Carnival 2012 - our business and volunteer supporters

The new carnival in 2012 was welcomed back by the town, but only made possible by the support of local businesses and individuals.

 

Our Supporters

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• Our business partners;

  • Main sponsors

  • Friends of the carnival (cash donators)

  • Miscellaneous support

  • Raffle supporters

• Individuals who assisted Carnival 2012

Disclaimer – Hertford Carnival Committee are not responsible for the content of external websites. Occasionally websites may be taken down by the owners; these web links were current as of 2012.

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Business partners

Various levels of support were sought from local businesses, ranging from being a main sponsor, to donations of raffle prizes, displaying posters and providing dresses for the Carnival court, to anything else we - or they - could think of!  This support from local businesses was essential in making this community event happen.

All businesses involved benefitted from the publicity pre-, during and post- carnival day.

These kind business partners and supporters for 2012 are detailed below.  Thank you! – without your help, Carnival day 2012 simply could not have got off the ground.

Sponsors

Main sponsor

We were delighted when Hartham Leisure Centre (representatives and mascot pictured, courtesy of Steve Beeston photography) confirmed in December 12 that they wanted to be the main sponsor of the new Hertford Carnival.

They certainly participated heartily in the day, with a float, a stall, and by leading the very energetic Zumba in the arena!

Their details can be found via their webpage (they are run by EveryoneActive);http://www.everyoneactive.com/tabid/1060/Default.aspx.

The following businesses were also sponsors of the Carnival, contributing vital support;

Sainsbury's, Hartham (stall in the castle grounds pictured, courtesy of Steve Beeston photography);  http://www.sainsburys-hertford.co.uk/

 

 

 

 

Riversmead Housing Association, Ware Road;http://www.riversmead.org.uk/

Mercedes-Benz, Foxholes business park; http://rsi-cda.mercedes-benz.com/content/unitedkingdom/retailer-M/ma_hertfordshire/index.htm

Concord Trophies, Ware Road; http://www.concordtrophies.com/

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Friends of Hertford Carnival

The following businesses made a welcome cash donation to carnival funds;

• Fingertips beauty salon, Fore Street. 01992 554847

• James A Turner, St Andrews Street. 01992 583176

• Belles & Shears Hairdressers, St Andrews Street.http://www.bellesandshears.co.uk/

• Perrins Barber shop, Old Cross.http://www.perrinsbarbershop.co.uk/

• Hertford Flooring Company, Fore Street.http://www.hertfordflooring.com/

• Castle Food & Wine, The Wash. 01992 505605

• Shepherds Estate Agents, Mill Bridge. http://www.shepherdsofhertford.co.uk/

• Martin Matthew food distributor, St Andrews Street.http://www.martinmathew.co.uk/

• Lanes Property Agents, Market Street.http://www.lanesproperty.co.uk/

• Wilkins & Kennedy accountants, St Andrews Street.http://www.wilkinskennedy.com/

• Photography by Louise, St Andrews Street.http://www.photography-louise.co.uk/

• Barbara Martin Studio, St Andrews Street. 07753 399180

• Steven Oates estate agents, Fore Street.http://www.stevenoates.com/hertford.php

• Loulebelle women's wear, Old Cross. 01992 538247

• Waitrose, Bircherley Green. http://www.waitrose.com/

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Miscellaneous support

THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO CAME ALONG TO ENJOY CARNIVAL DAY 2012!

Thanks also to the following for their generous contributions;

• Councillors Sally Newton (Con, Hertford All Saints) and Peter Ruffles (Con, Hertford St Andrews) for awarding the carnival money out of their annual locality budgets.

• Community directory Hertsweb for free hosting of the website.

• Webmasters who have linked to our website (see external links).

• Concord Trophies in Ware Road, who provided trophies for the procession awards. http://www.concordtrophies.com/

• Mercedes-Benz garage, Foxholes business park, who provided procession cars for the court and for the mayor. http://rsi-cda.mercedes-benz.com/content/unitedkingdom/retailer-M/ma_hertfordshire/index.htm

• Herts Mercury for sponsoring and running the Hertford Carnival princess competition, and for publicising the carnival.http://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/Home/

• Hertford Dramatic & Operatic Society, who made the dresses for the princess and attendants - to the girls' designs!http://www.hdos.org.uk/v5/page.php

• Saks in Fore Street, who did the court's hair on the day.http://www.sakshertford.com/

• Barbara Martin studio in St Andrews Street, who provided tiaras for the girls. 07753 399180

• Hertford Theatre for allowing us to sell programmes in the weeks before the event. http://www.hertfordtheatre.com/

• Fingerprints design of Hertford for printing our programme for free, for seeking businesses to advertise within, and for donating all proceeds from programme sales to our beneficaries.http://www.fingerprintsdesign.co.uk/

• The advertisers who paid to be seen in the programme.

• Waitrose for providing food for our quiz night in April.http://www.waitrose.com/

• Others who advised the Committee in any capacity.

• All who have spread the word, or helped in any other way.

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Raffle supporters

Our raffle (Jan to April 12) was a crucial way to cover carnival costs.

Thank you to all the individuals who brought tickets, and to those outlets who sold tickets for us (Tourist Office and Hartham Leisure Centre).

And of course thanks to the local businesses who donated some great prizes;

• Flying Lesson and one month's membership from North London Flying Club, Panshanger. http://www.northlondonflyingschool.com/

• Six entry tickets from Standalone Farm, Letchworth.http://www.standalonefarm.com/

• Three course meal for two from Salisbury Hotel, Fore Street, Hertford. http://salisburyarmshotel.co.uk/home

• Manicure and pedicure from Fingertips beauty salon, Fore Street. 01992 554847

• Ipod from Tesco. http://www.tesco.com/

• Two entry tickets from Paradise Wildlife Park, Broxbourne.http://www.pwpark.com/index.html

• Digital radio from Albany Radio, Fore Street, Hertford.http://www.euronics.co.uk/retailers/retailer/id/9627

• Framed print from The Picture Framing Centre, Fore Street. 01992 552860

• Steam Iron from East Herts Electrical, Market Place. 01992 583866

• £20 meal voucher from Dils Restaurant, Maidenhead Street.http://www.dilsrestaurant.co.uk/

• Bespoke beer selection from McMullens brewery.http://www.mcmullens.co.uk/

• Cream tea for two from Van Hages, Ware.https://www.vanhage.co.uk/

• Candle from Cactus, Railway Street, Hertford. 01992 536677

• Two glass ornaments from Hert of Gold Jewellers, Maidenhead Street. http://www.hertofgold.co.uk/

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Individuals who assisted Carnival 2012

There was a variety of ways individuals were asked to support the carnival, including planning, marshalling on the day, buying raffle tickets, donating raffle prizes, spreading the word ... And of course coming along on the day!   

Local people were crucial in making the carnival happen, both as a planned and a spectator event.

Some individuals have been acknowledged, under Miscellaneous support and Raffle supporters.

In addition, members of the main Hertford Carnival Committee (HCC) 2012 were;

• Bill Cox (chairman beg 2012 on)

• Pam Caddow (vice chair)

• Alan Lynagh (chairman to end 2011)

• Jane Sartin

• Anna Schlenker

• Roger Willis

• Ann Broekhoven (2012 on)

Although the event was not run by the Town Council, two members were involved in an advisory capacity;

• Mandy Challis

• Nina James

The HCC was supported by additional members of the working groups - Publicity, Finance, Events, Health & Safety – with other individuals lending a hand where they could.

Due to the large amounts of planning required for a carnival, particularly a resurrected one, the committee and sub-groups were busy from February 2011 to June 2012, meeting regularly and progressing numerous actions.

Many extra individuals – including members of the local Rotary club, the Territorial Army, the local Royal Air Force cadets, and the congregation of All Saints – helped out on Carnival day itself, performing marshalling, bucket collecting, stall set-up, and other roles with aplomb.

Our aim was to arrange a community event which local people could enjoy as both participants and spectators, whilst raising money for local charities.  We think the many months of planning paid off!

(Photos courtesy of Steve Beeston photography and David James).

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