Celebrating Rochdale - World Capital of Cooperatives
Friday 02 & Saturday 03 November
Rochdale Town Centre
Friday 19 October 2012
Thursday 18 October 2012
Pop Up For Business
Open Your Own #PopUp in Rochdale Borough
12noon, Thursday 25 October, First Floor, Unit 23 (next to New Look) @ The Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre, Rochdale
Come and see a variety of Pop-Up Shops within the previuosly empty unit to give you an insight into what can be achieved with the launch of the Rochdale Borough Pop Up Support Package!
Dan Thompson - Empty Shops Network Founder will also be giving an exclusive national book signing of his new book 'Pop Up Business for Dummies'.
Friday 12 October 2012
Rochdale Town Centre Independent Plaque Ceremony
Thirteen long standing independent retailers in Rochdale town centre have been awarded a commemorative plaque and invited for afternoon tea by the Major and Mayoress of Rochdale.
The event, organised by the Rochdale Town Centre Management Company identified retail businesses that had been trading for over 25 years to celebrate their contribution to the town in the Jubilee year of 2012 and in honour of Rochdale being declared the World Capital of Co-operatives by the United Nations, as part of the International Year of Co-operatives.
“We wanted to do something to mark this special year of 2012 and celebrate the fact we have these fantastic independent businesses in Rochdale town centre and ensure the legacy of these businesses continues. We’ve just looked at independent retailers at the moment, but before the end of the year we also want to replicate the event with other business sectors and market traders.”
The thirteen businesses identified include Wilds of Rochdale – the longest standing independent retailer in the town, trading since 1902 selling beds, suites and fitted carpets, Seeley’s Bathrooms on St Mary’s Gate trading since 1935, and family owned furniture store Lovicks located on Yorkshire Street
The battle for longest standing independent retailer was closely contended with Butterworth Brothers – family jewellers located on Drake Street
The nine other businesses recognised include Denis Hope, Sandifords, The Accordian Shop, Butterworth Sports, Chris Paulson Cycles, Gregory Couzens, Chantilly , Jim McNicholas Carpet Bargains and Pennine Photographic.
Ian Sandiford, owner of Sandifords Rochdale said: “The fact that over half of these long standing businesses are located on Drake Street shows just how important Drake Street is and the role that it has in the future of the town. Sadly though when we first opened in 1969, there were 50 other businesses on the street that have now gone today.”
The Mayor and Mayoress of Rochdale hosted the event and awarded the plaques, celebrating afterwards with High Tea in the Mayors Parlour in Rochdale Town Hall
Jim Taylor, Chief Executive of Rochdale Council said:
“ The contribution these businesses have all played to Rochdale has been significant over the years and should be celebrated. The town simply would not be the same without them”.
Friday 5 October 2012
Latest News
The next meeting of the High Street Foundation will be held on Wednesday 07 November, 5.45pm – 7.30pm at the new Co-op Museum Toad Lane , Rochdale , OL12 0NU
If anybody would like to attend a complimentary 15mintue tour of the new Museum, please arrive at 5.45pm promptly on the 7th November.
Barclays Bank Lending Clinic – Wednesday 24 October, 5.15pm – 7.00pm, Barclays Bank Rochdale
Martin Hirst of Barclays Bank Rochdale has asked me to promote the above clinic to all members of the High Street Foundation. The Lending Clinic will cover areas such as:
· Why banks are lending money
· What considerations banks take into account
· Provide an opportunity for clients to learn and understand the lending process
To register for this free clinic please telephone: 0845 124 6502
Hope to see you all next month.
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