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Chesterfield Rotary wins award

Chesterfield Rotary Club has been named Best Club in District 1220 by District Governor Michael Longdon.

The prestigious Gordon Taylor Trophy is presented to one club each year in Rotary District 1220, which covers 69 clubs throughout Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire and parts of Lincolnshire.

The award is recognition for Chesterfield Rotary’s thriving Satellite Club – the first of its kind set up for young professionals, who have so far contributed significantly to the local community.

The Gordon Taylor Trophy also commends the Rotary’s varied programme of charitable events.

Chesterfield president Peter Barr shared the success with Satellite Club members at the July monthly meeting held at The Manor at Brampton.

For more details about the Rotary Satellite Club of Chesterfield contact secretary Rachel Trueman 07792 719 238.

Image: Chesterfield Rotary president Peter Barr with satellite club chairman Peter Blant and members of the satellite club with the Gordon Taylor Trophy.

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Spireites welcome Barrow

Chesterfield manager Gary Caldwell has strengthened his backroom team with the appointment of Graham Barrow as assistant-manager/chief scout.

Barrow, who assisted Caldwell during his time as manager of Wigan Athletic, said: “I’m delighted to be here. I’ve had a good working relationship with Gary and we’ve always kept in touch.

“On matchdays, I’ll be up above in the stand watching the game and provide input. I’ll also help Guy Branston with recruitment.

“The set-up here is great and it’s all geared for success. I’ve got a wide range of experience so I hope to make a valuable contribution.”

Caldwell is pleased to be reunited with his former colleague. “I have 100% trust in Graham and I value his opinions,” he said.

“He has great knowledge at every level of the game. He will be a great help to me in various ways, including preparing for matches and signing players.”

After a playing career which took in lengthy spells at Wigan and Chester City, Barrow managed Chester (twice), Wigan, Rochdale and Bury. He also took charge of Wigan on a caretaker basis on several occasions.

The 63-year-old left Wigan in May, shortly before the appointment of former Spireites boss Paul Cook as manager.


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Chesterfield Half Marathon to go ahead

One of the region’s leading independent estate agents has been announced as the title sponsor of the 2017 Chesterfield Half Marathon.

Redbrik Estate Agency, which have five offices based in Chesterfield and Sheffield, has pledged its support to the event with a five-year sponsorship agreement with race organisers MLS Contracts Ltd, the region’s largest major events company.

The Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon will take place this year on Sunday 22nd October and is set to be one of the town’s biggest and most successful community participation events and is backed by Chesterfield Borough Council.

Applications for the half marathon are open from Thursday 22nd June and you can register by visiting www.redbrikchesterfieldhalf.com. A one mile fun run will also be held in conjunction with the Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon at Queen’s Park which is open to people of all ages and abilities.

In addition, one of this year’s main charities for the Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon has been confirmed as Ashgate Hospicecare. The independent charity provides care to patients across North Derbyshire at the hospice, in the community and at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

Mark Ross, Director at Redbrik Estate Agency, said:-

“We are delighted to have agreed a five-year sponsorship deal with the Chesterfield Half Marathon.

“The town of Chesterfield has really got behind and supported Redbrik since we opened and we feel a strong responsibility to contribute back to the community. We love this town and want to see it prosper. I am really looking forward to seeing everyone supporting this event, getting their running shoes on and raising money for some great local charities along the way.”

John Timms, Events Director at MLS Contracts Ltd, commented:-

“It is fantastic news that Redbrik are on board as event sponsors. They are such an innovative company and it will be a pleasure to work with Mark and his team over the next five years.

“Redbrik, Chesterfield Borough Council and MLS are passionate about making the Redbrik Chesterfield Half marathon a successful community mass participation event and we are confident that other supporters will be coming in behind Redbrik, the Council and ourselves in the near future,” added Mr Timms.

Councillor Steve Brunt, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy said:

“I am sure our residents will be pleased that they can once again participate in the Chesterfield Half Marathon and the fun run events taking place in Queen’s Park.

“It is a fantastic event, which brings the community together and to raise money for a very worthy cause in Ashgate Hospice. We are happy to continue our support for the event – thanks to Redbrik for taking on the sponsorship and for MLS for running the event.”

John Timms, Events Director at MLS Contracts Ltd, said: “We are aware that are a number of people who previously registered for the KidsNCancer Chesterfield Half Marathon 2017. I would like to stress that the Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon 2017 is not in any way connected to the aforementioned event.

“However, as a gesture of good will we have established a process to provide free entry to the new event to anyone who registered and paid to enter the cancelled event.

“The cancelled race entrants will need to register for the Redbrik Chesterfield Half marathon from Thursday 22nd June visiting www.redbrikchesterfieldhalf.com and agree to run the race in aid of Ashgate Hospicecare.

“Once they have raised more than £25 in sponsorship for Ashgate Hospicecare they will be eligible to receive a refund for their Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon 2017 entry fee.

“These steps need to be followed in order to do this:

– Take a screen shot of the total raised for Ashgate Hospicecare or copy of their sponsorship form,

– Proof of entry fee payment for the old event

– Email the documents above to events@ashgatehospicecare.org.uk

“On completion of this process their race entry fee for the Redbrik Chesterfield Half Marathon 2017 will be refunded within four weeks of Ashgate Hospicecare receiving the individual’s sponsorship money.”

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Celebrity host of 2017 Chesterfield Food and Drink Awards confirmed

Mich Turner MBE and professional cake designer to the stars, has been confirmed as the celebrity host of this year’s Chesterfield Food and Drink Awards.

Mich hosted the glittering event last year to much critical acclaim. She will now return to Chesterfield College’s Heart Space building on Wednesday 25 October where she will announce the winners across 13 categories in the annual awards.

Nominations for the popular awards close on Monday 12 June 2017. People who want to see their favourite eatery, pub, bar and food producers recognised in the prestigious awards can nominate across 10 categories at www.chesterfield.co.uk/foodanddrinkawards .

Founder and director of London-based Little Venice Cake Company, Mich has created over 10,000 cakes including those for Her Majesty the Queen, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Gordon Ramsay and David Beckham.

As well as her high profile cakes that have been featured in films, Mich has also presented and judged Britain’s Best Bakery, one of the top five performing daytime TV shows on ITV, as well as her own Mich Turner’s Couture Cakes for Sky. In addition to her TV credits, Mich also has six international best-selling books to her name, with the latest title ‘Have Your Cake and Eat It’ published in March 2017

Delighted to be hosting the 2017 Chesterfield Food and Drink Awards Mich Turner said: “I am so happy to be returning to the Chesterfield Food and Drink Awards once again. Last year was a wonderful occasion and a delight to see so many individuals and businesses recognised for their contribution to the town’s hospitality scene.”

The popular awards return for the fifth year running and are organised by Destination Chesterfield in association with the Chesterfield College Group.

The 10 categories in which you can nominate in the Chesterfield Food and Drink Awards include:

• Restaurant of the Year – sponsored by Chesterfield Borough Council
• Café/Tea Room of the Year – sponsored by Custom Solar
• Gastro Pub of the Year – sponsored by Arvato
• Pub / Bar of the Year – sponsored by Banner Jones Solicitors
• Best Newcomer – sponsored by BHP Accountants
• Best Customer Service – sponsored by East Midlands Chamber
• Best Out of Town (within 10 miles of Chesterfield) – sponsored by Shorts Accountants
• Chesterfield Food Producer – presented by Chesterfield College
• International Restaurant of the Year – sponsored by MSE Hiller
• Family Friendly Award – sponsored by Jumble Design

Other supporters of the awards include the Derbyshire Times, Peak FM, the Crooked Spire Church, Casa Hotel, Mitchells Accountants and Business Advisors, Owen Taylor & Sons, ra Information Systems, Black Eyed Susan, Franklin and Sons Ltd, Addooco, Steve Faulkner and Reflections.

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2017 Chesterfield Retail Awards a sell-out!

The fourth annual Chesterfield Retail Awards which take place on Wednesday 24 May has been declared a sellout.

The event will see 200 people gather at the Winding Wheel to learn which of Chesterfield’s shops, stores and market stalls have been named the town’s best, including one which will take the coveted title of Retailer of the Year.

36 Chesterfield retailers are set to go head-to-head battling it out for a total of 17 titles at the awards ceremony which are organised by Destination Chesterfield in association with Addooco.

Peak FM breakfast show presenters, Cat and Ricky, have been confirmed as the hosts of the 2017 Chesterfield Retail Awards and will be announcing the winners of the awards on the night.

This will be the first year Ricky has hosted the Chesterfield Retail Awards having joined the Peak FM breakfast show in October last year. He said: “I am really looking forward to the awards. Since joining Peak FM I have been taking the chance to get out and about in and around Chesterfield and am amazed at what the town has to offer. I expect there will be no shortage of competition at the retail awards and it will be a great night.”

This year, more than 800 people nominated their favourite shops and stores in the annual awards. Now in their fourth year, the prestigious awards are open to retailers and market stall holders in and around Chesterfield town centre, as well as those in Brampton and Whittington Moor.

Organiser of the popular awards, Dom Stevens, Manager of Destination Chesterfield, said: “This year the tickets have sold out faster than ever. They have been in high demand which is no surprise considering the level of entries and engagement we had from the town’s retail community this year. It promises to be a fantastic evening and I am very looking forward to seeing who will be crowned Chesterfield’s top retailer,”

The shortlisted businesses across the 16 categories in this year’s Chesterfield Retail Awards include:

Hair and Beauty Business of the Year – Sponsored by Chesterfield College

Burlingtons Hair Salon

Pamper Shack

Therapy Lounge

Fashion and Footwear Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by In the Works PR

Blanc

Marks and Spencer

Wards Shoes

Jewellery and Accessories Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by the Pavements Shopping

Centre

Adorn Jewellers

Green+Benz

Overton Clocks

Home and Gifts Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Chesterfield Healthy High Streets Team

Debenhams

H&F

Olympia House Antiques and Craft Centre

Children’s Clothes, Toys & Accessories Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Progression

Accountancy

Debenhams

Babyluv

Geeks Headquarters Ltd

 

Food and Drink Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Custom Solar

Northern Tea Merchants

R.P. Davidson Cheese Factor

Ibbotsons Fresh Quality Produce

Phones and Technology Retailer of the Year – Presented by Addooco

Chips Computers

Inspire Hi-Fi

Three Store

Leisure Retailer of the Year (Sports, Hobbies, Crafts or Outdoor) – Sponsored by Peak FM

Fred’s Haberdashery

StraightCurves

Vanishing Point Records

Market Trader of the Year – Sponsored by Chesterfield Borough Council

Ibbotsons Fresh Quality Produce

Unstone Plant Centre

Spire Vintage

Independent Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Jumble Design

Adorn Jewellers

Ibbotsons Fresh Quality Produce

Northern Tea Merchants

National/ Multiple Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Vicar Lane Shopping Centre

Marks and Spencer

Specsavers

Three Store

Excellence in Customer Service – Sponsored by Mitchells Chartered Accountants and Business

Advisers

Adorn Jewellers

Ibbotsons Fresh Quality Produce

H&F

Market Hall Business of the Year –  Sponsored by Arvato

R.P. Davidson Cheese Factor

Ye Olde Sweet Shop and Gifts

Lamb’s Cupcakes

Best New Store (Opened 2016/2017) – Sponsored by Banner Jones Solicitors

Blanc Occasions

Style Loft

Vanishing Point Records

The Pavements Shopping Centre Retailer of the Year

Bodycare

Massarellas

Warren James

Vicar Lane Shopping Centre Retailer of the Year

H&M

Waterstones

New Look

As well as Addooco and category sponsors, other supporters of the 2017 Chesterfield Retail Awards include Temple Safety, City Taxis, R.A. Information Systems, eBusiness Works and the Derbyshire Times.

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More than 4000 new jobs set to be created in Chesterfield

More than £700 million of key developments in Chesterfield will enter the delivery phase in 2017, creating more than 4000 new jobs over the next five years.

The news came at the town’s annual Celebrate Chesterfield event organised by Destination Chesterfield. The event which saw more than 300 business leaders gather to learn about further investment plans for the Derbyshire town.

Jobs will be created at the Chesterfield’s flagship developments, including Chesterfield Waterside, Peak Resort, Northern Gateway, Walton Works and Markham Vale. Significant movement has been made on Staveley Corridor following confirmation that there will be an HS2 maintenance depot based there which will create around 250 jobs.

More than 2,000 people currently work in Chesterfield’s tourism sector and a further 1,300 jobs will be created at Peak Resort when it opens in 2019.

Speaking at the event Huw Bowen, Chief Executive of Chesterfield Borough Council reassured investors and business leaders that the council was committed to developing the skills and talent of people living in the town.

He said: “We remain wedded to the concept that the growth we generate must be ‘inclusive’ and that local people should benefit from the proceeds of growth. One of the council’s key objectives for 2017 is to create a skills action plan for Chesterfield which ensures that local people and businesses have clear advice, signposting and support with regards to the range of SCR and D2N2 programmes that are available.”

Work at both the £320 million Waterside Chesterfield scheme and £400million Peak Resort development is already underway.

Rupert Carr, Director of Birchall Properties, the company behind Peak Resort which is being billed as the gateway to the Peak District, also spoke at the Celebrate Chesterfield event. He said: “Peak Resort has been a 28-year story in the making. We gained outline planning consent for the development in 1989, however it is only in recent years, thanks a coalition of national and international partners, that we have made significant progress with the development. We are now on course to launch the first phase in 2019.”

Peak Resort is currently the largest leisure development in the UK and is expected to cement Chesterfield’s reputation as a tourism town. When complete it will almost double the amount of beds in the Borough with the construction of both a four star hotel and five-star clubhouse lodges. An additional hotel is also being built at Basin Square in the first phase of Chesterfield Waterside which will maximise Chesterfield’s proximity to the Peak District National Park.

Peter Swallow, Chair of Destination Chesterfield added: “Chesterfield is on a journey; one that will see it become a significant and attractive location in the UK thanks to both the current investment and the forthcoming HS2. The town’s connectivity has always been a key selling point, but with the advent of HS2 in 2034, Leeds, Birmingham and London will be minutes away and investors are looking at the area with renewed interest. It’s a tremendously exciting time for the town, as we move from concept to delivery making it a town of opportunity for everyone.”

Held at The Winding Wheel on 23 March, this year Celebrate Chesterfield was sponsored by the University of Derby, Markham Vale and Central Technology.

For more information about Chesterfield’s developments visit www.chesterfield.co.uk/developments

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Fifth Annual Celebrate Chesterfield is a sell-out

The fifth annual Celebrate Chesterfield event is set to see 300 business people, 50 more than at last year, attend The Winding Wheel on Wednesday 22 March.

Organised by Destination Chesterfield, in association with the University of Derby, Rupert Carr, Director of Birchall Properties, the company behind the £400m Peak Resort, will update the room on developments at the UK’s largest leisure resort.

In addition to Carr other keynote speakers taking to the stage at the sell-out event include, Huw Bowen, Chief Executive of Chesterfield Borough Council, Dr Peter Dewhurst from the University of Derby, and Traci Limb and Paul Dodgson from the latest company to invest in Markham Vale, Ferdinand Bilstein.

Dom Stevens, Destination Chesterfield manager commented: “Once again, the Celebrate Chesterfield event is fully subscribed, proving the town’s business community is actively involved with all that is happening in Chesterfield. With so many regionally and nationally high profile developments happening in Chesterfield, it really is the town investors are starting to look at. It is a very exciting time.”

This year Celebrate Chesterfield is sponsored by the University of Derby, Markham Vale and Central Technology.

To keep-up-to-date with the announcements as they happen at Celebrate Chesterfield 2017, follow Destination Chesterfield on Twitter (@DesChes) using #Celebrate17. For more information about Chesterfield’s developments visit: http://www.chesterfield.co.uk/developments/

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Peak FM’s Cat & Ricky to host 2017 Chesterfield Awards

Peak FM breakfast show duo, Cat and Ricky, have been confirmed as the hosts of the 2017 Chesterfield Retail Awards in association with Addooco.

Cat and Ricky will be announcing the winners of 15 categories in the prestigious awards which are organised by Destination Chesterfield at a ceremony held at the Winding Wheel on 25 May 2017.

Cat also hosted the awards ceremony last year and is delighted to be returning with Ricky for the fourth annual awards. She said: “The awards are a great event and a real celebration of retail in Chesterfield. I have been at Peak FM and living and shopping in Chesterfield for a year now, so hopefully I will see many familiar faces at the awards ceremony. We’re both really looking forward to it.”

This will be the first year Ricky has hosted the Chesterfield Retail Awards having joined the Peak FM breakfast show in October last year. He said: “I am really looking forward to the awards. Since joining Peak FM I have been taking the chance to get out and about in and around Chesterfield and am amazed at what the town has to offer. I expect there will be no shortage of competition at the retail awards.”

Organiser of the awards, Destination Chesterfield, is urging everyone to nominate their favourite shops, stores and market stalls before nominations close at midnight on Sunday 7 March. Nominations can be made online at www.chesterfield.co.uk/retailawards/nominate

The 15 categories open for nominations in the 2017 Chesterfield Retail Awards include:

A further two award winners will also be announced at the ceremony; winners of The Pavements Shopping Centre and Vicar Lane Shopping Centre Retailer of the Year Awards.

As well as Addooco and category sponsors, other supporters of the 2017 Chesterfield Retail Awards include Temple Safety, R.A. Information Systems, eBusiness Works and the Derbyshire Times.

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Peak Resort development starts on site

Infrastructure works have begun on Peak Resort, the integrated leisure, health, sport and education resort on the 300 acre Birchall Estate in Unstone, Chesterfield.

Chesterfield business NT Killingley Ltd have been awarded  the contract for the initial infrastructure works at Peak Resort.

The £400k contract consists of the construction of a new 2.5km Greenway Route, installation of 5km of timber fencing and access points, 1.5km of native hedgerows plus improvement works to the existing car park.

This infrastructure works are being supported by £2.8 million of funding from Sheffield City Region’s Infrastructure Fund to build the A61  access, the new public footpaths and bridleway network around the site and the site security.  The funding will facilitate the connection of the property to the bicycle and footpath networks into the National Park, the town, the city and the countryside in between.

Once complete the resort will be one of the UK’s flagship tourist and educational destinations outside of London.

The resort aims to draw international and city based tourists to the region by providing world class accommodation and hospitality services linked to all the attractions and experiences the Peak District National Park and the Sheffield City Region already offers.

Phase one of the development which will be complete in spring 2019 and will include:

  • The Gateway Dome and event space
  • Four types/price bands of overnight accommodation from the sports hostel to the five-star clubhouse hotel.
  • University campus affording national and international students the chance to apply their course work into real life learning and earning opportunities.
  • Medical/clinical spa focused on mobility and rehabilitation, wellness and beauty.
  • 300 acres of park and woodland incorporating wildlife and activity trials with the spectacular treetop walkway which offers far reaching views of the Peak District National Park and surrounding countryside.
  • Other facilities will be determined as the scheme progresses.

Rupert Carr, founder of Peak Resort, said: “A 28 year commitment is now taking shape.

“This would not have been possible without the persistent and consistent support of Chesterfield Borough Council and now, critically, Sheffield City Region.

“Throughout three decades of shifting economic and political circumstances all the local authorities particularly North East Derbyshire District Council and Derbyshire County Council as highways authority, have helped to keep the show on the road – a big thank you all round!

“Growing the overnight visitor economy around but outside of the National Park will offer visitors real experiences and local people real jobs.”

Councillor John Burrows, leader of Chesterfield Borough Council, said: “This project is going to be a game changer for Chesterfield and its economy because it will put the area firmly on the UK tourist map and bring more visitors to the town.

“We have worked with Rupert Carr and his development partners over many years to make this project a reality and it is fantastic to see that work by the developers now bearing fruit.

“The fact work has begun on the project is a direct result of our involvement in Sheffield City Region and the £2.8 million grant we have helped to negotiate to carry out the phase one works. It shows the direct benefits that Chesterfield gets from having a seat at the Sheffield City Region table.”

Sir Steve Houghton, Chair of the Sheffield City Region Combined Authority, said: “Through the Sheffield City Region Investment Fund (SCRIF), we are making sure that every pound we invest maximises economic growth, boosts businesses and creates more and better jobs.

“So far, SCRIF has created almost 600 jobs in Sheffield City Region and is on track to create 30,000 more by 2021. The Peak Resort, which will create 1,300 jobs opportunities for local people, is excellent news for Chesterfield and Sheffield City Region residents.”

Chris Scholey, Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Board Member, said: “This £400 million resort will create 1,300 new jobs and it is excellent example of how the Sheffield City Region Investment Fund (SCRIF) is working to leverage private and public sector investment more effectively.

“Our robust approach to prioritising and selecting the highest standard of programmes for funding, including the Peak Resort leisure complex, is helping us to build a truly competitive centre of business excellence.”

Peak Resort is a joint venture partnership between UK development company Peak Worldwide and US firm Grand Heritage Hotel Group.

Find out more about the development

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Women’s Tour to return to Chesterfield in 2017

Chesterfield will host the penultimate stage of The Women’s Tour on Saturday 10 June, with Stage Four of the UCI Women’s World Tour event both starting and finishing in the town.

The 130-kilometre stage will build on the successful first hosting of the race in 2016, when Lizzie Deignan took the win in Chesterfield, a key moment in her overall victory in last year’s Women’s Tour.

The Derbyshire stage of The Women’s Tour will start and finish again in the historic town centre of Chesterfield. The likes of Wirksworth, Belper, Bolsover and Staveley will all feature on the route.

Councillor Amanda Serjeant, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy and Destination Chesterfield Vice Chair, said: “It is a real coup for Chesterfield to host both the start and finish of a tour stage and is part of our commitment to supporting the local economy and bringing visitors to the town.

“I know the organisers were impressed by the crowds and organisation of the event in Chesterfield last year and it is great that this time the route will also take in Staveley, Walton and other parts of the borough, which will enable more residents to see some world class cycle racing on their doorstep.”

Derbyshire County Council’s cabinet member for highways, transport and infrastructure Councillor Dean Collins said: “We’re delighted to welcome the Women’s Tour back to Derbyshire this summer. Last year’s event was brilliant and attracted lots of cycling enthusiasts and tourists alike.

Commenting on the announcement, Mick Bennett, Race Director for The Women’s Tour said; “We are delighted to be returning to Chesterfield and Derbyshire after the success of last year’s stage. This year with the stage coming on a weekend and Chesterfield hosting both the Start and Finish it will be a fantastic occasion and attract cycling fans from far and wide.”

All of the world’s top 15 teams will take part in the race, which is a part of the UCI Women’s WorldTour, including the world’s number one team Boels Dolmans, of defending race champion Lizzie Deignan, ensuring British fans can again look forward to cheering on the world’s best riders. In addition the British-based Drops and WNT teams will complete the 17 team field.

Highlights of every stage will be broadcast on ITV4 and available on demand via the ITV Hub. The Women’s Tour is a part of the UCI Women’s WorldTour, comprising 20 events around the world in 10 different countries.

Further details of all of the stages of The Women’s Tour will be announced over the coming weeks, including the locations of the SKODA Queen of the Mountain climbs and Eisberg Sprints for Stage Four.

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Nominate your favourite shops, stores and market stalls now!

Nominations now open in the 2017 Chesterfield Retail Awards

Chesterfield’s shoppers are being called on to nominate their favourite shops and stores in the town’s 2017 Retail Awards.

Now in their fourth year, the prestigious awards are open to retailers and market stall holders in and around Chesterfield town centre, as well as those in Brampton and Whittington Moor.

People can nominate across 15 categories in the awards, which are designed to recognise the very best independent and high street retailers in Chesterfield.

Everyone who nominates will also be entered into a free prize draw to win a three course Sunday lunch at the Chesterfield Restaurant of the Year 2016, Cocina at the Casa Hotel.

Organiser of the popular awards, Dom Stevens, Manager of Destination Chesterfield, said: “The Retail Awards are an excellent opportunity for people to show their appreciation for the many shops, stores and market stalls within Chesterfield.

“Each and every one of the town’s retailers ensure that shoppers gain an experience that they couldn’t possibly get online, whether that is brilliant customer service, choice or advice. If you think someone deserves an award, make sure you nominate them.”

This year, Chesterfield-based IT and communications specialist Addooco, has been announced as the headline sponsor of the 2017 Retail Awards. Richard Walters, Managing Director of Addooco, said: “As a long-standing Chesterfield business Addooco is proud to be sponsoring the 2017 Retail Awards.

“We recognise the great value our retailers bring to ensure our town remains a vibrant and interesting place for residents and visitors alike. In these times of the online shopping generation our retailers have done a great job of offering a strong range of quality products to ensure consumers continue putting their money back in to the local economy. Addooco has a stated business objective to buy locally wherever possible and we would encourage others to do the same.”

Nominations, which can be made online at www.chesterfield.co.uk/retailawards/nominate , are open until midnight on Sunday 5 March.

The 15 categories open for nominations in the 2017 Chesterfield Retail Awards include:

• Hair and Beauty Business of the Year – Sponsored by Chesterfield College
• Fashion and Footwear Retailer of the Year – sponsored by In the Works PR
• Jewellery and Accessories Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by the Pavements Shopping Centre
• Home and Gifts Retailer of the Year – Presented by Chesterfield Healthy High Streets
• Children’s Clothes, Toys & Accessories Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Progression Accountancy
• Food and Drink Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Custom Solar
• Phones and Technology Retailer of the Year – Presented by Addooco
• Leisure Retailer of the Year (Sports, Hobbies, Crafts or Outdoor) – Sponsored by Peak FM
• Market Trader of the Year – Sponsored by Chesterfield Borough Council
• Independent Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Jumble Design
• National/ Multiple Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by Vicar Lane Shopping Centre
• Excellence in Customer Service – Sponsored by Mitchells Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers
• Market Hall Business of the Year – Sponsored by Arvato
• Best New Store (Opened 2015/2016) – Sponsored by Banner Jones Solicitors
• Retailer of the year – Sponsored by East Midlands Chamber
The winners of the 2017 Chesterfield Retail Awards will be announced at a special awards ceremony at the Winding Wheel on Wednesday 24 May later this year.

A further two award winners will also be announced at the ceremony; winners of The Pavements Shopping Centre and Vicar Lane Shopping Centre Retailer of the Year Awards.

As well as Addooco IT and category sponsors, other supporters of the 2017 Chesterfield Retail Awards include Temple Safety, R A Information Systems, eBusiness Works and the Derbyshire Times.

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