Central Festival presents toy
collection totals to PILC president, Ann Winfield, and Ananya Welland, the
special events chairperson
Ann Winfield
The Pattaya International Ladies Club (PILC) held one of its most
successful Christmas Bazaars at the Hilton Hotel in Pattaya on Saturday,
November 3. Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh opened the event. “We are
fortunate in Pattaya to have an organization like PILC,” Ronakit said. “This
club of international ladies has been in our city for over 25 years, and
they add so much to Pattaya and beyond. I have held my position of deputy
mayor for many years, and for as long as I can remember, the Ladies Club has
been here in Pattaya. I have seen our city grow over the years, and many new
things are here now. It is comforting to know that some of the older foreign
organizations, such as the Ladies Club, are stronger than ever after so many
years.”
The Christmas Bazaar, which has become a signal for the opening of the
Christmas shopping season here in Pattaya, featured 80 vendors from all over
Thailand, many of whom do not sell their wares in mainstream shops, thus
giving buyers a chance to find goods that are not available elsewhere.
PILC President Ann Winfield
welcomes guests to this year’s Christmas Bazaar.
Almost 1,000 visitors attended the event over the course
of the day. “This year’s Bazaar, our 20th, was a huge success,” said PILC
President Ann Winfield. “The vendors were very happy with the turnout and
attendees were delighted with the selection of products on sale. The Hilton
Hotel pulled out all the stops to help us make our 20th Anniversary Bazaar a
memorable one.”
PILC uses the bazaar to raise funds that allows the club to support numerous
charities in the Pattaya area.
This year, the Club added an activities component to the bazaar to entertain
those people who wanted a break from shopping. A children’s activity area
provided a coloring competition for three age groups, a face painting
station, and a wonderful Santa’s Grotto, complete with a post box where
children could post their Christmas toy wish lists. The Fountain of Life had
a foot massage area and were kept busy all day with weary shoppers getting a
little foot relief.
In addition, the day included a full schedule of entertainment, which was a
departure from previous bazaars. Music students from the St. Andrews
International School gave excellent musical presentations. “The St. Andrews
students were so professional in their presentations and demeanor,” said
Ann, “we were all very impressed.”
Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh
cuts the ribbon to officially open the event.
Mr. Penguin entertained everyone with his magic tricks; a
fashion show highlighted beautiful hand-made clothing designed by Finestra,
one of the bazaar’s vendors; three dance exhibits from students at local
dance studios, and Mr. Jimmy Sinatra made an appearance to entertain the
audience as well.
As well as the commercial vendors, some of the charities supported by PILC
also had tables. These included Ban Jing Jai Children’s Home, Dek Dee Early
Learning Centre, Phu Luang “Our Home” quilters, North Star Library, the
Mercy Center, Fountain of Life, and many more.
Central Festival also participated in the bazaar this year: they asked
people who attended to bring along a used toy to donate to PILC’s charities.
In return, each donor received a THB 100 voucher to spend in the store. The
toys will now be distributed as Christmas gifts to the children in the many
projects that PILC supports. A Central Festival spokesperson said that the
store had collected hundreds of toys, and had given out over 20,000 baht in
vouchers.
A future Patriots’ fan rests
up during the busy proceedings.
Special Events Chairperson Ananya Welland was very
pleased with the corporate sponsorship the bazaar received this year. “We
have had a massive response to our sponsorship plea this year, and I would
just like to take the opportunity to thank all our corporate sponsors,
including Caterpillar, BJV, Asian Tigers Transpo, Foster Wheeler, Bumrungrad
Hospital, Esso, Jelly Belly Candy Company, and JVK International Movers,”
she said. “We also have many private sponsors, such as Linda’s Restaurant
footing the bill for our printing costs, for example, and of course there
are many businesses, hotels and shops in Pattaya who have given generously
to the Bazaar Raffle, which raises even more money for our welfare work.
There are really so many to thank. We certainly couldn’t have done it
without them and their generosity!”
At the end of the day, just prior to the event’s closing, Arlette Cyckman,
long-time Pattaya resident and founding member of PILC participated in a
cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the 20th Anniversary. The cake was then
distributed amongst all of the attendees, volunteers, and staff.
Many people were not able to stay for all of the raffle number draws, but
you can find all of the raffle winners on the PILC website at
www.pilc-pattaya.com and printed in the Pattaya Mail. If you find you have
won a prize, please email [email protected] for details on how to collect
your prize. All prizes must be collected by November 30, 2012.
Jewelry vendors display their
beautiful wares.
Cheerful PILC members at the
raffle table.
The children’s activity area
included a wonderful Santa’s Grotto.
Long-time PILC member Arlette
Cykman with Special Events Chair Ananya Welland.
Music students from St.
Andrews International School entertain the audience.
(L to R) Lewis “Woody”
Underwood, Sister Ganyanee and Sister Joan Gormley from the Fountain of Life
take a refreshment break.
Helpful staff from Bangkok
Hospital Pattaya are on hand to give free eyes and ears checks.
This youngster gives an
amazing alto saxophone performance.
(L to R) Sunday, Simon and
Aum help ensure the success of the Christmas Bazaar at the Hilton Hotel,
Pattaya.
Young angels perform in front
of Santa’s Grotto.
Santa surrounded by little
dancers.
80 vendors attended the PILC
Annual Bazaar to sell their products.
The Christmas Bazaar, which
signals the opening of the Christmas shopping season here in Pattaya,
features 80 vendors from all over Thailand.
| PILC Christmas Bazaar 2012 Raffle Winners |
| 1st Draw |
Prize/Donor |
Ticket No |
Name |
| 1 |
Pan Food Voucher THB 500 |
1590 |
Doug Breeze |
| 2 |
Pan Food Voucher THB 500 |
2092 |
Gudrun Phillips |
| 3 |
Foodland Voucher THB 500 |
3151 |
Zotov |
| 4 |
Private Cooking Lesson |
1460 |
(tel no only) |
| 5 |
Pair Wooden masks |
2712 |
Troy Hawkins |
| 6 |
Linda’s Restaurant Voucher THB 1000 |
3952 |
Foo Smith |
| 7 |
Centara Grande Spa Treatment |
1731 |
c/o Fr Ray Foundation |
| 8 |
Amari Orchid Spa Treatment |
3120 |
Rosario Cruz |
| 9 |
Jameson’s Sunday Roast for 4 |
2664 |
Katie Ayers |
| 10 |
Casa Pascal Gourmet Set Dinner |
2210 |
Piet V.d. Broek |
| 11 |
Genesis Klinik THB 5000 Voucher |
1391 |
Nina |
| 12 |
Painting |
4379 |
Kim Schneider |
| 13 |
Genesis Klinik THB 5000 Voucher |
4394 |
Kim Schneider |
| 14 |
Genesis Klinik THB 5000 Voucher |
1714 |
Dzenana Popin |
| 15 |
Flight of the Gibbon 2 tickets and 2 t-shirts |
1090 |
John Ladbrook |
| 16 |
Friendship Food Basket |
3485 |
Ruth Ann Rochanaroon |
| 17 |
Steps & Rhythm THB 2000 Voucher |
1842 |
Andreas |
| 18 |
Thai Garden Resort 2 night stay |
3631 |
Wendy Nichols |
| 19 |
Montebello Charters 2 tickets for catamaran day sail |
2419 |
Marie Andrews |
| 20 |
Sheraton Grande BKK 1 night stay |
1610 |
Mr Pongsar |
| 21 |
Bangkok Pattaya Hospital THB 12000 Voucher |
2459 |
Helle Rantsen |
|
2nd Draw |
|
|
| 1 |
Ceramic hair straightener |
4589 |
David Peacock |
| 2 |
Baby cot quilt |
1801 |
Jakob Fris |
| 3 |
Foodland Voucher THB 500 |
4484 |
Mr Randall |
| 4 |
Pan Food Voucher THB 500 |
1325 |
(Tel No only) |
| 5 |
Pan Food Voucher THB 500 |
2406 |
Marie Andrews |
| 6 |
Finestra garment |
4566 |
K Godfrey |
| 7 |
Shenanigans Voucher THB 1000 |
2335 |
Mr Anawat |
| 8 |
Woodland Spa Treatment |
4014 |
Ivy Schlageter |
| 9 |
Bicycle |
2731 |
Patrick Moroney |
| 10 |
Casa Pascal Gourmet Set Dinner |
3975 |
Wiki |
| 11 |
Amara Orchid Dinner at Mantra Restaurant |
1529 |
Kirsten Lillelund |
| 12 |
Linda’s Restaurant Voucher THB 1000 |
1775 |
Bibi Ottsen |
| 13 |
Friendship Food Basket |
2730 |
Elizabeth Moroney |
| 14 |
Hilton Sunday Brunch Voucher |
1621 |
K. Sri-Udom |
| 15 |
Centara Grande Dinner for 2 Voucher |
3555 |
Katie |
| 16 |
Thai Garden Resort 2 night stay |
4192 |
Daksha Gohil |
| 17 |
Genesis Klinik THB 5000 Voucher |
2255 |
Claire Smith |
| 18 |
Genesis Klinik THB 5000 Voucher |
3607 |
Bronwyn Carey |
| 19 |
Genesis Klinik THB 5000 Voucher |
2153 |
Ivy Schlageter |
| 20 |
Food Mixer |
1607 |
Ms Pattanum |
| 21 |
Toaster Oven |
2089 |
Gudrun Phillips |
| 22 |
Bangkok Pattaya Hospital THB 12000 Voucher |
1996 |
(tel No only) |
|
3rd Draw |
|
|
| 1 |
Foodland Voucher THB 500 |
2065 |
Carol James |
| 2 |
Pan Food Voucher THB 500 |
2102 |
Pat Koester |
| 3 |
Pan Food Voucher THB 500 |
2544 |
Helle Rantsen |
| 4 |
Hilton Hotel Manicure and Pedicure |
1120 |
John Ladbrook |
| 7 |
Amari Orchid Spa Voucher |
1446 |
Thelma Kay |
| 8 |
Amari Orchid Dinner at Mantra Restaurant |
3646 |
Jill Stankewicz |
| 9 |
Casa Pascal BBQ Buffet |
3736 |
Roger |
| 10 |
Abode Table Lamp |
2069 |
Carol James |
| 11 |
Friendship Food Basket |
3827 |
Judith Edmonds |
| 12 |
Genesis Klinik THB 5000 Voucher |
3695 |
Dianne Doell |
| 13 |
Genesis Klinik THB 5000 Voucher |
2674 |
Barb Alexander |
| 14 |
Genesis Klinik THB 5000 Voucher |
3548 |
Sheila v.d. Beek |
| 15 |
Pan Pan Dinner Voucher THB 2000 |
2452 |
Nikol |
| 16 |
Segway Tour BKK for 2 Voucher |
4465 |
Dwaine Nygrin |
| 18 |
Kalae Antiques THB 8000 Voucher |
3757 |
Kelly Jacoby |
| 19 |
SailQuest 5 day sailing course |
1435 |
Rosanne Diamente |
| 20 |
Siam Country Club Plantation Round of Golf for 4 |
1045 |
Denise Letts |
| 21 |
Thanya Beach Resort, Krabi, 3 night stay |
2393 |
John Pahls |
| 22 |
Ping Nakara Hotel, Chiang Mai, 2 night stay |
1774 |
Bibi Ottsen |
| 23 |
Nokia Lumia 800 Mobile Phone |
1695 |
K. Wutikorn |
| Please contact [email protected] to claim
your prize. (All prizes must be collected by 30
November 2012.) |
