Archive for December 9th, 2009

Panto cast spreading Christmas cheer in Crawley

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

The cast of Cinderella are now busy in rehearsal getting ready to perform for record breaking crowds at The Hawth this Christmas but they will be taking time out from their schedule to spread a little bit of festive cheer around the town.

Cinderella - Vicky Longley. Dandini - Julian Clary. Prince - Danny Bayne 2

Cinderella - Vicky Longley. Dandini - Julian Clary. Prince - Danny Bayne

Crawley Library – Wednesday 16 December at 4.30pm

Nickelodeon’s Vicky Longley who plays Cinderella and Grease Is The Word winner Danny Bayne (the Prince) will be helping Crawley Library to celebrate its first birthday in style by getting their glad rags on and reading to local children at the library.

Waterstone, County Mall Crawley – Thursday 17 December at 1 – 2pm

Julian Clary who stars as Dandini in Cinderella will also be going out and about in the town as he heads to Waterstones in County Mall for a book signing. Fans of the star will have the chance to see the star and get him to autograph copies of his book from 1pm.

Manor Green Primary School – Thursday 17 December at 2pm

Cinderella and Prince Charming will be visiting pupils at Manor Green Primary School in Ifield to spread a little panto magic and get pupils and teachers in the Christmas mood.

All three of these occasions offer great photo opportunities – press photographers welcome.

Cinderella runs at Crawley’s Hawth Theatre from 12 December 2009 to 3 January 2010. Tickets are selling fast so call Box Office now to book on 01293 553636 or online at www.hawth.co.uk.

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West Sussex Companies get results when they Meet The Buyers

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Nearly 90 companies from across West Sussex are reaping the rewards of a County Council event.

Since the last ‘Meet The Buyers’ event in Crawley, West Sussex firms have already achieved more than £175,000 additional turnover as a result. 

Latest projections are that nearly one million pounds worth of business will be negotiated by next June, with one Crawley company expecting £250,000 of new revenue from leads generated at the event.

Henry Smith, Leader of West Sussex County Council, said: “During these tough economic times it is great to see businesses in West Sussex doing their best to forge ahead. 

“By working together firms in West Sussex are helping guarantee jobs and prosperity.”

At the ‘Meet The Buyer’ events, those involved in procurement have ready-made ‘market’ stands and the sellers go to them for a pre-booked introductory meeting.  This ensures potential suppliers know they are talking to decision makers.

As well as taking part in the Meet The Buyer event, companies attending were offered, as part of the Keep West Sussex Working scheme, free business reviews by Business Link Sussex. 

Attendees are also being invited to special workshops so they can learn how to become involved in the opportunities presented by the 2012 Olympics.

“It really does pay to go to ‘Meet The Buyer’ events,” Henry added.

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