Another year draws to a close…

….and our thoughts turn to 2010.

I can’t believe it’s December already - we’ve just finished turning on the Christmas Lights in Coventry and I have to say they are looking mighty fine! It’s always strange for us at this time of year to be thinking about next years Godiva Festival and hoping for good weather. We’ve been really lucky with all our events in 2009 as it’s been a largely dry year for us. Fingers crossed that 2010 will bring us more of the same.

Here’s a brief round up of news from the Godiva Festival office:

• 2009 was the busiest (and we think the best) year for the festival with around 89,000 of you turning out to enjoy 3 days of awesome entertaiment.
• 2009 also saw the festival gain wide recognition, winning the Heart of England Excellence in Tourism award for Best Annual Event AND being nominated for several UK Festival Awards (which we were sadly pipped to the post in).
• We’re planning for a big office move in early 2010 which will bring all the various departments of the festival together under one roof (making things much easier we hope).
• We’re also busy planning for the 2010 Godiva Festival which will be bigger and better than anything we’ve done before.

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of the people who have been involved in Godiva this year. Each and every person who works for or with us is a true star in their own right! Also thanks to YOU, our wonderful festival goers, for supporting us and coming with us on our amazing journey.

Here’s to 2010.

I hope the Christmas season brings you happiness and peace. If you are searching for something to do in Coventry over the festive period then check out http://www.coventrysfairytale.co.uk/ for all your festive fun and frolics! Whatever you do - stay safe and have a good one!

Until 2010….

…Chris Out