About us

Whitstable Oyster Festival Association (WOFA) - 2008.

Chair: Brenda Welch
Treasurer: Hannah Walton
Secretary: Brian Baker
Festival Co-ordinator: Mair Stratton
Members:
Daphne Bird
Jon Bird
Sandy Carter
Sarah Cheeseman
Liz Leaman
Mike Marsh
Visitor Support: Whitstable VIC Jenny Koukoulis
   
Festival Support:
(Creative Development Officers,
Canterbury City Council)
Michelle Moubarak
Joanna Wassall

Correspondence address:
WOFA, 73 St. Johns Road, Whitstable, Kent. CT5 2RL
Emergency contact:
07771 630056

Current members consist of residents with experience in:

  • Education
  • Business
  • Art
  • Catering management
  • History and Family history
  • Event management
  • Visitor information
  • Community support

To continually develop WOFA and the Festival it is important to embrace fresh ideas and perspectives. WOFA are always open to suggestions and welcome residents who would like to be part of the planning process to join us.

Funding

Currently Canterbury City Council provide the basis of the funding for the logistics, co-ordination, programme material and provision of the Festival. WOFA provide the local knowledge, support the Co-ordinator and source funding to provide additional events for residents and visitors. This funding may be through appropriate grants, sponsorship, donations and in-kind support. The amount of this additional funding dictates the level of events and community support possible during the Festival.