Long Eaton Chamber of Trade

Mohan Business Centre
Tamworth Road
Long Eaton
Nottingham
NG10 1JG

Tel: 0115 939 1071

info@longeatonchamber.org.uk

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CHARITY STALLS

Christmas starts early in Long Eaton! Friday 2nd December 2011

Long Eaton Christmas charity stalls

The Long Eaton Chamber of Trade is once again working in conjunction with Erewash Borough Council co-ordinating the Charity Stalls on Friday 2nd December when the Mayor switches on the Christmas lights in Long Eaton at 7.00pm.

The stalls will be situated in the pedestrianised area of the High Street. We will be allocating stalls giving preference to earlier bookings.  Stalls are available for setting up at 5.00pm and the switch on event starts at 6.00pm. Please note stalls do have overhead cover but do not have power or light. Also no alcohol is allowed on the stall.

Public Liability Insurance cover is essential for your organisation to participate in this event. A copy of your policy must be sent with this booking to the Secretary at the address below. If a policy is not received you will not be able to use a stall. In addition, it is the responsibility of your organisation to undertake any risk assessments required to participate in this event. Please see the risk assessment form below.

Also, if you are selling food please complete and return the Food Event form to me.

  Download the Christmas Stalls letter for applications
  Download the EBC Food Event questionnaire
  Download the Risk Assessment form

Registered charities in previous years until 2009 have not had to pay to participate, but we now have to ask for a payment of £20.00 to cover the cost of the stalls, which is the cost we have to pay. Non-charitable organisations have to pay £20.00 plus £25.00. All cheques should be made payable to The Long Eaton Chamber of Trade. Should you require a receipt, please advise this on the return of your form.

If you have any questions, please do note hesitate to contact me, Ray Terry on 0115 939 1071(H) or 07900 013207 (M) or via email rayf.terry@btinternet.com.


Charity Stalls – Feedback and comments received after the event

"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

Sawley Before and After School Club charity stall

Members of Sawley Before and After School Club