Starr Trust announces Winter Ball line up
BA i360 Ian Hart and Simon Haffenden with Starr Trust supporters
The Starr Trust has announced Olympians Eddie the Eagle and Robin Cousins as guest hosts for their Winter Extravaganza Ball this October.
The Hove-based charity hosted an exclusive lunch at Brighton Palace Pier’s Palm Court Restaurant to launch their Winter Extravaganza Ball. VIP guests include Olympian Robin Cousins MBE, TV vet Dr Marc Abraham MBE, and actor Jason Burrell.
The Starr Trust have officially opened bookings for the ball which will take place at the Hilton Brighton Metropole on 29th October.
Ann Ackord, CEO of Brighton Palace Pier, said: “The team at Brighton Palace Pier were delighted to welcome the Starr Trust and their amazing ambassadors to our Palm Court Restaurant. We hope this is the start of a long-term relationship with such a wonderful charity.”
Making a difference
Guests also heard from Alex, a young Starr previously supported by the Trust, who spoke alongside her mother to share her story.
“The Starr Trust has changed my life in multiple ways. I was not a functioning human being. I was deeply deeply depressed in mainstream education and with their support and funding an alternative college placement, I learnt how to laugh, talk and be happy! They funded some special equipment for my laptop to help with my dyslexia and my grades went from predicted D grades to achieving all A*. Without this support, none of this would have been possible.”
Alex is now at university studying to become a teacher to support young people with Special Educational Needs.
The Starr Trust thanked the sponsors supporting the Winter Extravaganza, including Handelsbanken, Creative Pod, Hilton Brighton Metropole, Gemini Print, and Brighton Palace Pier.
How to book tickets
To secure your place at this years Extravaganza, email: enquiries@starrtrust.org
Find more information here.
Fun at the launch
Photography by Graham Franks
(L-R) Jason Burrill, Robin Cousins, Dr Marc Abraham OBE, and Nicholas Taylor
Ambassador Jason Burrill with Patron Robin Cousins
Ambassador Nicholas Taylor Healys Solicitors
Ambassadors Jason Burrell (left) and Marc Abraham OBE (right)
Ann Ackord and David with staff from Brighton’ Palace Pier’s Palm Court restaurant
Bob Hope from More Radio with Suzanne Heaven from Gemini Print
Bucks Fizz Served by Palm Court Restaurant
Charity Founder and Chairman Rob Starr
Cognitive Law’s Amy Pulling and Rich Bates
Extravaganza Ball Hosts and Staff from Hilton Brighton Metropole
Figure Skating Olympian and Patron Robin Cousins with Gemma King of Starr Trust
James Turner from Creative Pod
New Supporters Quality Care Group
Paul Britton and Gemma King
Robin Cousins talks to guests about Starr Trust
Rosie Molloy of Starr Trust
Starr Trust Founder Rob Starr addresses VIP Guests
Starr Trust Founder Rob Starr
Stephanie of Healys Solicitors with New Starr Trust Banners on the pier
Supporters Craig and Phil from White Cloud Coffee
Supporters of Starr Trust with Ryan Heal (centre)
Suzanne Heaven from Gemini Print and Bob Hope from More Radio
Suzanne of Gemini Print with Rosie Molloy of Starr Trust
Tracey Starr and Rosie Molloy of Starr Trust
VIP Tony Park of Park Agencies
Young Starr Alex with Mum Janine who spoke at the event
