27/08/2026
This month’s Inspire Cheshire content is a turbo-charged celebration of success across our county.
More than 20 independent food producers in Cheshire have won prestigious Great Taste Awards, led by 3 star winners Krum Gelato Chester and Nantwich-based Heler Foods for its Cheshire Butter with other successes including Neston coffee specialist Elephant Roastery (which has kindly provided readers with a lovely subscription offer). https://inspirecheshire.co.uk/cheshire-food-and-drink-producers-savour-great-taste-awards-success/
Cheshire tech entrepreneur Rob Meakin is the brains behind the One-Chester app, the UK’s most comprehensive community app boasting a searchable directory of over 2,200 shops, service businesses, points of interest and visitor attractions. Rob’s technology is now attracting interest from other places around the country too. https://inspirecheshire.co.uk/expansion-of-chesters-most-extensive-community-app/
September sees the return of the hugely popular Farndon Soapbox Derby which, in the four years it has been running, has raised almost £170,000 for local good causes including the Hospice of the Good Shepherd. This year’s thrills and spills will take place on Sunday, September 13th, and there is still time for businesses to get involved in supporting the day. https://inspirecheshire.co.uk/farndon-soapbox-derby-to-return-next-month/
Congratulations to Gareth Joyce and Elliot Jones of Cheshire property consultancy Legat Owen who completed an extraordinary 400km cycling challenge in just 40 hours, raising funds for local charities as part of the firm's 40th anniversary celebrations. https://inspirecheshire.co.uk/legat-owen-team-completes-400km-charity-ride-in-40-hours/
Finally this month, a shout out for Home Instead Northwich & Knutsford for being named one of the top 20 care providers in the North West.
https://inspirecheshire.co.uk/home-instead-northwich-knutsford-named-among-top-home-care-providers-in-the-north-west/
We’ll have more stories from across Cheshire in September including some exciting updates on Cullimore Dutton’s own plans to open on King Street in Knutsford. We took possession of the keys earlier this month and fit out work is now underway!
Elephant Collective Legat Owen Residential Home Instead Northwich and Knutsford Hospice of the Good Shepherd Heler Foods