Go Out to Help Out
September 1, 2020
A
new initiative is being launched by Clacton Pier in a bid to offer great family
entertainment at a hugely discounted price for September.
Bosses
at the attraction have come up with a “Go Out to Help Out” scheme which will be
launched on Saturday (Sept 5).
It
will apply to rides – each weekend – as well as video games, adventure golf,
bowling and entry to the seaquarium every single day through to September 30,
from 5pm to 6pm.
And
it will be followed by other special offers which will be unveiled later in the
Autumn.
The
aim is to continue the momentum gained under the Eat Out to Help Out scheme
which was initiated by the Government. It ended on August 31 and has helped
Clacton to continue to bounce back.
Pier
Director Billy Ball said that several options had been considered to maintain and
build on the feelgood factor which has been evident in August.
“This
has been a really tough time for the leisure and hospitality sector due to
Covid-19 which has decimated business income
for many months,” he said.
“The
Government has come up trumps with various initiatives such as the furlough
scheme and Eat out to Help Out, which proved very popular. Some restaurants and
cafes in Clacton are extending that idea but we wanted to come up with
something different.
“This
will be an hour a day when families can really benefit from half price on some
of our top attractions and we are sure it will go down well.”
The
discount will apply to all those who have a registered Pier fun card - which is
topped up with cash to pay for facilities. Those who do not have a card yet can
pick one up at the Pier for a small £1 deposit and register it at www.clactonpier.co.uk.
The
50 per cent will be on the highest entry or game price and cannot be used in
conjunction with any other offer.
“We
felt a discount on our attractions would compliment those being offered on food
and help incentivise people to go out and enjoy themselves, while also
supporting local businesses,” added Mr Ball.
“It
will help those who may be still finding things tough financially at this
challenging time.”
Clacton
Pier took part in the Eat Out to Help Out scheme during August and hopes other
businesses in the town will try to come up with something for September.
“If
we want people to spend, we all have to give them great value for money while
cash is very tight,” said Mr Ball.
Ends
Nigel Brown
Nigel joined Clacton Pier as its Communications Manager in February 2018. He had just retired as Tendring District Council's Communications Manager after 12 years. Previously he was Deputy Editor at the Clacton Gazette where he worked for 23 years.
Mrs ann Jones 4 years ago
Can you do the annual passes again please I have 4 children and it's a real saver for me.
Duncan jackson 4 years ago
Can you get some updated prizes for tokens collected as they have not changed in months if not can we have some sort of catalogue to get Something as have accumulated lots of tockens
Nigel Brown 4 years ago
Hi Barry, no decision taken over annual passes at this stage. Will post a message when that changes.
Nigel Brown 4 years ago
Hi Debbie, your message has been passed to Billy
Deborah Dunham 4 years ago
Hi ya Billy it's debbie and adrian we are coming down to clacton on the 25th but we will be coming to the pier on the 26th for the DAY hope to meet up with you we will have the kids with as and debs sister and nephew with as and connor girlfriend to
Barry 4 years ago
Will you be do the annual annual pass again and if so when will they be available please