PRESTEIGNE FOOD & FLOWER FESTIVAL
Thanks to all who came and enjoyed our Food and Flower Festival in 2019. Thousands of people filled the streets of Presteigne and enjoyed the sights, sounds and tastes.
We will be taking a break in 2020 due to the change in the Early May Bank Holiday to Friday the 8th May in order to celebrate VE Day.
But we are planning a garden related event in the summer of 2020 – more information as soon as we have it – and are already preparing for the Food and Flower Festival 2021.
Hope to see you soon
Connect Events Committee
To find out more about Connect please visit our website: www.presteigneconnect.co.uk
Connect is a business network membership organisation.
Our mission is to foster and support business in the Presteigne area. Through collaborating and skills-sharing we aim to promote Presteigne as a key destination town for locals and visitors alike.
Background and Objectives.
The organisation has been in existence for over 50 years. Our views are often expressed to local authorities, national bodies and our A.M. and M.P. The Connect is seen by Powys County Council as a valuable point of contact with the local business community. We also have close links with the local press and the tourist information office.
Our objectives include:
Providing a platform for members to air their views
Providing a united voice on local issues
Promoting the trading and visiting appeal of Presteigne
Organising regular social activities for the community & the membership
It was Connect's responsibility for the original Town Guides that has brought about the launch of the Town's website and the re-launch of the revised and complementary Town Guide and Town Trail.
Events and Functions
Each year, Connect organises the annual Llanandras Christmas Fayre. It also runs a number of other social and fund raising events.
Connect presents an annual prize, "The Judge's Gavel" to the Vintage Sports Car Club's most promising young person, when the club visits Presteigne and the surrounding hills in October.
A recent undertaking has been to take over and run the Recycling Centre, to prevent it being closed by Powys County Council. This facility is very well used by the community and would be sorely missed if it was closed. Connect receives payments from Powys County Council based on the amount of recycling processed.
Volunteers to assist with all our events are always welcome, you do not need to be a member to help!
Membership
Our membership represents a broad spectrum of local business people, from high street retailers & local businesses to other professional people in the Presteigne and the surrounding area. We encourage all businesses to join us because the more businesses that we represent, the greater the voice of business interests in the town. Membership does not mean that you have to take an active part in every, or any, event. However the active membership does work hard but also has FUN.
We are always looking for new members and new ideas for the promotion of the town, the local area and Connect itself. Current membership cost is only £20 per annum. This amount includes updates through minutes & bulletins, general meetings, invitations to special events as well as representation to Town Council & Powys County Council. Now, through our page on the Town website, you and your business can be part of a wider virtual community.
Welcome Pack
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Connect please click Welcome Pack. This contains an introductory letter, a synopsis of activities and events, our constitution, contact details for officers, and a membership application form.
Contact Details
WEBSITE - www.presteigneconnect.co.uk
CHAIR – Leon Abecasis, The Salty Dog, in the High Street, Presteigne, email saltydogpresteigne@hotmail.co.uk. Mobile 07805 727486.
VICE CHAIR - stands in for Chair when absent. Eva Venny. 01544 267594.
TREASURER - keeps financial records.
David Tennant-Eyles, Boultibrooke House, Norton road, Presteigne, Powys, LD8
2EU. Email davidtennanteyles@gmail.com
SECRETARY - deals with minutes, agendas, and ongoing membership.
Francesca Sandwell. Email francesca.sandwell@googlemail.com.
PRESIDENT – chairs the AGM when the above positions are subject to reelection.
James Tennant-Eyles. Email jtennanteyles@gmail.com. Telephone 01544 267363.
Approved Minutes
If you want to view or download approved minutes please click as appropriate, 4th September 19, 11th June 19, 9th April 19, AGM 24th April 19, 5th March 19, 5th February 19, 8th January 19, 6th November 18, 2nd October 18, 4th September 2018, 7th August, 10th July 2018,19th June 2018, 24th April 2018, 5th March 2018, 29th January 2018, 7th November 2017, 2nd October, August 21st, August 7th, July 31st, June 5th 2017, May 8th 2017, April 24th, April 10th 2017, AGM 10th April 2017, January 2017, May 2016, March 2016, February 2016, October 2015, September 2015, August 2015, July 2015, June 2015, May 2015, April 2015, March 2015, February 2015, November 2014, October 2014, September 2014 August 2014, July 2014, June 2014