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Topic ID 5421
28/07/2010 by CSP
The Hertford Club
I have been told that The Hertford Club have organised a hog roast to coincide with and (quote) "to take advantage of" The Folly @ The Folly on Sunday week.
I really hope this isn't the case but, if it is, I'd like to state my objection to what seems to be a cynical exploitation of all the hard work that's gone into this charity event.
If I have go the wrong end of the stick, I apologise. If I haven't, I'm livid.
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Reply ID 75951
28/07/2010 by Dell Boy
quote:
Originally posted by CSP
I have been told that The Hertford Club have organised a hog roast to coincide with and (quote) "to take advantage of" The Folly @ The Folly on Sunday week.
I really hope this isn't the case but, if it is, I'd like to state my objection to what seems to be a cynical exploitation of all the hard work that's gone into this charity event.
If I have go the wrong end of the stick, I apologise. If I haven't, I'm livid.
Thats terrible lets hope you go the wrong end of the stick,(tail). So you dont have to be a member of the Hertford Club on the day of the Folly to gain entry? I hope this isn't the case but, if it is, it is exploitation with the Pigs.
Reply ID 75953
28/07/2010 by Capitalist piglet
Am a member of said august establishment, I do truly hope that this is not exploitation of any kind and I look forward to hearing what the representatives of the Hertford Club have to say before I start condemning them. I'm preparing an e-mail now.
It has to be said that Folly @ The Folly has been very well advertised in the neighbourhood for some time, but I cannot believe that the “double -booking “ even at short notice can have been deliberate. CSP has put a huge amount of time & energy into what is essentially a purely charitable event, as he has year in, year out. and I’m sure that the Hertford Club, if they realise the potential adverse impact of running such an event may have on F@TF will be able to compromise/collaborate on the matter & at the least donate a part of any profits accruing to the National Deaf Children's Society.
Reply ID 75955
29/07/2010 by Frenchie
Isnt this Hog roast just going to bring more people to the area, many who wouldnt normally attend the folly event ?
I love a good hog roast, might tempt me to see what all this folly in the folly day is all about.
This could be a plus not a negative.....
Reply ID 75959
29/07/2010 by CSP
You may well be right Frenchie, but we are struggling for funds this year and I am hoping that our (rather pathetic) barbecue would be our best fundraiser. I would have rather liked to have been consulted.
Reply ID 75965
29/07/2010 by Rachel
The Hertford Club is a member of the Association of Conservative Clubs so you can't really expect much honourable behaviour from them [:)]. Hopefully this can be amicably sorted out with a donation to CSP's charity - I think Frenchie has made a good point.
Reply ID 75986
30/07/2010 by CSP
I've changed my mind and am working on the basis (as postulated by Frenchie) that we may well benefit from the "competition". I don't want anything to spoil our day, so we'll just chill.
Reply ID 76005
30/07/2010 by aubend
Or just do your own hog roast?
Reply ID 76011
30/07/2010 by CSP
No.
I've only just heard about this and I've already ordered the barbecue material. I'm trying to keep up-front costs to a minimum and reduce my personal risk.
I am but a simple soul. KISS.
Reply ID 76076
04/08/2010 by CSP
I am delighted to report that The Hertford Club will be making a donation to my charity at the weekend.
Thank you.
Reply ID 76079
04/08/2010 by Deveraux
Excellent news!
Reply ID 76272
15/08/2010 by TwaDogs
Hi CSP, any news of the promised donation from the Hertford Club ? I understand it was due last week but as of Friday nothing had materialised.
Reply ID 76310
17/08/2010 by CSP
Not as yet, but I've been away.
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