The Grand hotel is joining forces with Brighton-based charity Together Co to mark the hotel’s 160th anniversary with a community-focused afternoon tea.

The spring tea will celebrate 160 years of the seafront hotel and landmark with 160 afternoon teas on Monday and will be a chance for people who are supported by the charity to meet new people.

Music will be provided by the Brighton Welsh Male Voice Choir, a country band, and singer Kumba.

Artist Louise Harman will also talk about her own experience of befriending and connection, which started by chance but turned into a beautiful friendship.

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April Baker, Together Co CEO, said: “This will be a chance for many of the people that Together Co supports to experience one of Brighton’s most iconic locations while meeting new people.

“We are delighted to be partnering with The Grand for their anniversary and hope that this will be an event our guests remember forever.”

Jackie O’Quinn, mayor of Brighton and Hove, who will be attending the event said: “Together Co leads the way in tackling loneliness in our city and the afternoon’s event will be a wonderful opportunity to bring people together.

“This is a fantastic occasion to celebrate the 160 years of one of Brighton’s most iconic hotels – which is at the heart of the hospitality sector here in Brighton and Hove.”

Andrew Mosley, general manager of The Grand, said: “We are so pleased to be working with Together Co on this wonderful event, supporting them as a charity whilst, at the same time, celebrating the 160th anniversary of The Grand.”