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Bolesworth are delighted to welcome renowned equine veterinary practice, Hird & Partners, to their Chowley Oak Business Park, located only 1 mile from the Bolesworth Showground.

The move will see Hird & Partners occupy one of the estate’s most bespoke buildings; Chowley 7. A purpose built equine facility, the development boasts an equine surgery, external land with stabling, and extensive parking, alongside office accommodation to support the administrative side of the practice.

Founded in 1995, from their flagship practice in Halifax, Hird & Partners have established a reputation as one of the leading equine surgery and practice in the North West specialising in lameness investigation, poor performance and pre-purchase examinations. The move will see Chowley become a satellite hub for the practice as Hird & Partners look to provide a more local service to existing clients in the Cheshire area, and expand the reach of their overall client base.

Managing Director, Nina Barbour said;

“Having enjoyed a long standing relationship with Peter (Scholefield) and his team for many years, we are delighted to be welcoming them on to the estate.

The move will also see us formalise our relationship with Hird & Partners as they come on board as our Official Veterinary Partner for the 2021 season of shows and auctions.”

Offering a unique working environment, Bolesworth is home to over 150 commercial properties and developments.

Positioned on a 6,500 acre parkland backdrop, all within one hour of neighbouring cities Manchester and Liverpool, the estate’s rural location has already attracted many successful businesses including Great Bear Distribution, Springer Healthcare and Cogent, leaders in the field of Bovine Genetics.

Partner, Peter Scholefield said;

“We are delighted to be in a position to be expanding the practice to Cheshire, and look forward to welcoming new clients and providing a high quality service to both sport and pleasure horses in the area.”

The new facility will incorporate a full operating theatre, with plans to introduce the full range of diagnostic equipment in order to provide a World class lameness investigation service.

For more information regarding Hird & Partners Cheshire, including to register as a new client, please contact 01829 708222 or email: cheshire@hirdandpartners.co.uk

For more information regarding commercial property at Bolesworth, please visit www.bolesworth.com or call 01829 782210.

For all queries regarding Camp CarFest 2021, please contact the event organiser CarFest here.

Please note that Bolesworth are not the event organiser and are unable to assist with any queries, including ticket enquiries. Please contact CarFest here.

Bolesworth Estate in Cheshire has played host to CBeebies children’s series ‘Graces Amazing Machines’.

Now in its second series, the popular TV production sees motorbike rider Grace Webb introduce a pre-school audience to some of the biggest, fastest and most amazing machines in the world.

The first series began airing in October 2018 and has quickly attracted the eager attention of kids and parents alike.

Boasting a private road network of over 1,000m and the added advantage of being a controlled, secure location, Bolesworth was a natural choice for the CBeebies production crew. Unprohibited use of the roving road network allowed crews to film without disruption or limitation.

What’s more, positioned on a 6,500 acre parkland backdrop, all within one hour of neighbouring cities Manchester and Liverpool, the estates rural location was inspirational setting for the series.

On set for over a month’s worth of filming, the crew were also able to take full advantage of the estate’s ancillary facilities including the on site production offices, green room and dressing room.

Head of TV & Film, Charlie Greenstein said:

“We were delighted to accommodate the BBC again at Bolesworth. 

I’m sure one of the reasons that they returned to us was to take advantage of our extensive private road network. These roads were originally built across our showgrounds which lie adjacent to the castle, in order to facilitate the large events that we hold here, for example, Carfest North.

TV and Film Productions are always on the hunt for private roads as their use can bypass the tortuous processes that seem to hinder gaining approvals from local authorities.”

Episodes of the series are now being aired every week day from Monday 5^th October at 16.05 on the CBeebies channel.

Offering a unique environment to film, Bolesworth is best well known for it’s iconic Grade II listed Castle, but the estate location portfolio offers so much more.

Bolesworth is open to film now. With up to date COVID protocols and struct adherence to APA guidance, the estate is open to welcome and assist production crews large and lean.

Fancy a visit? Location viewings are available by appointment, click here for more information.

A clear shift in commercial property demand is underway. As heads turn to the perks of rural locations, Bolesworth looks to become the home of rural co-working in the North West.  

Offering a unique working environment without compromise on city centre perks, Bolesworth is home to over 150 commercial properties and developments.

Positioned on a 6,500 acre parkland backdrop, all within one hour of neighbouring cities Manchester and Liverpool, the estates rural location is inspirational setting to inexhaustible opportunity.

The current health crisis is affecting the way we live and work. It is no longer business as usual. A new age of “green desk” co-working is upon us; the concept of shared rural co-working office space.

Businesses are hungry for a fresh approach for commercial co-working; one that blends the perks of city centre connectivity with rural idylls. Enquiries for spacious offices for smaller teams are increasing. People are keen to get back to an office where they can work hard, but not at the expense of burning out.

Boasting an eclectic portfolio of traditional office space to bespoke development, Bolesworth works collaboratively with tenants, existing and new, to find the right space to fit their ambitions. What’s more, ample onsite parking and unrivalled internet connectivity all less than 2 hours by train to London and enviable access to major road networks; rural does not mean remote.

Bolesworth is paving the way for a more blended approach to work and wellbeing and keen to hear from those seeking the same.

For more information regarding co-working opportunities and commercial property opportunities at Bolesworth please click here or call 01829 782210.

Bolesworth Estate has played host to Channel 4’s new reality show ‘The Bridge’.

Having aired its inaugural episode on Sunday 11^th October, the series sees 12 strangers come together and build a bridge to win £100,000.

Narrated by Scottish actor James McAvoy, the contestants have 20 days to build an 850ft bridge by hand.

The prize money lies on an island in the middle of a lake and the team must work together to get to it before the time runs out.

Based on a format originally created by Zeppelin, a Banijay Iberia company, the show is being made by Manchester based Workerbee TV for Channel 4.

The five-part Channel 4 series is set to be the ultimate test of mental skill, physical agility and group dynamics as the strangers live together in the beautiful British countryside.

Bolesworth Estate welcomed the Workerbee production team to its Egerton studios and Willow Hill Farm in August for the filming of the behind the scenes interviews.

Steve Handley, Commissioning Editor at Channel 4 said;

“Filmed in the backdrop of the wide open spaces of the glorious UK countryside that many of us have been dreaming of in recent months this entertaining and utterly engaging new reality series is bound to start many conversations about just how far we would each go to secure £100k.”

Earlier this month, Bolesworth also celebrated the airing of the CBeebies series ‘Grace’s Amazing Machines’. Taking advantage of the Estate’s private road network and purpose built set build studio space, the children’s hit TV series is currently available on the CBeebies channel and BBC iPlayer.

Having already welcomed production crews from Netflix, BBC and Lime Pictures, and less than an hour from neighbouring cities Manchester and Liverpool, the Estate is quickly establishing itself as a key TV and film location within the North West.

Charlie Greenstein, Head of TV & Film at Bolesworth Estate said:

“Workerbee TV was drawn to the Estate thanks to its abundance of controllable locations; a key priority for any production company in the COVID climate.  

Launching Bolesworth Film in the middle of the pandemic has had its challenges but we’ve found that our rural yet connected spot has been one of our USPs.  

Rural doesn’t necessarily mean remote, the Estate occupies an enviable position with good access to major road networks as well as the added benefit of playing host to 6,500 acres of controllable locations and 25,000 sq ft studio space”.

Nestled in Cheshire’s rolling countryside, the much-loved view of the Grade II listed Bolesworth Castle has been an admired and familiar sight in Cheshire for nearly 200 years, but this unique location is about so much more than mystical castles and rolling hills.

Within the Estates location portfolio sits a wealth of niche locations as well as set build studio space and supporting ancillary services. For more information, please visit bolesworthfilm.co.uk

Fancy a visit? Location viewings are available by appointment, please contact Charlie Greenstein, Head of TV & Film to arrange a viewing.

Located on the Inspired Villages complex, a one bedroom apartment, at affordable rent has become available. Situated in the picturesque village of Tattenhall, the apartment is designed to offer a more independent lifestyle whilst having the option to purchase additional care as and when it may be required in the future.

Eligibility Criteria

The property will be prioritised for people with a local connection and those that meet the criteria outlined below. If you meet the criteria and your application is successful you will be offered an Assured Shorthold Tenancy with Bolesworth.

It is our shared vision that affordable properties within the development are made available to local people and who are in need of care and support.

There are a number of qualifying criteria that must be met and that will be assessed through the application process.

You must meet the following criteria:

• One resident must be over 65 years and be in need of care and support
OR
• Under 60 and registered for Disability Living Allowance
OR
• Under 60 and in receipt of a general practitioner certificate stating a disability
OR
• Under 60 and registered blind

Affordability Criteria

Residents must:

• Be unable to afford a property at full market value at Inspired Tattenhall. 
• Be able to afford the associated costs (estate and service charges, support charges, ground rent, council tax and utility bills)

Outgoings

Housing costs will consist of:

• Rent: This is £103 per week
• Estate and Service Charges
• Support Charges (if applicable)
• Council Tax and Utility Bills

Local Connection Criteria

The local connection criteria will be applied to ensure preference is given firstly to those with a local connection to Tattenhall Ward and then to those with a local connection to administrative area of Cheshire West and Chester.

In order to have a local connection the applicant or their partner must:

• Currently reside in Tattenhall Ward
OR
• Have a close family member (mother, father, siblings, children, grandchildren) currently residing in Tattenhall Ward

If an applicant has no local connection to Tattenhall Ward, the applicant or their partner must:

• Currently reside in the administrative area of Cheshire West and Chester
OR
• Have a close family member (mother, father, siblings, children, grandchildren) currently residing in the administrative area of Cheshire West and Chester

If an applicant has no local connection to Tattenhall Ward or administrative area of Cheshire West and Chester, the applicant or their partner must currently reside within the UK.

What to do next?

If you would be interested in applying for the apartment at Inspired Tattenhall please email info@bolesworth.com for an application form.

For more information about Inspired villages please visit their website  https://www.inspiredvillages.co.uk

On receipt of the application form and as long as the above criteria is met we can organise a viewing of the apartment. Due to COVID-19 restrictions there are various areas on the complex that we are unable to access unless the applicant is successful.

The deadline date for applications of 18th December 2020.

Bolesworth Estate has announced plans to open its doors as a new film location in the North West.  

The family-owned Estate boasts a 6,500 acre portfolio of TV and Film locations, including studio and set-build space, alongside ancillary spaces such as production offices, green room and workshop space. 

Having already welcomed production crews from Netflix, BBC and Lime Pictures, and less than an hour from neighbouring cities Manchester and Liverpool, the Estate is likely to quickly establish itself further as a key location within the North West.  

The opening of the Estate for TV and Film production will be welcome news for  the industry.  Indeed as many productions emerge from lockdown,  the demand for production space is likely to surge. 

“At a time when demand for studio space far outstrips supply in the UK, the Bolesworth Estate has the best of all worlds. We have set-build spaces, both interior and exterior and we also have 6,500 acres of unique locations. The Estate really is a one-stop-stop for productions looking for studios, locations or indeed a home near Liverpool or Manchester” said Charlie Greenstein, Head of TV & Film at Bolesworth Estate.  

Nestled in Cheshire’s rolling countryside, the much-loved view of the Grade II listed Bolesworth Castle has been an admired and familiar sight in Cheshire for nearly 200 years, but this unique location is about so much more than mystical castles and rolling hills. 

Within the Estates location portfolio sits a wealth  of niche locations including an historic church complete with pews, vestry and stunning glass stained windows, a winding network of private roads, a heli-landing pad, and  world-class equestrian facilities already used by the Netflix series Free Rein.   .  

Fancy a visit? Location viewings are available by appointment, click here for more information.

With staying ‘in in’ the new going ‘out out’, and bars and restaurants shut for the foreseeable, many of us are in need of a little at home tonic to help us through this challenging time. 

What’s more, with the spring sunshine making an appearance, many of us are raising a glass in the comfort of our gardens, so to give you a little helping hand, Bolesworth has teamed up with Cheshire gin manufacturer, Hunters Cheshire Gin, to bring you three inspiring at home gin recipes. 

With its heart in leafy Cheshire, Hunters Gin is a high quality, export strength London Dry Gin, full of character. Subtle citrus overtones and a spicy fruit edge using apples from historic Norton Priory Garden’s ancient orchard, the single batch distillation is derived from a 300-year-old recipe.   

All Hunters ingredients are natural, no artificial flavours, oils or essences are used. 

TRULY HUNTERS: Classic, simple and refreshing 
Glass: 12oz Highball  
Ingredients: 50ml Hunters Gin, Fresh pressed apple juice, 10ml Elderflower cordial  
Garnish: Slice of apple  
Method: Fill glass with ice, add the Hunters Gin and elderflower, fill to the top with apple juice and then add the garnish. 

HUNTERS CHESHIRE CHAMPAGNE: Fabulous, sophisticated and zesty  
Glass: Champagne Flute 
Ingredients: 10ml Hunters Gin, 10ml Fresh lemon, 5ml Sugar syrup (Gomme) 
Garnish: Lemon peel twist 
Method: Shake the gin, fresh lemon and sugar syrup together then pour into the base of the flute. Top with chilled prosecco and add garnish. 

HUNTERS GIN MARTINI: Sublime, understated and timeless 
Glass: Martini 
Ingredients: 1 Dash of orange bitters, 70ml Hunters Gin (frozen), 15ml Dry Vermouth 
Garnish: Lemon twist 
Method: Chill the martini glass by filling with ice cubes. Add ingredients into a Boston glass and shake hard. Discard the ice from the Martini glass and strain cocktail into the glass. Garnish with a lemon twist. 

For more information about Hunters Gin, including stockists and additional recipes, head to: www.huntersgin.com  

LEADING Olympic riders from across the disciplines, as well as horse racing jockeys and celebrities have shown their support for a major fundraising initiative launched by the team behind Bolesworth and Liverpool International Horse Shows. 

‘Equestrian Relief’ is an urgent fundraising campaign to raise money and change lives, with donations going directly to support the efforts of the wonderful work being carried out by the NHS.

Leading names are all showing their support including two Eventing World Champions Ros Canter and Zara Tindall, Olympic Gold Medallists Carl Hester & Scott Brash and racing legends AP McCoy and Frankie Dettori.

Each day two members of each team will take part in a daily challenge. The five challenges, which are; On the Gallops, Plankety Plank, Horse Drawn, Showstopper and Dark Horse will test our riders skills physically, creatively and artistically. Much more will be revealed over the coming days so make sure you join in the fun at 7pm each evening from Monday 6 April – Monday 13 April where our daily highlights will be broadcast across all the Liverpool International Horse Show channels and all info can be found at www.equestrianrelief.com

Said Nina Barbour, Bolesworth Managing Director: ap

“Our priority is to unite the horse world to support our health workers and our goal is to raise a sum of money that will make a real difference. All donations will go directly to NHS Charities Together Covid-19 Crisis Fund – supporting NHS staff and volunteers on the frontline as they work under pressure and in the most challenging of circumstances.”

“We’ve already got some fabulous sponsors on-board – including long standing Bolesworth supporters Equerry, Equitop and Horse Scout – who have all made generous contributions to get us started.

The campaign will also be launching a charity auction On Monday 6 April with a host of ‘money can’t buy’ experiences up for grabs! Bid for the chance to get one on one with some of our equestrian celebrities for an exclusive Q&A session online, go behind the scenes with ITV racing, or even bid for a round of golf with AP McCoy and Oli Bell.  The paintings produced by the teams in the Horse Drawn challenge will also be included in the auction lots!  

Zara Tindall said: “It’s a very challenging time for the equestrian community right now with so many people affected in so many ways. Being a high-risk activity, we also have a responsibility to minimise the impact on the NHS who are valiantly working to support the nation and save lives. Taking part in Equestrian Relief and knowing that donations are going directly to help NHS workers on the frontline makes it a no-brainer for me.  I am happy to be part of this campaign and look forward to seeing just how much we can raise”.

Frankie Dettori said: “I am super excited to announce that I will be taking part in Plankety Plank and Bake Off Easter Showstopper all in aid of Equestrian Relief. It’s going to be great fun, however we are all very competitive so I can’t wait to get started – so please make sure you support us!”

Scott Brash said: “All over the country we are coming together to support the phenomenal NHS staff during these very challenging times. As a strong equestrian community we must stay united in the battle against Covid19 and we are hopeful that Equestrian Relief can make a huge impact in raising funds directly to support those who are putting their own lives at risk to help others. Let the challenges commence and please make sure you support us and give what you can to this incredible cause.”

Ellie Orton, CEO of NHS Charities Together said: “Every person on our team and NHS teams throughout the country, are playing a vital role in being there for others during this emergency. Please join in with the Equestrian Relief team effort by showing your appreciation, gratitude and solidarity for our NHS workers who are responding heroically to the biggest challenge the NHS has ever faced’.

To donate and for details of the Equestrian Relief campaign visit www.equestrianrelief.com