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GeneralFebruary 15th, 2011 - Marchday shortlisted for National Arts Award!

Lingfield Lamb 2

Marchday in partnership with Vista Projects have been short listed for the Bruntwood & Arup Environmental Partnership Award for Arts & Business for their public art project ‘Futurescope’ commissioned for their flagship development Lingfield Point in Darlington. The winner will be announced at a ceremony at Manchester Town Hall on the 23rd March 2011.

Eight, massive, circular images are being shown over two years. The images are developed through a collaboration between artist Christian Barnes of Vista Projects and Landscape Architect John Kennedy. The images are developing a story about the potential of the ‘soft estate’ at Lingfield Point to become a productive landscape and also draw on the industrial heritage of the site. The project is the most ambitious piece of creative propaganda about environmental issues in the North of England. It is driven by the idea that the challenges we face in relation to climate change and energy descent will be tackled first in our cultural environment.

HUM!

John Orchard, director of Marchday said:

“Working with Vista and Christian has been an educational process for Marchday. Their thinking has been inspirational and has truly shaped our outlook regarding development and regeneration projects. Their work has helped set Marchday apart from many mainstream property companies and has become part of our identity.

The future sustainable mixed community development here will be a national flagship scheme. The scheme needed to announce the future vision for the site with references to its industrial heritage, organic food production and renewable energy.”

Christian Barnes of Vista Projects said:

“Futurescope is an important project for us and we are pleased to be short listed alongside other great initiatives throughout the country. It’s been a very challenging project. But John Kennedy and I have really enjoyed working with Marchday, they have been patient, the work has been rewarding and they have been great backers willing to take risks.

We take inspiration from our daily life in rural Cumbria in spite of the challenges presented to creative people who live here and the work reflects that.”

http://www.vistaprojects.co.uk/

http://futurescopedarlington.blogspot.com/

www.lingfieldpoint.co.uk

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GeneralFebruary 14th, 2011 - Marchday Laps it up!

Marchday fell in love with cycling a long time ago now and since then the passion has not waned one little bit. In fact Priyen has just about had enough of the cycling talk on the train going to and from Darlington.

The real surprise is that this new found passion has maintained a place even in the cold dark winter months….  introducing @thelingfieldlap.

Every tuesday night at 17:45 the peleton sets off to complete as many laps of the Lingfield Point measured mile as they can before it gets too cold or they get too hungry! These winter miles will be invaluable when the clocks go forward and we are able to ride out the the beautiful dales. They also make the inevitable curry taste so much better!

If you are a cyclist of whatever level and are keen to get fit for the summer come along to the Home Office at Lingfield Point and join us. Updates are sent out on twitter (@thelingfieldlap) prior to each session.

So, come on – you know you want too!

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Tim StephenFebruary 12th, 2011 - 100 Property Club goes intercontinental

The 100 Property Club got the year off to a great start with the first Club lunch, held at the Intercontinental Hotel on Park Lane in London.

The Cookbook Cafe www.cookbookcafe.co.uk and it’s Head Chef, Paul Bates, served up a beautiful 6 course tasting menu, together with wines chosen to complement each course. Particular highlights included the scallop and crab pojarski and the warm almond tart. The staff and decor added to the overall excellent dining experience.

In fact, the only time that the friendly atmosphere of the cafe was disturbed was when a committee member collected fines from members who were not sporting Club attire!

Mike Peskin (100 Property Club Chairman) commented;

“this is just the start to the year that we need – a fantastically well attended lunch, in great surroundings“.

David Bowen, who organised the lunch, added;

“I have received excellent feedback from many of the members in attendance who enjoyed it so much they have requested we go back again next year. This has certainly set the standard for future events.

We hope to keep things fresh with a mixture of technical tours, social lunches and sporting occasions over the next 12 months. I would also like to remind members that I look forward to seeing them at the next event, which is on 11th April 2011, at a location outside London which will be confirmed shortly.“

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GeneralFebruary 10th, 2011 - It’s all about the Jeans! Donna Ida is here.

Shop Front

Marchday has announced their latest letting at Swan Lane Guildford. The unit at 21 Swan Lane has been occupied by jeans specialist Donna Ida hot on the heals of Jo Jo Mamon Bebe, further adding to the fashion retail offer on Swan Lane.

Tim Stephen commented; “this is a great letting for us, changing the nature of the retail pitch, the introduction of high street fashion has added a new dimension to the busiest lane in Guildford”.

Donna Ida is dedicated to Women’s designer jeans, ladies denim and designer clothing. Donna Ida is the brainchild of self-confessed demin devotee and lifelong jeans addict Donna Ida Thornton.

Donna’s first boutique was open in Chelsea in 2006 followed by the birth of the website www.donnaida.com in 2008.

Donna Ida21 Swan Lane

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Like Marchday, Donna Ida is focused on giving the best customer service experience possible. The team of friendly staff offer up to date advice on all the current trends and a “ demin clinic” where the stated mission is to “find you the perfect jeans – flattering, cute and stylish”.

With only one unit left Marchday are looking for a “Jewel in the Crown”!

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GeneralJanuary 5th, 2011 - New Homes at Lingfield Point!

We are often asked when the first new homes at Lingfield Point will be built. Well, we’re delighted to tell you that we are very close to choosing our residential development partner and that new homes will be started at Lingfield Point within a year.

We’ve spoken to many potential partners and despite the general gloom hanging over the residential market have found them all keen to build.

It is essential that we find a partner who’s thinking was aligned with our own in terms of design and commitment to the sustainable mixed community.

We’re close to doing that and will be unveiling our new partner shortly. Watch this space!

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