The Brighton and Hove Business
Awards are just around the corner
and those attending are being urged
to take their cheque books ready to
raise money for charity.
The Argus Appeal, which is celebrating
its 50th anniversary this year, helps
a wide variety of good causes throughout
Sussex.
Highly sought-after lots will be on
offer to the highest bidders at the award
ceremony at the Hilton Metropole Hotel
on Thursday, September 20.
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Michael Beard, editor of The Argus,
cycled to Paris last month and raised
£3,000 for The Argus Appeal. Now he is
urging Brighton's businesses to dig deep
and do the same.
He said: "We are asking all those
attending the BAHBAs to bring their
chequebooks, throw caution to the wind
and bid big for some massive lots. We are
hoping to raise £10,000 among the
Brighton business community this year
and I can think of no better place to do it
than the BAHBAs."
Seven lots will be auctioned on the
night by Stewart Gray, of Brighton
estate agents Austin Gray.
They are:
A week's holiday for two to Las Vegas,
courtesy of Virgin Holidays.
A children's party on the Palace Pier
with snacks and free rides for 100 people.
A weekend for two in New York,
courtesy of Newmarket Holidays.
The chance to be the first to see Father
Christmas at The Argus Christmas
grotto.
A cricket bat signed by England players
Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook,
donated by Gray-Nicholls.
A night for two in the Presidential
Suite of the Grand hotel, including afternoon
tea and breakfast, donated by the
De Vere Grand, Brighton.
A chance to be mascot for the day at a
Brighton and Hove Albion match.
All funds raised are used to support
causes which "make a difference". Anyone
can apply to The Argus Appeal for
funding, from individuals needing
specialist equipment to organisations
seeking help with a particular project.
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