Following on with our Banana Crumb-Ball theme, we thought it would be interesting for you to meet some of the people helping to pull the event together and helping with all the preparations. Debbie at White Lace Events has been with us from the start, nothing has been too much trouble and we are really excited to see how the Grand Marquee will be decorated on the 5th October.
Hi my name is Debbie Davenport and I am 40 years of age. I live in Basildon with my husband and 2 children Freddie 4 and Lily 11. My family is my world. I started my own event dressing company 3 and half years ago and have never looked back, My company is called White Lace Events and I can be found on Facebook and Instagram @Whitelaceevents1
What is your favourite joke?
Any joke that makes me laugh
What makes you smile?
My husband & Children
What is your favourite good news story?
Setting up my own business and having people believe in me.
What inspires you?
My friends – I have some truly inspiring friends who I look up to lots
If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
Bullying – I would like to see no bullying. I would like children to all be nice to each other.
If you could have one superpower what would you choose and why?
Super hearing then I would never miss a word!
What is your favourite food?
Curry
What is your favourite drink?
Pink Gin
If you are going on holiday what luxury item would you take from home?
My straighteners, I never leave the house without them
If you could make one law, what would it be and why?
We should all be able to retire at 50!!!!!
Give us a random piece of information about you that people wouldn’t know?
I worked in a shoe shop when I was 18 and lasted 2 hours!!!
What is your favourite phrase or saying?
It is what it is
What cause, project or event would you like to promote?
Cancer Research
Who is your favorite music artist?
Gary Barlow
Who is the person that you feel has shaped your life most?
My husband, giving me the chance to set up my own business.
PJ’s or Not?
Hot or cold? Hot
Cat or dog? Cat
Blue or pink? Pink
Tea or coffee? Tea
Glass half-empty or glass half-full? Half full
Pyjamas or not? PJs
Night out or night in? Night out
Pizza or pasta? Pasta
Biscuits or cake? Biscuits
Wine or beer? Wine
Football or rugby? Football
Cinema or theatre? Theatre
Gym or TV? Gym
Naughty or nice? Nice
Silver or gold? Silver
Tent or hotel? Hotel
Bath or shower? Shower
Starter or pudding? Starter
Sheets or duvet? Duvet
Love Island or Game of Thrones? Love Island
Finally, apple or banana? Banana
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