Quality Save to join line-up at Eden Square

Retailer to take space alongside Aldi in phase two of the development.

Discount store Quality Save are the latest in a growing line of retailers to commit to Eden Square in Urmston, taking a 10,000 sq ft premises in phase two of the development.

Quality Save has had a presence in Urmston for 30 years and has developed a loyal customer base within the town. The store was historically located in the original precinct and moved to a temporary location on Station Road, occupying the former Woolworths unit, while the redevelopment of the shopping centre took place.

The agreement with Quality Save, along with national supermarket chain Aldi, leaves 12,000 sq ft left within phase two. Developers Ask Developments are currently in advanced stages of negotiations with a national retailer for a third unit comprising 7,500 sq ft and hope to make an announcement shortly.

In Phase one, National charity Shaw Trust, which supports its work with disabled and disadvantaged people to find jobs and live more independently by operating retail shops, has now exchanged contracts on a 1,300 sq ft unit.

Leon Guyett, development director at Ask Developments, said: “Quality Save has built up a loyal customer base in Urmston and the surrounding area and we’re delighted to welcome them back to Eden Square. We’ve had a lot of interest in phase two of the development and are confident this will lead to renewed interest in the remaining units in phase one.”

Paul Rudkin, managing director, Quality Save, said: “Quality Save are delighted to be moving to Eden Square. The new unit gives us the chance to offer a wider range of the same quality, low priced goods to our customers in Urmston, many of whom have shopped with us for the 30 years in Urmston. Eden Square is a great location with plenty of free parking spaces and right in the heart of Urmston. We look forward to welcoming our regular and new customers in our fantastic new store and would like to thank you all for all your support."

These lettings add significant weight to Urmston as a retail destination and complement those shopping facilities already operating in phase one, which include a mix of local and national retailers; Costa Coffee, Thorntons, Boots, Greggs, Hallmark, HD Studio and William Hill.

Executive Councillor for Economic Growth and Prosperity Mike Cornes said: “Quality Save has had a strong presence in Urmston for a long time and it only seems right that they should relocate to Eden Square. These are really positive developments for Eden Square and Urmston generally and we are looking forward to seeing the development take shape over the summer.”

Ask appoints Countrywide

Ask Developments has appointed Countrywide Land and New Homes to market the new apartments in phase two of Eden Square in Urmston town centre.

Bridgfords, on Crofts Bank Road in Urmston, is part of the Countrywide group and will be responsible for all residential enquiries.

In total, the scheme will deliver 76 one and two bedroom apartments in the heart of Urmston's new retail quarter.

The first phase of 64 apartments was completed late 2009 and there are six apartments remaining for sale.

The 10 two-bedroom apartments in phase two are now available for sale, with one apartment already exchanged. Prices start from £135,000.

The multi-million pound regeneration of Urmston town centre is being undertaken by Ask Developments in partnership with Trafford Council to deliver Eden Square as a thriving retail and residential centre in the heart of the local community and to spearhead further regeneration in the town.

Work is expected to commence on phase two of the residential scheme late summer 2011.

Sian Pitt, head of sales at Ask Developments, said: “The apartments in phase one of Eden Square have proved extremely popular and a fantastic opportunity to get a foot on the property ladder.

“There are only a few apartments remaining in phase one and we have already exchanged contracts on the first property in phase two. We expect there to be high interest in the remaining apartments which is why we have teamed up with Countrywide Land and New Homes.”

Jan Welsh, area director, Countrywide Land and New Homes, said: “Countrywide Land and New Homes is delighted to have been instructed by Ask to market the properties at Eden Square in Urmston, with the support of our local Bridgfords branch.

“Bridgfords is a well known brand in Urmston and the prominent position of our branch in the town centre provides an ideal opportunity to generate enquiries for the development.

“There was strong demand for the properties in the first phase and, taking into consideration the location and the quality of product, we expect a strong demand for the remaining apartments. The development provides a unique opportunity to enjoy city living without the city living expenditure and is ideally positioned for commuting with excellent transport links.”

Osteoporosis Screening in Urmston - May 11th

OSTEOPOROSIS screening will be held at Urmston Library, Crofts Bank Road, Urmston, on May 11 from 9am to 11am.

Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. If not prevented or if left untreated, osteoporosis can progress painlessly until a bone breaks.

Sessions will be held on the same day at St Paul’s Church Hall, Springfield Road, Sale, from 1pm to 3pm and Altrincham Library, Stamford New Road, Altrincham, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.

Screenings are available at a reduced rate of £22 - rather than £30 - and and anyone interested in booking an appointment should call Healthcare Screening on 0845 224 6784.

NHS dental staff promoting spare places in Urmston's Sainsbury's store this Saturday.

NHS dental staff will be at Urmston’s Sainsbury’s store this Saturday to promote spare NHS dental places in Trafford.

The team will be at the town centre supermarket between 10am and 3pm.

People can also register for an NHS dentist by telephoning NHS Trafford’s helpline number, 0845 602 0708.

Eden Square welcomes new tenant Aldi confirmed as phase two anchor retailer.

National premium discount supermarket Aldi is taking 16,000 sq ft premises in phase two of Eden Square development in Urmston town centre. Work on site is expected to commence in summer.

The announcement follows Trafford Council’s approval of the revised phase two plans in October 2010, which provides three larger units aimed at retailers who could not be accommodated in phase one.

Leon Guyett, development director at Ask Developments, said: “We have been in dialogue with Aldi for some time and have worked together to adapt the plans in order to accommodate the supermarket into the scheme. The introduction of Aldi is a fantastic addition both to Eden Square and to the wider shopping offer in Urmston.”

An Aldi spokesperson said: “We are pleased to announce the plans for a new store in Urmston as part of our ongoing expansion plans within the UK. We will be looking to create several positions within the store and will begin a local recruitment campaign as the opening date nears.”

Two of the remaining three larger units are in advanced stages of negotiation, and the significant progress made on phase two of the multi-million pound development has encouraged renewed interest in phase one.

The addition of Aldi adds significant weight to Urmston as a retail destination and will complement those shopping facilities already operating in phase one, which include a mix of local and national retailers; Costa Coffee, Thorntons, Boots, Greggs, Hallmark, HD Studio and William Hill are all trading.

Nick Gerrard, corporate director for economic growth and prosperity at Trafford Council, said: “These are really positive developments for Eden Square and Urmston generally. I am delighted that the planning for phase two is progressing so well and look forward to seeing the development taking shape throughout the coming months.”

Man killed hit by train at Urmston railway station

Police at Urmston railway station (pic posted on Twitter by graphic designer Rob Mitchell @graphicalFusion)

A man has died after he was hit by a train as it passed through a station.

Police and paramedics were called to Urmston station after the driver of a train heading to Newcastle from Liverpool said he had hit a man on the line.

It happened just before 7am as commuters were heading to work in Manchester city centre. A number of train services were disrupted.

Services between Warrington Central and Manchester Oxford Road were replaced with a bus shuttle but normal service was resumed at 9.15am.

British Transport Police said the man's death is not being treated as suspicious.

A spokesman said: “Officers attended the line close to Urmston station after a report a man had been struck by a train.

“Paramedics from Greater Manchester Ambulance Service also attended, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. A file will be prepared for the coroner.”

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