A toast to the Tall Ships ....
YOUR CHANCE TO NAME A BRAND NEW CASK ALE TO CELEBRATE ICONIC RACES COMING TO THE CITY IN 2018
We’re raising a toast today to theTallShipsRaces-bygiving you a chance to name a nautically themed beer.
We’re calling on Sunderland Echo readers to come up with names for a new cask ale which will be produced for next year’s Tall Ships spectacle.
Allweneedyoutodoissuggest something which fits in perfectly with the Tall Ships themeandSunderland’slinks to it.
Wewantourreaderstoput forward anything nautical or Tall Ships-related .... in other words, Sunderland themes thatarecatchyandwillaidthe sale of beer!
The Echo has been joined in the competition by Maxim Brewery (which is producing the new brew), the SunderlandCityCounciltallshipsmedia team as well as Tall Ships mediapartnersSunFMwho are also encouraging their own followers to nominate.
And what a prize awaits the winners of this great new competition.
Oneluckypersonwillreceive a tour of Maxim Brewery and may even get to help outinthebrewingoftheTall Ships beer.
SunderlandCityCouncil Portfolio Holder for Public Health, Wellness and Culture, Councillor John Kelly said: “The Tall Ships Races in Sunderland 2018 is a fantastic opportunity for the city to not only welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors but to also show its sense of adventure.
“The council is working with many people and organisations to organise such an iconic event. I’m delighted Maxim Brewery has come on board to work with two of our official media partners, The Sunderland Echo and SunFM to show their support in such a unique way.
“I urge other local and regional businesses to follow this fantastic example, get in touch with the project team to discusswaysinwhichtheycan be part of this unique event in the city and make the most of the many opportunities available.”
Thetimetableforthecompetition is as follows;
October 2 to October 13 BoththeSunderlandEchoand Sun FM will hold a joint competition for a Tall Ships cask beer name.
October 16 - The best entries will be chosen and the top ten will go forward to a public vote.
October 18 to October 25 Watch out for details on how you can pick your favourites, through a vote on the Sunderland Echo website.
November 6 – The name of the winning beer will be announced.
It’s your chance to get in on the Tall Ships buzz - and win a great prize.
Butfirst,weneedthoseentries before we can get round to the voting stage.
So get your suggestions in. They must be with us by midday on Friday, October 13.
Email them to chris.cordner@jpress.co.uk, or post them to Chris Cordner, Alexander House, Rainton Bridge Business Park, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, DH4 5RA.