Countdown Is On Silcock's Winter Wonderland Manchester Opens This Week

THE countdown is on until family festive extravaganza Silcock's Winter Wonderland Manchester which opens at EventCity later this week. Organised by Kingpin Events, the event returns to the City for the 1st time in 4 years; and it is sure to once again become a Christmastime favourite.

Silcock's Winter Wonderland Manchester takes place at EventCity in Manchester between until::- Sunday, 2 January 2022. EventCity is located next to the Trafford Centre, and offers 3,000 free car park space. Tickets are selling fast.

It was announced this week that fashion giants Boohoo and BoohooMAN; which were founded in Manchester and lead the fashion e-commerce market; were announced as headline sponsors of the festive spectacular.

Silcock's Winter Wonderland Manchester and Kingpin Events are bringing the magic and excitement of Christmas back to EventCity when they transform the indoor 22,000sq m exhibition space into an unbelievable and Winter wonderland.

It was a top attraction and annual highlight in the City's events calendar between 2103 and 2017. Now the hugely popular event returns bigger and better than ever before for what promises to be an unmissable Christmas family adventure.

The festive spectacular will feature more than 50 family rides and attractions all under 1 roof including:- dodgems, roller coasters, waltzers, a runaway train, inflatables, baby chill out zone, and even a beach, welcome during the cold Winter season.

Silcock's Winter Wonderland Manchester will also offer a whole host of live entertainment across the Christmas season including performances of specially created mini pantomime The Wizard Of Oz. The colourful family show will be performed at each daily session, and performances are included in the entrance fee.

Young yuletide revellers and their families will be able to join Dorothy and her companions the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion on their adventures in the merry old land of Oz; with the band of friends protected from the Wicked Witch of the West by the magical powers of the Good Witch. And along with all the action, the production will also be packed with your favourite tunes.

The entertainment programme also includes a dazzling array of theatrical shows on the main stage. Highlights include:- TV stars Daisy and Ollie, Ice Princess Show, Christmas Meltdown, and the return of the spectacular Christmas Circus; all with daily performances.

Organisers Tammy and Billy Silcock of Kingpin Events added:- "Anticipation is at an all time high as we count down the days to opening. Silcock's Winter Wonderland Manchester is back after 4 years, so we're incredibly excited to see people enjoying this festive extravaganza once again. We're operating a session basis to ensure people can enjoy their experience in a Covid safe and secure environment to allow plenty of space throughout. Tickets are selling fast so please book early to avoid disappointment."

Visitors will be greeted by Elves and Fairies, and the man of the moment Father Christmas will be meeting youngsters every day up to Christmas, including Christmas Eve! There is an opportunity to purchase a toy and keepsake photograph from the Father Christmas Toy Workshop.

There are also games stalls and festive foods, from German sausages to waffles and crepes, as well as an authentic German Bar for alcoholic drinks and refreshments.

Ticket admission for a Silcock's Winter Wonderland Manchester session includes 4 hours of non-stop fun and entertainment for 1 price (excluding:- games and food stalls).

Silcock's Winter Wonderland Manchester is operated on a session basis to ensure visitors can enjoy a Covid secure and enjoyable experience without overcrowding. There is also ticket insurance and a:- "buy with confidence, exchange with ease policy," should a ticketholder have to isolate.

Plus as a special:- 'thank you' for their tireless work throughout the Pandemic, there are reduced ticket prices for NHS workers and Blue Light card holders.

Organisers have also confirmed the return of the Celebrity VIP Night as well as their annual Charity Night, which this year has been pre-arranged with targeted NHS and mental health charities.

Silcock's Winter Wonderland Manchester will adhere to any Government Covid guidelines in place at the time. Hand sanitiser Stations will be located around the event, with stringent additional cleaning measures in place.

The Boohoo brand began life in 2006 and has since lead the way in fashion and trends online. BoohooMan was launched in 2016, further strengthening the reach of its audience. During the years which have followed, the retailer has acquired some of fashion's biggest names including:- Pretty Little Thing, Nasty Gal, Miss Pap, Karen Millen, Coast, Oasis, Warehouse, Debenhams, Dorothy Perkins, Burton and Wallis; offering customers a multi brands across its various platforms. Today the Boohoo group sells to more than 18 million active customers globally.

Silcock's Winter Wonderland Manchester is also available for private hire. For full details or to book online, go to:- WinterWonderlandManchester.Com.

Countdown begins to The Good Business Festival 2022!

THE Liverpool City Region's festival spirit that has previously delivered unforgettable global events such as The International Festival for Business and Magnificent City, and is showcasing the City to the world again this week at the G7 summit, will return in 2022 with The Good Business Festival.

Major brands and inspiring leaders from:- business, media, music and academia are leading what is the world's largest responsible business festival, formed around 6 showcase events across Liverpool City Region and culminating in 3 days of events running from:- 22 March to 24 March 2022.

Powerful ideas and transformational change will be on the agenda as some of the smartest and sharpest minds on the planet lead presentations, panel discussions, workshops and knowledge sessions showcasing how businesses of every size and sector have prospered by being purpose-led.

Since a digital version of the event took place in October 2020, The Good Business Festival has attracted global prominence for its imaginative blend of arts, culture and business focused on helping businesses future proof themselves by adapting to new market realities and changing consumer and employee expectations.

The Good Business Festival's eagerly anticipated in-person return in 2022 will see events covering a range of topics, including housing, ethical consumerism, sustainable transport and ethical investment, as well as a focus on the young trailblazers who are designing sustainable systems for the future.

The showcase events will take place in:- Sefton, St Helens, Halton, Wirral, Liverpool City centre and Knowsley.

Hosted across different quarters in the City centre, venues for next year's events include:- Oh Me Oh My on Liverpool Waterfront, The Liverpool Guild of Students in the Knowledge Quarter, and CONTENT in the Baltic Triangle.

Major names taking part include:- Innocent, Arbonne, musician Louis VI, as well as Joe Illes from The Ellen MacArthur Foundation; Kelly Beaver from Ipsos Mori; Felicia Odamtten, Founder of The Black Economists Network; Jude Kelly CBE, CEO and Founder of The WOW Foundation; and Andrew Sandoz, CCO at Deloitte.

Joining them at the event to also share their insight will be a host of local businesses and speakers, including Joanne Holden, Sustainability Director, at Peel L&P; Carl Beer, Chief Exec Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority; Dorcas Seb, multi-disciplinary artist; The Regenda Group, while Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram will also be speaking.

Mayor of Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram said:- "The Good Business Festival has been on quite a journey since it was 1st launched. What was originally planned as a 3 day summit has transformed into a programme of virtual and in person events lasting more than a year. We know that the Coronavirus Pandemic has hammered people and businesses across our Region and around the world but the time in lockdown last year also gave us an opportunity to pause and think about the kind of City Region, and world, we want to build. Throughout the last few years, we've delivered an unprecedented package of support to protect and grow the local economy before, during and after COVID, and have launched projects like The Good Business Festival to re-imagine, revitalise and reshape the way that we do business. I'm sure we're all looking forward to be able to meet in person and have the festival we originally hoped for!"

The Good Business Festival showcase events, collectively known as Greater Good, will bring the event even closer to Regional business audiences on a tour of interesting and unusual venues across Liverpool City Region's boroughs.

Councillor Janette Williamson, Deputy Metro Mayor, said:- "Consumer expectations are changing faster than ever before, creating opportunities for those who understand what's happening in the marketplace and risks for anyone who does not. The Good Business Festival is an incredible opportunity for businesses of any size and in any sector to be inspired and see what can be achieved. We are very proud to take the festival and all that it offers around the City Region and directly into every part of it. This is a world class programme and it's on our doorstep, ready to excite, inspire and challenge received wisdoms."

Greater Good will focus on local good business issues with national and international significance, highlight pioneering local sectors and good business leadership and champion a greater understanding of purposeful business practices originating from each borough.

Claire McColgan MBE, Director at Culture Liverpool, said:- "The Greater Good events are an extremely exciting addition and will allow us to build momentum ahead of March. Each Regional event will complement a topic we'll be tackling at the festival, taking expert thinking on important issues and translating it into relevant, practical and inspirational knowledge for local SMEs, business communities, start ups and budding entrepreneurs. The events will be open to anyone to come and learn, teach and debate on the big topics of our time, whilst exploring 1of the UK's most exciting Cities."

As part of the build-up to the programme of events, renowned British photographer Rob Bremner has created In Good Company, an online exhibition showcasing local businesses that are already flying the flag for good business.

It includes a mix of homegrown talent, such as HomeBaked Bakery, CNC Robotics, Draw and Code, Agent Academy, Make CIC, Kitty's Launderette, The Big Onion, and The Women's Org with Kuumba Imani.

Highlights to date for The Good Business Festival include the digital festival attracting audiences of thousands from across 43 countries, and the festival successfully hosting the 1st post Pandemic face to face business event in Europe in April 2021.

The event garnered worldwide attention for safely bringing the business community back together to build on the conversation about returning from the Pandemic with purpose.

In November 2021, the festival continued to play its part in tackling the world's greatest challenges, by presenting at COP26 in Glasgow on behalf of the North West Region, to highlight the importance of young people taking a leading role in business in the coming decade.

Events will be curated by The Good Business Festival and run in collaboration with national and local partners.

For more information, please visit the Festival's website:- TheGooBusinessFestival.Com.

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Countdown Is On Silcock's Winter Wonderland Manchester Opens This Week

Countdown begins to The Good Business Festival 2022!