A national campaign to find Britain’s most loved local businesses has discovered that Antony for Hair Partnership is Bury’s favorite small business, having received over 500 testimonials from happy customers!

Antony Popadich, owner of Antony for Hair said;

"I am extremely proud of my team and what we have achieved together not only during the '14 days of love campaign' but throughout the whole year - the testimonials that we receive from our salon guests are a true barometer of how people really feel about our service here at Antony’s.

Thousands of local people from Bury and the surrounding areas put forward their nominations for their favourite local business during the 14 Days of Love Campaign and the results are speak for themselves! It is fantastic to have so much support for businesses in the area during these difficult economic times - a big thank you to everyone who took part or shared the love for a local business!

The following local businesses can also boast the most loved business in their Category in the UK:

Delicious – Takeaways

Bridal Wear by Esme – Bridal Shops

The Rock – Days out and Attractions

Love your Fit – Lingerie

Authorized Access – Security Services

Nicholas Clegg & Co – Estate Agents

Phoenix Home Solutions – Painters & Decorators

Signage Systems – Sign Makers

Hypa Concept – Graphic Design

B-Mi – Insurance Brokers

Ramsbottom Roofing – Roofing Services

Property Search Group – Surveyors

UKCostumes4U.com - Fancy Dress

Adepteo – Telephones

Vineyard – Wine & Spirit Merchants

The campaign also went on the road for a day on Saturday 5th February at The Rock Bury, with great results! The Best of Bury team were asking people what they loved about The Rock throughout the day, generating over 160 superb testimonials for the popular shopping and entertainment destination. These testimonials helped make The Rock the most loved attraction in Bury and the UK!

Debi Fellone at thebestofbury said, “The huge number of local people who took time to write testimonials and join us at our campaign day at The Rock on the 5th Feb goes to show just how important great local businesses are to this local community, especially during difficult economic times.  Small businesses including those in Bury are the engine room of our economy and lots of local business owners in Bury– and their loyal staff – are feeling great this morning because their efforts have been recognised and appreciated by so many of their customers.”

The 14 Days of Love Campaign also has some fantastic prizes up for grabs and anybody who had "shared the love" for a local business was in with a chance of winning! Prizes included everything from a spa day at Champneys to a flying experience and a meal for two at a Michelin star restaurant to a hot air balloon ride!

The Best of Bury are delighted to announce that we had a local winner for two theatre or concert tickets! Paul M won this great prize on day seven of the 14 Days of Love campaign after recommending UKCostumes4U.com.