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Latte love between two Lichfield firms at new coffee shop

One family-owned Lichfield firm is supporting another with its new business venture. Lichfield’s newest café, The Auction Café by Richard Winterton, has been kitted out with cutlery from another of the city’s oldest firms; Arthur Price.

Richard Winterton said, “Throughout 2024, we were celebrating 160 years since the very first Wintertons office opened in Breadmarket Street back in 1864. A major part of marking this milestone was the opening of The Auction Café in Market Street just yards from that first office.

“When it came to choosing suppliers, we wanted to work with local companies and for cutlery Arthur Price was the only choice.

“Like ourselves, Arthur Price is a local, family firm with great heritage and ties to the community.

“It has an impressive collection of world-class quality cutlery and we opted for the Baguette range, whose fluid lines and understated pattern really complements the vibe of our new establishment.

“We’re very happy with our choice and have been getting lots of great feedback from customers.”

 

 

 

(Simon and James Price having a cuppa with Richard Winterton)

 

Arthur Price has been making cutlery since 1902. Currently run by fourth and fifth generations of the Price family, it has factories in Sheffield and Birmingham, with the company’s HQ midway between the two in Lichfield.

CEO Simon Price, said: “It’s great that two local businesses are partnering. I think it is really important that independent businesses support each other, even better if local.

“Together our companies have been serving people for over 280 years.

“The Auction Cafe is not just a place for a coffee, it’s a meeting point for people to chat, as Lichfeldians have done on Market Street for generations.

“It’s a great concept and I wish Richard and his team the very best.”

Both Arthur Price and Richard Winterton Auctioneers are strong supporters of the We Love Lichfield fund, of which Simon Price is patron. The community placed based fund has raised over £400,000 for local good causes over the last decade.  Richard Winterton and Arthur Price, together with other local independent business, have made a significant difference to voluntary groups across the district in the last few years.

The Auction Café is open seven days a week, from 9am to 4pm Monday to Saturday and from 10am to 2pm on Sundays.

 

 

 

(Richard serving Simon inside the Auction Cafe)

 

People can have jewellery, watches, collectables and antiques valued and/or treat themselves to coffee, tea, cakes, cream teas, bread and savoury snacks, and hear all about the world of auctions.

Valuer Georgina Southam FIRV FGA DGA BA (Hons) will be offering free valuations of jewellery, watches, gold and silver at the café on Tuesdays January 14, 21 and 28 – just drop in between 10am and 12.30pm and 1pm to 3pm.

Specialist valuations also take place between 10am and 12.30pm on Thursdays, with fine art, silver and ceramics on January 9 and 23, coins, medals and militaria on January 16 and toys, trains and railwayana on January 30.

Latte love between two Lichfield firms at new coffee shop

One family-owned Lichfield firm is supporting another with its new business venture. Lichfield’s newest café, The Auction Café by Richard Winterton, has been kitted out with cutlery from another of the city’s oldest firms; Arthur Price.

Richard Winterton said, “Throughout 2024, we were celebrating 160 years since the very first Wintertons office opened in Breadmarket Street back in 1864. A major part of marking this milestone was the opening of The Auction Café in Market Street just yards from that first office.

“When it came to choosing suppliers, we wanted to work with local companies and for cutlery Arthur Price was the only choice.

“Like ourselves, Arthur Price is a local, family firm with great heritage and ties to the community.

“It has an impressive collection of world-class quality cutlery and we opted for the Baguette range, whose fluid lines and understated pattern really complements the vibe of our new establishment.

“We’re very happy with our choice and have been getting lots of great feedback from customers.”

(Simon and James Price having a cuppa with Richard Winterton)

Arthur Price has been making cutlery since 1902. Currently run by fourth and fifth generations of the Price family, it has factories in Sheffield and Birmingham, with the company’s HQ midway between the two in Lichfield.

CEO Simon Price, said: “It’s great that two local businesses are partnering. I think it is really important that independent businesses support each other, even better if local.

“Together our companies have been serving people for over 280 years.

“The Auction Cafe is not just a place for a coffee, it’s a meeting point for people to chat, as Lichfeldians have done on Market Street for generations.

“It’s a great concept and I wish Richard and his team the very best.”

Both Arthur Price and Richard Winterton Auctioneers are strong supporters of the We Love Lichfield fund, of which Simon Price is patron. The community placed based fund has raised over £400,000 for local good causes over the last decade.  Richard Winterton and Arthur Price, together with other local independent business, have made a significant difference to voluntary groups across the district in the last few years.

The Auction Café is open seven days a week, from 9am to 4pm Monday to Saturday and from 10am to 2pm on Sundays.

People can have jewellery, watches, collectables and antiques valued and/or treat themselves to coffee, tea, cakes, cream teas, bread and savoury snacks, and hear all about the world of auctions.

Valuer Georgina Southam FIRV FGA DGA BA (Hons) will be offering free valuations of jewellery, watches, gold and silver at the café on Tuesdays January 14, 21 and 28 – just drop in between 10am and 12.30pm and 1pm to 3pm.

Specialist valuations also take place between 10am and 12.30pm on Thursdays, with fine art, silver and ceramics on January 9 and 23, coins, medals and militaria on January 16 and toys, trains and railwayana on January 30.

David Lloyd and Arthur Price announce members’ partnership

Arthur Price and David Lloyd Lichfield have announced a special partnership for members after the cutlery firm supplied tableware to the newly refurbished leisure club.

 

Members of David Lloyd Lichfield will get a 20% discount off all marked products at the Arthur Price Factory Shop, Britannia Way until 31 December 2024.

 

James Price, Sales Director at Arthur Price said, “It will be great to see Arthur Price cutlery at this amazing leisure club.  The new spa retreat is stunning, the new business hub will help members achieve a great worker life balance and I am very proud that a Lichfield company is supplying such a prestigious national brand. And as a thank you to David Lloyd for choosing us, we are offering a special discount to Lichfield members at our factory shop.”

 

Andrew Lightbown, General Manager at David Lloyd Lichfield said, “We have invested £5.1million into our new Spa and Retreat plus refurbished gym, club room and studios. It is now a flagship David Lloyd Club and that’s we wanted to make those finishing touches extra special. Arthur Price supplies top hotels and restaurants throughout the World; it just felt right that we should have a prestigious, and local brand, to supply our cutlery.

 

Arthur Price are supplying cutlery to the new Business Hub and Clubroom for members to enjoy. With contemporary workstations and fast, free Wi-Fi, members can work while only being a few moments away from either a relaxing swim, spa experience or an energising gym session.

 

Andrew continued, “And to make the partnership extra special, Arthur Price has kindly offered our members a 20% discount…perfect timing as we start thinking about Christmas presents.”

Husband and Wife celebrate 55 years at Arthur Price

We are celebrating an incredible team members milestone during October – the 30th work anniversary of Production Assistant Penny Monk, and the 25th work anniversary of Warehouse Manager Dan Monk…her husband and also her boss.

 

Penny, 46 from Lichfield joined Arthur Price aged 16 in 1994 and has worked in various departments.  Dan joined in 1999 aged 17. He started working as a packer in the warehouse and now 42, he is the Warehouse Manager, and last year joined the Senior Management team at the company.

 

Penny and Dan met at work, dated for a few years after colleagues worked their magic at match making and the couple got married in August 2008. They have two children.

 

Penny from Lichfield said, “We were only teenagers when we met back in the nineties. Also these years later we are still together, working together and he is my boss…well at work anyway.

 

“I remember our first sort of date, we travelled with friends to Manchester shopping. I then received some red roses for Valentines Day but he never actually asked me out.  After some persuasion from colleagues he finally asked if I wanted to go out and we went to a local pub which we still go to now.”

 

Dan said, “I was very shy, I suppose still am. I finally plucked up the courage to ask Penny out, what she may not recall is that I actually sent her another dozen roses the next year before asking her out.  Let’s say it took me a while, but my chasing worked in the end.”

 

Simon Price, CEO said, “Dan and Penny are two vital cogs part of our business and I am privileged to have them in the team. On a personal level, it has been wonderful to be part of their life over all these years. I vividly remember them both joining the business and also recall the slow-burn dating process that entailed. Thank goodness for work colleagues pushing them along.

 

“They are part of the family. Their eldest son has completed work experience here, they have brought their youngest daughter into work, it is a pleasure to know the whole family. To see two people join your company, fall in love and still contribute all these years later is wonderful to see. Here’s to many more years with us, together.”

Dan said, “Like all colleagues Penny and I have had our disagreements over the years at work and it is somewhat strange sometimes to be her boss but we are stronger than ever and we love working at Arthur Price.  It is a family-owned business and everyone is treated as such.  We’ve completed 23 years working together, let’s hope there are many years to come.”

Celebrating 40 Years of silver service at Arthur Price

We take great pride in being a family-owned firm and celebrate every member of our incredible ‘family’.  So it was with great pleasure that we surprised our Production and Procurement Manager Mark Scarrott with an award to celebrate an amazing milestone – his 40th work anniversary at Arthur Price.

 

Mark worked for a heavy engineering firm before joining Arthur Price in 1984 as an assistant in the Production Department. He quickly rose up through the ranks and has been responsible for the deliver of everything from million piece orders to royal commissions for over two decades.

 

Mark from Burntwood said, “It’s flown by, it really has, and I am very thankful that I enjoy my work. I like my colleagues and every day is different, you just never know what you need to make. We don’t just manufacture cutlery, we also have many commissions for special tableware from across the globe. My highlights reel include travelling to the Middle East to oversee various special commissions for royal families in the region. And who knows what’s around the next corner?”

 

Simon Price, CEO said, “Mark is a vital part of our business, liked by colleagues and respected by customers with vast experience and expertise. He is, in my opinion, the best in the business.

 

“As a family-owned business, the next generation is vital to our success. Mark has seen my father’s time, my time and now James’. As times have changed his skill and knowledge have too developed which to me shows an amazing aptitude and ability. I am privileged to have him as part of my team.”

 

James Price, Sales Director said, “Mark is the longest serving member of the Arthur Price team but we also have more than ten others celebrating over 30 years of service.  Everyone in this special group has made an amazing contribution to the success of the business. On a personal note I have been fortunate to learn from all these people and I hope that we have many more long-standing colleagues for generations to come.”

 

Pictured (L-R) is Simon Price, Mark Scarrott and James Price

Arthur Price Announced As Headline Sponsor Of Historic Lichfield Event

We are delighted to announce that we are the headline sponsor of Lichfield’s historic Sheriff’s Ride.

Sponsorship of this 471 year old unique event, the only one of its type in the UK, will build upon Lichfield’s history and traditions and most importantly help reach new generations, broaden its appeal and bring economic benefits to the whole area.

The Lichfield Shrievalty Association (a group of former Sheriffs of Lichfield) have taken on the responsibility of maintaining the Ride. One of Lichfield’s greatest and oldest traditions, the Ride is a horse mounted inspection of the ancient boundary of the City which began after Queen Mary gave Lichfield a Royal Charter.  This charter separated Lichfield from Staffordshire and made it a county in its own right. This enabled Lichfield to appoint its own Sheriff who enforced the law and managed the prison. The first ride was undertaken in 1553 and has continued every year except for the Covid years. The first Sheriff was Gregorie Stonynge. The 2024 Sheriff is Cathy Wood, who will join the historic list of locals to bear the title.

Our sponsorship will allow the Ride to more include the younger generation and increase community involvement. 2024 will see the first ever appointment of a Junior Sheriff who will be selected from a local school. Also, during the year The Arthur Price Junior Sheriff Children’s Fund will be created to raise money to help more youngsters to experience horse riding for the first time.   Finally, the cultural legacy of the Ride will be taught by the newly appointed Official Ride Historian, Jonathan ‘Jono’ Oates, who will visit local schools.

Further widening the community involvement will be the official inclusion of cyclists. Organisations such as The Alternative Sheriff’s Ride, will also be part of the celebration.

The Clerk of The Course, Nick Sedgwick, said “The Lichfield Shrievalty Association plans to improve the event. The Arthur Price sponsorship enables us to directly attract the younger generation which will enhance our work to widen the impact of The Ride. We have already seen an incredible response from our local community with the interest and support from many local organisations and individuals. Already businesses, landowners and volunteers have come together to keep this tradition alive. We will return The Lichfield Sheriff’s Ride to the forefront of Lichfield’s historic and cultural heritage.

“We concluded that during these tough economic times, the only way to take The Ride to the next level was with sponsorship. I am delighted that Arthur Price, a family-owned, local independent company has stepped forward to support us. Indeed, it was their wish for their sponsorship to evolve The Ride and I thank them for their foresight and support.”

Simon Price, CEO of Arthur Price said, “The pressure on budgets meant that the event, in its current format, needed to be supported. But with difficulty comes opportunity and I was very focused on identifying where the event could be improved – reaching a wider audience, gaining more community engagement, making an impact on the local economy and finally to leave a lasting legacy.

“If a tradition is lost it is very difficult to resurrect. The whole district is rich in history which makes it a wonderful place for residents and visitors alike.  Indeed, it has just been named as one of the best places to live in the UK.

“With our sponsorship I hope to make the event relevant for today’s society and for the benefit of the whole community. Specifically, with a view to attracting the next generation and helping the local economy by bringing in people from outside the usual groups to participate. “As Lichfield’s famous lexicographer Samuel Johnson once said,…”make new things familiar and familiar things new.” With such a rich history, and a passionate group of organisers, The Ride is a sleeping giant of an occasion with huge potential for the local community.”

Former Sheriff, Daryl Brown, from The Lichfield Shrievalty Association said, “Simon Price has been very specific in his vision for the sponsorship and that the next generation is key. As a teacher I wholeheartedly agree.

“Last year’s Ride included both cyclists and horses, and was a resounding success. I envisage a City full of spectators watching the ceremonial procession of The Sheriff, The Junior Sheriff, The Ride of 75 horses and a host of cyclists.

“Such a display will unite local residents and visitors in a celebration of our unique cultural identity. This will, in turn, support the local economy, filling cafes and shops and welcoming new visitors to our historic City.”

The Lichfield Sheriff’s Ride will take place on Saturday 7th September 2024, starting in the morning, at The Guildhall on Bore Street. It will then make its way around the historic 20 mile boundary before returning via Lichfield Cathedral at around 4:30pm.  To find out more, support or participate, visit www.sheriffoflichfield.org.uk.

Summer is officially here

Summer is officially here. It’s time to seek out those divine seasonal ingredients, pack a hamper with delicious goodies or host the perfect summer party or BBQ with all your friends and family.

We know the diary is getting busy, now’s a great time to get prepared, and here at Arthur Price we’re proud to offer the perfect addition to any dining occasion, this summer and beyond.

Soups and salads

The staple of any summer dining table! Get down to your local independent greengrocers and fill your bags with fantastic seasonal produce, like tomatoes, broccoli, peppers, carrots, potatoes, asparagus and much more, to create the most colourful salads and mouth watering soups to kickstart your spectacular summer dining experience. We have various patterns of soup spoons, serving spoons and forks, salad knives and forks.

Seasonal summer main courses

From summer roast chickens and spicy kebabs to tasty pastas, quiches, tarts, steaks and paellas, these divine dishes deserve the best cutlery accompaniment to make your summer dinner table truly sparkle. Our fantastic range of teaspoons, table knives and forks, serving spoons and steak knives are sure to make your summer banquets a talking point for many years to come.

Divine desserts

No summer feast is complete without a wide range of delightful desserts to tempt your diners.  Time for those mousses, gateaus, cakes, ice creams, fruit tarts and pastries to brighten the table – and your guests’ eyes at the prospect of devouring those sweet treats. Find everything you require to add a certain ‘je nais se quoi’ to your dessert display with pastry sets, dessert spoons, knives and forks. And don’t forget cake servers.

Say cheese

The perfect round-off to any dinner party hardly needs any introduction. Leave every summer event with an excellent lingering taste in your mouth after unashamedly gorging on the cheeseboard. Cheese and butter knives in various patterns will allow you to enjoy and savour the perfect smooth slice.

Dive in with a box set

Ensure that all guests are fully catered for this summer with one of our box sets which offer outstanding value. Ranging from 16 to over 100 pieces you’ll know that not matter how many people you invite round, they’ll all be sitting down with the same cutlery.

All that leaves us to say is enjoy your summer

Happy Anniversary To Our Factory Shop

On a spring morning in April 1982 the UK’s biggest factory shop opened its doors for the very first time.

Now 42 years later, the fashions and the music may have changed, but Arthur Price is still serving up quality cutlery and gifts.

To celebrate we have an amazing offer – the Toscana 42 piece box set normally retails at £295. For the first 42 people to ask, this beautiful contemporary pattern perfect in any home, will only be £42.

From today the first 42 customers to enter the store and ask for Toscana only have to part with £42. All we’ll say is don’t hang around…they are going to disappear very quickly.

 

 

Spring Has Sprung An Amazing Offer. Free Frame Promotion

Friday 1 March. Spring has sprung, the lighter nights are within touching distance and we have a new offer.

The first 100 people to visit the Factory Shop from today will receive a 10×8 frame worth £19.95 if they spend £20 or more. All you have to do is mention the offer when purchasing. Simple.

Hurry while stocks last.

PS. Don’t forget there’s free parking right outside

 

 

Raffle To Raise Funds For We Love Lichfield

We are proud supporters of We Love Lichfield, a local community fund that raises money throughout the year and then gives away grants twice a year to good causes across Lichfield District.

Our CEO Simon Price is patron of We Love Lichfield and he is passionate about the organisation.

Until the end of March we are raising funds via a raffle. One lucky person is going to win £750 worth of goodies. We want as many people to buy a ticket, only a £1! Please share to as many people as you can and pop in to buy a ticket.

For more information visit www.welovelichfield.com