Friday 31 August 2018

SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday 9th October 2018…


And yes, there’ll be a buffet and drinkypoos!

Okay, we recognise we’re nowhere near October yet but, when we’ve got something like this lined up, we know how important it is to get the message out early. After all, we wouldn’t want you to find out too late – or worse, miss out altogether!

So, as the current Chair of Wantage & District Chamber of Commerce, please treat this as a personal invitation to all Chapman Worth clients from Matthew Chapman on behalf of the Chamber.

Ah, that’s nice. So, what’s the big deal?
Well, it’s on Tuesday 9th October from 6pm to 8pm. There’s going to be an informal reception held in the Vale & Downland Museum in Wantage and it’ll be an evening of opportunity and firsts.

An evening of opportunity and firsts? Sounds intriguing…
That’s right. It’s something that you may not have experienced before (some might say for good reason but they’d be wrong, of course!) and this one’s going to be different again, which is why we’d really appreciate it if you could come along. We need you, and if we could superimpose Matthew Chapman’s face onto a Lord Kitchener poster, we would.

Please don’t, but go on…
Well, the purpose of the evening is twofold. Firstly, it’s going to be one of Matthew’s last meetings before stepping down as Chair and he wants to say a big thank you in more ways than one. 

Secondly, the Chamber of Commerce is a great way to network with other local business leaders, influencers and professionals, and keep up to date with community initiatives.

Thirdly, and just as importantly, there’ll be a special presentation from the charity SUDEP Action starting at 6.15pm, all about their Prevent21 campaign, and how your business can potentially become involved.

And because it’ll be held in the museum, it’s the perfect opportunity to relax with a load of old relics.

Oh, and there’s also going to be drinks and nibbles with outside catering laid on. Indoors.

That’s 5 reasons. Its’s starting to remind me of Monty Python’s Spanish Inquisition.
Yes, sorry. Anyone would think we worked with numbers for a living.

So, it’s a good opportunity to network?
Absolutely. Especially as we’re chasing, harrying and cajoling expecting so many people to attend. 

And SUDEP Action? Have I heard of them?
Possibly. They’re a Wantage-based charity that operates nationally to raise awareness of epilepsy risks in the young. It stands for ‘sudden unexpected death in epilepsy’ and aims to reduce the number of fatal cases it causes in that age group.

That sounds like a great initiative!
That’s because it is. As well as preventing epilepsy-related deaths, it also offers support to those bereaved by epilepsy.

Impressive. And Prevent21?
We don’t want to give away too much other than saying that Prevent21 is a business awareness partnership designed to be part of a creative business engagement campaign. 

How can my business become more involved?
Easy tiger! All will be revealed on the night! And rest assured that this isn’t one of those evenings where anyone will be asking for donations or anything like that!

Is there anything else you can disclose?
Oh yes. Rumour has it that Matthew will be the one putting his hands in his pockets.

Er, that sounds ominous.
It does. Hopefully they won’t stay there though as no one will get a drink unless he pulls them out again…

Did someone mention food and drink?
Yes indeed. We can’t have people attend on an empty stomach after a hard day’s work, can we?

Great. Count me in.
Oh no, please don’t get us counting again…

Anything else I need to remember or bring?
Something to record this momentous happening for posterity.

And any advice on what not to say?
Yes – please don’t say: “What was the date again?” Or even worse: “Oops, missed it. I wish I’d gone to that.”

And anything I should say?
Something like: “See you there – I can’t wait. Cheers!”

We hope you can join us on Tuesday 9th October. 

Not only will it be a great opportunity to find out more about the new Prevent21 Business Awareness Partnership, you’ll also be able to network with a whole host of other local businesses in an informal, relaxed and unique setting.

We’re anticipating a busy evening so if you’re planning to attend, please could you email Matthew directly on matthew@chapmanworth.co.uk to help us manage the buffet numbers.

And don’t forget – Matthew’s buying!

See you then!

Until next month...