Latest People: Jimmy’s Restaurant opens; Handbags for Hospices
JIMMY’S RESTAURANT IN BRIGHTON OFFICIALLY OPEN!
The new Jimmy’s Restaurant in Brighton celebrated its official opening with a VIP evening on Wednesday 14 January. Over 100 of Brighton’s VIPs, including Jimmy’s Brighton’s charity of the year, Albion in the Community and Brighton and Hove Albion’s mascot, Gully, attended the event to enjoy a night of delicious food from the extensive menu. They were also treated to entertainment from Chinese Lion dancers and a very talented Bollywood dance troupe.
Mukesh Driver, Area Manager for Jimmy’s Restaurants, said; “This is our tenth restaurant in the UK and we couldn’t think of anywhere better to be than in Brighton.”
Albion in the Community is the not-for-profit, charitable arm of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club. Gary Townsend, CEO, said; “The evening has been a great success – great service and great food. We are privileged that Jimmy’s has chosen to support Albion in the Community and look forward to an exciting relationship.” Management at Jimmy’s have pledged to donate 10p of every £1 spent by customers from Sunday 11 January until Saturday 17 January. With thousands of customers expected in the 500 seater restaurant, the charity is set to receive a generous sum.
Jimmy’s remained open to the general public throughout the event and saw 300 walk-ins on top of the 100 pre-booked guests. Jimmy’s offers over 100 dishes from multiple cultures including Chinese, Indian, Mexican and Italian as well as a seafood bar, which is all available for one single price. To support Albion in the Community and book a table, call 01273 696688.
Jimmy’s Restaurants, 1-5 Palm Drive, The Waterfront, Brighton Marina, BN2 5WA
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Annual Sussex Downs Student Awards
Sussex Downs College held its annual student awards on Thursday 8 January, celebrating students’ success from different areas of study. The event took place at the Kings Restaurant & Bistro on the Eastbourne campus for the very first time.
In attendance were the Right Worshipful Mayor of Eastbourne, Councillor Janet Coles; the Right Worshipful Mayor of Lewes, Councillor Dr Michael Turner; Colin Belsey, Chairman of East Sussex County Council, Stephen Lloyd MP, College governors, award sponsors, student awards winners and their parents and friends. The event was hosted by popular Heart FM DJ Lynsey Bartlett. Student entertainment was provided by signed singer/songwriter Sam Tomkins who won over the crowd with a Justin Timberlake cover, five-piece folk group Deisha who played as guests arrived, and a cover of the upbeat Pharrell Williams hit ‘Happy’ from male band Three’s A Crowd.
DESIGNER HANDBAG COLLABORATION FOR UK HOSPICE CHARITY
Legendary British designer Celia Birtwell and The Leather Satchel Company have teamed up to produce an exclusive handbag for UK charity, Handbags for Hospices.
The limited edition leather satchel will be available to buy via The Leather Satchel Company’s website from 5 March, with 30% of the sale price going directly to the hospice charity. “We’re over the moon with this amazing collaboration,” says Abigail Bowen, founder of Handbags for Hospices. “It’s a match made in bag heaven! Celia’s design is truly unique and the bag looks beautiful. We know the money and awareness raised will make a huge difference to UK hospice care.”
Launching to mark the charity’s 3rd birthday, the Gypsy Rose design satchel (£190) will be sold in a limited run of just 100 bags and is likely to sell out fast. “So get yours while you can!” the charity founder continues.
Famed for her retro prints, and fresh from a collaboration with Valentino, much-loved vintage designer Celia says; “I am delighted to be involved with Handbags for Hospices because of the work and care that UK hospices provide people in their last days and weeks that can make a profound difference to the individual and their families. And, of course, it has been a pleasure to work with the Leather Satchel Company, one of the last bastions of truly great British manufacturing. So together we are supporting two worthy causes: British hospices and British manufacturing.”
The much anticipated handbag collection will be available to buy from www.leathersatchel.com on 5 March 2015. For further details on Handbags for Hospices visit www.handbagsforhospices.com
or email info@handbagsforhospices.com.
