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# HIV charity raise record amount at Brighton Pride
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/hiv-charity-raise-record-amount-at-brighton-pride/
- Published: 2016-08-24T07:00:26.000Z
- Updated: 2016-08-23T22:28:09.000Z
- Description: The Lunch Positive Community Café at Brighton Pride on Preston Park this year involved record numbers of volunteers and raising £3,936 for the HIV charity.
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: In The South, News, Pride, Brighton Pride

## The Lunch Positive Community Café at Brighton Pride on Preston Park this year involved record numbers of volunteers and raising £3,936 for the HIV charity.

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**Thirty-eight people** volunteered to stage the Café, including lunch club volunteers, trustees, friends, supporters, and lunch club members.

The café was situated in the quieter Community Village area at the south end of Preston Park. Lunch Positive sold affordable hot and cold food and drinks to the public, served lunches to Pride volunteers, served free drinks to local community groups, and also catered for artists on the Main Stage.

![Gary Pargeter](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/web-200-15.jpg)

Gary Pargeter

**Gary Pargeter, Lunch Positive Service Manager, said:** *“This was a record year for us in the number of people involved and the funds we raised. It was a hugely enjoyable day and we served over 800 people in the space of 6 hours. It was great meeting so many Pride-goers and members of the public.*

*“Staging the Café was a fantastic team effort with everyone working wonderfully alongside each other, helping and supporting, and hugely enjoying our place at Pride. Importantly, people became involved who would otherwise not have been part of Pride or would have felt it difficult to be at such a busy event.*

*“Everyone commented on how pleased they were to be part of something meaningful and to have given something back through volunteering. The funds we raised for Lunch Positive will be a big help to us to deliver and develop the service we provide at the HIV Lunch Club. Huge thanks to everyone who made the Café happen, volunteered, and who came along to support us. You’ve made a massive difference to our work.”*

**For more info about Lunch Positive, [click here:](http://The Sussex Beacon Autumn Leaves Fete The Sussex Beacon Autumn Leaves Fete will be taking place on Saturday 24th September 2016 from 11am – 4pm at The Sussex Beacon. Cllr Peter West, Mayor of Brighton and Hove will be attending and will be unveiling the new summer house that was fundraised for by local community organisation Bear Patrol. Simon Dowe CEO The Sussex Beacon says “The Sussex Beacon is one of the Mayors charities and I look forward to welcoming the Mayor to our Autumn Leaves Fete. On the day we will have a range of stalls, refreshments and entertainment alongside the opportunity to view our beautiful garden.” The event is kindly supported by E3 entertainment agency and production company. -ENDS- For media enquires please contact: Simon Dowe, The Sussex Beacon, at %28email%29 simon.dowe@sussexbeacon.org.uk or on 07826 012730 or Jason Warriner at %28email%29 jason.warriner@sussexbeacon.org.uk or on 07747 065069 Notes to editors: About The Sussex Beacon The Sussex Beacon charity offers specialist care and support for people living with HIV. Based in Brighton, which has the highest proportion of people living with HIV outside of London, their centre is open 365 days a year. The charity helps people manage the everyday realities of living with this life-long condition that has no cure. Inpatient and day 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 people living with HIV to lead independent and healthy lives. www.sussexbeacon.org.uk)**

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