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Rochdale Town Centre Management Column - June 2010

Posted on 03/06/2010

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World Cup Events As we move into summer, there’s a lot going on in Rochdale town centre to keep you entertained. Of course we’re all well aware that the World Cup is on its way and there are plenty of events across the town including match screenings, competitions, and give-aways.

On Saturday 19th June, from 10am until 2pm, 2010 Cup Fever hosted by Link4Life, will be giving children and adults the chance to show off their own soccer skills. This event will be on The Butts in Rochdale town centre and will include activities such as Human Foosball and Giant Penalty Shoot Out with great prizes up for grabs. There will also be a Soccer Skills coach helping you with Keepie Uppies.

The Wheatsheaf Centre will be running table football throughout the World Cup, with a trophy and £100 to spend in the shopping centre up for grabs for the winner. There’ll also be goodies available, including goodies for the non-footballing types… teaming up with Ladies Only Ltd, there’ll be 250 stressballs given away. There’ll also be a raffle for £100 to spend in the Wheatsheaf Centre. And if that’s not enough, some Wheatsheaf shops will also have buckets of free World Cup lollies for customers to enjoy.

The Litten Tree will be showing matches on their multiple 50” screens so customers will never miss any of the action. The Litten Tree will also create a great atmosphere with staff and customers in fancy dress and great deals on food and drink.

And if you’re looking for a corporate hospitality World Cup event, Mango have the backing of Carlsberg, the Official Sponsor of the England team, and will be hosting Hospitality Events for all the England games. Their exclusive VIP Hospitality arrangements include…
• Live screening of World Cup matches on the large Plasma TV's
• Complimentary Reception drink
• Cash bar all day/evening to include fine wines, premium beers & spirits, and soft drinks
• Hot & cold savories’ & canapés
• Pre & post match activities including Sweepstakes & Official Carlsberg free raffle
• Experienced hostesses in attendance throughout for drinks service
• Dedicated experienced event manager in attendance
There will be the opportunity to collect free official World Cup merchandise like shirts, balls, clothing to name a few. To ensure no overcrowding & comfortable surroundings, each match is strictly invited guests only with no public access and numbers limited to 100 people per event. For more information email: mangobar@btconnect.com or phone: Mark on 07767391919.

Of course, not everyone will be interested in the football this summer, and that’s why 2 of our town centre businesses have decided to something a little different.

25 Ten Boutique, on Cheetham Street, will be running ‘Give Football the Red Card!’ – a campaign that will include in-store promotions and the opportunity to enter into a free prize draw to win a gift voucher of £100. Beer-fuelled, World Cup football-viewing may be most men's idea of heaven, but for many women, the onset of a major tournament is more closely linked with Hell. Their favourite TV programmes get shunted around the schedules to make way for key games, as football takes on an omnipresent aura. Women are largely forgotten at this time. 25 Ten Boutique, on Cheetham Street, are targeting football widows this summer with a themed campaign entitled “Give Football the Red Card!.”
The campaign, which runs from June until August, encourages all world cup widows to escape from the world cup and enjoy their very own "extra time" retail therapy with exclusive in-store and on-line promotions, together with the opportunity to enter a fabulous free prize draw – details of which can be found at the end of this column. “Give Football the Red Card has specifically been designed to appeal to women and offers a unique point of difference at a time when many World Cup promotional campaigns will be focused solely towards men," says owner Kelly Turner-Mitchell.

Ladies Only Ltd will be running a World Cup promotion with the No. 7 Counter at Boots. The first 7 customers at the counter during each World Cup match will be given a Ladies Only Ltd ball and entered into a prize draw. The winner will be drawn at the end of the tournament and will win one years free gym membership at Ladies Only Ltd.

For the latest news on the world cup events in the town centre visit www.rochdaletowncentre.co.uk/2010-cup-fever.

Now for the latest news from the town centre businesses.

Butterworth Brothers Ltd
Are you looking for something to buy for Fathers Day on 20th June? Butterworth Brothers Ltd are selling Chimento – a fantastic range of gents jewellery using masculine materials such as steel, titanium, aluminium and black diamonds – perfect for Father’s Day! For further information, go in-store or visit their website: www.butterworthjewellers.co.uk

Upfront Financial Services
If you need help getting out of recession troubles, it might help that Upfront Financial Services are offering free financial health checks. When it comes to your finances, make sure you get the right advice and use a service you can trust. Upfront are qualified in all aspects of the Personal and Commercial advice process and are upfront about any costs and charges involved in their services. For further information visit their website: www.upfrontfs.co.uk or call them on 01706 712141.

J & D Alexander
At Richard St Masonic Lodge, a recent St George’s Night event collected almost £4000! At a Presentation Night on Tuesday 8th June, they will be donating £3000 to Help the Heroes and £1000 to the Skylight Circus. A big well done to all those who raised the money. Anyone wishing to attend the evening, please contact J & D Alexander, Rochdale’s premier Jewellers on 01706 656021.

Boots
Boots, situated in the Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre, have some exciting summertime news. They’re launching a new Tony Ferguson weight-loss programme now available in-store… it’s already shown to have some fantastic results! Boots also now have three Kodak kiosks that can print off your holiday snaps INSTANTLY! I also want to take the chance to say a big hi-there-and-hello to the new Account Manager in-store for the Clarins counter starting mid-June, welcome Laura!

Martin & Co
Letting agents Martin & Co, based at Cheetham Street, have recently been awarded Licensed ARLA. The ARLA, Association of Residential Letting Agents, is recognized by government, local authorities, consumer interest groups and the media as the leading professional body in the private rented sector. Managing Director Phil Watson, said: “ARLA’s code of practice means members must ensure they operate to a professional and ethical standard far higher than the laws demands. A client can be assured that they are in the safest and best possible hands when they choose a letting agent with ARLA accreditation.” Phil Watson has also recently completed his Chartered Management Institute Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership which entitles him to full membership of the chartered management institute, so big congratulations to Phil! Martin & Co, Rochdale, is now in its fourth year and is part of the national Martin & Co, franchise network with over 170 offices across the country.