Whaley Water Weekend
Meet the team: 2011
Treasurer Eveline Hughes, chairman Barry Rudd, and
secretary Sam Gray, front,
with the new committee
and supporters.
A tidal wave of support...
at the annual general meeting
gave the committee a boost as they plan the 2011 event on Saturday
and Sunday 11 and 12 June. Two years ago, with the committee down
to just two members, the event came close to going under. At the 2011
AGM,17 members of the public pledged their support as committee
members or supporters with key roles.
Ex-soldier Barry Rudd, newly elected chairman, said: "We build on the
success created over 12 years. This new boost of support makes a
tremendous difference as we work to give the town an event to be
proud of."
The new secretary is Sam Gray, who has been central to the success
of the Whaley Bridge Association. Eveline Hughes continues as
treasurer.
Chris Tetley takes on the key role as stalls co-ordinator. The committee
hopes to have many more stalls this year, to give browsers an even
greater choice.
Barrie Walker, former chairman, continues as co-ordinator for the
boat trips, a central part of the Water Weekend. The committee has
already pledged to retain free boat trips (last year 1,400 people took
a trip.)
James Middleton is sponsorship and fund-raising co-ordinator.
Sponsorship and financial support from the local community is running
at a higher level than this time last year.
There is now a youth co-ordinator, working with the committee:
Jonathan Carnell.There are plans for a Friday night 'special' to launch
the Weekend.
• W3 chairman Barry Rudd is an ex-professional soldier and a former
resident of Whaley Bridge. His car electronics business is based in the town.
He has always supported local events and his particular interest is live music.
He said: "I've always been a fan of the Water Weekend - which I see as
the foremost community event which helps foster and maintain the unique
village feel of the town."
• Secretary Sam Gray works at Manchester Metropolitan University as a
public engagement manager which involves bridging the gap between
university staff and students and local communities. He is also a project
manager at the Manchester Beacon, a cultural change initiative focussed
around partnership working. He lives in Whaley Bridge with his wife and
two children.
• Treasurer Eveline Hughes is a former member of Goyt Valley Ladies'
Circle, the female counterpart of the Round Table. A mother of two sons,
she was a PTA member at Whaley Bridge primary school, Taxal and Fernilee
primary school and Chapel High School. She is also a member of
Whaley Bridge parish Mothers' Union.
Whaley Water Weekend
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