So the Pop up Party is really beginning to take shape and we are getting really excited (mixed with a massive amount of in trepidation and nervousness). Having not organised a charity party such as this I have all the usual pre-party nerves (what if no one turns up, what if people aren't enjoying themselves, how can we get people up and dancing like it is 1999?) PLUS the massive implication that if no one buys tickets we will make a massive loss! So if you are reading this and PLANNING on coming please do me a favour. Spread the word far and wide; the more people = more money raised. Secondly please BOOK tickets so we have money in the bank ready to pay for marquees etc etc! Ping me an email at helen@pebblecommunications.co.uk for bank details.
We have also had a few comments about "what do I get for my £30 if I am bringing a picnic" which is a very valid point! So let me try and explain...
Costs for the event (marquee, insurance, bands etc etc) comes in at approx £3000 - 20% of that is VAT - grrr! So we need 100 - 110 people to break even and on top is profit so go sell tickets people!
At the event we have spent virtually zero on decoration and relying on wonderful donations from friends and family to really create a wonder ambience. Plus I have been busy teaching myself how to crochet flowers so each table will be adorned with centrepieces that can then be taken away by our guests... I have to be honest they look really very kitsch! Plus don't forget the competition for the best decorated table - we are hearing rumblings of candelabras and fine crockery and eco friendly back to nature style settings... can't wait to see the results transform the marquee.
We are delighted to welcome our band The Zefrones who are amazing -click here to see them in action. And we are amazed that we have Truly Ford is coming along to share her voice and music writing abilities - she really is one to watch over the coming months as one of BGMs newest signings and remember you have the opportunty to see her live before fame takes hold and she leaves the vale for the sunny climes of O2 arena and Wembley! Click here to see more about Truly.
And finally the prizes... we have been busy pestering UK businesses for donations to our cause and are delighted to have the following list confirmed:
- Porsche racing day
- Lanson campagne
- Pink lining baby bag (click here)
- Boden vouchers
- Waterstone vouchers
- Free trainers and gait analysis from Run Swindon (click here)
- £50 meal voucher for Royal Oak in Bishopstone (click here)
- Meal for 2 at the Eagle, Little Coxwell (click here)
- 2 bottle of DYNK perfume
- 2 lovely gifts from the gorgeous Gifted Magpie in Faringdon (click here)
- National trust family membership
- Shabby chic cabinet
- Ohyo water bottles (click here)
- Cool glamping gadgets
- Books from Red Magazine
- 2 x Graze subscriptions (click here)
- Celtic Sheepskin handbag (click here)
- Stanlake Park Vineyard bottle of Brut (click here)
- Stunning crochet baby cot blanket - AMAZINGLY beautiful
- Signed Peter Andre picture YIPPEE
- Handmade fudge from Sweet Sugar Kitchen (click here)
- Tickets for Cotswold Wildlife Park
- Cook vouchers (click here)
- Organica hamper (click here)
- REN skincare gift set (click here)
- Muddy Boots voucher (click here)
- Gifts from The White Room (click here)
- .... and much more still coming in!
These items will be auction, raffle and also gifting tree. This is where for £5 you select an envelope from the tree and inside is your gift which is worth at least £5... we are all winners at the Pop Up Party!
So hopefully you are getting as excited as we are.. if you are worried about accomodation camping is an option and is free - plus I will throw in a fry up in return for donations so get in touch if you keen!
Not long now so dust of those dancing shoes and get ready to party the night away!
