Community events run on goodwill and print
Mitcham has a strong sense of community, with Fair Green, Mitcham Cricket Green, Mitcham Common and a mix of independent shops and community groups. Fairs, fundraisers and local events all need the same handful of print items, and volunteers often have limited time and budget.
Posters and flyers
A poster gets people to the event; a flyer reaches the ones who weren't walking past. Date, time, place and a reason to come should be the biggest things on the page. Put posters where you have permission: shop windows, libraries, noticeboards.
Tickets and raffle items
Printed tickets give people something to hold and help you control numbers. For raffles and sales, numbered tickets help avoid disputes. Tell us how you want them numbered and whether you need a stub.
Banners
A banner at the entrance or on the fence tells people they've arrived. Keep the text short, use strong contrast and fix it firmly. If you'll reuse it next year, leave the date as a separate strip or sticker.
T-shirts for volunteers
Matching t-shirts make volunteers easy to find and make the event feel organised. We print using DTF, so there's no large minimum and sizes can be mixed within one order. See our charity and fundraising t-shirts page.
Check permissions
Events on public land, such as greens and commons, often need permission from the council or the landowner. Check early, since it affects dates, signage and what you're allowed to put up.
Getting your print done for Mitcham
From Mitcham, our Tooting shop is around 2.4 miles away by car, usually 17 minutes, and buses 264, 270 and 280 run direct in around 26 minutes. See our Mitcham printing page, our poster, ticket and banner pages, or contact us.