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There were 21
charity stalls at this years Christmas lights switch on, and
following the event several stall holders thanked the Chamber of
Trade for its organisation of the stalls:
REVIEWS
“Once again a
lovely evening was had on a brilliantly organised event. See you
next year”
Tracy
“Long Eaton
Specsavers always do a charity stall each year. We enjoy doing it as
there is a lovely atmosphere on the night. We always raise funds to
carry it on through December. So it is a good start to our charity
month in the community. Thank you for having us and we look forward
to next year” Long
Eaton Specsavers
“A good,
although cold evening, at the Christmas lights switch-on. Thanks to
all those involved with the organisation of the event and especially
those who brought goods and donated to help the work of the Royal
National Lifeboat Institution in helping to save lives at sea and in
flood areas” Mary
“I would like
to thank you for giving Fibro Active the opportunity to hold a stall
at the Christmas Lights. It is the first fundraiser we have done as
a group and we had a fabulous turn out of our helpers. We all suffer
from Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Many of us have
further complications including high levels of anxiety. The members
who attended would never have dreamt of attending an event like
this, so to put them on a stall and deal with the public has been
very challenging but positive and rewarding for them and they raised
£123” Julie
“Thank you for
ALL
the hard work and effort – truly appreciated. Please convey our
appreciation to the Chamber for their dedication in organising and
helping to make the Christmas Lights switch-on such a success.
It was a great evening… lots of happy smiling faces…
which ultimately is what the evening is all about” Kevin
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Charity
Stalls – Reviews, feedback and comments (previous years) |
"We
really enjoy supporting this Christmas event. Every year we look
forward to applying to gain a stall position to be part of the start
of Christmas in Long Eaton. As
part of the local community, we feel it is important to support and
promote this event at our school so that all of our children get the
chance to participate. We
were extremely lucky this year for our school to be selected to run
a competition with the winner being the person to turn on the
Christmas lights. Emma
Louise had a super time and has shared her experiences of being in
the Town Hall and of turning of the lights. Well done to all
concerned for organizing this event – it really is clear how much
Long Eaton does to activate the community and provide lots of
different family events for people to enjoy throughout the year.
Looking forward to next year!" Head teacher at
Harrington School.
"We
had a fabulous evening and raised £157.00 for Gem Connection Funds,
we were thrilled. The event was
organized so well we found our stall easily and what a brilliant
size table. The atmosphere throughout the evening was happy and
relaxed, we all had a lovely festive time. Thank you for letting us
be part of a most enjoyable event. Hope the see you next year."
Ruth of Gem Connection
"Well
done for pulling off another great event, all the best and looking
forward to seeing you next year". Dave Sawley
Before and After School Club
“From
our own perspective the evening went very well. We were able to
make a reasonable sum for Long Eaton Sea Cadets and were also seen
and hopefully may obtain some future cadets from the event, which
has become a firm fixture in the Unit calendar. We were totally
happy with the arrangements and would only ask for early
notification of the date for next year.”
“We
had a lovely evening and both the Baby Unit and RNLI did well. We
never expect to make a fortune as there is so much competition,
but we see the evening as a glittering of friends prior to
Christmas and enjoying ourselves. Any profit we make is a bonus!
It is also a flag waving exercise.”
“Thank
you for all the effort you put into the organisation of the
evening. It must be a nightmare as you are so dependent on other
people bringing their bit together. As they say - It was alright
on the night.”
"We
had a great evening and made money for our Brownie Packs trips for
next year. It was well organised and everyone was so helpful and
friendly - even the rain kept off! Grateful thanks, Brenda"
"We
were very happy with our takings on the night. We took £160.00!
This is the most we have ever taken in anything we have done
regarding our charity, both myself and Julie were overwhelmed with
this amount. Of course so were the charity we sent it too. All I
can say now is THANK YOU VERY MUCH for all your help with the
position of our Stall and all the other help you gave us to
make our night such a success." Wendy for Dmitri
Carers
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