Creating a Business Buzz around Culture: Business Leaders’ Lunch

Business Leaders’ Lunch, with special insights from TV drama legend, Sir Phil Redmond CBE and the High Sheriff of Cheshire, Lynn Pegler DL Halton Chamber joins with the High Sheriff of Cheshire to host an inspirational Business Leaders’ Lunch in the beautiful, historic setting of Runcorn’s Norton Priory Museum & Gardens. Join us to celebrate Halton as 2026 Liverpool City Region’s Borough of Culture. Enjoy a delicious lunch, business networking and entertaining insights into how a thriving cultural sector can boost major business growth and prosperity Creating a Business Buzz around Culture: Business Leaders’ Lunch, with special insights from TV drama legend, Sir Phil Redmond CBE 23rd September 2026 12:00pm - 2:15pm Norton Priory Museum and Gardens, Runcorn Sir Phil Redmond CBE is an outstanding pioneer of the UK’s creative industries. The creator of legendary TV dramas Grange Hill, Brookside and Hollyoaks, he played a pivotal role in helping Liverpool to secure the prestigious European Capital of Culture in 2008. He is currently working with the Government to promote the economic and social benefits of culture by leading on a new, national Town of Culture initiative. High Sheriff of Cheshire, Lynn Pegler, is a Deputy Lieutenant, Chair of Norton Priory Trustees and a long-standing Board Director of Halton Chamber. A former journalist, she works as a communications/PR specialist and is a published poet, award-winning community theatre director, playwright, literature festival manager and musician. Agenda 12:00 - Arrival and registration 12:15 - Welcome and Overview Rachael Owen, CEO Halton Chamber of Commerce & Rob Sanderson-Thomas, CEO Norton Priory Museum 12:30 - Lunch and Networking 13:15 - Focus on Halton’s dynamic cultural opportunities High Sheriff of Cheshire, Lynn Pegler DL 13:30 - Sir Phil Redmond CBE: The Importance of Culture to Communities in conversation with Cheshire’s High Sheriff, followed by audience questions 14:15 - Depart or join optional short tour of Norton Priory Museum highlights with Norton Priory CEO, Rob Sanderson-Thomas We look forward to an entertaining afternoon of conversation, networking and inspiration in the Historic Surroundings of Norton Priory Booking now openPlease book online now to join us in person. In Person Costs - £36 for Members, £39 for Non-Members Delegate list and joining instructions will be circulated in advance. BOOK now so we can include your details on the Delegate List and send further information.