Celebrities and experts to attend Channel 4�s first overseas property event in Manchester
From Friday 29 February to Sunday 2 March, Manchester Central (GMEX) plays host to celebrities and TV presenters Amanda Lamb, Lee Sharpe, Carol Vorderman, Jasmine Harman and Jonnie Irwin, who will all be in town to attend the very first A Place in the Sun Live in Manchester.
Manchester United hero Lee Sharpe will be at the GMEX on Friday afternoon to promote his new Football Academy in the luxury Worldwide Destination development in Hurghada, Egypt, while Carol Vorderman will be launching her new venture Carol Vorderman Overseas Homes and will on hand to meet potential buyers and fans on Friday morning from 10-12pm. Channel 4 favourites Amanda Lamb, Jasmine Harman and Jonnie Irwin have also found time to take a break from their world-wide property hunt to share top tips and experiences in their daily seminars.
The event is proving to be an essential outing for anyone with dreams of owning a place in the sun. With over 150 exhibitors and 1000�s of properties for sale in over 40 countries worldwide, there is something for everyone, from a great investment or holiday apartment, to an idyllic hideaway to retire to. Buying a property abroad can seem daunting, but the show promises to be an all-encompassing look at taking the first step on the overseas property ladder, with essential information and advice from independent experts and free daily seminars on everything from the �top spots� to buy, emigration and legal issues to how to finance that dream home in the sun.
Visitors to the world�s largest property exhibition could walk away with more than a new home abroad as many exhibitors will be running fantastic competitions including:
� The chance to win flights courtesy of A Place in the Sun Lives� official airline partner Monarch, at stand B40
� Win VIP seats to watch Manchester United v Liverpool on 23rd March from the comfort of the Hestiun suite at Old Trafford, at the Hestiun stand B4
� Win one weeks holiday in a luxury Cyprus Villa complete with sea views, private pool and golf & Spa facilities, at the BEMovers stand B48
� Win one weeks accommodation at the Sea Temple Resort & Spa, Port Douglas, Australia, at the Juniper Development Group stand A91
� Free golf balls to everyone who visits the Lycia Properties Turkey stand (C31) and enters a grand draw to win a complete set of Titleist 955 Golf Clubs and Bag
A Place in the Sun Live is currently offering a fantastic 2-for-1 deal on all tickets bought in advance. Visit www.aplaceinthesunlive.com or call 0871 945 9400. Tickets cost �10.00 and entry is free for children under 16 years old.
Interviews, quotes and photography available on request:
Amanda Lamb Presenter of the Channel 4 series A Place in the Sun
Jasmine Harman Presenter of A Place in the Sun - Home or Away
Jonnie Irwin Presenter of A Place in the Sun - Home or Away
Richard Way Editor of A Place in the Sun magazine
Lee Sharpe Footballer, representing Worldwide Destinations
Carol Vorderman TV Presenter, launching Carol Vorderman Overseas Homes
Case studies From the North West available on request
For press enquiries and passes before the exhibition contact:
Gillian Green, Magellan PR, T: 020 8875 2850 E: [email protected]
For on-site press enquiries and passes during the exhibition contact:
Sophie Collins, Brooklands Group Ltd, T: 0161 834 2700, ext 2266 or 07815905268
For further information on the A Place in the Sun Live exhibition visit www.aplaceinthesunlive.com
Moneycorp is the title sponsor of A Place in the Sun Live! Visit www.moneycorp.com
Monarch Airlines is the official airline partner of A Place in the Sun Live! Visit www.flymonarch.com
Brooklands Group, organiser of A Place in the Sun Live, is the publisher of the official magazine of the Channel 4 TV series A Place in the Sun and further holds contracts to publish customer titles for Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Renault and Vauxhall � plus a new in-flight magazine for Flybe, Europe�s largest regional airline.
For further information on Brooklands Group visit www.brooklandsgroup.com
For more information contact:
Magellan PR on Tel: 020 8875 2850
Email: [email protected]