Event organisation is well known for being stressful but organising an event in COVID times guarantees many difficult decisions. HI HUB shares the latest news on what’s on and what’s not during Feast Week from Steve Cox, Feast Chair:
We’ve been on a rollercoaster ride since the Feast AGM in January! A fabulous organising committee has put together a wealth of Feast Week events. Until recently, we had planned some large scale gatherings and opportunities for the community to come together. But for reasons we are all aware of, these have been cancelled..or have they? We highlight the difference between cancelled and postponed because the concerts, the indoor events, the market will all run again. Maybe in Feast Week 2022, maybe sooner? We are looking at options and will keep the community informed. Safety in these final weeks of lockdown is paramount, but there is an end in sight.
So as in every other year before, Feast Week 2021 will celebrate the villages, the community and its businesses.
Summer Feast loyalty card
In these difficult times, loyalty is more important than ever. We’ve been trying to organise a few feel-good events, but local business has had to adapt beyond recognition in many ways this year. The Feast Loyalty Card asks you to shop and use local businesses in Feast Week to show your loyalty, with the chance to win prizes for completing the card – see http://hisimp.com/feast/feast-loyalty-card/ for full details. We thank the 26 local businesses for getting involved and offering profits made on special products to Feast Funds and a range of prizes. Due to the number of prizes available, the number of purchases needed on the Loyalty Card to enter the Prize Draw has also been reduced from ten to five!
HI Trees green canopy
Feeding into a national initiative, this is a chance to plant new trees in our community. See the dedicated article on HI HUB this week for the full story.
HI Doughnut Awards
A chance to celebrate and recognise people who have altered the social foundation or environment of our villages, in collaboration with the Parish Council, Council of Churches and HI Friends – see http://hisimp.com/feast/hi-doughnut-awards/ for more details. All five group awards have been funded by our Beer Festival Committee who unanimously voted to fund the awards and all group award winners will nominate Local charities or groups to receive the money they have won.
Broaden your mind
With a range of online talks including the HI Trees’ Green Canopy, the impacts of flooding, the excavation of a Spitfire in the Fens, guided walks and an open air quiz, there are many opportunities to get involved safely this year. Our Feast website along with the What’s On pages on HI HUB are being kept up to date with events and links throughout the week so do remember to check in online over the coming days.
Thank you!
This year the committee has been amazing; bursting with ideas and pushing ahead with the organisation of events that have altered the shape of Feast Week. This has allowed us to celebrate the community and reflect on the last 18 months. The committee members deserve a huge thanks for having the vision to plan and the integrity to respect the current situation.
We invite you, please, to join us in celebrating Feast Week 2021 – these events are for our villages, our businesses and our community.
A dedicated JustGiving page has been established to aid fundraising for this year’s Feast. You can find full details of how to donate here.