BISS launches Great Mince Pie Party
Howard Lake | 7 December 2006 | News
Ferry company Red Funnel has supported the launch of The Great Mince Pie Party to raise funds for The British & International Sailors’ Society (BISS). The campaign was launched by Alina Jenkins, former weather presenter at South Today. The ferry company’s support includes giant graphics on the bow of the Red Eagle.
The Great Mince Pie Party gets underway today on board the Red Eagle to the Isle of Wight.
As well as the bow door graphics, the Red Eagle, which sails between Cowes and Southampton, will feature bunting and balloons in its salon, to create “a wonderful party atmosphere”.
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BISS hope that The Great Mince Pie Party will not only raise funds but also raise awareness of the needs of seafarers during the festive season.
“We want people to become aware of this largely invisible group of people, called seafarers, who ply the world’s oceans transporting everything from fairy lights and electronic goods, to oil and gas for our comforts. The simple Mince Pie is symbolic of Christmas and the part the seafarers play in our daily lives,” said Jan Webber, Head of Fundraising.
BISS is asking companies, organisations, churches and clubs to take part in The Great Mince Pie Party during December. Guests at a mince pie party can be asked to give a small donation of £1 or £2 to help towards the work of the charity. The charity is offering balloons, bunting and posters to support fundraising parties.
Tom Docherty, MD of Red Funnel Ferries said: “We will be giving 10p for every mince pie sold on our three Ferries, five Red Jets and in the cafes in the Terminals during the December period. We hope that our support will encourage others to take up the baton and run their own Mince Pie Party and help seafarers who are separated from their loves ones for weeks if not months at a time.”
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