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around the room , there are so many smiles , we are making people happy , and including people who are so grateful to have a day like this . Hopefully they make a friend or two which is the legacy of it . We have had so many volunteers , so many people throwing weight money , effort and everything in to it , from our wonderful industry who create experiences and get people together .”
Care assistant Samantha Cashford , accompanied a group of residents from Leah Lodge care home in Blackheath to the ExCeL Event .
“ This really does mean a huge amount . We look after a number of people with dementia , so events like this wouldn ’ t be suitable for everyone , but for those who
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can attend it is brilliant .
“ The group I brought today have had a really amazing day and we can ’ t thank everyone enough for all their hard work . I don ’ t know how we got invited but we would definitely love to come again next year .”
Nick Coffee , head of business development at ExCeL said : “ It ’ s amazing to have so many people here .
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We are so much part of the local community , but it ’ s so nice to meet people who don ’ t typically come to trade shows or conferences . We ’ ve had a chance to meet some lovely people today who have lived here all their life .
Dan Thurlow , director of exhibition sales at SEC , said : “ Our sector has always had a wonderful ability for collaboration , and One Day
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at Christmas is a perfect example of us coming together for a great cause .
“ We ’ ve been delighted with the enthusiasm of the team here who all jumped at the chance to get involved in what was a brilliant day . I ’ d like to thank everyone for the time , energy and ideas contributed . We ’ re already looking forward to next year .”
Mayor of Solihull Ken Meeson who attended the NEC event said : “ There ’ s about 300 people here which is great , particularly at this time when people are worried about fuel bills and paying for food . It ’ s great to come somewhere like this , that is not only warm , they are well fed and having good fun , that is supported by so many organisations across the borough who do
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