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GOING PINK TO RAISE REDDIES

This event is to be repeated again in 2011 - date to be confirmed. If you would like to support our pink ladies please let us know.

The whole of The George Centre went pink on Friday 29th October to help raise awareness of breast cancer.

Grantham ladies Stef Howard and Louise Pulfrey of Breakthrough Breast Cancer biked, along with a host of volunteers, over 200 miles - representing the distance between Breakthrough Breast Cancer research centres.

Over £400 was raised for the charity through donations,
a tombola and the sponsored (static) bike ride.

BOP AND SHOP - 15TH MAY 2010

Following its success last year, The George Centre held a one day music festival giving local artists the chance to perform to a local audience. The event held on Saturday 15th May included five performers:

Nigel Truman playing contemporary songs with a classical guitar twist, the sound of Mowtown from soul group Get Ready, stunning vocals from Kelly Borketas, the sound of Abba from Name of the Game and swing numbers from Craig Martini.

Hilary Pearce, The George Centre Manager, commented: "We like to support local artists and this gives them the opportunity to perform in somewhere a little bit different.

The event was very popular last year. It was not only entertaining for those people who specifically came in to watch but was also enjoyed by those who were shopping in The George Centre."

Over £5000 raised for local charity -

GIFTs Hospice raised £5302 in December from activities held within The George Centre. The Light up a Life event received donations of £3700 whilst Santa's Grotto contributed £1216. A further £386 was raised from the school choirs that sang in The George Centre during the Christmas period. Thank you everyone!

Spend a Little, Care a Lot

The George Centre was packed on Saturday 14th November for its shopping extravaganza in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. All monies raised from the day will go to providing cancer care nurses in Lincolnshire. The day included various stalls, music, entertainment and competitions.

Christmas Cake Decorating Competition

The Christmas Cake Decorating Competition entries were judged by the Mayor and Mayoress of Grantham. Our thanks go to all the ladies who took part. The winning cake was by Sybil Rock who was presented with a hamper donated by Hallam's Delicatessen and a cake making and decorating book donated by BuyTheBook

Design a Christmas Card Competition

Winner of the Design a Christmas Card Competition was Rachael Humphreys (middle right) who was presented with a boxed set of reprints of her winning card. Runners up were Ben Eley, Charlee Dixon and Emily Potter (right) all of The Isaac Newton Primary School - BuyTheBook kindly donated a £50 book voucher to the winning school.

Fame

A performance of 'Fame' was given by Belvoir High School

September 2009 - G:Fest3 was a Musical Extravaganza

Musicians with a vast array of styles performed at the Journal's recent G:Fest 3 weekend. Partly staged in The George Centre, the event was a showcase of some of the best and most interesting of Grantham's music scene. Click here to see highlights of the weekend.
www.granthamjournal.co.uk

Shopped and Bopped

On Saturday 16th May visitors to The George Centre were treated to a day of live music as they shopped. The Centre was the venue for five performers - covering everything from classical guitar and 70s/80s medleys through to Abba and Amy Winehouse.

Hilary Pearce, The George Centre manager, commented: "We wanted to hold an event that would not only be entertaining to come and watch but could also be enjoyed by those who shop in The George Centre. We achieved both things. It was very successful and we're hoping to repeat it next year."

We Brought the Outdoor In!

March saw the first ever Outdoor Living event held in The George Centre. Spread over three days, the event was a great success.

The event featured everything you would need for gardens, outside dining, relaxation and entertainment. There was everything from hot tubs, plants, gazebos and animal feeders to garden furniture, garden games and water features from some of the best local companies in outdoor living including Belton Garden Centre and Asher Swimpool Centre

THE JOURNAL, Friday, June 27th 2008

TRADERS in Grantham are celebrating a fourth of July with a difference with the first Independents' Day next Friday.

Red, white and blue rosettes in shop windows will mark the independent traders taking part in the day to promote the unique businesses that operate in Grantham.

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Grantham's second Producer's Fayre at The George Centre
Wednesday 2nd July 2008 - Comments from sellers/producers:

Cookpot4U: "I have received very positive feedback from today's visitors and been surprised at the interest shown in my business - especially my 'meals for busy people'."

The Fudge Factory: "The definite increase in visitors to this second show is very encouraging."

Gringly Gringo: "This is the first occasion at this event and it has been good meeting new customers. We have had a very positive response."

Redhill Pork Farm: "This is our first time at The George producers fayre - our haslet has been a sell-out! This event has definite advantages being inside The George Centre. In addition to new customers we have also been visited by some of our regular Sleaford customers who have been glad to find us in the area more than once a month. We look forward to coming back to Grantham next month."

Waltham Herbs: "I have had repeat customers from the first show in June - returning for the right reasons! I am confident that this will become a well-established monthly event.

Thorpe Latimer Lamb: "Our steak & ale pies have been virtual sell outs and we have enjoyed repeat business from the last show. Our steak pies have been called "wonderful" today with one customer buying five to last her until the next show!!! We have been asked when we are back and our lamb & apricot sausages are in demand!"

FW Read (Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese): "There is a very good mix of produce at today's show. Customers are asking when we will be back!"

Bassingthorpe Beef: "This is our first time at the Grantham Producers fayre in The George Centre and we have been pleased to promote our Old Spot sausages. Customers have been asking us when we are coming back. See you next time on August 6th!"

Woodlands Organic: "This is a very good event for Grantham with benefits to be gained all-round by producers, shoppers and The George Centre tenants. We have attracted even more interest in our box schemes and organic produce at this second event and hope to be back in August."