The 2007 Winter Warmth Road Show - A Huge Success!
Gosport Borough Council is pleased to announce that its seventh Winter Warmth Road Show was a huge success!
From the moment the doors were opened, the Town Hall was bursting at the seams. A grand total of 790 people attended the event with 200 attending the Energy Efficiency Trailer, which was situated on the High Street.
Among many activities, there was Tai Chi being demonstrated in the High Street outside the Town Hall; two Town Hall Criers were walking up and down the High Street all day promoting the event and, Lloyds Pharmacy completed over 50 FREE health checks.
Visitors to the Road Show entered the event via the Climate Dome, a large dome decorated with artwork depicting Climate Change and covered with inflatable penguins. Picture above is Lisa Talbot and Carol White the event Co-Ordinators with just some of the penguins.
Organised by Gosport Borough Council, this FREE annual event aims to bring together local support organisations and charities who can provide useful information and tips on keeping warm, healthy and safe, in a relaxed, friendly and non-pressured way.
Advice was available from: Pension Service; BBC Breathing Places; The Warm Front Team; Trading Standards; Age Concern; Help the Aged; The Millfold Group; The Environment Centre; South Coast Money Line; Gosport Fire Station; Falls Prevention; Gosport Diabetic Group; Citizen Advice Bureau; In Touch Handyperson Scheme; Gosport Voluntary Action; Lloyds Pharmacy; The Crofton Lions. Also, Gosport Borough Council: Housing and Council Tax; Energy Efficiency; Concessionary Travel (bus passes); PLUS Question and Answer Sessions throughout the day.
Lisa and Carol said ‘ they were delighted with the turn-out’ and appreciated all the support they received from volunteers and all the exhibitors whom provided advice on the day. Special thanks go to the sponsors Millfold Group, EAGA PLC and Powergen.
For further information about this event and/or to express an interest in the 2008 Winter Warmth Road Show you may contact either Lisa Talbot or Carol White, telephone 023 9254 5511 or 5655 or email psh@gosport.gov.uk
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