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Macclesfield and Prestbury nominees for the Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards 2024/2025 | Local News | News | Macclesfield Nub News
It is time to see how Macclesfield have done in the nominations for the Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards 2024/2025.
The prestigious awards celebrate the people and businesses behind Cheshire and Warrington’s tourism sector which contributes £3.41bn to the region’s economy and attracts more than 50 million visitors every year.
And this year’s Macclesfield nominees range from Forest Distillery, to Mottram Hall.
Across the borough, eye-catching nominations include the new Holmes Chapel tour inspired by Harry Styles and the Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon Experience at Jodrell Bank, near Macclesfield.
The event will take place on March 6, in Chester. (Image – Marketing Cheshire)
Organisers Marketing Cheshire said judges had to sift through a record number of entries for the awards which will see the winners crowned at a glittering ceremony at Chester Cathedral on Thursday, March 6, 2025 – the second year in a row the spectacular venue is hosting the esteemed event.
The finalists hailing from across Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, and Warrington.
To receive the most nominations this year, is the new Harry Styles-inspired Harry’s Home Village Tour, found just a short drive from Macclesfield.
The guided tour through Holmes Chapel, which allows people to learn about the history of the village where the global pop star grew up including a stop at Harry’s former workplace Mandeville’s bakery and Twemlow Viaduct, where the singer is said to have had his first kiss, is a finalist in THREE categories – namely: Best Tourism Marketing Project of the Year, Experience of the Year and New Tourism Business of the Year.
One of the most popular categories for entries was the newly added Best Event or Festival Award, which has been added following feedback from businesses and the desire for Marketing Cheshire to shine a light on this growing sector in the region’s visitor economy.
Finalists in this category were named as: BeWILDerwood presents Christmas (based in Malpas); Deva Fest (held at Cholmondeley Castle); Fireworks and Fun, The Ice Cream Farm, Tattenhall; Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, Chester and Steam at the Lift, Anderton Boat Lift and Visitor Centre, Anderton.
Chester Zoo is also hoping to get its claws on a trophy after also finding itself as a finalist in three categories.
It is hoping love is in the air in the Wedding Venue of the Year category alongside Walton Hall and Gardens in Warrington; Carden Park Hotel & Spa on the outskirts of Chester; Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa, Delamere Manor, Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa and Peckforton Castle.
Forest Distillery, of Macclesfield’s Cat & Fiddle Road, has recieved two nominations. (Image – Macclesfield Nub News)
Thanks to its new Snow Leopard enclosure, Chester Zoo is also finalist in the Team of the Year category which celebrates the brilliant work that goes on behind the scenes. Other finalists going for glory in this category are Champneys Mottram Hall; The Chester Grosvenor; Canal & River Trust (North West Destination & Attraction Team); and The Bridge, Prestbury.
And the zoo is also a finalist in the Visitor Attraction of the Year category alongside BeWILDerwood Cheshire; Escapism Chester; Forest Distillery in Macclesfield; Norton Priory Museum and Gardens, Tatton Park; The Ice Cream Farm, Tattenhall; Wild Shore Delamere.
But it is not just local glory that a potential Macclesfield winner could receive.
Qualifying winners in the final will be automatically entered into the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence to compete against the best in the country.
Trevor Brocklebank, Chair of Marketing Cheshire said: “Every year the quality and breadth of entries from across all parts of the region is breathtaking. It’s also great to see the new Best Event or Festival category attracting a host of entries. Our region welcomes over 36.3 million visitors each year and every one of our finalists play a huge part in the continued success of Cheshire and Warrington’s world-renowned tourism gems.”
Last year’s event which was hosted by actress Lucy-Jo Hudson. Credit: Marketing Cheshire
Best Event or Festival
BeWILDerwood (Cheshire) presents Christmas
Deva Fest, Cholmondeley Castle
Fireworks and Fun, The Ice Cream Farm, Tattenhall
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, Chester
Steam at the Lift, Anderton Boat Lift & Visitor Centre
Best Tourism Marketing Project of the Year
Harry’s Home Village Tour, Holmes Chapel
Twiggle Tots, BeWILDerwood Cheshire
Business Events Venue of the Year
Carden Park Hotel, near Chester
Champneys Mottram Hall, Macclesfield
Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa
Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa, Pulford
Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement, Macclesfield
Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year
Lady Heyes Holiday Park, Frodsham
Manor Wood, Chester
Overwater Marina & Holiday Park, Audlem
Pitch and Canvas, Chester
Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award
Lyme, National Trust
Moxy Chester
Experience of the Year
Distillery Tour, Forest Distillery, Macclesfield
Harry’s Home Village Tour, Holmes Chapel
Pink Floyd’s 50th Anniversary of ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ Immersive Planetarium Experience, Jodrell Bank, Macclesfield
Wake & Shake, The Farm Club Group, Mere View Estate
Large Hotel of the Year
Champneys Mottram Hall, Macclesfield
Cottons Hotel & Spa, Knutsford
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Chester
Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa, Nantwich
The Queen at Chester Hotel
The logo for the awards. (Image – Marketing Cheshire)
New Tourism Business of the Year
Chester on a Plate Tours
Harry’s Home Village Tour, Holmes Chapel
Dead Good Ghost Tour, Chester
Pub of the Year
Cholmondeley Arms, Cholmondeley
Ring O’ Bells, Christleton
The Bear’s Paw, Warmingham, Sandbach
The Fishpool Inn, Delamere
The Pied Bull, Chester
The Vicarage, Cheshire (based at Cranage)
Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year
Black Prince Holidays, Northwich
Cheshire Boutique Stays, Nantwich
Nantwich Canal Centre
The Hide, Pickmere
Small Serviced Accommodation of the Year
Cheshire Boutique Stays, Nantwich
The Bear’s Paw, Warmingham, Sandbach
The Chester Townhouse
The Hive at 52, Weaverham
The Pheasant Inn, Tattenhall
Taste Cheshire Award
Artezzan Restaurant & Bar, Chester
The Pheasant Inn, Tattenhall
The Sandbar Seafood Shack, Chester
Team of the Year
Events Sales Office, Champneys Mottram Hall, Macclesfield
Front of House, The Chester Grosvenor
Chester Cathedral Music Department, Chester Cathedral
North West Destination & Attraction Team, Canal & River Trust
Project Team – Snow Leopards, Chester Zoo
The Bridge, Prestbury
Unsung Hero Award
Jayne Over, The Chester Grosvenor
Toby Garrick, Pitch & Canvas, Chester
Visitor Attraction of the Year
BeWILDerwood Cheshire
Chester Zoo
Escapism Chester
Forest Distillery, Macclesfield
Norton Priory Museum and Gardens
Tatton Park
The Ice Cream Farm, Tattenhall
Wild Shore Delamere
Wedding Venue of the Year
Carden Park Hotel & Spa, near Chester
Chester Zoo
Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa
Delamere Manor
Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa
Peckforton Castle
Walton Hall and Gardens, Warrington
Macclesfield: Find more about the awards on THIS LINK.
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Nota da Andifes sobre os cortes no orçamento aprovado pelo Congresso Nacional para as Universidades Federais — Universidade Federal do Acre
A Ufac, a Associação Paradesportiva Acreana (APA) e a Secretaria Extraordinária de Esporte e Lazer realizaram, nessa quarta-feira, 17, a entrega dos equipamentos de halterofilismo e musculação no Centro de Referência Paralímpico, localizado no bloco de Educação Física, campus-sede. A iniciativa fortalece as ações voltadas ao esporte paraolímpico e amplia as condições de treinamento e preparação dos atletas atendidos pelo centro, contribuindo para o desenvolvimento esportivo e a inclusão de pessoas com deficiência.
Os equipamentos foram adquiridos por meio de emenda parlamentar do deputado estadual Eduardo Ribeiro (PSD), em parceria com o Comitê Paralímpico Brasileiro, com o objetivo de fortalecer a preparação esportiva e garantir melhores condições de treino aos atletas do Centro de Referência Paralímpico da Ufac.
Durante a solenidade, a reitora da Ufac, Guida Aquino, destacou a importância da atuação conjunta entre as instituições. “Sozinho não fazemos nada, mas juntos somos mais fortes. É por isso que esse centro está dando certo.”
A presidente da APA, Rakel Thompson Abud, relembrou a trajetória de construção do projeto. “Estamos dentro da Ufac realizando esse trabalho há muitos anos e hoje vemos esse resultado, que é o Centro de Referência Paralímpico.”
O coordenador do centro e do curso de Educação Física, Jader Bezerra, ressaltou o compromisso das instituições envolvidas. “Este momento é de agradecimento. Tudo o que fizemos é em prol dessa comunidade. Agradeço a todas as instituições envolvidas e reforço que estaremos sempre aqui para receber os atletas com a melhor estrutura possível.”
O atleta paralímpico Mazinho Silva, representando os demais atletas, agradeceu o apoio recebido. “Hoje é um momento de gratidão a todos os envolvidos. Precisamos avançar cada vez mais e somos muito gratos por tudo o que está sendo feito.”
A vice-governadora do Estado do Acre, Mailza Assis da Silva, também destacou o trabalho desenvolvido no centro e o talento dos atletas. “Estou reconhecendo o excelente trabalho de toda a equipe, mas, acima de tudo, o talento de cada um de nossos atletas.”
Já o assessor do deputado estadual Eduardo Ribeiro, Jeferson Barroso, enfatizou a finalidade social da emenda. “O deputado Eduardo fica muito feliz em ver que o recurso está sendo bem gerenciado, garantindo direitos, igualdade e representatividade.”
Também compuseram o dispositivo de honra a pró-reitora de Inovação, Almecina Balbino, e um dos coordenadores do Centro de Referência Paralímpico, Antônio Clodoaldo Melo de Castro.
(Camila Barbosa, estagiária Ascom/Ufac)
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