Halloween signifies to most the end of Autumn and beginning of the long cosy winter nights. It has long since lost its religious connotations for many people and is generally considered a bit of fun and an excuse to dress up, carve a pumpkin, go trick or treating, play spooky games and have a ghostly tea! Here at Hills’ Bakery, we see it as part of our bakery year, and for many of our customers, Halloween just wouldn’t be Halloween … Continue reading Halloween delights →

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Locals lined the streets on Saturday in their hundreds to cheer on cyclists as they began the eighth and final stage of the Tour of Britain. Hale businesses and residents joined in the celebrations by decorating shop fronts, attaching bunting and displaying bike themed decorations at intervals along the route. The start of the 166km final leg had been on Market Street in Altrincham, and by 11am the road had been closed and  supply vehicles, police and emergency services were … Continue reading Tour of Britain cyclists ride through a packed Hale! →

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