 | The traders and businesses of Newport Pagnell, despite few, once
again coming to our rescue with voluntary sponsorship or donations of
money and/or Raffle Prizes. |
| In particular, Mark Bryant and all his staff at The Swan Revived
Hotel for their continued hospitality and support over the many years,
as we often invade their building not |
| only on Switch On, but also regularly throughout the year. |
| In addition, The Royal British Legion should get a good mention for
pretty much the same reasons. |
| Local Radio Stations and Newspapers for their coverage |
| The many schools and acts etc., that give up half an
hour of their time on Switch On Day to perform free of charge,
bringing home that Xmas and Christian Spirit, that so many of us lack
nowadays. (G-Force were only given three weeks notice!!!!) |
| The star of the day, it has to be said was Nigel Smith – who
happily MC’d for us all day free of charge. |
| The stallholders, street traders, shopkeepers and the many more
that made the street market once again go with a swing – for
without you – it would not have happened. |
| The Police, who once again came to our rescue with crowd control
– especially as Jackie could not shout at people due to her
Bronchitis. |
| Thanks for the loan of the bell at The
Royal British Legion!!!! |
| Mike Barry The Mayor |
| Harry Cooper the Switch On Winner, |
| Vic Bradnam of Sherington Vintage Wedding Cars who chauffeured
Harry to the switch on ceremony free of charge. |
| In addition, our long term friends Ron Spendloff and Arthur
Bateson of the Newport Lights who should have retired years ago –
but without them what would have the volunteers done? |
| Wendy and Brian Egan, who wonderfully operated the BBQ stall very
successfully at last minute notice and the many, other people we
have not mentioned. |
| The main people we would really like to thank is all the members
of the public that have supported us throughout the year as well as
turning out for Switch On – you are the people that have kept us
going for 41 years!!!! Your smiles and comments fuel us into action
every year. |
| Alan Sanders for constructing the controller box that makes all of
the display possible |
