Actor and television presenter Christopher Biggins visited The Sussex Beacon today, (August 29) to find out more about the work of the charity. He was given a tour of the building, had lunch with staff and chatted with patients. David Raven aka Maisie Trollette an old mate of Biggins popped along to
He was given a tour of the building, had lunch with staff and chatted with patients. David Raven aka Maisie Trollette an old mate of Biggins popped along to say hello and the pair kept everyone smiling with their camp banter.
Biggins is supporting the Beacon this year by hosting the fundraising ball The Halloween Horror Show at the Brighton Hilton Metropole on Saturday, November 1, 2014.
The event will include a sumptuous Halloween feast followed by a spectacular live floor show with a live band and dancing until the early hours.
There will be Halloween themed games as well as auctions and a raffle offering exclusive and ‘money can’t buy’ prizes.
Biggins is not a novice at making spooky appearances. His film roles include The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975. He also appeared as a guest star narrator in The Rocky Horror Show on tour in 2010.
Biggins said: “I am absolutely thrilled to be hosting this event and remember it is just a jump to the left… and then a step to the right. It will be a night out to remember for a very, very long time”.
The Sussex Beacon is working with leading entertainment design agency the E3 Group to produce the Ball. The E3 Group helped deliver Brighton Pride in 2013. Together, The Sussex Beacon and E3 hope to create a Spooktacular event that guests can enjoy year on year.
Simon Dowe, CEO at The Sussex Beacon, said: “At The Sussex Beacon we work together to support the whole person by addressing the physical, psychological and social impact of HIV. Every year, we have to raise 1.2 million pounds to keep our services running. This year, ‘The Halloween Horror Show’ will help us to achieve our fundraising target”.
To buy tickets for the Ball, CLICK HERE:
Or email: fundraising@sussexbeacon.org.uk for more information about the event.
The Sussex Beacon charity offers specialist care and support for men, women and families affected by HIV. Open 365 days a year, they help people manage the everyday realities of living with this life-long condition that has no cure. Their Inpatient and Outpatient services help people living with HIV related illnesses, initiating new drug therapies, or supporting those struggling with extreme side effects of HIV medication. The Sussex Beacon supports the whole person by addressing the physical, psychological and social impact of HIV.
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