What an extraordinary night it was on Saturday 11th November! We are still riding the wave of emotions after witnessing the incredible generosity of our community, and we’re thrilled to announce that together, we raised an astounding £74,000!
We welcomed 420 guests to the Winter Garden in Eastbourne, which we had transformed into an enchanted wonderland. During the evening, our guests heard about how the Trust’s work has helped families throughout the area, including two incredible parents who gave their own account of life with a disabled child. We were so delighted that everybody seemed to have a great time and more importantly, felt inspired to support us in raising this tremendous amount.
Organising an event of this magnitude is a year-long endeavour, and the success we’ve achieved is a testament to the collaborative efforts of numerous individuals and businesses. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our invaluable sponsors, without whom this event would not have been possible. A special thank you to:
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A special mention goes to Tim Fifield for his exceptional role as Compere and to Mark Newey for hosting an action-packed auction that added excitement to the evening.
Our heartfelt thanks also go to the incredible entertainers who kept the energy high throughout the night: Acting Moon Events, West End Kids, Sing with Cydney, Double Tap, DJ Dunk, and West End Studios for showcasing their exceptional talent.
Capturing the magic of the evening was James from Picture Book Films, alongside NXPhoto and Stephen Lawrence. The fantastic photo mirror from Letters In Lights added an extra touch of glamour to the event.
Our event wouldn’t have looked as stunning without the items from our décor partners: Mulberry Events, Forget-me-not weddings and events, Flutterby Events, Handpicked Flowers, Upcountry Garden Centre, Saxon Designs, Nikki Waller, Harry Quarendon, and Maddison-Beau Events.
A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated volunteers, whose hard work during setup and on the evening contributed significantly to the event’s success. We owe a debt of gratitude to our tireless Committee members – Loreen McKeon, Shirley Price, Alan Downer, and Westley Waller – who worked diligently for many months to make this our best Masquerade to date.
The success of our Balloon Raffle, Auction, and Silent Auction, which all together featured over 100 prizes, was made possible by the incredible generosity of those who donated and acquired prizes. Special thanks to:
W Bruford for our top prize, Caffyns Audi Eastbourne and STR – Simon Turner Refrigeration , The View Hotel Eastbourne, Buxted Park Hotel, Brighton Zip, Alison’s Aloe, Journey’s Bar and Restaurant ,Rupert Harbour, Westways Vending, Deliciously Sweet Chocolate Company, The Dental Barn, Fleurs_emporium, Hilton Metropole, Drusillas Park Fishers Farm Park, Hartfields Coffee & Kitchen, Orange Beach Bars, The Picture House Uckfield, Brighton i360, Contour Cosmetics, Tunbridge Wells Axe throwing, Brighton Palace Pier, Mr Gin, Ecohavenstore, Ziza Stupkova, Chatfield Jewellers, Alison Brown – Image & Lifestyle, Sarah Allen Skincare and Make Up, East Sussex National Golf Resort & Spa, Brighton Racecourse Cameo Eastbourne, Msk School Of Martial Arts, The Lansdowne Hotel, Eastbourne, Crystal Palace FC, Housekeeping Heroes, Lindfield Stables, Chalky Downs Campsite , Charlton Athletic F.C., Teddy Bear Run, East Brighton Golf Club, Lingfield Park, Mid Sussex Golf Club, George Moss Jewellers, 4Golf Simulators Eastbourne Crawley Town FC, Kent Paintballing, Rutherfords, Long Man Brewery, Henners Vineyard, HPC Classics, Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne, Dan Hadfield, Let’s Cook Private Chef, Warren House Chartered Accountants, Choice Vehicle Rentals, Mark Newey, Pauline Turner Food for Comfort, Loreen Mckeon, Peter James, Huw Page, Trudi Bubb, Sussex Cricket, Surrey Cricket, Sixes Social Cricket Brighton, Flowers of Eastbourne, Suttonz, Devonshire Nursing Home Eastbourne, Godstone Farm, Eastbourne Borough FC, Laura Gamlin, Kelly Prince STR, Jayde Georgeson, Shelley Cashman, Kayleigh Da SIlva, Julie Eltham, Janet Cox, Sarah Allen and Alison Brown.
Finally, a heartfelt thank you to Sean and Jordan for sharing their family’s story, reminding us of the real impact of our collective efforts.
If you wish to see photos of the evening you can either visit our Facebook or view the album on Dropbox.
To everyone who attended and contributed, your enthusiastic participation will make a significant difference to disabled children and their families locally. We’re already looking forward to next year and invite you to Save the Date for November 16th, 2024!