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Here's an interesting question... when a Ringwood company cable ties its advertising banner to a security fence on Ringwood Carnival Saturday and it's not a sponsor (so has no right to do this), is challenged on the day, promises to sponsor afterwards, and then reneges on its promise, what should be done?

Carnival Organisers and helpers give their time for free. The Carnival is also provided sponsorship from local companies who wish to support our Community. After overheads (insurances etc.) monies raised go to local charities and good causes.

So does this mean that the aforementioned company has unethically made money for itself by profiting and (arguably) taking money from these local charities and good causes?

Do we need Companies like this in Ringwood? And what should we do about it? What do you think?

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By Ringwood_Tim at 22:13 on 29/09/11

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    Meanies. I guess you could name and shame them! What are we talking about £20, £50, £100?????

    If it's a donation that's required they would look like real cheapskates if they refused. Like you say mate - the carnival is to help local charities and causes...so if the company concerned is Ringwood based - local people might boycott them!!

    By daveyboyhants at 09:48 on 30/09/11

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    Would you believe £60? How low do you need to be to not give that?!

    And I understand from my colleagues on the committee (I've only been involved this last couple of years) that this is not the first time that they've done this...

    By Ringwood_Tim at 11:05 on 30/09/11

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    In that case - looks as though they won't cough up the dosh this time!

    Next year - chop down their banner and cut it into pieces. It will probably cost them at least sixty quid to get a new one. Doesn't help the charity funds - but will beat them at their own game.

    By daveyboyhants at 11:26 on 30/09/11

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