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'I first thought it was speeding summons'
MEN on Sunday
|December 31, 2023
Entrepreneurs behind food halls delighted' over MBEs for achievements
THE owners of Altrincham Market are among those who have both been honoured with MBEs in the King’s New Years Honours list.
Partners Nick Johnson MBE and Jenny Thompson MBE, owners of Altrincham Market, Mackie Mayor in Manchester and the Picturedrome in Macclesfield, kickstarted the food hall trend which has led to huge success across each venue.
Both have been dedicated to the transformation of each project whilst encouraging the use of independent businesses and new talent.
On both being recognised in this year’s Honours with an MBE, Nick, 57, said: “It was difficult to believe. There is a massive sense of recognition for what we set out to achieve 10 years ago.
This story is from the December 31, 2023 edition of MEN on Sunday.
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