Organisers of a Peasedown St John summer festival have thanked a local Transport company for their support at Party in the Park, which was held last July.
Westfield based Parker Transport SW Ltd provided one of their 44-tonne lorries as the central stage for the day, all in the name of a good cause.
Founded in 1981 by Kelvin Parker, the business transports goods all over the country and employs 28 staff. This year they celebrated their 30th anniversary.
Last week, Party in the Park’s Joy Fraser, Mandy Clarke, Nathan Hartley and Karen Walker visited their depot to thank business owner, Kelvin Parker for his support.
Event Secretary, and local Parish Councillor, Cllr Mandy Clarke said: “We are pleased that Parker Transport SW Ltd supported us this year. Kelvin and his wife Caroline were very generous in allowing us to use one of their trucks as our stage for the day. I hope they will consider supporting us again next year.”
Event Chairman, and local B&NES Councillor, Cllr Nathan Hartley added: “Despite the recent recession and many local businesses struggling to make extra cash, Parker Transport SW Ltd provided their service free of charge. For this we can’t thank them enough and hope the box of chocolates we delivered to their office last week will be much appreciated over the Christmas break.”
Organisers have now started to plan next year’s event, which will be held on Beacon Field during the summer. More details will be released in early 2012, but plans already include live music, a trip down memory lane with a look at Peasedown in the 1950’s, the Sara Holley Community Award and much more.
