A SMALL family business has moved into the former home of George Formby OBE in Stockton Heath.

Purple Accounts has moved its office from Walton Road, Stockton Heath, to the newly refurbished Hillcrest House on London Road.

The London Road site was the former family home to screen star George Formby in 1917 and the new refurbishment is filled with iconic images of the star.

There is even a replica ‘No 14’ motorbike that Formby rode in his 1939 movie ‘No Limits’ based on the TT in the Isle of Man - coincidentally where the first Purple Accounts opened in 2007.

 

 

 

Warrington South MP Andy Carter opened the small business centre on Friday.

Mr Carter said: “Small businesses are the lifeblood of our local economy, it’s fantastic to meet the team at Purple Accounts and to hear about their own growth story.

“Their commitment to helping other business in Warrington to grow is something I really applaud – their approach offering broad business advice alongside support with specialist accounting know how is something many businesses will welcome.”

 

 

 

Purple Accounts is a family run business and has been in Stockton Heath for eight years, with satellite branches in Grappenhall, Padgate and Lymm.

The first branch opened in 2007 in the Isle of Man by David and Helen Parker.

David Parker, managing director, said: “We are privileged to be able to work from this wonderful building with such history as Hillcrest House.

“It’s quite unique and a talking point for customers to walk into the entrance and see a vintage motorbike in the hall. Our new office home will help us to help local businesses for many years to come.

"The whole team is delighted with it."