Dungarvan Aglow 2014! Do you remember the success of last Christmas’ ‘Dungarvan Aglow’ initiative? Remember the beautiful illuminations, cheerful, festive atmosphere and community events that drew so many to Dungarvan? ‘Dungarvan Aglow’ created an overwhelmingly positive response on social media and throughout the community, encouraging people to shop locally and support the local economy. It also raised our profile with visitors, allowing tourists to experience Dungarvan at its best. This benefitted local business and raised the spirits of our entire community. Following on from that success, we hope to build Dungarvan’s reputation as a retail destination by creating an even more spectacular festival this Christmas! A Christmas Committee has been meeting since January to plan the launch of Christmas 2014, organising events and ordering new decorations for the Town Centre. The aim is to increase the footfall throughout the town for the Christmas season, which should benefit all businesses. But we need your help! We want everyone to work together to keep the momentum going from the launch date right through to Christmas Eve! With this in mind we are asking that businesses on each street organise and work together to stage events or activities on one of the Saturday’s during December. 1. 29th November - Main Street, Lower Main Street & the Quay 2. 6th December – The Causeway & Abbeyside – confirmed! 3. 13th December - Mary Street, O Connell Street and The Square 4. 20th December - The Shopping Centre To promote footfall on your street you could consider: • Inviting Santa or another celebrity/ cartoon character to meet and greet shoppers • Christmas fancy dress • Christmas treasure hunt • Christmas fair or animal farm • Children’s train rides • Children’s food fair • Christmas storytelling & games for children • Face painting, street entertainers & balloon art, etc. By agreeing on standard opening times, discounts and promotional or cross promotional offers you can ensure that everyone on your street benefits from these events. Working together you can offer customers both value and a great atmosphere that will encourage them to support you into the future. In turn the Chamber will promote your events and activities as part of the Dungarvan Aglow Christmas festival, through social media and our own activities. So get together, get organised and let us know how your street/ area intends to contribute to Dungarvan Aglow this year! Even if you are not in direct retail or service, you too can get involved by supporting the activities planned and illuminating your business. If you are spending any money on Christmas decorations this year - PLEASE spend it on lights to make Dungarvan Really Aglow!
Posted on: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 15:05:29 +0000
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