Your North West Wedding - Jun/Jul 2019 (Issue 56)

BY THE SEASIDE Windermere Lake Cruises has signed a contract to make a multimillion- pound investment in a new 300-seater boat. MV Swift is expected to be in service from 2020, making it the largest craft to be launched on to Lake Windermere for more than 80 years. The company offers a wide range of vessels, all of which can be used for weddings. Bill Bewley, the chairman of Windermere Lake Cruises, said: “We’re ranked by Visit England as one of the top-10 paid-for visitor attractions in the country, and we’re always striving to improve the visitor experience, hence the decision to invest in a new boat.” Check out windermere-lakecruises.co.uk for more information. JUST ONE SLICE The Frostery, an award-winning cake company in Oldham, recently launched a new artisan collection called The Anarchic Garden. Suzanne Thorp, the founder, said: “Our inspiration came from our love of old houses. This collection tells a story that conjures a feeling of unrestrained, passionate, non-conformist artistic freedom, and we firmly believe that this new line of cakes demonstrates the skill and quality that we have built up over our many years in the business.” To find out more, visit thefrostery.co.uk ONWARDS AND UPWARDS The Abbey House Hotel & Gardens in Cumbria recently announced plans to expand the venue’s function spaces. Hotel manager Cameron Barlow, who is celebrating five years with the company, said: “Attention to detail is crucial. You only have one opportunity to get it right on a wedding day; once the chance to do that has passed, there’s no going back. I have an excellent team who are committed to doing everything to the best of their capabilities, and that really makes a difference.” For more information, visit abbeyhousehotel.com AWARD-WINNING The finalists for the Cumbria Tourism Awards were recently announced. The black-tie celebration will take place at Cartmel Racecourse on 19 th June. Gill Haigh, the managing director of Cumbria Tourism, said: “There’s no denying that Cumbria is a world-class destination, and it’s fantastic to see our county’s natural beauty and heritage matched by the amazing quality of our record-breaking number of entries.” To find out more, visit cumbriatourism.org/awards DRINK IT ALL IN Stringers, a brewery based in Ulverston, is celebrating its best year ever – thanks to its gluten-free beer. The company was bought by family-owned business Lakeland Inns last year, and after a £50,000 investment, Stringers is busier than ever. Scott Mackenzie, the co-owner, said: “We have big ambitions for the future, but for now, we’re happy to be successfully brewing and delivering 60 barrels a week to our customers – and, of course, selling our own beer across Lakeland Inns’ three pubs. The feedback we get is that the taste and experience from the gluten-free options are as good as a beer that has gluten in it.” Visit facebook.com/stringersbeer for more info. shphotographer.co.uk 10