enjoy the two-day Making of Christmas event at Stretford […]

Team of travel agents get ‘elfed up’ in aid of Alzheimer’s Society

A TEAM of travel agents will become Santa’s little helpers for the day to raise vital funds for the Alzheimer’s Society – a cause they’re supporting in memory of their colleague’s grandmother who was struck by the cruel disease. Staff at Hays Travel in Witton Street, Northwich, will be bringing festive cheer to customers when they […]

Young carers launch Christmas grotto at Stretford Mall

A ten-year-old girl who helps look after her two younger brothers was among ten young carers who got a Christmas treat, when they launched Santa’s grotto at Stretford Mall. Selfless Jessica Whelan, is a vital support to her seven-year-old brother Mason, who has autism, and also helps care for her one-year-old baby brother Noel. Their […]

Cosseted Christmas turkeys destined for top chefs’ tables thanks to delivery firm Delsol

Cosseted Christmas turkeys are winging their way to the tables of top restaurants thanks to delivery firm Delsol. The free-range birds are raised to the sounds of classical music and fed a home-grown grain mix at Lord Newborough’s organic Rhug Estate near Corwen. Every evening Rhug poultry manager Gareth Williams rounds up the turkeys and […]

Bath-time fun for youngsters gets on the road with delivery firm Delsol

A delivery firm that operates across Cheshire and the north west is helping to bring bath time fun to millions of youngsters around the world. Delsol, which has a base just outside Chester, ensures skincare products from award-winning manufacturer  Gelicity get on the road to their global destinations The company’s Gelli and Slime Baffs, plus its […]

Charity on the hunt for more volunteers to try taster days at St Helens store

A charity is urging more volunteers to help out at its St Helens shop – and is lining up taster days for them. The aim is to enable people to discover what’s involved, before they sign up for shifts at the Scope store in Church Square Shopping centre. Volunteer work can be a stepping stone […]