Wyre Business Awards announces winners

Business success was celebrated at the Wyre Business Awards 2016.

Robert McFarlane, chairman of sponsor NPL Group said: “All sizes and types of businesses play an important role in the Wyre economy. Hillhouse Business Park in Thornton has recently been announced as one of the government’s new Enterprise Zones. Many companies on the site are world class standard and we hope to continue to grow and attract further investment, contributing even further to the local economy and providing jobs for local people.”

And the Wyre Business Awards winners were…Best family business – The New Penny of PoultonBest home based/online business – The Little Blue Hen Soap Crafting CompanyBest new business – Spa on the Breck, PoultonCommunity involvement award – Fleetwood Town Community TrustGreen business of the year – Biocore OrganicsMicro business of the year – Northern RagsRetailer of the year – The Barn at ScortonSME of the year – VMS SolutionsTourism attraction/event of the year – Old Holly FarmBest serviced accommodation – Briardene Hotel & BrasserieBest self-catering accommodation – Brickhouse Farm Holiday CottagesBest eating/drinking establishment – Three (Knott End)Employer of the year – The Barn at ScortonMade in Wyre award – Pipers RestaurantLifetime Achievement Award: Mrs Doreen Lofthouse OBE