Throughout 2020, the Parish Council has been a huge help to the village community; funding the Corona Virus Support Network, and supporting businesses within the village with a grant to set up the Ripley Business Association. This is alongside all of the usual financial support they provided to the community over the last year. As a result, the Parish Council funds have been left depleted, and sadly the Ripley Christmas Lights Fund is now seriously low.
The usual fundraising efforts, which include the Ripley Bonfire and Christmas Fair, haven't been able to go ahead, two events which are usually huge fundraisers for the lights. To support our community, the Ripley Business Association Committee has decided to try and raise at least this amount to get the lights on this year!
Bid on a special Ripley experience
A group of our brilliant business have gotten together to offer a selection of special ‘money can’t buy’ experiences. These are amazing treats that aren't usually offered by these businesses, such as an amazing morning cooking in the kitchen with head chef Paul Nicholson at The Clockhouse Restaurant, 6 months worth of beautiful bouquets from from Jan and Geoff from Richardsons, a 90 minute consultation with interior designer Jo Love from Love Interiors and tickets for an online lecture with local Art Historian Sian Walters.
Bidding now open
Lots also include a 'chef at home' meal for four cooked by Anchor Head Chef Mike Wall Palmer, A two hour VIP bridal consultation with Miss Bush MD Emma Marshall along with a £1000 gift card towards a Jesus Piero wedding dress, and a super special signed book and vinyl LP from Paul Weller. There are lots of other brilliant things to bid on - check out the full list here.
The Auction is open now, and will run until 4th December. Lots begin from £20. With special thanks to Ewbanks Auctions for hosting the auction on their website.
If you're not in a position to bid on any of the items, you can also support the campaign by sharing on Facebook, RSVPing to the Facebook event and inviting all of your friends to get involved.
