On Friday 22nd November, David had the honour of being invited to help switch on the Nantwich Christmas Lights.
This year was the 10th year of Applewood Independent sponsoring the Christmas tree.
The turnout was exceptional, and it was a joy to see the local community and businesses come together for such a spectacular event.
Applewood Independent Ltd Celebrates 10 Years of Sponsoring the Festive Christmas Tree
The most magical time of the year is upon us, and Nantwich is set to dazzle with its annual Christmas Light Switch-On! Mark your calendars for Friday, November 22nd, when the town transforms into a winter wonderland filled with joy.
This beloved event is perfect for families and friends and marks the start of the festive season with a vibrant mix of activities, entertainment, and community spirit.
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Applewood Independent Ltd’s long-standing support has been a cornerstone of the event’s success. “Sponsoring the Christmas tree for a decade has been our way of celebrating with the community we cherish so dearly,” said David Pritchard, Managing Director at Applewood Independent Ltd. “We are proud to contribute to an event that brings so much joy and togetherness to Nantwich.”
A spokesperson for the Council remarked, “This year’s Christmas Light Switch-On is set to be one of the best yet. We’re excited to welcome everyone to an evening full of festive magic and community warmth.”
Event Details:
Celebrate the start of the festive season with an evening of music, shopping, and dazzling lights. Bring your loved ones and be part of the festive cheer that makes Nantwich’s Christmas Light Switch-On a cherished tradition!
Applewood Independent becomes part of AFH Financial Group Limited
Nantwich based financial advice firm Applewood Independent has announced it has become part of AFH Financial Group Limited, one of the UK’s largest independent financial advice companies.
Since it launched in 1998, Applewood Independent has been an integral part of the Nantwich community. Readers may have seen the Applewood name through their sponsorship of some of the town’s major sporting clubs, including Nantwich Town Football Club and Crewe & Nantwich Rugby Club.
It offers its clients a range of financial services, including investments, pensions, inheritance tax and protection.
Delivering the same great service
David Pritchard, Applewood’s Managing Director, said: “For over 25 years, we’ve grown Applewood Independent into the business it is today, and have been looking for a way to enable myself and my wife, Kay, to slow down and enjoy retirement, whilst still being able to deliver the same great service that we have always striven to provide to our clients.
“We have carefully researched the market and the options available for us to do this, and truly believe that in AFH, we have found a company that matches our values and culture, which is to always advise in our clients’ best interests.
“Despite the change, it is very much business as usual. We will continue to operate from our Nantwich offices and provide the same high level of service that our clients have come to expect from us.”
AFH, based in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, looks after more than £8 billion of client assets, and David explained that joining a much larger business will bring advantages to clients, such as accessing a wider range of services and resources, lower charges and less paperwork.
AFH Wealth Management Nantwich
Applewood Independent will shortly rebrand as AFH Wealth Management Nantwich. The directors of the business will continue as a subsidiary of AFH and will be leading the integration along with the existing Applewood team. David’s son Alex will stay in a permanent position to keep driving the business forward.
Alan Hudson, Chief Executive Officer at AFH, added: “We grow our business through the acquisition of businesses whose ethos fits with our values. We’re delighted that Applewood Independent has joined AFH, and their commitment to providing their clients with holistic financial advice that is in the best interests will help both AFH and Applewood go from strength to strength.”
David also wanted to express his thanks to accountancy firm Afford Bond, assisted by Peter O’Malley and his team, and solicitors DTM Legal LLP, assisted by Edward Barnes and his team, for their support during the acquisition.
Applewood Independent are proud to be sponsoring the Love Lane Marquee at the Nantwich Food Festival again this year.
Come and visit our team this weekend in the Love Lane Marquee who will be happy to answer any questions you may have about your Pensions, Investments and Life Assurance, and we always enjoy seeing our existing clients too.
It looks as though the sun will be shining for this weekend’s festival. The streets will be full, and the atmosphere will be like no other. Food, drink, and local businesses will all turn out to showcase themselves.
We just love to see the community coming together and that’s why it’s so important to us as a business to give back and get involved in this incredible local event.
Applewood Independent are wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Our offices will be closed from 12 noon on Friday 22nd December and will re-open on Tuesday 2nd January 2024.
On Friday, the Applewood team attended the WPS Foundation Women Peace & Security 2nd Annual Dinner.
We were honoured to be able to sponsor this event for a second year.
All the team had a brilliant evening celebrating the achievements the foundation has reached over the past year.
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