Events Co-ordinator Report 
by Suzanna Mace
events@wibc-spain.com

Our 1^st Health & Beauty event was a very successful day all round. We were lucky enough to be given the Pedramala II facilities free of charge and we were able to adapt them to our full advantage. The Health & Beauty committee, Mary Lucas, Lizzie Clayton, Janet Brownrigg, Candy Wright and myself set out with the aim of creating two separate ambiances which we are pleased to say worked very well.

The first was a tranquil setting for visitors to meet first hand beauty and health experts, gain their knowledge and experience their work. The rooms were quiet with appropriate lighting and lovely essences burning all day to achieve the right ambience. Both Janet who ran the health treatment room and Lizzie who ran the beauty treatment room reported a beautiful feel to the day and some very satisfied visitors. Not only could they see & buy products and talk to the businesses first hand but experience mini treatments from massages and facials to nail painting and also attend informative educational talks. The businesses who were working downstairs certainly reported a successful day and I feel sure have gained many new clients for the future.

Upstairs had the familiar buzz we have come to expect and enjoy from our fantastic WIBC businesswomen at these exhibitions. The tombola team, Elaine Barclay, Clare Corper and Mary Murphy did a sterling job of organising and selling tickets on the day. We had opted for a tombola over a raffle to ensure that visitors who bought tickets would not be interrupted later if they were having a relaxing treatment to check raffle tickets and we think this worked well.

The stands were professional looking and gave pleasure to the visitors, many of whom came away with bags full of purchases as well as meeting these ladies first hand. Face to face contact forges a good relationship with new clients and a lot of business was not only completed on the day but has been cemented for the future.

The stage ran smoothly and was fun right from the start. The day began with the beautiful array of Indian and Chinese fashions from the Om Collection & JLR Jackets thanks to Savita, Reeta & Jacqui. Visitors watched and participated in many of the exercise and dance demonstrations from Tai Chi and yoga to salsa and flamenco. The young models that showed us some of the Ann Summers collection were brave and kept the male fraternity on the edge of their seats! Elisa Mayerhofer entertained the lunchtime and evening diners with her great singing voice as always.

Many thanks go to Wolfgang, Tomas, Susanna, Michaela and indeed all the staff at Pedramala II who worked hard all day serving drinks and fantastic food to visitors and exhibitors alike always with a smile. They were very polite and helpful. Also thanks must go to the volunteers on the day Sue Coley, Terry Alty, Amy Brownrigg, Julie Cawthorne and Roslyn McFadden, all of whom made it a smooth running and successful day. Many exhibitors and visitors have already approached us to find out when the 2^nd WIBC Health & Beauty Extravaganza will be taking place!  

A very special thanks goes to SR Print who printed our posters and flyers quickly, efficiently and professionally. Katie also gave us a discount price to ensure more funds could be passed onto the victims of domestic violence and in the process signed up as a new member herself - welcome aboard.

Final Fundraising Total = 1,263.40

Suzanna Mace

WIBC Events Co-ordinator