Trade was up for many businesses in Ventnor at last weekend’s V-Bay Festival. Read on for a message from Linda Chester, Chair of Ventnor Business Association. Ed
What a great weekend!
Before the dust settles I would like, through VentnorBlog, to thank the V-Bay Steering Group for all the hard work and thought that they put into providing us with such a wonderful event.
Special thanks to Jackie Milne who back in last October came to Ventnor Business Association with her idea of this Festival for Ventnor and then took on the job of Co-ordinator to see it through.
Jackie’s idea was a Festival that showcased all that is good about this town and its environment – the wonderful beach, the accommodation, the eateries and shops plus the many and diverse talents of the musicians and artists that make up the vibrant community we know and love as Ventnor!
Ventnor Business Association welcomed this idea wholeheartedly as it sat very comfortably within its main aim, which is to represent the best interests of Ventnor businesses by promoting the trading area and its environment.
Of course, like all events of this scale, the organisers have relied heavily on the skills and goodwill of other bodies and organisations to help pull it off.
The help and expertise has been there, and freely given by many and we thank you all for that. It has been a great exercise in the whole community pulling together.
Well done guys – job done!
The feedback, so far has been fantastic. Ventnorians who “have had the time our lives”.
Great comments from Islanders who “haven’t been to Ventnor for years” and who will be back and from mainland visitors too who are saying the same. Early positive reports too from businesses – some of which are reporting that their takings are up by 40% on this time last year!
The V-Bay Steering Group will be meeting very soon to evaluate the event. They will be looking at what went well, what could be improved on and what can be added for NEXT YEAR!
They would welcome any positive feedback that will make V-Bay 2010 even better. So please pass on your comments.
Meanwhile”¦. a very BIG “THANK YOU” to Jackie and her team.
Linda Chester (Chair of VBA)
