Introduction
The Mayor’s Fundraising Committee are offering local businesses, artists, makers and craftspeople the opportunity to showcase their services and sell their products at a unique event for women in the Town Hall. We are particularly keen to hear from people supplying the following the following products and services: jewellery; hats; handbags; scarves and accessories; bath products; cosmetics; crafts; bespoke or quirky gifts; greetings cards; nail technicians; fake tattoos; hairdressing; cupcakes. We are also open to suggestions…
We provide: a table, chairs, access to a power supply, the opportunity to network with other companies, and around 120 women (18 – 80 years) keen to buy your products/services!
You provide: a high quality product or service, flexibility and good humour, and a donation to the Mayor’s Charity!
Background
The evening is primarily intended as a fundraiser for the Mayor’s Charity, this year supporting Blackpool Young Carers. It is the last event of the fundraising calendar.
The Event
Our main partner for the event is Debenhams, who are organising a fashion show mid-way through the evening. There will be live music and refreshments in the form of wine and canapés. A raffle will take place towards the end of the evening. At least one room will be dedicated to the stalls with guests encouraged to browse the stalls throughout the evening.
Timetable for the Evening
6pm - Get in and set up for organisers and stallholders
7 – 7.30pm - Guests arrive, met by music and a glass of fizz. Encouraged to browse stalls
8pm - Fashion Show starts in Council Chamber (performance by Blackpool’s ‘Pop Idol’ winners.
8.30pm - Interval and Music – another opportunity for people to browse stalls.
9pm - Fashion Show ends. Guests encouraged to browse stalls
9.40pm - Raffle Draw, and thanks to everyone who has contributed – announcement of funds raised. Opportunity for last minute purchases!
10.00pm - Event finishes
10.45pm - Complete clear up and debrief.
Marketing and Ticket Sales
Posters, A5 Flyers and E-flyers have been produced advertising the event, distributed primarily through Council and community networks. Over 30 tickets have already been sold. A press release will be produced for local press and media next week, with confirmed partners named. A programme for the evening will be produced with your business listed. Photographs will be taken on the night and it is anticipated that the local press will also produce a feature.
INTERESTED?
Contact: Polly Hamilton
polly.hamilton@blackpool.gov.uk or ring 07554 438753.
Please provide the following information:-
The Name of your Company:
Description of Products/Services:
Technical Requirements: (eg – size of table)
Your Name, Contact Telephone Number, Email Address, Business Address.
How much you are offering to donate to the Mayor’s Charity
We can’t guarantee you a place but if we can’t use you this time, we will bear you in mind for future events.
There will be an opportunity to check out the space, BY ARRANGEMENT, on Friday 6 May between 4.30pm and 6.30pm.
