insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 02 - April 2015 | Page 94

CHARITY Discovery Run Entries Open ENTRY IS NOW OPEN FOR THE DISCOVERY RUN E D TRAIL RUNNING EVENT TAKING PLACE AT THE STUNNING PETWORTH PARK ON SATURDAY 30TH MAY 2015. Offering 5km, 10km and half-marathon distances and a Fun Run, the Discovery Run will take in the beautiful 700-acre grounds of Petworth Park amongst the rolling hills of West Sussex. The Discovery Run offers a challenge for all levels of fitness and running ability allowing entrants to run wild and discover nature. Runners will make their way along undulating single lap courses, twist and turn through woodland areas, race through open parkland, navigate the deer park and take in the views of the picturesque lakes, culminating in a memorable finish in front of Petworth House. Commenting on the event, Louise Cornish, events director said: “The tagline is Your Challenge. Your Discovery.’,and we ask the participant to make their own discovery, whether they are doing their first ever race, looking to conquer a new course, or purely wanting to explore further into the depths of Petworth Park.” www.discoveryrun.com @ @ @DiscoveryRun /thediscoveryrun MID SUMMER BALL LAUNCH 2015 Celebrity dancers and judges announced Hilton Brighton Metropole’s Mid Summer Ball Saturday 20th June, in aid of Hilton in the Community Foundation and Rockinghorse Children’s C Barry Carden, Eleanor Harris, Nicola Hume and Tom Evans with professional dancers The 2015 Mid Summer Ball, famed for its Strictly Come Dancing theme, sees the return of local TV and radio star, Zoe Ball, as head judge. Along with her panel, she will help score those brave enough to take part in the dance competition in front of nearly 500 guests. Ryan Heal, chief executive of Rockinghorse Children’s Charity, said: “We are delighted to have been chosen as the local beneficiary charity of the Hilton Brighton Metropole’s Mid Summer Ball for the third year and we look forward to working closely with new general manager Sascha Koehler and his team. Four celebrities and local personalities will be attempting The Charleston 1920’s inspired dance at the Great Gatsby themed charity ball with their expert partners. Announced at the recent launch party, this year’s dancers are Eleanor Harris, chief executive of the Brighton i360 tower; Barry Carden, managing director of Cardens Accountants in Hove; and Heart Sussex Breakfast Show co-hosts Nicola Hume and Tom Evans. “We’d like to extend our thanks to Skerritts who are our headline sponsors again this year, as well as all of our event and media partners that make the ball possible. Special thanks to our dancers Barry Carden, Eleanor Harris, Nicola Hume and Tom Evans who will be taking part in the 1920’s themed dance competition and helping to raise money for children The annual event will be raising money for Hilton in the Community Foundation – which helps young people have a brighter future in Brighton, across the UK and Europe; and Rockinghorse Children’s Charity who are the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton. Hosted by the team at the Hilton Brighton Metropole, guests will enjoy a sparkling drinks reception, three-course dinner with wine plus the Strictly Come Dancing style dance competition and entertainment courtesy of the E3 Group. Guests will also have the opportunity to take part in various fundraising activities on the night, including a charity auction as well as enjoying the infamous indoor dodgems. The launch night also welcomed the new general manager of the Hilton Brighton Metropole, Sascha Koehler, to the city. He said: “I am excited to be part of this great city and to be involved in this fantastic event! Working together with Rockinghorse Children’s Charity and the Hilton in the Community Foundation is an exciting project and we look forward to hosting the Mid Summer Ball at the Hilton Brighton Metropole on June 20th.” [email protected]. Tickets are £80 each or £750 for a table of 10. 94