This year, on November 28th 2015, we plan to start our Christmas celebrations with a festive cheer. Inspired by the Victorian heritage of Whitley Bay station we are planning a day of festivities and music before the switching on of our brand new Christmas lights by our very own Victorian Station Master.
The event will encourage local residents and businesses to come together and celebrate the wonderful Whitley Bay. It will start our town’s Christmas celebrations in a memorable, exciting way and, in doing so, will encourage the community to come together in an inexpensive and fun way.
We can get match funding of up to £5000 to make this happen. Please help us raise as much money as possible to make Whitley Bay shine!
By working together to encourage a greater community spirit we aim to:
– provide a platform for local charities and community groups to engage with the wider community
– provide opportunities for local residents and new small enterprises to trade in the run up to Christmas
– encourage town centre traders to work together on events
– increase footfall and encourage local residents to shop in Whitley Bay town centre and support local businesses thus boosting the local economy