When?
Saturday 23rd October 2010
10 am until 4 pm
Doors open to stall-holders from (strictly) 9 am.
Open to the public from 10 am.
How much will it cost to have a stall?
The Grand Hall downstairs is now Fully Booked, however we are taking bookings for the Upstairs Guest Hall…
How to book?
Please contact the organisers to request a booking form.
What is it?
The Christmas Gift and Craft Show - Get ahead of the rush and find that unique gift that is not available in the high street!
Please join our facebook fan page or keep checking out our “what’s on” pages for the latest news and details of the day.
The Christmas Gift and Craft Show is organised by Anna Brim of Aloha Photography and Caroline Smith of Crafty Mo to raise money and awareness of the Papworth Trust.
What is / who are the Papworth Trust?
The Papworth Trust helps over 17,000 disabled people every year in the UK by providing a wide range of services covering employment, vocational rehabilitation, housing and community support. As a registered Charity, the Trust has over 90 years’ experience of championing equality, providing choice and promoting independence for disabled people.
For more information on the Papworth trust please visit: www.papworth.org.uk
The Papwoth Trust is a Registered Charity 211234
Where will it be held?
The Priory Centre,
St. Neots,
Cambridgeshire,
PE19 2BH.
Tel: 01480 388922
Parking:
There is a car park at the rear of the centre. There are various car parks situated in and around the town centre.
Who is organising the event?
Anna Brim of Aloha Photography & Caroline Smith of Crafty Mo
To get in touch with the organisers please use the contact form on the contact page.
How will we make money for the Trust?
We will make money for the Trust by charging stall holders for a stand.
Holding a tombola on the day with kind donations from stall holders and local businesses
Entry will be FREE for visitors to encourage entry, however we will have donation tubs
Other ideas are in the pipeline which include festive treats and entertainment. Full details of this will be on our website.
What will be there?
Various stalls offering unique crafts and gifts.
Tombola
Festive treats and entertainment (TBC)
Please visit the whats on pages of the website for up to date information as it will be amended as and when exhibitors are confirmed, alternatively join our facebook page.
How will people know about the event?
We will be implementing a marketing plan as follows:
Generally:
• Posters in Papworth Trust Centres
• Posters in local shops / newsagents / schools / public notice boards (with permission) etc
• Leaflets in local shops / newsagents / take away’s / hairdressers etc.
• Local radio coverage – Heart fm (+ on their website and social networking sites)
Online:
• The shopping evening has its own website: http://tinyurl.com/shopstneots
• Social Networking sites:
o Facebook page
o Twitter
• The Best of St Neots: http://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/st-neots/events
• St Neots Town Council: http://www.stneots-tc.gov.uk/content.php?page=events
• Stall Finder: http://www.stallfinder.com/
• About my area – PE19: http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Cambridgeshire/St-Neots/PE19
• http://www.stneots-town.info/
• Local Forums:
o St Neots: http://www.st-neots.co.uk/phorum/list.php?2
o Eynesbury Manor: http://www.eynesburymanor.org/
• Stall holders to have a banner on their website – the logo and html to copy and paste into your site will be available to download from the website.
In Print:
• Local press coverage
• St Neots Community Times (free pick up magazine from Tesco)
• PE19 magazine
Banners and posters around the town!
How much will it cost to have a stall?
4ft table = £16. Please make us aware of table quantity required on your booking form as you may purchase more than one (subject to availability). 4ft may sound small but they are larger than you think – there is plenty of room for most stall holders.
.We would also be most grateful if you could donate a prize relevant to your business to the tombola.
The benefits of donating a tombola prize – you can market your product to a customer base who may not have otherwise have purchased your product!
How to book?
Please contact the organisers to request a booking form.