All articles from: May, 2011
Tatton Park Triathlon
Posted on May 21, 2011 by Andrew
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Tatton Park Triathlon 2011 is the most scenic north west triathlon set in the beautiful Cheshire countryside. If you are looking for a Manchester triathlon or Cheshire triathlon here’s your chance to race in an open water triathlon. In 2009 the race was the largest north west triathlon and reached full capacity with an oversubscribed [...]
Read moreKnutsford ‘Royal’ May Day 2011
Posted on May 9, 2011 by Andrew
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Jessica Pottie was crowned 2011 Knutsford ‘Royal’ May Queen on Saturday (7th May) on a day full of sunshine throughout. The event was witnessed by town folks in their thousands as they made their way to the town on what first seemed to be a rather damp affair. No need to have worried though. As [...]
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Accommodation
- Cottons Hotel & Spa has all the benefits of being in a 4 star hotel, but away from the urban bustle of city life.
- Mere Court Hotel not only stands in 7 acres of gardens with a private lake, it is located in one of the most desirable parts of the Cheshire Countryside
- Pickmere Country Guest House a Georgian grade ll listed building dating back to 1772. Originally built as a farmhouse it was, in its time, the largest of its kind in Cheshire.
- Short Rentals have 2, 3 and 4 Bedroom spacious, fully furnished and well equipped houses for short term rent in excellent locations in Altrincham, South Manchester and Wilmslow, Cheshire.
- Sugar Brook Farm as well as providing an excellent B&B service Sugar Brook is a working organic farm, certified by the Soil Association. They breed sheep and grow cereal crops.
- The Cottage Hotel & Restaurant a charming family run Hotel located amidst the beautiful Cheshire countryside in one of the Counties most prestigious locations.
- The Cross Keys Hotel situated in the heart of Knutsford it offers value for money, quality accommodation in a traditional english pub.
- The Hinton Guest House, Mobberley a family run B&B with atractive bedrooms, situated in the village of Mobberley
- The Longview Hotel once the home of a victorian merchant, now a friendly, relaxed, family run hotel of outstanding character
- The Rose & Crown in the heart of Knutsford The Rose & Crown has been serving the community for more than three hundred and fifty years
Attractions
- Arley Hall The Gardens, which are amongst the finest in Britain, are outstanding for their vitality, variety and historical interest.
- Cheshire's Peak District - a breathtaking destination that encompasses nearly 100 square miles of Cheshire’s peaks and plains,
- Clonter Opera Theatre The ‘Clonter Experience’ offers you the opportunity of intimate theatre whilst enjoying Operatic productions as well as Jazz and other musical events.
- Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre set in 50 acres in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside, Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre & Countryside Park offers everything for the perfect day out.
- Cuckooland Museum - home to the largest collection of antique cuckoo clocks in Britain.
- Delamere Forest Delamere Forest is Cheshire’s largest area of woodland and is a place for families to let off steam, escape the crowds and find peace in the heart of the forest.
- Fryers Garden Centre Fryer’s is a distinctive, high quality garden centre and world famous rose nursery making it an ideal destination for a great day out.
- Gauntlet Birds of Prey a collection of over 100 birds of prey (eagles and vultures).
- Gawsworth Old Hall owned, run and much loved by the Richards family, a visit to this charming Tudor manor house makes a delightful day out for all the family.
- Heritage Centre (Knutsford) - an independent charity with Knutsford in mind. (Well worth a visit.)
- Knutsford Royal Mayday Knutsford Royal May Day is the highlight of the town’s calendar and takes place every year on the first Saturday in May.
- Paintball Knutsford ideal for all types of groups from adults to youngsters – for fun, sport, birthday parties, stag & hen parties, corporate team building or even loyalty events.
- Tabley House designed by John Carr of York for Sir Peter Byrne Leicester, Bt., and completed in 1769.
- Tatton Brewery offer private brewery tours for groups of 10 or more people (max of 40) as well as scheduled events throughout the year.
- Tatton Park - the park offers something for everyone along with over 100 events annually.
- The Gritstone Trail very hilly, with several long climbs and some steep but short ascents. Many stiles, including ladder stiles along the way. Surfaces vary but they may be rough, boggy or slippery, so sensible footwear is recommended.
Bars, Pubs & Clubs
- Bulls Head (Mobberley) A couple of miles away from Knutsford but well worth the visit.
- Canvas Lounge a real style leader in combining top cuisine with high culture.
- Egerton Arms (Chelford) a traditional family run country pub, serving real ales and quality, locally sourced food.
- Legh Arms On the corner of Brook St and Legh Rd the Legh Arms continues to greet visitors to the village as it has done since the 16th century.
- The Cross keys having been listed by CAMRA for the past 7 years their real ales changes on a weekly basis and the home cooked food its matches the beer in taste and quality.
- The Knutsford Wine Bar This popular hot spot continues to have a ‘magical buzz’ combined with a relaxed, easy going atmosphere that can’t be beaten!
- The Red Cow mainly full of youngsters and has bouncers on the doors at weekend.
- The Roebuck, Mobberley Located just off the B5058 from Knutsford to Alderley Edge the Grade II listed Roebuck at Mobberley has long been one of Cheshire’s most attractive country inns.
- The Rose and Crown highest quality cask ales, Belgian beers, and a huge range of spirits and fine wines!
Childcare
Community Websites
- Knutsford Guardian Knutsford’s local newspaper
- Knutsford Royal Mayday - takes place on the first Saturday in May every year at 2pm
- Knutsford Town Council the parish authority for the town of Knutsford and represents the residents and businesses within the Knutsford Parish area.
- Knutsford Town Plan ontains a collection of ideas and specific action plans that cover all aspects of our local community.
- The Knutsford Times described as a citizen powered title, designed to support the community and local business.
- Virtual Knutsford lots of information but very much out of date these days. OK if you would like to know what’s on in June 2010.
Dance
- LeRoc in Knutsford Modern Jive & West Coast swing Lessons and dancing in Knutsford for only £5 a night.
Eating Places
- Belle Epoque for over 35 years the Belle Epoque has been a “culinary Beacon” of the North West Dining scene.
- Egerton Arms (Chelford) a traditional family run country pub, serving real ales and quality, locally sourced food.
- Gusto classic and contemporary Italian dishes featuring an excellent range of pizza, pasta, seafood and meats.
- Loch Fyne (Seafood) The Grade II listed Royal George building on King Street has been sympathetically restored to create a stunning dining venue.
- Mae Gaew delight customers with friendly service, great atmosphere and the best Thai food for miles.
- Man Zen traditional Chinese cuisine with strong Cantonese influences.
- Mughli serves authentic Mughlai food from the northern regions of India and Pakistan.
- Pastiche offers an authentic blend of French, Italian, Spanish and English cuisines that provide an appetizing reminder of relaxing holidays in sunnier climes
- Piccolino offers a wonderful combination of both modern and classic Italian dishes prepared in an open kitchen in full view of diners.
- Primavera the large open plan kitchen takes centre stage with its bold wood fired oven whilst the busy chefs make reassuring sounds of the food being cooked from scratch.
- Rose and Crown a true British menu with the use of Local cheshire producers and seasonal values at its core.
- Shamoli Restaurant excellent Indian cuisine (highly recommended)
- The Cottage Hotel & Restaurant a charming family run Hotel located amidst the beautiful Cheshire countryside in one of the Counties most prestigious locations.
- The Frozen Mop a country pub & restaurant in the heart of Mobberley, oozing with rural charm and rustic character.
- The Knutsford Wine Bar With menus designed for both light bites and full a la carte, and live music three times a week, everyone is catered for!
- The Stuffed Olive freshly prepared Mediterranean dishes in elegant surroundings.
- Via Via offer a wide range of freshly prepared food to eat in or take home.
Local Organisations (Special Interest/Social)
- Altrincham Folk Club meet every Sunday evening in The Conservative Club on Market Street, Altrincham
- Cheshire A Cappella a modern, exciting, performing harmony chorus for women of all ages and backgrounds who love to sing!
- Cheshire Freemasonary one of the world’s oldest secular fraternal societies
- Cycle Knutsford a local community group set up with the aim to keep Knutsford a cycle friendly town.
- Friends of Knutsford Moor a group of people who have volunteered to work together to promote the use of The Moor for leisure and recreation.
- Friends of Lower Moss Wood help continue the good work in the education of children and adults alike about the wonders of the natural world and how to look after and enjoy the environment.
- Go SOUP all about like-minded people SOUPing up their social life and enjoying an exciting mix of entertaining, challenging, sociable or fun things to do with their spare time.
- Knutsford & District Scouts - district covers Knutsford, Mobberley, High Legh, Pickmere, Tabley, Cranage and Surrounding areas.
- Knutsford and District 'University of the Third Age' a self-help organisation for people no longer in full time employment providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment.
- Knutsford Community First Responders a group of volunteers who are trained by and work with the North West Ambulance Service. Their aim is to preserve life and promote recovery in an emergency situation, before the ambulance arrives.
- Knutsford Flower Club who aim to encourage the love of flowers & plants & to demonstrate how you can use them in decorative and creative arrangements.
- Knutsford Historical Society a local history group affiliated to Cheshire Historic Society.
- Knutsford in Bloom a voluntary group who’s aim it is to create a floral Knutsford and encourage local sustainable planting projects in and around our town.
- Knutsford Lions Club - an active service organisation working within the community of Knutsford and District.
- Knutsford Literature Festival The Knutsford Literature Festival is now in its 12th year. Knutsford Literature Festival was launched in October 2000 as a millennium event. It was an instant success and is now staged annually during the month of October.
- Knutsford Little Theatre One of Cheshire’s best venues for live theatre presents a broad programme of drama drawn from a rich tradition of playwriting both old and new.
- Knutsford Musical Theatre Company a small, friendly society based in Knutsford, but have members from out of town as well. Their main aim is to bring amateur theatre to the area, and have great fun while doing so.
- Knutsford Photographic Society a small, group of amateur photographers who say they will have a go at most things but don’t take themselves too seriously.
- Knutsford Scibar Club For those intersted in science and drinking
- Mid Cheshire Ramblers Association Organised walks to suit all abilities, using car, coach and public transport
- Rotary Club of Knutsford Formed in 1939 as the daughter club of Rotary Club of the Lymm. The Knutsford Club started as a lunch time club but now of course they meet in the evening.
- Tatton Garden Society one of Britain’s foremost botanic and horticultural societies, with its own 11 hectare (28 acre) arboretum and botanic site open to the public and which is one of Cheshire’s “Gardens of Distinction”
- The Knutsford Ornithological Society unusually for ornithological societies but this local group organise field trips for every month of the year
Sports Clubs
- Ashley Cricket Club founded in 1888, and is run as an inclusive club to offer competitive sport for players of all ability. Set in the picturesque village of Ashley, the club runs 4 senior teams and several junior teams from ages 9 to 15.
- Brook Street Club - snooker, pool & dominoes
- Heyrose Golf Club set in beautiful parkland with ancient woodlands and many water features. Heyrose is not an ordinary golf club.
- High Legh Park & Country Club 27 holes of outstanding golf together with superb practice facilities including 3 putting greens and a 300 yard driving range.
- Knutsford & District Motor Club a number of members are regular competitors in road rallies throughout the UK
- Knutsford Football Club the first team plays in the Cheshire League and the ‘A’ team appears in the Altrincham and District League.
- Knutsford Golf Club laid out in handsome woodlands on the edge of Tatton Park, Knutsford Golf Club offers a varied and challenging 10 hole course.
- Knutsford Hockey Club consists of three mens, two ladies and a junior team. They play at Knutsford Leisure Centre just off Westfield Drive.
- Knutsford Rugby Club a fantastic example of a community sports club, now in their seventh season
- Knutsford Sports Club facilities include a cricket pitch and practice nets, two squash courts and seven all weather tennis courts.
- Knutsford Sub-Aqua Club activities include regular pool training, special development courses and trips to include scenic diving, wreck diving and advanced skills using specialised equipment.
- Knutsford Tri (Triathlon) Club offers regular formal and informal training sessions suitable for beginners right through to experienced athletes.
- Knutsford Volley Ball Club has members of various talent, age and nationality, KVC always welcome new blood, regardless of ability.
- Peover Golf Club a truly beautiful course set deep in the heart of the Cheshire countryside.
- Tatton Club a snooker and billiards club filled with history and located in the heart of the town centre.
- Thai Boxing - Super Gym at Egerton Youth Club. Provides a full range of equipment including a boxing ring, fully matted floor, a range of punch and kick bag/pads with gloves and leg pads for members to use.
- Wilmslow Golf Club the course offers a fine test of golf for the low handicapper, it also provides an enjoyable experience to golfers of all ability.
- Woodside Golf Club set in the tranquil Cheshire countryside, surrounded by woodland, this deceptive course provides a challenge to all levels of players
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