Spofforths Launch Drawing Competition
Spofforths Private Client division is proud to be sponsoring the Horsham Christmas charity market. To celebrate our involvement with this event we are encouraging budding artists to take part in a drawing competition. Entries must be delivered to the Spofforths charity stand at the Carfax, Horsham town centre on Sunday 29th November from 10am - 4pm. We would like people to create ‘Christmas’ themed drawings and Spofforths judges will select their favourite pictures and award some prizes.
We are separating the competition into two age groups - 0-5 years and 6-10 years. Drawings must be no larger than A4 size and could be of a Christmas scene, character or festive food. Judges will select a winner from each age group and the lucky artists will receive some art kits.
All those who visit the market will be able to enjoy the great entertainment on offer and also do their Christmas shopping at the many charity stalls. There will be free rides around the town on a steam bus; musical entertainment from the Petworth Town Band and Hallelujah Choir. Hepworth’s Brewery will be selling gluhwein and beer, and there will also be delicious hot food available. Noddy will also be present in Swan Walk, and the Capitol Theatre will be hosting a Christmas Art and Craft Fair.
The event is being run by Horsham Markets on behalf of Horsham District Council and Horsham Rotary Club. Philip Lansberry, Director of Spofforths Private Client Services, is delighted to be part of this initiative and aims to help the community by providing a drop-off point at the firm’s stand where the public can donate Christmas presents. The Rotary Club will then distribute these gifts to the elderly and less privileged in the district.
We will also be organising some great fundraising activities for visitors to enjoy on the day. Philip said: “This event demonstrates what a caring community Horsham is and we are delighted to be able to show our support for the town by spreading a little Christmas cheer. We believe that it will be a great success and become an annual activity that will flourish over the coming years.”
The public are also being urged to donate nearly new items that would make ideal Christmas Gifts to the charities involved at the market. Those that have shops in the town.... St. Catherine’s Hospice, Oxfam, Cancer Research and Help the Aged... will gladly accept such items at their shops prior to the 29th; others will willingly accept them at their stalls on the day.
Date:25 November 2009