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Tuesday, 6 November 2007
New Oyster Festival Co-ordinator appointed.
Press Release:
New Whitstable Oyster Festival Co-ordinator appointed.
The Whitstable Oyster Festival Association (WOFA) has appointed Mair Stratton as the Festival's new Co-ordinator.
Brenda Welch, WOFA's Chairman said, "The increasing popularity of the Oyster Festival resulted in many high profile applications for the post. The appointment of Mair has shown our commitment to the continual development of the Festival as part of the celebration of Whitstable's cultural heritage, whilst acknowledging its wide reaching appeal as an attraction for visitors to discover the enchantment of our town.
Mair's record speaks for itself and we feel that her personality will endear her to the people of Whitstable when they put forward their views and ideas to her as we start planning the 2008 Whitstable Oyster Festival."
The Whitstable Oyster Festival, which began in 1992, based on local celebrations going back several centuries, now attracts audiences of over 75,000. The Festival's core funding is provided through Canterbury City Council, with additional support from businesses in the town.
Commenting on her appointment, Mair Stratton said "I am very excited by the prospect of co-ordinating this Festival. I have already met a number of people who are brimming with ideas and enthusiasm, and I am sure this is just the tip of the iceberg. This kind of dedication and community spirit, coupled with Whitstable's unique character and traditions is what makes the Oyster Festival such a success with the town and its visitors. I hope that we can soon generate even more support from the townspeople and traders to take the festival to even greater heights".
Note to Editors:
Mair (pronounced My-ur) Stratton, BA(Hons), BSc(Hons), has a website showing her biography and client examples at www.mairstratton.com.
The Whitstable Oyster Festival Association (WOFA) comprises of local volunteers who, with the support of the Arts and Creative Development team of Canterbury City Council, organise the annual Whitstable Oyster Festival. Web: www.wofa.org.uk. Email: info@wofa.org.uk
New Whitstable Oyster Festival Co-ordinator appointed.
The Whitstable Oyster Festival Association (WOFA) has appointed Mair Stratton as the Festival's new Co-ordinator.Brenda Welch, WOFA's Chairman said, "The increasing popularity of the Oyster Festival resulted in many high profile applications for the post. The appointment of Mair has shown our commitment to the continual development of the Festival as part of the celebration of Whitstable's cultural heritage, whilst acknowledging its wide reaching appeal as an attraction for visitors to discover the enchantment of our town.
Mair's record speaks for itself and we feel that her personality will endear her to the people of Whitstable when they put forward their views and ideas to her as we start planning the 2008 Whitstable Oyster Festival."
The Whitstable Oyster Festival, which began in 1992, based on local celebrations going back several centuries, now attracts audiences of over 75,000. The Festival's core funding is provided through Canterbury City Council, with additional support from businesses in the town.
Commenting on her appointment, Mair Stratton said "I am very excited by the prospect of co-ordinating this Festival. I have already met a number of people who are brimming with ideas and enthusiasm, and I am sure this is just the tip of the iceberg. This kind of dedication and community spirit, coupled with Whitstable's unique character and traditions is what makes the Oyster Festival such a success with the town and its visitors. I hope that we can soon generate even more support from the townspeople and traders to take the festival to even greater heights".
Note to Editors:
Mair (pronounced My-ur) Stratton, BA(Hons), BSc(Hons), has a website showing her biography and client examples at www.mairstratton.com.
The Whitstable Oyster Festival Association (WOFA) comprises of local volunteers who, with the support of the Arts and Creative Development team of Canterbury City Council, organise the annual Whitstable Oyster Festival. Web: www.wofa.org.uk. Email: info@wofa.org.uk
Labels: Oyster, Whitstable, Whitstable Oyster Festival 2008
Sunday, 22 July 2007
Art lost at Whitstable Oyster Festival
Art Hewitt, the co-ordinator of the 2007 Whitstable Oyster Festival, entered the Oyster Eating Competition held today at Whitstable Harbour. Unfortunately the showman in him got the better of his competitive instincts and he managed to record what will go down in the annals of Whitstable history as the slowest time ever recorded in this annual competition.
Interviewed afterwards Art said "If I've learnt anything whilst working here amongst the people of Whitstable it's that there's no need to rush anything."
Interviewed afterwards Art said "If I've learnt anything whilst working here amongst the people of Whitstable it's that there's no need to rush anything."
Labels: Art Hewitt, Oyster, Whitstable
