A few months ago we were enjoying the Summer around our pool at McCann Manchester and discussing the grounds of Bonis Hall with fellow staff members.
We soon discovered that the old gatekeeper's house at the front of the drive was empty. It was then that lightbulbs started flashing above our heads. Just a few days prior to this discovery, McCann Manchester had been given a prize fund by McCann Worldgroup for winning McCann agency of the year, so what could we possibly do with the money?
Yes...you guessed it. Make a pub for us all. It was the obvious choice.
One thing about McCann Mcr being based in the country setting of Prestbury is that we can't just nip round the corner to the pub for a quick drink after work. So we thought...let's bring the pub to us! We think that social is very important to a good working environment and felt that this would be a great way to impact on this positively.
After pitching our idea, we were given permission the very next day to make it happen and it was no easy task but the facilities team and the gardeners did an amazing job in collaboration with us. 3 months later and we have a fully functional pub complete with Games Room, pool table, open wood burner and Chill Room. Why 'Chill' room? Well that's where we like to chill and play on the PlayStation. Oh..and it's where the ghost lives. Our pub is also haunted. Hence it's name 'The Haunt'.
Since opening on Friday the 13th September, we have used the pub for meetings, briefings, Fifa and pool tournaments and parties. Not bad for a place of work!
Very grateful to McCann for allowing us to make this happen as it is definitely one of our proudest achievements. One that we hope people can enjoy for years to come.
Below are a few pictures. Tweet us your thoughts :)
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