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Rochdale town centre’s haven of
Hopwood Hall College and University Centre

Is this your time to change direction and explore the incredible independent shops receives new identity
opportunities that come from gaining life-changing new skills? as the Baillie Street Quarter

There are a range of routes It’s set to be an exciting new
available to achieve your goals, beginning for all involved –
including part-time, online and especially in a year that’s seen A historic street with several Grade-II listed buildings, Baillie Street
flexible study. a record-breaking number of is home to independent shops, bars and restaurants, plus several
applications for Hopwood Hall.
Hopwood’s thriving University ginnels including Bull Brow, The Butts Avenue and The Bank steps.
Centre is also offering a Julia Heap, Principal and CEO
number of popular pathways in of Hopwood Hall College and
Hopwood Hall College and Higher Education. University Centre, said: “If Now the key route between the
Riverside Shopping Complex,
University Centre is now you’re ready to return to study, Yorkshire Street and the
welcoming applications, with These higher-level courses are we’ve got a course for you! Exchange Shopping Centre,
plenty on offer for adults who a brilliant way to make sure Baillie Street is being rebranded
are ready to reap the rewards that you reach your full “We’re seeing a real appetite as the Baillie Street Quarter due
of returning to study. potential in the months and from adult learners to gain new to its unique sense of place.
years to come. skills and seize the
Over 19s are just one course opportunities available to The Business Improvement
away from endless possibilities You’ll hone your knowledge, them. District (BID) team has been
– whether that’s the ability to access the most cutting-edge carrying out a variety of
confidently re-enter the job facilities and make new friends “It truly is an exciting time improvements along Baillie
market or to quickly climb the on your path to a brighter where people are focusing on Street to complement the
career ladder. future. long-term career progression.” council’s improvement works at
The Butts Avenue.

The works include: cleaning
street cabinets; installing
hanging baskets and planters;
jet washing shops, doorways and “Interventions include installing progression of this much-loved
door entrances; painting Baillie Street Quarter signage and vibrant street.”
doorways; removing disused at key entry points and working
signs; and relocating commercial with the businesses to provide Sarah Bleasdale, owner of
bins to a less prominent location. them with branded materials Heaven Scent, 3 Baillie Street,
which they can use. added: “As a new business, the
“When a place has a unique and welcome and support I have
distinctive sense of place, it “The new Baillie Street logo received from the other
becomes memorable and in incorporates the entrance to the businesses on Baillie Street has
Stay local, go far! identity of this area a series Manchester and Salford Bank “The street is full of beautiful
former William Deacon’s
been amazing.
order to help define the
which lies at 12 Baillie Street.
of small scale, yet important,
buildings and I really love the new
This entrance is one of the key
changes are proposed,” said Paul
features of the street, providing
branding for the area and it is
Ambrose, BID Manager.
Life changing Higher Education without an eye-grabbing presence for something I am looking to adopt
those passing through.
and use.”
the hassle and expense of moving away
Paul Ambrose added: “If you are
“The logo is to be adopted by the
Check out our full range of courses today: hopwood.ac.uk
interested in opening a business
Baillie Street independent
the sense of the street as a
the Rochdale BID Team by
emailing paul@rochdalebid.co.uk.
destination in its own right.
Hopwood Hall College and University Centre traders, which will contribute to in the town centre, please contact
“There is still a lot of work to do “We at the BID will give you as
but it is exciting to see the much support as we can.”
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