Mayor’s ’80s night raises over £3,500 for charity
A colourful fundraising evening with an ’80s vibe has raised over £3,500 for charity.
The mayor of Haywards Heath’s ‘Back to the ’80s Charity Night’ was held at the Town Hall on Friday.
Haywards Heath Town Council said the event was in aidoftheTime4ChildrenCharity, which aims to improve the emotional wellbeing of primary school kids in Mid Sussex.
Mayor Stephanie Inglesfieldsaid:"TheTime4Children Charity is dear to my heart because of the amazing work it does to support children and their families locally and it has been my honour to support them throughout my term as mayor of Haywards Heath.”
Mrs Inglesfield welcomed everyone to event, thanking sponsors Pembroke Financial Services and TaxAssist Accountants,aswellastheorganisationswhohaddonatedprizes forthesilentauctionandraffle.
Guests enjoyed retro ’80s foodfromMidSussexCatering and played ’80s games from Island Inflatables, like Pac Man, Mortal Kombat and a giant Connect Four. Magician Adam Smith impressed audiences with his close-up illusions and Sussex-basedHotDamnFunction Band played hits from Wham!, Madonna, Soft Cell, Duran Duran and more.
The mayor said: “I am delighted that through the generosity of our community, we wereabletoraisesuchaterrific amount of money for my charity. It was so lovely to see such a big crowd from the wonderful communityofHaywardsHeath turning out and dressing up to get into the ’80s spirit.”
She said: “My deepest thanks go to the generous people of Haywards Heath and to the kind organisations that sponsored this event.”
Deputy mayor Duncan Pascoe, town councillors and Mid Sussex District Council chairmanRodneyJacksonwerealso inattendance.Guestsincluded: HaywardsHeathTownFootball Club, Haywards Heath Twinning Association, Mike Oliver & Associates, P & S Gallagher, Richard Goddard & Sons and Mantra Magazines.
PrizesweredonatedbyHeritagebyMattGillan,Hickstead, Sussex Cricket, Lords, The Cat Inn, Ridgeview, Bolney Wine Estate, Artelium and The Bluebell Vineyards, Baldwins Travel, the Orchards, Haywards Heath Town Football Club, Wakehurst, Pruden & Smith Jewellers, Good Evening Thai, Brighton Racecourse and the Cuckfield Golf Club.