Altrincham Christmas Programme showcases Town’s unique offer

With a little over six weeks until Christmas, Altrincham’s Christmas Programme is swinging into action with the launch of the Altrincham Forward Christmas website – www.altyxmas.co.uk

Altrincham at Christmas is even more exciting this year with the launch a fantastic new Great British Christmas Market on Sunday’s and the popular Thursday Twilight markets are back!

Altrincham Town Centre Manager, Paul Armstrong said: “There’s a jam packed programme of events and shopping experiences taking place in Altrincham this year meaning local people don’t have to go far to find those unique gifts or to simply absorb some festive cheer.  With late night shopping on Thursday’s throughout December in the Stamford Quarter until 8pm and the market a hive of festive entertainment and treats from 14^th November, there’s no other place to visit – Altrincham truly has a unique offer.”

Paul paid a visit this week, along with the Mayor of Trafford Cllr Dylan Butt, to the Village Toy Company on Stamford New Road - Altrincham’s magical independent toy shop, which has been trading in Altrincham for nearly a year.  

Owner of the Village Toy Company and Altrincham resident, Lisa McCarthy, said: “This will be our first full Christmas period in business and will be by far the busiest time of year for us. We have worked hard to establish ourselves as a destination toy shop over the past year and, as an independent retailer, give customers something a little bit different. On Saturday 30 November we will be celebrating our first birthday by offering a 10% discount to shoppers.”

The website is a ‘one-stop-shop’ of information and listings showcasing what Altrincham has to offer this Christmas – with new events and offers being added all the time. Visit www.altyxmas.co.uk or follow @altrinchamFWD on Twitter.

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Altrincham Forward Office Opens

Altrincham Forward’s new town centre office will open its doors for the first time on Sunday 19th May, from 11am to 3.30pm.

The office is in the former Chisnalls unit at 12/14 Shaw’s Road and will be the base for the Town Centre Team, led by Paul Armstrong - Altrincham’s newly appointed Town Centre Manager.

Matt Colledge, Chair of Altrincham Forward and Leader of Trafford Council said: “We are delighted that Altrincham Forward will now have a presence right in the heart of the town.

“The office won’t be fully operational until early July, but it is now ready for occupation and the first exhibition in the new community display area will open on Sunday. This is being staged by Local Creation, our local creative arts studio and workshop. We hope as many people as possible take the opportunity to pop into the office, visit the markets and enjoy the many bars, cafes and restaurants around the market area.”

The first few weeks will be used to set the office up properly, iron out any glitches and familiarise staff. A more formal launch will be held when the Town Centre Manager takes up his post in July.

It will be well worth paying a visit to Altrincham on Sunday 19th. The new office is directly opposite the Lower Market where the town’s first Student Market is being held by Trafford College.

Nearby Local Creation are having one of their popular Open Days and the busy, monthly Vintage, Crafts and Food Producers Market is in the main market buildings. Trafford College students will be providing music and entertainment throughout the day.

It is Love Your Local Market Fortnight, all part of encouraging people into the town centre.

Local charity Art with A Heart‘s “Tribute to Basil Morrison” exhibition will also be open at their new location in Norman’s Place.