Raffle Prizes

'erindoors · 30-05-2010, 14:15

Hi all Accy Webbers,

Some of you will know that I am the Publicity & Promotion officer for our local walking group Hyndburn Ramblers.

This year is the Ramblers 75th Anniversary and our local group are holding a few events to celebrate this. One of the events is a quiz night for our members. During this quiz night I am hoping to hold a raffle in order to raise funds to buy Printed T-Shirts (From our very own Gift-Print) to wear at the next Accrington Carnival. I have already got lovely donations from places like, Vue, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Camelot, and a few other local businesses and restaurants.

What I'm asking you lovely lot is, would you or your business be able to donate something too. Anything would be gratefully appreciated.

Thank you,

Regards,

Gail xx

flashy · 30-05-2010, 14:28

Gail, when i was vice chairman on the schools ptfa i wrote to Accy Stanley and managed to bag a couple of tickets for our raffle everytime, you should give it a go, try bowling too, we always got them from there

'erindoors · 30-05-2010, 14:45

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Originally Posted by flashy

Gail, when i was vice chairman on the schools ptfa i wrote to Accy Stanley and managed to bag a couple of tickets for our raffle everytime, you should give it a go, try bowling too, we always got them from there

Thanks hunnie. I was going to mail Accy Stanley, the bowling tickets are a great idea though, cheers! xx

flashy · 30-05-2010, 14:55

they are really nice at Stanley, i don't think you'll have any problems, we got a teddy from Debenhams too, might be worth a try

'erindoors · 30-05-2010, 15:06

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Originally Posted by flashy

they are really nice at Stanley, i don't think you'll have any problems, we got a teddy from Debenhams too, might be worth a try

Cheers hun, have just e-mailed Debenhams too..... xx

flashy · 30-05-2010, 15:08

just remembered King George's hall too (but that was nearer Christmas, we got panto tickets), don't bother with the supermarkets, you'll get naff all outta them

'erindoors · 30-05-2010, 15:19

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Originally Posted by flashy

just remembered King George's hall too (but that was nearer Christmas, we got panto tickets), don't bother with the supermarkets, you'll get naff all outta them

Lol, thanks again. I actually managed to get a bottle of wine from ASDA!

Will get in touch with K G Hall. xx

flashy · 30-05-2010, 15:23

kin ell you did well to get something outta them, we always got letters back saying 'sorry, we get too many letters every year asking for donations....blah blah blah'

'erindoors · 30-05-2010, 15:25

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Originally Posted by flashy

kin ell you did well to get something outta them, we always got letters back saying 'sorry, we get too many letters every year asking for donations....blah blah blah'

Haha, I told 'em that we got a lovely contribution from Tesco, lol x

flashy · 30-05-2010, 15:29

Hahahahahaha

shillelagh · 30-05-2010, 19:02

try your local county councillor .. now i know they used to get an allowance so much each year to help towards good causes .. i dont know if they still do ..

i got a autographed video from bernie ecclestone of the previous years F1 .. but make sure you reply telling him thank you for the donation and you've raised so much. I auctioned it off .. well i got two .. in separate yrs .. got £30 one year and £70 2 yr after.

make sure your (begging) letters are handwritten - you get a better response than being on a computer or typewritten. Good quality paper and envelopes.

Make sure after the fundraiser you send thank you cards with a letter inside .. thanking them for their donation and we raised this much .. it comes in handy for the following year.

try hollands - even if its pies they donate - you can put pie and peas on and charge em for it ...

local pubs, restaurants, garages, shops,

at the quiz night - do something else besides the quiz and a raffle .. play your cards right goes down a treat .. you can make a fortune on that. Get yourself a good quizmaster who's got gift of the gab ..

I did quizzes for the local school for 7 years and did all the organising .. but got someone else do read out the quiz and the play your cards right ..

good luck .. and if you post it on here you might get some more teams in your quiz ..

'erindoors · 31-05-2010, 10:37

Thanks hun.

The quiz night is basically organised already by our group Chairman, he's has done it all, the entertainment and the food. And we're even getting a brew made in our honor!

Thanks for the ideas, I'll get in touch with as many peeps as I can! xx

Greeny · 31-05-2010, 15:22

Approach your local MP, House of Commons whisky is usually offered.

Grange · 02-06-2010, 10:52

Try Wilkinsons...they usually give vouchers that you can change for prizes...Grange

lancsdave · 02-06-2010, 11:22

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Originally Posted by 'erindoors

I am hoping to hold a raffle in order to raise funds to buy Printed T-Shirts (From our very own Gift-Print) to wear at the next Accrington Carnival.

I'm a great believer in local people supporting local business and vice-versa. I'm going to have a word with the owner of said business and try and talk him in to donating a gift voucher