8/2/2016 0 Comments North West Wedding CakesHaving established (sort of) yesterday, in which county The Frostery is located (both Yorkshire and Lancashire!), we definitely feel rooted in the North West. Most of our weddings take place at a Cheshire or Lancashire venue. We love the occasional trip through Yorkshire but most of the time we'll be heading down the M56 to Cheshire and beyond, travelling around Manchester or heading north, through Lancashire on the M66. Whilst our rural location means that it takes a little longer to deliver and set up cakes than if we were more centrally located, the scenery more than makes up for the extra miles. However there are particular challenges that come with being right on the outskirts of Lancashire. The perception can be that it's a long way to come, particularly when you're in the middle of planning a wedding but we're easily accessible by road and rail and a day in Saddleworth could be just the break you need. After your cake tasting and design consultation at The Frostery you could embark on a stunning waterside walk through a dramatic landscape at Dovestone reservoir, the northern gateway to the Peak District National Park. Or you could combine choosing your wedding cake with a visit to one of the other fantastic wedding suppliers that are located in Uppermill (see below).
We normally have consultations at our shop on Saturdays, when you can the opportunity to sample our cake and discuss your design ideas and wedding themes with Suzanne over a cup of tea or coffee or a glass of English sparkling wine. You can request an appointment here. Alternatively, on 28th February 2016 we will be heading up to the magnificent Eaves Hall, in the heart of the Ribble Valley, Lancashire, with a collection of our wedding cakes, where we are one of a selection of carefully picked wedding suppliers to be exhibiting at the Dream Wedding Fair. So as the wedding season starts to gather momentum, we're already looking forward to the wedding cakes we have booked in at some of our favourite venues; Heaton House Farm, Cheshire, Colshaw Hall, Cheshire, Peckforton Castle, Cheshire, Eaves Hall, Lancashire, and The Midland Hotel, Manchester, amongst many others.
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The Frostery is located in a the village of Uppermill in Saddleworth, which is an area made up of rolling moorland and gritstone villages. It is an important tourist area from which the local economy is boosted by the large numbers of visitors each year. But where is it exactly? A simple question you might think. Not so! The map below shows the area of Saddleworth to the East of Greater Manchester on the border of Lancashire and Yorkshire, but to which county does it belong?
The 1974 local government reorganisation created new administrative borders, but in many cases they did not follow the traditional county boundary lines. The government of the day made it clear that the changes were only for administrative purposes and that the ancient or geographic counties had not been abolished. This has been reiterated many times since, however much confusion remains. In the case of Saddleworth, the administration moved from Wakefield in Yorkshire to the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham in Lancashire but the geographic boundaries of the West Riding of Yorkshire did not change and therefore geographically Saddleworth remains a part of Yorkshire.
So where is Saddleworth? It's in the County of Yorkshire, administered by Oldham MBC in the County of Lancashire. Reasons to visit Saddleworth include: Uppermill : the ‘retail centre’ and home to many wedding suppliers including The Frostery wedding cakes, Tim Simpson Photograpy, Eden Floral Stylists, Adele Howarth-Winstanley Bride (bridalwear), Blush Boutique (bridalwear), Charlotte Mills Bridal (bridal shoes), Mi Abode (interiors and styling), Argento (jewellery). Dovestone : an area of outstanding beauty which attracts visitors who walk, climb, sail, walk the dog or just sit and watch the world go by. Castleshaw : an area of historical interest with its Roman remains and other items of archaeological interest. Delph : a village with a thriving art community and home to the Millgate Arts Centre. The latter is home to the Saddleworth Players and hosts other local concerts. It was also used in the films Yanks and Brassed Off. Dobcross : a typical Pennine village also used in the film Yanks. Diggle : home to the entrance of the Standedge Tunnel on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, which is the highest, longest, deepest canal tunnel in the UK. Thanks to the Saddleworth White Rose Society and Saddlewoth Parish Council for providing some of the information included here. |
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