Chamber marks centenary with 100 goody bags

The Chamber continued its ‘100’ challenge by handing out a century of goody bags at the Hertfordshire County Show.

The branded goody bags, containing trolley coins, pens, love hearts and members’ leaflets, were handed out to visitors to the Chamber’s marquee during the show weekend at the Herts County Showground, Redbourn.

Chamber CEO Donna Schultz said: “Thanks to everyone who came to say ‘hi’ to us at the County Show – it was great to see and talk to you all. We hope the bags and the goodies come in handy and serve you well for years to come.”

This was the May instalment of the Chamber’s year-long drive to accomplish a century-based task each month as part of its centenary celebrations.

The June challenge was combined with the 13th Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards at Tewinbury Farm Hotel, where 100 selfies were taken with a specially branded frame.

“It was such a fabulous night and everyone had fun having their photos taken as we continue to mark our 100th year.”

In January, team members set out to walk, run and cycle 100 miles between them, and ended up smashing the target with a total of 434 miles. The following month, they tossed pancakes 100 times.

In March the team donated 100 chocolate Easter eggs to the Hertfordshire Community Foundation, and in April, they packed 100 aid boxes for the vulnerable.

• Meanwhile, at the Herts County Show, Kirti, 10, won the under-11 colouring competition with eight-year-old Ellis second. Bea Passmore, 15, won the jelly bean competition guessing 1,261.