Signal 1 Style Awards
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28 July 2008
The magnificent setting of Crewe Hall was the
chosen venue for the very first Signal 1 Style Awards 2008 which
was attended by The Mayor and Mayoress of Crewe and Nantwich,
Councillor Brian Silvester and Ms Sheila Davies.
The Signal 1 Style Awards were created by
Signal Radio to celebrate all that is stylish in South Cheshire and
Staffordshire. The two counties are on the receiving end of
increasing positive attention in the Northwest and internationally
because of the high standard of entertainment venues, inspirational
landmarks and visitor attractions. Signal Radio launched the awards
this year as a positive and inspiring way to reward venues and
people throughout the area.
A total of 12 awards were handed out on the
evening and every winner was specially selected by the
public. Nominations poured in from both counties and in Crewe
and Nantwich two companies were shortlisted in this exciting and
glamorous competition. Crewe Hall were nominated for the ‘Best
Hotel’ award and Curshaw’s on Welsh Row in Nantwich were nominated
for the best ‘Bar’ award.
The Mayor and Mayoress were special guests on
the evening and they were delighted when Crewe Hall won the ‘Best
Hotel’ category. Peter Manby of Crewe Hall was honoured to have
accepted this unique award on behalf of the hotel and staff.
The Mayor of Crewe and Nantwich, Cllr Brian
Silvester was excited about this new event “The Signal 1 Style
Awards are an innovative idea and are an exceptionally good way of
encouraging people and organisations to strive for higher standards
and encourage more visitors. The awards also demonstrate that in
South Cheshire and Staffordshire we have a unique range of culture
that is second to none. I am particularly pleased that we had two
excellent local businesses from Crewe and Nantwich who were
selected to take part in the evening; both of whom were equally
deserving of an award”
Lisa Hughes, Signal Radio Station Director
said of the style awards “Staffordshire and Cheshire are often
overlooked when it comes to style and creativity. The region has a
huge heritage and the Signal 1 Style Awards aim to honour that
history by celebrating all that is stylish, in style!”
Over 200 guests attended the event and they
were treated to a delicious meal that included Grilled Asparagus,
Pan Fried Polenta, Soft Poach Egg with Shaving of Parmesan, Braised
Lamb, Pesto Potato Puree, Ratatouille of Vegetables with aged White
Balsamic vinegar followed by an Assiette of Strawberries.
X Factor contender and swing singer Tom
Maguire entertained the crowd and rounded off an exceptional
evening that was enjoyed by all.
Editors
Notes:
- The Signal Style Awards took place on Thursday 24th July,
7.30pm at Crewe Hall, Cheshire.
- Peter Manby joined Crewe Hall as General Manager in March
2008. He joined from Crown Golf, where he held the position
of CEO.
- The 4 star Crewe Hall is situated in the heart of Cheshire,
under 10 minutes from junction 16 of the M6 motorway, with close
links to Manchester, Liverpool and Chester.
- Crewe Hall started life as a modestly sized Jacobean house in
1636.
Picture
(L – R) Sheila Davies, The Mayoress,
Peter Manby, General Manager of Crewe Hall and The Mayor of Crewe
and Nantwich Councillor Brian Silvester
COUNCIL
CONTACTS:
Beverley Cope, Senior Communications Officer
Telephone: 01270
537037
Email:
beverley.cope@crewe-nantwich.gov.uk
For Media enquiries
contact:
Ian Richardson
Telephone:
01270 537018
Email:
ian.richardson@crewe-nantwich.gov.uk or
http://www.crewe-nantwich.gov.uk/
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