Delicious delicacies, a charming little tuk tuk and a generous dose of community spirit all helped to welcome Great British High Street judges as they touched down in Hoole to find out what's so special about Chester's answer to Notting Hill.
A crack-team of experts paid a visit to the popular suburb – which is riding high in first place – on Wednesday (November 2) to see if it's worthy of the Best Local Centre crown.
With Deva Tuk Tuk to thank for their memorable arrival, they were whisked away on a tour of some of Hoole's many independent businesses and met proud Hooligans along the way.
Sue Mason, chair of Notting Hoole – the group behind the competition entry – called it a 'privilege' to host the judges.
"Everyone pulled out all the stops to make their visit unique and unforgettable," she said.
"They arrived in style on the Deva Tuk Tuk, were serenaded, sampled many of the foodie delights of Hoole and did a little shopping themselves.
"Finally they were presented with the GB High Street logo, made by a 3D printer and given Hoole goodie bags to take home by Cllr Sam Dixon.
"It was a fantastic team effort of the Hoole community. Please keep voting every day, right up until the Hoole Christmas lights switch-on."
A judge from Ellandi, the sponsor of the Local Centre category, has a 50% say on who wins, while the other 50% is decided by the public vote.
The Great British High Street Awards celebrate the great work being done to revive, adapt and diversify the nation’s high streets.
Hoole's Faulkner Street and Charles Street – which scooped Best Newcomer last year – are competing against The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells and The Parade in Claygate.
Voting ends on November 18 and the winners will be announced at a ceremony on December 12.
To cast your vote, click here.
