Fun celebrations and a new range a celebrate landmark anniversary.
Which will you choose – John or Lewis?
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of a business that has grown from a humble draper’s shop opened in 1864, to the £4 billion international, award-winning business it is today; John Lewis Cheadle is pleased to announce plans for a series of commemorative events.
Kicking off on 3rd May, the shop on Wilmslow Road, will host a number of activities such as:
- Children’s treasure hunt
- Facepainters
- Balloon modeller
- Live music
As part of the 150th celebrations John Lewis will be working in partnership with Barnardo’s. John Lewis Cheadle has chosen to support the Benchill Sure Start Children’s Centre in Wythenshaw.
Exclusive anniversary range
Collaborating with some of Britain’s most loved brands and designers, John Lewis Cheadle are offering in store and online a carefully edited collection which has been produced exclusively for the anniversary.
The electrical department has teamed up with the iconic Henry Hoover brand to offer the opportunity to buy a John or a Lewis Hoover, and in the Home department their own design studio is paying homage to the brand’s design history by taking key heritage prints from the archives and using them on new modern products. ‘
National events
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The week will also see the launch of a series of national events, including a fantastic roof garden for it’s Oxford Street store in London.
Working with Tony Woods, Royal Horticultural Society National Young Designer of the Year, and John Lewis’ own gardeners, one of the capital’s largest urban rooftops has been transformed.
Competition time
To celebrate 150 years of John Lewis, we’ve got a John or a Lewis Hoover to give away to one lucky reader.
They retail at £129.95 so this really is a fantastic prize (you can read the product details here).
All you need to do is leave a comment in the box below telling us whether you’d rather have a ‘John’ or a ‘Lewis’ Hoover and why.
Me – It would have to be Lewis after the author of one of my favourite children’s books, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis.
Alison x (your 4Manchester Women Editor)
Photographs: John Lewis
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Competition closing date: 9pm Tuesday 6th May 2014.
The winner will be the first name selected at random from all respondents. No purchase necessary. No cash alternative. The Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Closing date is 9pm Tuesday 6th May 2014. The winner will be notified immediately. Only one entry per person. UK entries only. No automated entries. Supporting ThePrizeFinder – UK Competitions and loquax. If you are a lucky winner, your contact details will be forwarded to the providers of the prize, strictly for the purpose of fulfilling the prize and not for any other purpose.
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Previous competition winners (last 6 months)
MINILAND Manchester – win a family day pass to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester (6th November 2013). Winner Andrea Lloyd.
New trends Christmas decorations – win a John Lewis Christmas 2013 teddy (11th November 2013). Winner Rachael Barratt.
Luxurious home products – win a throw from Linen Loft (15th November 2013). Winner Chris Fletcher.
Personalised Christmas Gifts – win a personalised mug from Photobox (18th November 2013). Winners Katrina Steward, Nicola McConnell.
Bathroom makeover – win a selection of pamper products (14th January 2014). Winner Georgina Jacobs.
Travelling with Kids – win Cryin Air travel packs (22nd January 2014). Winner Lily Bowers.
Farmhouse Breakfast Week – win a breakfast hamper (27th January 2014). Winner Janet Rumley.
Easy Valentine Heart Cookies – win heart shape cookie cutters (3rd February 2014). Winner Donna Lawton.
Black Dog branches into fashion – win a designer t-shirt (5th February 2014)
Interview with Rianna Phillips – win a designer mini pouch (11th February 2014). Winner Laura Vitty.
Ethical African Bags – win a BagsandMore demi lune bag and scarf (3rd March 2014). Winners Sandy Hendry and Jenny Miller.
Manchester Fashion Bee – win an Essential Burt’s Bees Kit (11th March 2014). Winner Angela Norton-Kelly.
Home Is In The North – win a Lomas & Lomas lampshade (17th March 2014). Winner Beatrice Henderson.
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas – win a Mum’s Mumisms typography print (19th March 2014). Winner Natalie Gillham.
Celebrating National Puppy Day – win a pooch brooch (21st March 2014). Winner Claire Deakin.
Health and Fitness Workshop – win a place on a health and fitness workshop (1st April 2014). Winner Toni W.
Gorgeous SS14 Fashion Trends – win luxury nail lacquer (3rd April 2014). Winner Michelle Wild.
Bonbon Chocolate Boutique – win a luxury box of chocolates and £10 Golden Ticket (8th April 2014). Winner Bonnie King.