Tickets now on sale for Eastbourne mayor’s Charity Ball

The event will take place on Saturday, March 11, at The Grand Hotel in King Edward's Parade.

All funds raised from the event, which will include entertainment and food, will be split between Mayor Pat Rodohan’s two chosen charities of the year - Eastbourne Mencap, which supports local adults with learning disabilities, and Eastbourne Foodbank, a charity that provides emergency food for people in crisis.

An Eastbourne Borough Council spokesperson said: “Show your support for these charities by getting your friends together for a great night out. Book your tickets by contacting the mayor’s office on 01323 415020 or emailing [email protected].

"Tickets are also available online through Eventbrite (booking fees apply) at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mayor-of-eastbournes-charity-ball-2023-tickets-503517623767.”

Businesses also have the opportunity to help raise funds for the the charities as the event is looking for a ‘gold sponsor’ and an ‘entertainment sponsor’. All sponsors will feature in the event programme, promotional materials and in advertising at the venue.

Lightning Fibre is the ‘silver sponsor’ and RMJ Wellbeing is sponsoring the welcome reception.

Separate offers are also available for advertising in the programme and donations are being sought for the raffle and silent auction.

Mr Rodohan said: "We really appreciate sponsors coming forward and it's a great way to promote your business, so please do get in touch if you can support us.

"The Mayor's Charity Ball is always a very special event and this year promises to be particularly so, with a lavish three-course meal at the wonderful Grand Hotel followed by a raffle and silent auction then high energy covers from The Chandeliers that will get people dancing the night away."

Tickets cost £70 per person. Individuals, couples and groups are welcome to book, with tables seating a total of 10 or 12.

Guests are invited to arrive from 6.15pm to enjoy a welcome reception with music by professional harpist Margaret Watson. The event finishes at midnight.

If you are able to support or sponsor this event, please contact the mayor’s office on 01323 415020 or email [email protected]

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