DALEKS TAKE OVER ARCADES!!
On Saturday March 27th local group Hyde Fundraisers launch their 25th Anniversary celebrations with a special ‘SCI-FI CELEBRATION’ across Ashton-under-Lyne between 11am and 4pm! There will be various character appearances throughout the day across the town centre featuring Dr Who, Batman, Planet Of The Apes and Star Wars to name a few. Come along to meet The Daleks, Davros, The Joker, Darth Vader and many more raising funds for BBC Children In Need and other charities. The famous Police Box will be materialising on Market Street in The Old Town, Arcades Shopping Centre will be under the control of the dreaded Daleks, Davros will be patrolling the famous Market Hall and robot dog K-9 will be at Ladysmith Shopping Centre! There will also be a very special guest appearance – watch press for details! Come along and join the fun for this special family event organised by Hyde Fundraisers in association with Ashton Town Centre Management, Arcades Shopping Centre, Tameside Markets and Ladysmith Shopping Centre.
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Press Release - October 09
SHOPPING CENTRE GETS A GREENER CLEAN
A shopping centre in Ashton-under-Lyne has become the first UK shopping centre to use bio-technology cleaning products.
The Arcades shopping centre in Ashton-under-Lyne plays host to more than 9 million shoppers per year and accommodates over 40 well known retail stores under one roof, including brands HMV, New Look and WH Smith.
The shopping centre is the first to commit to greener cleaning practices by signing up to use of Innu-science, a range of cleaning products containing ‘friendly’ bacteria that are totally free of chemicals. The products are low in toxicity, ph neutral, do not emit Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and contain no solvents or phosphates.
The products and cleaning services will be provided by resource, the UK’s fastest growing support services company. Earlier this year, Resource signed an exclusive agreement with global leaders in natural cleaning products, Innu-science, to become the only business in the UK licensed to use bio-technological cleaning products.
Resource’s team of 12 cleaning operatives are now using Innu-science products across the Arcades site, which occupies 140,000 ft2 of retail space.
Tony Lyle, Operations Manager for Resource said “The implementation of Innu-science cleaning products at the Arcades site has been extremely successful. The centre is a popular destination attracting significant footfall, so it has really given us the opportunity to test the capabilities of the products.
“The products are used in exactly the same way as any other cleaning products but with the added benefit that users do not have to wear any protective clothing, which makes them friendlier to our cleaning operatives and to the environment.”
Lynne Picken, Centre Manager of The Arcades shopping centre, said: “The Arcades has played a key part in the regeneration of Tameside and in the revival of the retail scene in Ashton-under-Lyne - so maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of the space is vital. Modern-day shoppers have extremely high expectations of their retail experience and expect nothing but the highest of levels of presentation. Innu-science has allowed us to maintain excellent standards of cleanliness whilst significantly reducing our impact on the environment.”
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Conveniently located in the heart of this bustling market town, the centre is easy to find and offers something for everyone - with a choice of over 40 popular stores including HMV, Body Shop, Next, Argos, Superdrug, Carphone Warehouse and WH Smith, it’s a great shopping experience.
The Arcades enjoys excellent facilities including an award winning 523 space car park, baby changing facilities and cafes where you can catch a bite to eat and relax after a hard day’s shopping.
A range of events suitable for all the family is available in the centre, just check out our events page for the most up to date information on all the activities taking place. Why not come down and visit us today – you’re sure to get a warm welcome!