Newbury & Thatcham Hockey Club

Henwick Worthy Sports Ground

Henwick Lane

Thatcham

RG18 3BN

Dear Sir / Madam,

The10th Newbury Real Ale festival is being held on Saturday 14th September in Northcroft field, Newbury. The event has grown through its reputation from an attendance of 130 people in its first year in 2003 to at least 4500 people last year.

For the past nine years, we have worked with local businesses to assist us in raising funds for Newbury & Thatcham Hockey Club and Naomi House children’s Hospice. This has been primarily been raisedthrough sponsorship of the event.

A detailed list of available sponsor packages is attached to this letter. In addition to a complimentary sponsor’s pack, which has been enhanced at all levels for 2013, the sponsorship package offers the following:

·  Link from the www.newburyrealeale.co.uk to a website of your nomination

·  Representation on the sponsors list in pre-event literature

·  Logo of choice on the end of the beer barrel

·  Logo of choice in the event literature

·  Space for any signs that you would care to provide us (subject to Health & Safety approval)

This year Media Fusion, a local Graphic Design and Marketing agency, are once again kindly producing the literature and beer barrel artwork.

Please do not hesitate to contact me for further details on 07887 628378 or by e-mail at

Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you at your convenience.

Yours faithfully,

Vinny Butler

Operations Organiser


SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES – NEWBURY REAL ALE FESTIVAL 2013

Bronze package Cost £95

Barrel end logo promotion

Logo or company name in brochure

Logo on website with link to own site

4 entrances: 4 entry bands and 20 ale tokens

(1 extra complimentary entrance if the agreed sponsorship fee is paid by end July)

Silver Package Cost £250

Barrel end logo promotion

Logo or company name in brochure

Logo on website with link to own site

Banner advertising within the festival site

Banner advert on website on rolling sponsor section

8 Entrances: 8 entry bands and 40 ale tokens

(2 extra complimentary entrances if the agreed sponsorship fee is paid by end July)

Gold Package Cost £495

Barrel end logo promotion

Logo or company name in brochure

Logo on website with link to own site

Banner advertising within the festival site

Banner advert on website on rolling sponsor section

Full page advert in brochure

20 entrances: 20 entry bands & 100 ale tokens (new for 2013) 20 hog roast vouchers

(4 extra complimentary entrances if the agreed sponsorship fee is paid by end July)

Platinum Package Cost £950

Barrel end logo promotion

Logo or company name in brochure

Logo on website with link to own site

Banner advertising inside the marquee

Banner advertising within the festival site

Banner advert on website on rolling sponsor section

Full page advert in brochure

40 Entrances: 40 entry bands & 200 ale tokens & (new for 2013) 40 hog roast vouchers

All other companies in the same industry (competitors) are not able to sponsor (unless already agreed)

(6 extra complimentary entrances if the agreed sponsorship fee is paid by end July)

Additional sponsorship opportunities: (Custom Packages are also available)

Festival Naming rights: Platinum + £750

The "WXYZ" Newbury Real Ale Festival

Or The Newbury Real Ale Festival in association with "WXYZ"

Music Sponsorship of sound stage Platinum + £300

Wristband sponsorship (approx. 5000 wrists) Gold + £300

Hog Sponsorship (website + brochure logo + banner) Silver + £50

Band sponsor (website + brochure logo beside band) Bronze+£25 per act